ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 149, 25 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

' ♦ ■ - HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was & large audience at His Majesty* Theatre last evening, when the current programme, which includes many new and interesting acts, was appreciatively" received. Maud and Gill, acrobatic comedians, again presented their clever act, and the Musical Goolmans extracted music from their collection of strange instruments. Edwards and Parkes, Dan Thomas, " Victor the Great," and the Three Ruddles all contributed items which added pleasure to an attractive entertainment. SAVAGE CLUB CONCERT. The Concert Chamber of the Tovrn Hall was packed to the doors last evening', when the Wellington Savage Club gave a concert and revue on behalf of the New Zealand Patriotic Society. An air of jollity marked the entertainment throughout, the fun never being allowed to flag for a- moment. Proceedings opened with an. amusing "difference of opinion" between Mr. T. W. Leslie, custodian of .the hall, and Mr. J. Dykes, secretary of the club, over the payment of the rental. An amicable settlement having been arrived at, the club's orchestra gave an interesting rendering of a selection from "lolanthe." This was followed by the chorus, "The Merriest Fellows," which was sung with vim and encored. A recitation by Salvage J. M. Clark was much appreciated, and while Savage H. Wright sang the song, " Big Steamers," a lightning sketch in coloured chalks wa^ made by Messrs. G. P. Hanna, W. Macßeth. M. King, and G. F. Wilson on fpur large separate canvases. When pieced together they presented a picture of a huge Dreadnought, with decks cleared for action. The sketch was very well done indeed. The second half of the programme comprised a revue entitled " Cafe Palais Mallies," in which there was some excellent fooling/ Various amusing characters were sustained by the members of the club, aftd interesting items, comic and otherwise, were given by Messrs. Norman Aitken, D. A. Kenny, A. W. Newton, E\ J. Hill, Kevin Dillon, Vivian Rhind, V. R, Meredith, W. J. Meredith, C A. Hickmott, Murray Thomson, H. Henderson, P. Williame, J. Dykes, Connors, I Sandstein, and F. G. Twiss. < THE CHERNIAVSKYS. The Cherniavskys' return to this city has been ' announced. We are told that quite a number have suggested that they repeat the first programme of their last series of concerts, concerning which the New Zealand ' Herald said: "The concert opened with a remarkable exposition of Mendelssohn's trio for piano, violin, and 'cello, Op. 49, No. 1. In each movement the brothers showed not only executive adaptivity but also a' clear understanding of tne composer's intentions. Scarcely a lurking beauty in the work escaped their researches or exceeded their "powers of interpretation.'' THE PANAMA EXPOSITION. Pride of place in the programme at the King's Theatre this week is taken by an excellent film showing scenes at the World's' Fair at San Francisco. The events depicted are most' interesting, the pictures of the Exposition by night presenting a beautiful spectacle. The great automobile race is sensational, and it is surprising that more of the contestants were not seriously injured. The management announce for Monday next a drama from the book of Bannister Merwin entitled "Lil o' London." This is a tal«of slum and society life, produced by the celebrated London Film Co., witli Miss Edna Flugratb. in the title-role. THE BRITANNIA. The usual Friday change of pictures at the Britannia includes, for a star ' attraction, the ' thirteenth instalment, of the Transatlantic serial "Trey o', , Hearts.',' In this part the limit of thrills appears to have been reached. Rose, Alan, and Barcus are put into a flooded mine, from which they only escape by what appears a miracle. Another scene is where Rose is crossing a suspension bridge, which collapses beneath her, leaving her in midair. The supporting pictures are a varied lot, and include "The Lucky Shot," a Western story by the Reliance players. "The House Across the Way " is a story brimful of interest. Plenty of comedy is proy/ded by "Tramps' Paradise" and - Gluttonous Neighbours." The usual topical events screened will include "The Lord Mayor's Show " and war hits by the popular " Bully Boy " series. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. In the programme submitted at Everybody's Picture Theatre this week is a sociological drama, "The Rainy Day," based upon the problem of the "eternal tmngle. The plot is distinctly human, and well worked out. "Eats, "'depicting the ruse of two hungry vagrants to satisfy the inner man, and how, by devious "ways, they ultimately fell beneath avenging justice, and ," Ambrose's Sour Grapes, an amusing ' Keystone production, supplies the lighter portion of the session. Also included in the bill are the Gaumont Graphic and inciffia tITO *° iho sillkin S oi the Lusi- , OUR BOYS IN* EGYPT. As a record of the New Zealand and Australian troops who , have gone to the front, it is stated that nothing can surpass the film "Our Troops in Egypt-" This picture will be shown at Evervbodys. Picture Theatre at noon on Monday and during the whole of next week. The famous 3rd Australian Brigade and the New Zealand Corps are • » een H££ir ng ' S ?i " g V^ ggiD S trenches, signalling,, building bridges, and doing all the work which has made them so ht for their gallant attack at Gallipoli. The film is interesting to a degree— a valuable record of a great achievement. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. "Th© Jockey of Death," a picture abounding in thrills, and therefore of a very exciting nature, is attracting bie crowds to tho People's Picture Palace just now. Many of the scenes take place in a circus, and some very startling acts are before the camera, lnere are numerous stirring incidents 'set in all manner of surroundings and lor sensation the film stands alone. .There is a strong supporting programme. SHORTT'S PICTURES. Charlie Chaplin's antics in preparation for a contest for the boxing championslup, and the actual scenes in the ring cause roars of laughter at each session at Shortt's Continuous Theatre, WiUisstreet. This Essanay film, entitled "The Champion," is easily one of the funniest productions ever shown in Wellington, and it' is not surprising that such big crowds should be anxious to see it. It is supported by an entirely new programme, including : —"Cards Never Lie" (a Victor feature, 2000 ft long), "The Primitive Way" (Selig exclusive), and the latest War Journal. Monday's star will be an Essanay "masterpiece," "Any Woman's Choice." STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The success of the latest Keystone comedy, " Ambrose's Soui Grapes," was again evidenced at the Star Theatre, Ne-Wtown, last night, by' one continuous roar of laughter from the large audience. There is an excellent selection of other films. The programme is being repeated to-morrow afternoon and eveainjj.

MACMAHON'S THEATRE. ' Charlie Chaplin continues to be the principal feature in the comedy boom at MacMahon's Theatre, and his amazing exploits in the prize ring are provocative of much spontaneous merriment. Tomorrow will see his last appearance in the role of champion. Further entertainment of a light character is provided in the three-act comedy "My Friend from India," a satirical burlesque well-known in play form. The "Pathe Gazette" supplies a good budget of topical subjects. On Monday next the change of programme will be headed by a strong Lubin drama entitled "The Fringe oi War." EMPRESS THEATRE. Crowded sessions were the order of the night at the Empress Theatre last evening, the attraction being the unusual merit of Noidisk's big star film drama, "The- Candle and the Moth." The powerful pictured story is splen didly photographed and conspicuoush well-acted. It is a firm favourite with spectators. Keystone's "Peanuts and Bullets" evokes prolonged loud laughter, while the remaining pictures, including "Scenes after the Lufeitenia Outrage," are all meritorious and interesting. DRAMATIC AND MONOLOGUE , RECITAL. In ' connection ■with the Tfeorndon Methodist Mutual Improvement Society, the Rev. A. E. tiunt gave a dramatic and monologue recital. Others who took part wer© Misses Clarke and -Nicholas, Mies J. Nicholas, Mr. W. Thompson, and Mr. E. R. Jacobsen. There was a « large and appreciative audience. Missee Clarke and Nicholas were tlio accompanists. At the close a vote of thanks wag accorded the performers.