ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 151, 28 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Among the principal attractions in the nevv programme to be presented at His Majesty s Theatre this evening will be Miss Dorothy Harris, who is reappearing in Wellington after a protracted tour of the principal theatres of India and Australia, and who will doubtless be warmly welcomed. Another < notable first appearance will he that of Little Verlie, a, child contortionist, who is said to perform some amazing' feats with the greatest ease. The Tossing Testros, an American comedy juggling team, will submit a novel performance with much miscellaneous paraphernalia, a novel feat being the balancing of a Japanese rickshaw containing the female partner. Victor the Great will break new ground as -a prestidigitateur and illusionist, and Mr. Dan Thomas, the favourite comedian, will appear in a neve repertoire of character studies. Others to appear will be The Musical Sundowner, Elfio Fellowes, the Three Ruddies, and Eileen Fleury. The programme will be repeated nightly during the week and a matinee will be given on Saturday. "THE OHERNIAVSKYS. The Oherniavsky Brothers are to pay us a return visit on 7th, Bth, and 10th July- They sail for America in August, and open their tour in Montreal. Lovers of Chopin will well remember the interpretation of "Nocturne in D Flat," "Study Op. 25, No. 3," and "Scherzo in 0 flat Minor," which served on the last occasion to introduce Jan Chemiavsky in the- capacity of solo pianist.. Much science of tone gradations was displayed in the Nocturne, while the complex study was of outstanding excellence. CITY ORGAN RECITAL. The City Organist (Mr. Bernard Page) gave a fine programme at the Town Hall on 'Saturday. He opened with the overture from "The Hebrides," followed by a pathetic Elegie. by Claussmann, the latter proving a most acceptable gem in the recital. Bach's majestic Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, known as the "Dorian," followed. Five delightful little pieces by Lemare, the great | modern organist, and known as "Summer Sketches," were next given, all exquisitely played by Mr. Page. Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith" theme as arI ranged by Karg-Elert, a masterpiece in organ music, concluded the first part of the programme. Two great numbers constituted the second half, namely, the "Peer Gynt" suite, one of the most popular of pieces for either orchestra or organ, and Cesar Franck's Finale in B flat — a truly noble work, i THE KING'S THEATRE. The " bill-header " at the King v » Theatre to-night will b© " Lil o' London," a drama of intense interest by the celebrated London Film Company. The picture deals with life in the great metropolis, and the leading role is played by Miss Edna Flugarth, who is regarded as one of England's cleverest actresses of the younger generation. Lil o' .London, a quaint character taken from life, homeless and hungry, has to look after her tiny sister. A young society man, out of the goodness of his heart, takes Lil to his flat, and sensational development* follow. Lil's father, who is a criminal, breaks into the building, and, in the darkness, struggles with, his daughter, not knowing who .she is. A pathetic death scene follows. The picture is full of thrills. Supplementary films will be "The Phantom Thief," Edison drama; "Picturesque California," Vitagraph scenic; "William Henry Jones's Courtship," Vitagraph comedy; and " Hogan's Aristocratic Dream," Keystone comedy. OUR TROOPS IN EGYPT. Noon to-day at Everybody's saw the first' screening of a film which has a great patriotic interest for New Zealanders. " Our Troops in Egypt" shows us the gallant lads who made the world ring with their brave deeds at Gallipoli undergoing the hard initial work which is part of a soldier's training. The picture was taken under the shadows of the Pyramids, and the thousands of the Dominion and Australian boys in khaki are seen in various interesting manoeuvres. Camp life, marching past, mounted troops in action, all form part of this splendid subject. After seeing the picture one can hardly wonder at the praise General -Sir lan Hamilton bestowed on the troops for their gallant bravery. Supporting subjects include a Keystone comedy, "Hogan's Romance Burst, ' which features Charles Murray in a most .laughable part; a 2000 ft melodrama, " Fear of the Post," a very striking subject; a cartoon, "Britannia Rules the Waves " ; and a good number of the Gaumont Graphic. