ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 14, 16 July 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PLIMMER-HALL COMPANY. To-night will be the last opportunity of witnessing the Plimmer-Hall Company in the fine comedy-drama, "A Message from Mars," at the Grand Opera House. The season finishes to-morrow night with "The Second Mrs. Tanque- I ray," thus giving Wellington playgoers an opportunity of seeing Miss Beatrice Day as Paula, in which she is seen at her best. As Paula's friend, Cayley Drummle, the quiet, dignified, suave man of the world, Mr. Winter Hall has a very suitable part. Mr. Harry Plimmer takes the role of Aubrey. Miss Eva Shanahan as EUean has one of those ingenue characters for which 6he is naturally fitted. The plans are at the Bristol. RICKARDS'S TIVOLI FOLLIES. The Tivoli Follies, a talented band of entertainers, are playing to crowded houses in Auckland, where they became immediately popular. Robert Parker, the operatic baritone of the company, was the star of the famous Quinlan Opera Company, and was chosen by Madame Melba for her sensational tour of Australia. Isabelle D'Axmond has a Paris, London, and New York reputa- | tion for high-class comedy. Frank Green is from the J. C. Williamson Companies, as is the favourite comedian Jack Cannot, while Alfredo, the "Vagabond Violinist," will be remembered as the rage of the London music halls lately, and Alex. Yaklovenko was until recently a member of the Russian Imperial Ballet. The ballet, the chorus, and the high-class musicians which form part of the entertainment have been well received everywhere. The production is under the direct supervision of Mr. Hugh D. M'lntosh, who is accompanying the combination on its Dominion tour. The Tivoli Follies appear at the Grand Opera House for a season of six nights and two matinees, commencing Monday evening next. KING'S THEATRE. A pathetic and romantic story woven about a famous and popular song provides the attractive film play " Good-byo Siimmßr," which is now being shown at the King'B Theatre. The exhibition is enhanced by the singing of the song, Tosti's "Good-Bye."- The programme includes a number of interesting films — the Keystone comedy, "Love in Armour " ; an industrial study, showing how a rifle is made, and some interesting war pictures and cartoons. The programme will be given this and to-morrow evenings, and at the usual matinee tomorrow afternoon. THE EMPRESS. Massed attendances witnessed yesterday's new programme at the Empress Theatre. Special interest attached to the first appearance as a film actor of Jess Willard, the world's champion pugilist, in a convincing emotional play, "The Heart Punch." Willard, who conquered Jack Johnson, is a magnificent specimen of manhood, with ability to act as well as box. "Following a Clue," an exceptionally good girl-detectivo play, abounds in excitement. A remarkably good film record of President Poincare's visit to the French fighting line is full of interest. Keystone's comedy "Ambrose's Little Hatchet," evoked hearty laughter, whilo the "Australian Gazette" is a euperior topical THE BRITANNIA. To-day's new programme at the Britannia is a two-reel drama of love and adventure entitled "Hurled from an Aeroplane." ' As suggested by the title, the story is one of excitement. A valuable jewel is stolen, and the thief endeavours to smuggle it into the country by aeroplane. Up to this trip, he placed unlimited faith in his assistant, only to find out he had been trusting a detective. The fight in mid-air in the aeroplane provides sufficient excitement to satisfy anyone. The supporting pictures include "How She Fooled Aunty," a roaring comedy ; '.'His last Performance," a powerful theatrical drama; "An Old Soldier's Influence" j "Genoa" (scenic study), and a revival of one of the' funniest of Charlie Chaplin Keystone's, entitled "Laughing Gas." EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The particular attraction, " Where is My Wandering Boy To-night?" at Everybody's Theatre was screened again last night. As on the previous evening the theatre was crowded. The series of pictures supporting this feature is also very fine. On Monday, at noon, the London Film Company's war production, " 1914, or the World War," will be the special feature. Since the great war started the London Film Company has specialised in war drama, and one has only to recall such subjects as " On His Majesty's Service" and "England's Menace to know that every detail in this great drama will be capably handled. MACMAHON'S THEATREThe four-act drama, " His Son's Acse^', , reTOai n* a strong attraction at MacMahon's Theatre. The story is a powerful sociological study, dealing with the taint of heredity and the curious movmgs of the finger of fate. The chief supporting feature of the programme is the Keystone comedy, " Hogan's Annual 7?u ce ,' £ aturin g the popular comedian, Charles Murray. Two instalments of the Gaumont Graphic provide plenty of topical news. On Monday a 6000 ft coloured Pathe drama, "King of the Aix," will be presented in conjunction with the third instalment of "The Master Key." PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. "The Little Home in the West" has proved most successful during' its short season at the' People's Picture Palace. It contains plenty of military matter; the various scenes are splendidly staged, and besides being an effective play, the drama is specially appropriate to the present time in more ways than one. Rovers of comedy are well catered for this week, and "When Love Took Wings, by the Keystone Company, has proved a great laughter producer. A number of dramas and topicals complete a specially good programme, which will be shown till the end of this week. CONCERT AT NEWTOWN. A concert was given in 'St. Thomas's Hall, ) on Wednesday evening by Mr. A. Boyd and party, about 400 people being present. The Rev. W Fancourt presided. Misses M. Jones, L. and V. Robinson, D. and E. Petherick, and Messrs. T. Newtown, Howe, G. Price, A. P. Dwan, A. C. Thomson, A. Coles, C. Smith, V. G. Wilhams, V. Jones, J. Clements, and A. Boyd contributed items. Mr. A. Smith accompanied tie B ingers. The concert was in aid of St. Thomas's Young Men's Club. ' CONCERN AT KAIWARRA. A highly enjoyable and successful concert, organised by Mr. P. Aitken, in aid of the Belgian Fund, was given in the Methodist Hall, Kaiwarra, on Wednesday evening. The programme was an attractive one and included items by the following : —Misses Snow, Muller, Goddard, M'Kay, Flaws, and Cheigne, and Mrs. M'Kay, and Messrs. Cameron, Aitken, Wirfch, Turner, Culverwell, and Lynneberg. Features of the evening were a children's tableau, "Rule Britannia," and a Tipperary dance by Miss Goddard. Mkb G. Z." Flaws acted as accompaniatj . (

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Madame Marion, the quick-change artist, in her act entitled " A Daughter of Proteus," continues to be popular. The, turn is remarkable for its cleverness, and the audience last evening was not slow to appreciate it. Another performer who met with favour was Miss Nellie Kolle, a talented male impersonator with a pleasing voice. Miss Dorothy Harris {" Queen of Ragtime "), " Bluff o," and many other artists all contribute to an interesting entertainment. SHORTT'S THEATRE. At Shortt's Theatre the leading film afc present is "Ernest Maltravers," a picture-story adapted from Bulwer Lytton's well-known novel. The adaptaj tion is good, and the main features of ! the romance are cleverly thought out. Other films are "Phantom Warning," "All Aboard," "Love and Trouble," and "Britain's New Army." The lastnamed film is a particularly interesting one, showing what the Motherland is doing to prepare her army for the front. STAR THEATRE? NEWTOWN. "Where is My Wandering Boy ToNight?" was well received at the Star Theatre last night. Miss Blaney sang the old ballad during the screening. There will be a matinee to-morrow.