A RECOGNITION FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 16, 19 July 1915, Page 3

A RECOGNITION FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

Tomorrow night, at 8 o'clock, the Wellington Musical Union will render Stanford's "The Last Post" and Coleridge Taylor's " Hiawatha," the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the Wounded Soldiers Fund. "The Last Post" is a military poem by Henley, and was set to music by the famous Irish composer. Sir Charles V. Stanford, during the period of the Boer War. The work opens with a bugle solo, accompanied by tho orchestra, which leads, into the chorus, "The day's high work is o'er and done." The next theme expressefc grief at the soldier's untimely death, then a triumphant march, which closes with a bugle postlude accompanied by side drums. The principals engaged are : — Soprano, Mts. Percy Carter, A.T.C.L. ; tenor, Mr. Harry Phippsj and baritone, Mr. Hamilton Hodges. Mr. Charles W. Kerry will preside' at the organ, and Mr. Herbert S. Claughton will conduct. The final rehearsal will take place to-night at 7.30 in the Town Hall. The box plan is at the Bristol, where seats can be booked. ALLEN DOONE COMPANY. Mr. Allen Doone's familiarity with the Irish atmosphere and hi; close attention to detail is shown in the staging of his dramas. On Monday next Mr. Allen Doone will begin his Wellington Beasqn at the Grand Opera House. The opening production, " Barry of BaTlymore," is said to be the finest Irish drama of to-day. It reflects the nature of the Irish, and tells an enjoyable love story. Brisk characterisation assists to confirm its claim to be a bright musical comedydrama. As an exponent of Irish drama, Mr. Allen Doone has achieved much distinction, and in all States of the Commonwealth and New Zealand has established a reputation of which any actor j might feel proud. Mr. Doone is a ver- | satile sportsman as well as ah actor; he is a great sculler, a crack shot, a champion cyclist, very good wij-h the gloves, but motoring is his -favourite pastime. The plan for the Wellington season will open at the Bristol Piano Company on Wednesday next at 10 o'clock. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-day at noon Everybody's screened a war drama, " 1914, or Scotland for King and Country." The production, which is by the London Film Co., is a thrilling feature,' and 'depicts the 'love story of a Scotch soldier at the front. The story opens in Scotland, and carries on to the firing-line in France. Special attention has been paid to the fighting scenes, and good views of trench warfare are a feature of the 'production. Sentiment plays a very big part in this picture, and the acting, in the hands of Miss Jane Gail and supporting artists, leaves nothing to be desired. The scenario is from the capable handa of Rita,, the well-known and popular novelist. A Keystone which is full of funny scenes, entitled "That Springtime Feeling," features Charlie Murray, the star comedian. Other subjects include the latest number of the "Gaumont Graphic," and "Our Wounded Soldiers " is retained on the programme for a few nighte longer. MACMAHON'S THEATRE. The change of programme at MacMahon's Theatre to-day is headed by " King of the Air," a sensational Pathe coloured drama in five acts, crammed* with incident and excitement. The principal support to this big drama comes from a capital Keystone comedy "Fatty's Wine Party," featuring Syd Chaplin, ..brother of the famous. , Charlie. , , .Plenty of topical news is included in the programme. Owing to the late arrival of the Sydney boat the management announces that the third chapter of the big aerial "The Master Key" will not be shown until to-morrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. THE EMPRESS. , / To-day's list of all new subjects (save "Our Wounded Heroes," which will be repeated by request) at the Empress Theatre are described as an exceptional collection of films. "The Locked Door," a big 3000 ft Vitagraph star special drama, which has been secured for exclusive exhibition at the Empress only, is the chief attraction. It deals with the relations of capital to labour, and pictures a story of the lives of wageearners in the large factories of America. A strong Vitagraph cast is responsible for its interpretation, and sensationalism is embodied in a realistic fire scene. Keystone presents the grotesque "Fatty" Arbuckle in "Fatty's Reckless Fling," ope of those exaggerated farce absurdities which, are frankly created to evoke loud laughter. "John Bull's Visiting Card" is a cartoon of exceptional length and merit, while "Tillie and the Nut" deals diverfcingly with humorous episodes revolving about a "tomboy" and a too-ardent lover. The latest War and Topical Gazette will also be shown. CITY ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Bernard Page's recital at the Town Hall on Saturday was well attended. The programme was one giving full scope for the display of the City Organist's great gifts as a soloist. It opened with the first movement from the Pastoral Symphony of Beethoven, and included two numbers by Cesar Franck, "Pastorale (op. 19)" and "Piece Heroique," also Fantasia and Fugue in A minor by Bach. Mr. Page has- the happy faculty of making classical music enjoyable by those who have not been endowed with a musical education and training, while to the minority who possess them he makes an irresistible appeal in his weekly recitals. The other items which also charmed in Saturday's programme were two quaint 17th century pieces, a Voluntary by Maurice Greene, a London musician, and a Prelude by Louis Nicholas Clerambault, who was a Court musician of Louis XIV., and superintendent (so Mr. Page states in his illuminating programme notes) of the private band of Madame de Maintenon. The wonderful Liebestod of Isolde, in "Tristan und Isolde," and a Romance of Rachmaninoff, were also played, to tho keen enjoyment of the audience. BAND CONCERT. A concert was given in His Majesty's Theatre last evening by the Tramways Band, under the conductorship of Mr. G. W. Bowes. There was a large audience, wliich gave the performers the reward of warm appreciation. The programme included a Section from Balfe's "The Bohemian Girl," which was greatly enjoyed. A new march, "Our Boys," by Mr. J. Levy, of Wellington, was listened to with Interest. Other items played by the band were the waltz "Carrasente" (Le Thiere) ; the intermezzo "Aerial" (J. Ord Hume), and the descriptive and highly-humorous fantasia "A Village Wedding" (S. Cope). Mrs. J. F. Woodward sang "Villanelle" by Delia Acqua, and "Rosa Resurget" (Liza Lehmann), and Mr.' Reginald Blow sang "Lord God of Abraham" (from Mendelssohn's "Elijah") and "The Birth of Morn." .<„ "THE SECOND MRS. TANQIJERAY." The season of the Plimmer-Hall Company was concluded on Saturday evening, with a. revival of Pinero's famous drama, "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray." 'Those who attended will havo a lively recollection of it, especially of Miss Beatrice Day's performance in the chief part. Miss Day's interpretation is notable for its restraint, and is most successful. Mr. Harry Plimmer, as Aubrey Tanqueray, gave a o*p*blo oerformanca i ana the

part of Cayley Drummle was thoroughly j well taken by Mr. Winster Hall. Miss Alice Holroyd played Mrs. Cortelyon in a most natural way; and the roles of Eileen (Miss Ena Shanahan), Lady Or- \ reyd (Miss Marjorie Soper) Sir George Orreyd (Mr. Gilbert Emery), and Captain Ardale (Mr. Vivian Edwards) were' in capable hands. The staging of the play was in keeping with the quality of the performance.