ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 125, 28 May 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

o. "THE VIOLETS." "The Violets," Mr. Edwaixl Bransicombe's clever company, continue to give one of the test programmes of its kind yet presented in Wellington. The entertainment is of a bright and mosb attractive nature, and there is nob a dull moment from start to finish. Miss Marguerite Leroy, a talented danseuse, gives a most graceful exhibition of her powers, a»d Mr. Alto Collins, Mr. Arthur Riscoe, and Mi". Cuthberb Rose provide plenty of fun aud frolic. Miss Kate Checkett, Miss Shirley Cooke, and Messrs. Howard. Hall, and George Brooke also contribute many delightful items to a capital programme. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.""*" " Hullo ! Lyall Bay," the third r&vue produced by the Paul Stanhope American Burlesque Company, still forms the staple attraction at His Majesty's Theatre. Under the exhilarating leadership of " Mike Donovan " the fun never ceases. There are besides tuneful choruses and graceful ballets, and the quaTtette continue to give an excellent account of themselves. In the first part of the programme Vaude and Verne, with apt and witty patter and repartee, are responsible nightly for roars of laughter, their latest effort, " Who Killed Cock Robin?" being particularly fanny. Frank Lank and Alice, and other clever artists, all add to the interest of' a bright entertainment. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. The chief feature in the current programme at Everybody's Picture is one illustrating the chase and capture of the merchant vessel Batavier by a' German submarine. It is exceedingly interesting, and has become a source of great attraction. A Majestic comedy-drama, "The Lost Lord Lovell," is very amusing. Dramatic items of notable quality are : "A Close Call" (Vitagaph), and "The Passer-by." Other supporting films are "Studdy's War Cartoons," "Josie's Legacy." and Gaumont Graphic. "WILL THEY NEVER COME?" "Will They Never Come?" lhe great patriotic film-drama-, done under the auspices of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and which created a furore in Melbourne and v Sydney, will be the star attraction at Everybody's Pictures for next week. The first screening will take place at the noon session on Monday. The Sydney Sun refers to the picture as "a- splendid story, magnificently acted and filmed, which fills •the theatre to overflowing nightly." There will be no -advance in prices. "-THE>:PRIV£TE SECRETARY " AT LOWER HUTT. The*' Charley's Aunt Comedy ''Compauy^ who were so successful in, ■"Cha-rfey's Aunt," will give one performance at the comedy, "The Private Secretary," at King George Theatre, Lower Hurt, on Monday evening next. This comedy is well-known as a great laugh-producer, and is as popular with most people as " Charley's Aunt." In the present cast Mr. Norman Aitken will play the Rev. Robert Spalding. Cattermole, the stout and blustering gentle1 man from India, will be played by Mr. Norman Hales. "The Private 'Secretary " will 'be played at.Petone- on .Tuesday, night. MACMAHONTS THEATRE. The change of programme at MacMahon's Theatre yesterday was headed by a new number of the Selig famous Kathlyn Williams series entitled "In Tune with the Wild." This is a graphic picture of the weird wilds of Central Africa, illustrating man's dominion over the animal kingdom/ and incidentally threaded by an. engrossing love story and embellished with a series of-sensa-tional adventures. Charlie Chaplin's "New Job" continues to be a source of unfailing merriment, but this laughtercreator will be taken off to-morrow. On Monday the big five-act military play, •"The Ordeal," will be. put on as the star attraction. The play, in photo form is one of peculiar appropriateness and' significance at the moment. ' , THE KING'S THEATRE. In the motion-picture world the Majestic Company holds a- high place, and its latest success, a drama entitled "The Sisters," is drawing large attendances nightly at the King's Theatre. A feature of the drama is the acting of the Gish sisters. The supporting programme is made up of an excellent selection of films, notable among which are : — "The Departure of the 4th Reinforcements," "Pathe's Latest Gazette," " 'Midst Woodland Shadows," and "The Waterfalls of Natal." A matinee is to be held to-morrow afternoon, and the programme will be screened in the evening for the last time. . THE BRITANNIA. The ninth instalment of the Transatlantic serial "Trey o' Hearts" is the feature attraction of to-day's new programme at the Britannia Theatre. In this part the hero, Alan Law, is chased by Thrine's gang; to escape he climbs to the highest arm of a .sailing vessel, and from there dives into the sea from a height of nearly 100 feet. He is 'rescued from the water by an aviator in a hydroplane. The supporting pictures include "Game of Freeze Out" and "Slippery Sam, Diplomat" (comedies), "In an Old Trunk" (an appealing drama), "His Father" (a stirring Western story), and a Hepworth offering, "Shooting for Women." SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Charlie's New Job," the Eesanay Chaplin feature, has drawn -crowded houses to Shortfc's Theatre, and still continues as popular as ever. It will be screened for the remainder of the week, but to-day there is an. entire change of the supporting films. These- include an Australian drama., "The Swagman's Story," and also a dramatic production, by the A.B. Company entitled "Heart's Hunger." The topical portion of the programme is supplied by Eclair Journal, No. 12. ' THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The success of the Keystone farcecomedy" "Getting Acquainted," with Charles Chaplin in tho chief role, has prompted the management of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to sci'een that film throughout this week. Part- ten of the Selig Company's wild animal drama, "The Adventures of Kathlyn," is also proving a considerable attraction. After escaping from the amphitheatre. Kathlyn leads a successful revolution against the fiendish Umballah, who, however, escapes. A number of lions get free from their cages, and cause ' the revolutionaries to flee from the palace. Pursued by the lions, Katblyn takes refuge in a deserted house. Umballah locates .her and endeavours to cause her death by setting fire to the premises. The auxiliary items include "Another Chance" (Majestic drama), the Australian Gazette, and "A Terrible Trunk" (Edison comedy). STAR THEATRE. NEWTOWN. The usual change of programme took place at the Star Theatre, Nevvtown, last evening. Atthe head of the new bill is a Majestic drajna "The Lost Lord Lovell," and a Keystone comedy "Gettiug Acquainted" (featuring Charles Chaplin). There will be a matinee to*morj&&.- - i

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. The star film at the People's Picture Palace this week is "The Sign, of the Cross," as produced by the Famous Players Company, and it has been drawing full houses. The part of Marcus Superbus is taken by Mr. Win. Farnum, who is "well known as a picture artist The setting is decidedly attractive, aaid the story is easily followed. "The Sign of the, Cross" is one of the best films that the Famous Players Company has been responsible ■ for, " and is well worth a visit. The supporting films are excellent. PALACE SKATING RINK. The Palace Skating Rink, Vivianstreet, is noted for its np-to-date conditions, and patrons appreciate the same. To-morrow the usual Saturday morning session will be held from 10 to 12, and the band will be present afternoon and evening.