ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 150, 26 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Among the many artists who assist to make up an attractive programme of vaudeville at His Majesty's Theatre this week are "The Musical Goolmans," whose turn is a most entertaining one. Music is obtained by them in quite a number of novel ways. Dan Thomas, character comedian, also secures a good proportion of the applause, while other artists whose efforts are much appreciated, include : — "Maud and Gill," "Victor the Great," Edwards and Parker, "The Three Ruddles," and Miss Eileen Fleury. 'A complete^ change is announced for Monday evening next. THE CHERNIAVSKYS. Ere the Cherniavskys sail for Ameria, they are paying us a return visit on the 7th, Bth, and 10th July. Mischel Cherniavsky, the 'cellist of the party, will be well remembered as displaying freat versatility in Coltermann's well-ne-wn "Concerto" No. 44. A conspicuous feature of the 'cellist's technique was his skill in playing difficult Sights of thirds. The two responding solos at the time, -"Cradle Song" (Schubert) and "Serenade" (Herbert), were as captivating as the principal 6010. EVERYBODY'S THEATBE. The big doable bill at Everybody's Theatre, which has been so popular all this week, .will be replaced after tonight. The principal films are a Keystone comedy, "Ambrose's Sour Grapes," a really humorous film, and "The Rainy Day," a powerful drama with a very interesting plot. "Eats," is likewise a comedy of rare merit, and in addition there is the latest "Gaumont Graphic," and pictures taken immediately after the sinking of the Lußitania. "OUR BOYS IN EGYPT." ' The bravery and daring of the New Zealand troops at Gallipoli have been emphatically commended by the press, and General Sir lan Hamilton has expressed the greatest praise and admiration for the troops' bravery and tenacity during the landing operations. .At Everybody's Theatre on Monday a picture of patriotic interest entitled "Our Troops in Egypt," will be screened. The picture introduces the New Zealand and Australian troops undergoing the arduous training which has fitted them so well for their strenuous work at the Dardanelles. The series embraces operations carried out as in actual warfare, and a close view is obtained of many of the men. The now .famous 3rd Australian Brigade is shown in conjunction ' with the Dominion troops. Supporting subjects include "Hogan's Romance Upset" (Keystone), "Fear of his Past" (Majestic drama), the "Gaumont Graphic," and others. THE KING'S THEATRE. The final opportunity of witnessing the splendid pictures of the Panama Exposition being screened at the King's Theatre is announced for this evening. The new programme on Monday will be headed by the London Film Company's latest triumph, " Lil o* London," a powerfully-constructed character-drama of slum and society life in " the Hub of the World." The story is adapted to the screen by Harold Shaw from the book of Bannister Merwin. The plot tells how a young society man named Mordaunt finds a young girl and her tiny tot of a sister homeless and starving in the slums. He ta&es the waifs to his flat, but to this the young man's mother objects. The situation i* relieved by a young lady, a particular friend of the young man, adopting the children. Many j complications, ' some comic, some tragic, follow, but lead up to a bright finale. Also on the programme are " Hogan's Aristocratic Dream" (a Keystone comedy), "Picturesque California" (scenic), tho Dramatic Mirror's prize film " The Phantom Thief," the latest -war pictures, and other films. THE BRITANNIA. The thirteenth instalment of the Transatlantic serial " Trey o' Hearts " is the feature film of the programme now being screened at the Britannia. This story,' right from the start, has proved a popular attraction. This part seems to have provided the limit of sensation, where Miss Cleo Madison, who plays the dual role* of Rose and Judith, is walking over a suspension bridge, which collapses underneath her, and she is left in mid-air, clinging to a rope. Thesupporting pictures include " The House Across the Street," an excellent society drama; "The Lucky Shot/ a real Western story. Two splendid comedies are " A Tramp's Paradise" and "Gluttonous Neighbours." Among the topical subjects shown are " The Lord Mayor's Show" and one of the popular Bully Boy cartoons. The usual Gazette includes scenes from different parts of the war zone. < THE EMPRESS. The Empress Theatre was crowded to overflowing last evening, many being unable to gain admission. The main feature of a strong programme is Nordisk's splendid melodrama of life in the under world, "The Candle and the Moth," and it is much to the taste of patrons. A very funny Keystone comedy, some good topicals and "Scenes after the Lusitania Outrage" make up a list which wil) be withdrawn after tonight. Monday's change will be headed by Keystone's "Gusle's Day of Rest," with Syd. Chaplin at his best. The Lubin military drama "The War Baby," and the latest Topicals will also be shown. Progress results of the Queen Carnival election will be screened this evening. SHORTTS PICTURES. No doubt many people will eagerly tako the final opportunity of witnessing "The Champion," one of the best of the many Charlie Chaplin comedies. Therefore it would be wise for intending patrons to be early at Shortt's Theatre. The picture provides firstclass fun for over half an hour, and the many absurdities are excellently carried out. Supporting pictures include "Cards Never Lie," "The Primitive Way," and the latest War Gazette. On Monday the Essanay firama, "Any Woman's Choice," will bo screened for the first time. SAILORS FRIEND SOCIETY. At the Sailors' Friend Society last evening Miss Fontanne presented a delightful concert programme to an audience that demanded encores for each item. The following were the performers : — The Misses Petherick, Fontanne, Dodds, Ramsey, Snow, and Anderson, and Messrs. Ramsey and Walker. The keen fight as to who should be s^a king for 1915-16, was continued amid much excitement as the various totals were announced, bub when at last Master Williams, "Pink," of the training ship Amokura, was declared the winnei 1 , there was great cheering. " Blue " ran him closely. PALAOE SKATING PJNS. Those tf-Ito are debarred f xom outdoor enjoyment owing to the present inclement weather may find recompense by visiting the Paiace Skating Rink, Vivian- 1 street. Skaiers and spectators enjoy ! themselves alike at this favourable ron■rl<i«Y«Ufl, where every wmfeit i& ©Haiti* ' Able. j

MACMAHON'S THEATRE. To-day will be the last opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin ? prince of picture comedians, in his quaint pugilistic burlesque of "The World's Boxing Championship." Picture patrons at MacMahon's popular theatre are unanimous in their verdict that this is the very best Chaplin comedy that has yet been shown. "My, Fiend from India" is another merry i mirth-maker. The Pathe Gazette is rich in topical happenings, and there is plenty of variety in the remainder of the programme. In Monday's change of programme pride of place will be taken by "The F.ringe of War," a powerful London story of sensational interest. "The Folly of Ann" is a clever society drama, and the lighter portion of the entertainment is headed by a crisp comedy, entitled "The Honoymooners." The next § Chaplin comedy of tho Essanay series is due at an early date. "THE CYPHER KEY." "The Cypher Key," a stirring dramatic story, will be shown at the People's Picture Palace for the first time on Monday next. John Burton, representative of an American shipbuilding corporation, is' sent to South America with important papers, which are a bid for the building of hew battleships. The representatives of another concern attempt to secure the papers. In the first place they succeed, only to discover that they are written in cypher. Angelica Sorenko is engaged to obtain the key, but, instead, falls in love with Burton, and assists him in his escape. A dramatic chase follows, ending in a sensational aeroplane wreck. The whole contains an exciting international plot. Supporting items will include "His Luckless Love," a Keystone comedy. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The complete change of programme at the Star on Monday evening includes a powerful drama "LiT o1o 1 London." The plot is a most realistic one, the different characters being taken by some of England's leading cinema players.