ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 147, 23 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was. a large audience afc His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when every item in the long and attractive programme was appreciatively received. The Musical Goolmane, contributed a varied repertoire of items from their quaint assortment of unusual instruments, and Maud and Gill gave an amazingly clever trapeze performance, lightened by plenty of comedy. -An item which fairly brought down the house was a recitation by Mr. George Edwards, entitled " Kidd from Timaru,"' written by Mr. Barrie Marschell, and founded on fact. Other artists' contributing to an attractive programme were Victor *and Cothilda, clever ventriloquists ; Dan Thomas, the Three Ruddles, Rozeal and Ross, Eileen Fleury, and Courtenay and Shaw. THE .KING'S THEATRE. Some idea of the magnificent displays at the Panama Exposition are given in a special film at The King's Theatre this week. The opening ceremonies, the many notable personages, the beautiful pavilions, and gorgeous displays are all clearly depicted, while not the least interesting ib the great motor-car race, in which the cars are seen travelling at a speed of from 70 to 90 miles per hour. The supporting programme contains an excellent selection of films. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. , Two notable films head the list of pictures at Everybody's Theatre this week. The fijst is a Keystone comedy, "Ambrose's Sour Grapes," a cleverly worked out story concerning twin sisters and their lovers. It is all done in the inimitable style of the Keystone Tpeople, The .second is a powerful Lubin. drama, "The Rainy Day," which treats of a dissatisfied husband, a faithful wife, and a society "butterfly." Scenes occurring immediately after the Lusitania outrage are ako shown, besides several other films. MACMAHON'S THEATRE. What a Charlie Chaplin picture means to the management was brought home to many people last night who were unable to gain admittance to MdteMahon's Theatre. Big crowds have gone this week to see "The Champion," and they have been well repaid for their trouble. The, film is easily one . of ' the funniest ever shown, and ' Chaplin is certainly at his very best in the boxing absurdity. "What Could She Do?" which, with many other films, is included yi the programme, is a strong, emotional drama of, high merit. THE BRITANNIA. A two-act story of theatrical life, "The Character Woman," is the "star" film of the present programme at the Britannia. The story shows how an injured wife saves a girl from the clutches of her dissolute husband. Another drama of a powerful nature is "The Gambler," a Western story of wild happenings and doings. "Airmen and Their Craft" is an interesting study of the J various methods of the Allies' air-scouts. A very recent picture of "Petrograd"' is taken in the most' important parts of that city. The latest Warwick Chronicle provides many items of interest from different parts of the world. Plenty of comedy is provided by a one-act farce, \ "Fickle Elate," and a topical picture full of local interest is of the recent eruption of New Zealand's famous geyser "Wadmanga." PEOPLE'S PICTURE PAIiACfE. "Seven Days," a remarkably clever comedy, with a plot novel and entertaining, is the star attraction at the People's Picture Palacei.just now. The film enfolds one of the most successful comedies ever written, which, on the legitimate stage, , has , been extremely popular. " Seven Days " is a worthy feature. The supporting programme includes many of the latest releases. A remarkable fonr-reel production, "The Jockey of ' Death,", abounding in startling incidents, clever acting, and intrepid feats in the circus, has been added to the programme. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The. current' programme at the Empress 'Theatre, Willis-street, will be shown for the last time to-night. All the items are ' first-class, particularly "The Home Breakers,"* a Keystone comedy in two carts. All the principal Keystone comedians take part, and the film ie one big laugh. Pictures concerning the Lusitania outrage are also being shown. To-morrow's special change will feature a poweiful dramatic Nordisk play, "The Candle and the Moth," with a programme of new pictures in support. \ , SHORTT'S PICTURES. All sessions at Shortt's Continuous Pictures yesterday were crowded, the undoubted attraction .being "The Champion," the third of the Essanay Charlie Chapman series. This famous picture comedian is seen at Tiis very best in this boxing farce. Chief among the supporting items is " Her Bargain," a society drama with a novel and interesting plot. The whole programme is first class. THE PANAMA EXPOSITION. At the Star Theatre, Newtown, the last opportunity will present itseK tonight to those who wish to see moving pictures of the Panama Exposition, coupled with the Vandsrbilt motor race which was held there recently. Both subjects are most excellent examples of photographic art. To-morrow a very fine programme is being screened. The star film is another celebrated Keystone comedy, " Ambrose's' • Sour Grapes." Another beautiful study in colour cinematography is bound to appeal to all lovers of nature. , MISS RUBY M'DONALD'S CONCERT. On Friday evening Miss Ruby M'Donald will give another concert in the Grand Opera House in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool will be present. The last concert given by Miss M'Donald was very successful in every way, and the coming one should prove equally 60.