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. "The Cypher Key]" a Lubin drama in over 300Qft of film, v is the principal attraction at the People's Picture Palace. There is not a dull moment in it from start- to finish. It concerns the adventure of the representative of 'an American shipbuilding corporation, who is sent to South America with important papers concerning the building of new battleships. The result is interesting to a degree. The supporting items are all of excellent quality. They include a splendid Keystone comedy, "His Luckless Love," "With the French Army in Alsace," an interesting Gaumont war picture; "The Chief's Goat," a veryfunny'Vita comedy, and Kb. 319 of the Pathe Gazette. "" "THE EMPRESS." Long queues of waiting patrons were observable at this popular picturehouse on Saturday night, when that good film, "The Candle and the Moth," was exhibited for the last time. To^ day's .complete change star features that bright and popular comedian Syd Chaplin in Keystone's most recent fun and farce, "Guzzles Day of Rest," in two parts, frankly given over to such riotous methods, of laughter-raising that Guzzle, whoever he may be, 'finds it I quite impossible to get any rest at all. Lubin's military drama, "A War Baby," ! is a strongly emotional play which centres round a baby and a female military spy, who sacrifices her life to save the child. "Life at_ the Front," which discloses the conditions under which the men in the fighting line live, is especially interesting. "The Latest War Topical" includes : "The Queen's Westminster Regiment," "Heroes of Other Wars," "Sultan of Turkey," "Ireland's New Viceroy," "Dublin Castle Reception," "Black Watch Highlanders," and "Nurse's Brigade." CARNIVAL SUNDAY CONCERT. Tne Wellington Amateur Choral Club's concert in tho Town Hall last evening was opened by Mr. Bernard Page with Handel's "Largo," followed by Cesar Franck'.t " Pa-storale " as an encore. The vocalistit were Miss Mina Caldow, who eang "Inter Nos," "Out of my Soul's Great Sadness," and "Abide with Me " ; Mr. J. F. Bryant, with " Tho Blind Ploughman"; and Miss Mueller, who sang " Save me, O God " and " I Know Not Why." With Miss Caldow Mr. Frank Charlton sang " LoVes Command" and "Love Enthroned/ and Misses Mueller and Pickett and Mr. Culverwell sang the trio, " 0, Thou Whose Note." Madame Mueller conducted, and the accompaniments were played by Mrs. A. Hill u,ad Miss G. BoUwoHhv.

THE BRITANNIA. The thirteenth instalment of the Transatlantic serial, " Trey o1o 1 Hearts," will be screened for the last time, at to-night's sessions at the Britannia. This photo-play has provided many sensational doings, and in .this part excitement is almost without limit. The supporting programme is an exceptionally good one. To-morrow the usual change of pictures is announced, the feature film being a two-reel detective story adapted from Munsey's Magazine, entitled, "The Seventh Prelude." Warren, a weaJthy widower, whose hobby is music, has been shot to death in his home one night while playing Chopin's "Seventh Prelude." There were only two people in the house at the time — Alice Warren,' his pretty daughter, and James Cumraings, her uncle. Cummings is appointed executor of the estate and also. Alice's guardian. Alice objects and calls in a private detective, who unravels one of the strangest and most unique of dramatic plots. The supporting pictures .include, "Neighbours" and "When the Count Proposed" (comedies); "Evil of the Slums" and " Saving Presence " (dramas), and the usual Topical Gazette. MACMAHON'S THEATRE. The change of programme at MacMahon's Theatre to-day is headed by a stirring military drama, entitled " The Fringe of War." This is purely a drama, with a strong military setting for the coincident love story. " The Folly of Ann " is lighter drama of a pretty character, while in the comedy section " The Honeymooners," featuring John Bunny, is of a specially humorous matrimonial character. The Topical Gazette shows no fewer than fourteen different Home topics. , SHORTT'S PICTURE THEATRE. "After Her Millions," a Ritchie comedy of 2000 ft in length, is a feature film in the new programme at Shortt's Theatre. For rollicking fun ifc has not been surpassed for a long time. It concerns the adventures of -"Billy" and "Harry" with a charming millionairess, and it is one continual scream from start to finish. The supporting items include "Any Woman's Choice," an S. and A. drama; "Tramp's Paradise," a Phoenix comedy; "Constantinople" a beautiful and interesting Eclair Scenic, and the Warwick Chronicle. , STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. To-night there will be an entire change of programme at the Star Theatre, Newtown, and the feature film will be " Lil o* London," in which will be seen com© of England's leading artists.