HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 104, 4 May 1915, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Mirth and music reigned at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when a new and attractive programme was presented. The first half of the programme was contributed by the Randell Jackson Engli&h ConceTt Company, whose talent as entertainers has been warmly recognised by Wellington audiences. Comedy was supplied in plenty by Mr. Herbert Winter, who fairly brought down the house with his humorous effort, " Heroes," and was obliged to respond to a double encore. In more serious vein, Mr. Randell Jackeon sang some delightful ballads, including "Drake Goes West," all of which were encored. The lady members of the company were equally successful with their contributions. Miss Florence West sang "The Valley of Laughter" very sweetly, and Miss May Windsor, a gay comedienne, was entertaining with " Humour at the Piano." Mr. Geo. Naeh was cleverly humorous in " Subjects," and the concerted numbers, which included "Joy Bells" and " Pinkerton,"" were a feature of the programme. There was plenty of fun and jollity in the second half. Mr 1 . Les Warton proved himself to be a- talented " coon " ; impersonator, with a ready f.urn for' wit, and a graceful dancer. His turn, was a popular 1 one. George Campbell, a comedy juggler, did clever things with a casual and comical air, and was warmly applauded, ahd Dolraer and Lloyd showed themselves to be deft and graceful dancers. Carlton Max, with the assistance of " Jerry," gave an exhibition of his powers as a ventriloquist, and Fred Swift, the "mdsical nut," was greeted with plenty of laughter. The programme will be repeated this evening. On Monday next, an innovation will take place, when Paul Stanhope's American Revue Company will make a first appearance in New Zealand. This novel and attractive feature is a form of entertainment very popular in America. The production is entitled " This is the Life," and is capably stage managed. There is a strong chorus and a number of striking dances will be introduced. . EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. A new film of absorbing interest was screened at Everybody's Picfcuro Theatre yesterday. It is entitled "The Abduction," and Is concerned With the further adventures of Dr. Gar-bl-Hama, a master criminal. The doctor makes his escape from prison, though that task alone seems impossible, and proceeds to abdiict the daughter of the American Consul. He succeeds and carries the girl away to his retreat on Snake Island, whence, after many sensational happenings, she is rescued by Lieutenant Erskine. The photography of the film is excellent, and the whote of the events are presented in most' realistic manner^ Supporting pictures include N fascinating comedies, "Pleasing Uncle," and "His Second Childhood," topical cartoons, "Willies Bubble Bursts," and the Gaumont Graphic. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. Iri the new programme at the People* Picture Palace " The War Baby " is a film of mote than passing interest. The plot has a particularly human appeal, and should prove Very popular. Helen Marsh elopes with Bobby North in order that she may be saved from marriage with a German baron. Bobby and Helen are married and live happily for some time. Then war breaks out, and Bobby is called to the front. While he is away the war baby io born. The war baby play# a_ prominent part in effecting a reconciliation ' between Helen and her father^ from whom since her elopement she had been , estranged. Among supporting films are a Lubin drama entitled " Heart's Refuge," " The Way Home " (drama), " A Little Hero " " (Keystone comedy), "Wild Duck Shooting/ and ,"The Topical Budget." r The orchestral music is a special feature of the entertainment at the People's Picture Palace. MACMAHON'S THEA TRE. In the headliner at MacMahon's Theatre, "The Stolen Ruby," a big Kalem drama, there is sensation enough to satisfy the most exacting. There is still more in "The Leap from the Water Tower, 1 ' which > is a further instalment of the interesting "Hazards of Helen."' "Detective and Matchmaker" is an admirable comedy, introducing "the intellectual horse," a trained steed of quite exceptional parts. "Amateur Detectives" is more delightful fooling. Some pretty coloured views of the French colony of Villenour and the latest Pathe Gazette complete the programme. pictures at Lower hutt. "The Vendetta," a dramatisation of Marie Corelli's book of that name, will be shown at the King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, to-morrow and Thursday evenings. An excellent variety of subjects will support the "star" feature,