ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue XC, 7 October 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S NEW ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY. The J. C. Williamson New English musical comedy season will commence at the Grand Opera House on Saturday, 16th October. Three of the most important attractions yet seen in Wellington are to be staged within a fortnight. The opening production will be '"The Girl in the Taxi," which will be presented for four nights, the second production will be "High Jinks," and for the last nights of the season "The Girl on the Film" will be staged. There are no less than seven new comedians making their first appearances here, viz.. C. H. Workman, W. H. llawlins, Field Fisher, Chris Wren, Alfred Frith, Fred Maguire, and Hugh Huntley. Miss Gwen Hughes, a successful English actress, and the comediennes Florence Vie, Daisy Yates, and Helen Hobson will also make their local debut, with another newcomer in Paul Plunkett (baritone), and those established favourites, Cecil Bradley, Marie Eaton, and Dorothy Brunton are also in the cast. The box plans for the season will open at the Bristol Piano Company next Thursday morning, at 9 o'clock. NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER. I Although "Neptune's Daughter" at the .People's Picture Palace is now in its second week, the rush for seats continues, and last night's performance was greeted by an overflowing house, -which punctuat- ' ed the performance with constant outbursts of applause. The versatility of Miss Kellerman is remarkable, for in addition to her swimming, fencing, ' and dancing, her ability as an actress would gain her distinction anywhere. Her title to the "Perfect Woman" is no idle claim, because in beauty of face and form, in grace of movement, in symmetry, she is indeed a model of perfect womanhood. Special music by a fine orchestra is a great feature of the performance, and adds immeasurably to the effect of the play. "Neptune's Daughter" is certaihly one of the attractions that is worth going far to see. A daily matineo is being given at 2.30. The box plans are at the Bristol "ARMIES OF EUROPE." There was a full attendance at the Town Hall last night, when moving pictures illustrating the "Armies of Europe" were presented. It was a special night for the soldiers, and a large number of men from Trentham were given leave to attend the display. The Trentham Camp Band, under Bandmaster Fox, marched from the railway station through the city to the Town Hall, and on arrival played "The Soldier" at the main entrance, in the presence of a large crowd of people. His Excellency the Governor .and the Countess of Liverpool and the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) were present, and the production of the highly-interest-ing series of war pictures was greatly appreciated. Songs were contributed by Miss Miriam Russell and Signor Abel Howe. The pictures will be shown again this evening. THE KING'S. The splendid programme now showing at the King's Theatre can only be screened for another three nights, with a matinee on Saturday afternoon. The pictures shown are of striking merit. The star feature "War,'' dealing not with the war in Europe, but with an echo of it in America, is one of the funniest films we have seen for some time. The bill is strong in comedy subjects, ''It May Be You," an Edison story of newspaper life, and a Keystone comedy entitled "Mabel Won and Lost," being good mirth-pro-vokers. Two fine dramas are also shown, and an exceptionally interesting "Graphic" completes an excellent programme. For next week the feature film will be reintroduced, a special four-reel Majestic star being on the bill. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The current programme at Everybody's Theatre is of first-class quality, and each session witnesses a full attendance. The "Million Dollar Mystery" is advanced another stage. Local interest is catered for in a film illustrating the departure of the 6th Reinforcements from Wellington, "Mother's Justice" is a drama full of human interest. The comedy element is supplied by "Fatty's Plucky Pup," featuring the ever- welcome Roscoe Arbuckle The Gaumont Gr-aphic is well up to date THE BRITANNIA Judging by the crowded audiences at all sessions yesterday at the Britannia Theatre, the four-act photo-play, " Mother,'' is proving a popular attraction. The story is undoubtedly one of the most appealing and sympathetic of ideas worked into a picture production. The love of a mother for her children, her influence that brings them into the straight path after they have strayed, has provided the dramatist with a theme for welding together a play of more lhan ordinary interest. The supporting pictures are good, and with the pleasant music provided by the Britannia Orchestra an enjoyable couple of hours is easily obtained at this theatre. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "The, Ballet Girl's Vindication," a. Nordisk four-reel feature, is proving a. big attraction at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre, in Willis-street, and it will be shown for the rest of the week. The story is interesting to a degree, and the scenes are realistic. " Asphyxiating Gases '' is a picture of exceptional merit, besides being particularly interesting to students of science. '"Hunting Big Game at Sea" is another outstanding feature, and the latest War Gazette is well up-to-date MACMAHONS THEATRE. The midweek change of programme at MacMahon's Theatre is headed by a beautiful picture dramatisation of Tosti's immortal song, "Good-bye, Summer." A powerful and pathetic story in two acts is woven round the theme of the song. A Lubin drama. " A Thief in the Night," is another strong attraction, whilst ample comedy is provided with " A Lover in Armour " and " Clothes Count " The making of a sporting rifle is an interesting educational picture, and topical happenings are shown through the Gaumont Graphic STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. A complete change of programme will be shown at the Star Theatre, Newtown, to-night. It will include the third epioocfe of "The Million Dollar 1 Mystery."

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent vaudeville bill at His Majesty's Theatre is attracting large, audiences this week. Clemons and Dean, American sketch artists, provide something novel in the way of dancing, especially in the eccentric turn, "The Dance of the Inebriate," by the male member of the duo. Rowley and Tointon are also dancing specialists, and their item is most acceptable. M'Connell and Austin give a remarkable display of trick riding on detachable bicycles. Mr. Leonard Nelson is as popular as ever with his comic songs, and the Two Gibsons, Miss Violet Trevenyon, Edinberry, Hennessy and Martell, Nat Hanley, and the Eclair Bros provide a varied entertainment. THE EMPRESS. "When London Sleeps" continues its successful run at The Empress, and standing room only is the rule each evening. Miss Ethel Wiggins, in the part of Hilda Corrode, is a very handsome and finished artiste. The little tot who takes the part of Hilda's child gives a surprising portrayal for such a mite, and never fails to reach the hearts of ladies in the ! audience. The Assault-at-Arms at New- | town Park and the various events of j that gala day are detailed in a. very clear film. An amusing comedy is "The Egyptian Mummy," which shows startling happenings to an old professor who I injected his remarkable discovery into an "alleged^' mummy. There is also a very interesting Topical Budget depicting scenes from the Panama Exposition, and many war doings in England.