ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 85, 8 October 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGIMENTAL BAND CONCERT. In the Town Hall this evening, the Wellington public will be afforded an opportunity of hearing the Trentham ("Earl of Liverpool's Own") Regimental Band. The band comprises forty-four players, under Bandmaster Cole, and has already won high commendation for the quality of its performances. Two works by local composers will be included — "Our Boys' March" (Ivan M. Levy) and "The Soldier" (arranged by R. Leslie Jones). The concert, which will be under Vice-Regal patronage, is being given by arrangement with Mr. G. B. Holmes, manager of "The Armies of Europe" Films Company, the present lessee of the Town Hall. At intervals during the evening war films of "The | Armies in Europe" series will be screened. A portion of the proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted to the fund for the purchase of binoculars for officers of the Expeditionary Forces. Box plans may be seen at the Bristol Piano Company's depot. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was a large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last night when the attractive programme was received with hearty rounds of applause. Of th© many clever and entertaining turns, those given by Clemons and Dean (American sketch artists, who are also responsible for some novel eccentric dancing) and Rawley and Tointon (a duo of clever dancers) proved very popular. .Leonard Nelson has lost none of his skill as a comedian, and is as entertaining as ever. M'Connell and Austin (trick cyclists), Miss Violet Trevenyon, the Two Gibsons, Edinberry, Hennessy and Martell, Nat Hanley, and the Eclair Brothers all contributed to an enjoyable evening's entertainment. MISS SPINNEY'S RECITALS. The last of the series of recitals by Miss Dorothea Spinney was given yesterday afternoon. She devoted the proceeds to the fund for Servian women and children. The dramatic recital chosen was perfectly adapted to the occasion, being " The Trojan Women " of Euripides. This exceedingly touching dramatic work was'the one with which Miss Spinney began her season in, Wellington, and those who had heard of it before found their impressions deepened on the second _ occasion. The reciter gave a most powerful interpretation of the profound tragedy of war for the women who are dispossessed of home and kin by its ravages. Prior .to the recital, Miss Spinney displayed her intimate study of Greek lore and art by giving _a number of poses from Greek vases. At the conclusion of the recital, Mr. Justice Denniston made a short speech of appreciation of the intellectual feast which. Miss Spinney had provided for her Wellington audiences. Subsequently, the artist entertained the audience at afternoon tea. THE EMPRESS. "While London Sleeps" continues on its popular career at the Empress, and though the film has now been screened at over forty sessions the demand for seats continues unabated. There are several supporting features that considerably enhance the entertainment. "THE ENEMIES." On Monday, at the Empress, there will be presented a very powerful drama by the Vitagraph Company called "The Enemies." This is said to be an exceptionally fine sea story of the Jack London type, and portrays the avenging of a much wronged woman who was started on the downward path by an unscrupulous villain. Afterwards the villain was "shanghaied" and taken to sea. by the girl's brother, the captain of a sailing ship, with a crew of ruffians. The pathetic and romantic side of the drama is well handled by beautiful Edith Storey. Harry Morey enacts the .leading role, and there is a fine supporting cast. THE KING'S. "War," as depicted by the Vitagraph Company in the cleverly funny comedy at The King's Theatre, continues to raise roars of laughter each evening. Excellent business has been the result of the managerial policy of giving variety to the programme, the seven pictures shown all being of high merit. "It May Be You" and* the Keystone comedy, "Mabel Lost and Won," all add mirth to the programme, and the more serious subjects, "The Quality of Mercy" and "The Cornet," are also appreciated. Next week a big feature film will be screened. This is a 4000 ft Mutual Masterpiece, entitled "Her Shattered Idol," with the popular actress Mac Marsh in the leading role. In support of the star film will be a Selig animal drama, entitled "His Jungle Sweetheart," and other good pictures. SHORTT'S THEATRE. The Nordisk four-reel feature "The Ballet Girl's Vindication" has attracted' much attention at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre. It is a thrilling story produced in the Nordisk Company's best style. It does not stand alone in the programme, but is supported by an excellent series, including an industrial feature "Asphyxiating Gases," "Hunting Big Game at Sea," "War Gazette," and comedy items. NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER. " Neptune' 6 Daughter," as a picturedrama masterpiece, has met the popular demand. Though, the film, is in its second week, it continue? to attract crowds to the People's Picture Palace. Annette Kellerman, besides possessing great beauty of form and athletic ability, is quite clever as an actrese. A feature of the picture is the charming setting. The play was produced in the Bermuda Islands, and it abounds in delightful sea scenes. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The great laughter picture, "Fatty's Plucky Pup," and the supporting subjects, which include the third episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery," have only two more days to ran at Everybody's Theatre. On. Monday next will commence the screening of Lubin's big star feature, which is described as 3000 feet of dramatic picture perfection, "Whom the Gods Would Destroy." In this story the lives of two partners are illustrated, and the treachery and villainy of one exposed in a series of most thrilling scenes. Supporting the star feature is a laughter-raising Keystone . comedy, "Merely a Married Man," while the fourth episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery" will be included. The Gaumont Graphic will give the latest picture news from both fronts. THE BRITANNIA. A record is being established this week at the Britannia Theatre with the four-act photo-play "Mother." The unanimous verdict of picture-lovers is that "Mother," for a drama with an appeal, is a great success. The Britannia management has established a class of feature film by showing exclusively the World Film Corporation pictures. "Mother" is the fourth of this class. The acting is unifoimly good, and the mounting and attention to every detail are complete. A splendid supporting programmp includes dramatic and comedy subjects. Praise is due to the Britannia orchestra for its tDDrooriate music.