ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 30, 4 August 1925, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. "One Year to Live" is the attraction at the King's Theatre this week. The story, laid in Paris, concerns a beautiful dancer^ her maid, and the latter's invalid sister. To provide her sister with the necessary comforts of life, Elise, secures th 6 position of maid to Lolette, and while employed at the theatre, whore admirers flock around the Parisian favourite, meets a young American soldier, a former favourite of 'Lolette. The programme includes a gazette, scenic, comedy, and shows the Derby of, 1925. The King's Orchestra supplies appropriate music-.

EMPRESS THEATRE. "David Copperfield" is screening at the Empress Theatre to-day. It serves to bring to the screen those famous charactors which have made the book live down the years. The genial but unfortunate Wilkins Micawber, the cringing Uriah Heep, the lovable Aunt Betsy, and Mr. Dick—all are there just as if they had stepped from the pages of the book. The second attraction is an amusing newspaper story, "A Front Pago Story,", in which Buddy Messenger has the main part. Tho Empress Orchestra adds to the pleasure of the entertainment. To-night a special film will be shown of the arrival of the American Fleet at Sydney. DE LUXE THEATRE. A famous comedy, "Lord Chumley," is picturised at the De Luxe Theatre in "Forty Winks," now screening. Theodore Roberts and Raymond Griffith have great comedy parts. The story is of a titled Englishman who is so funny that nobody takes him seriously. However, through a series of adventures as dangerous as they are laughable, he succeeds in solving a mystery, winning a society beauty, and saving her brother from disgrace. The Orchestra De Luxe plays a number of fine musical selections under the leadership of Mr. L. D. Austin. The boxplans are open at The Bristol", Aitken's Book' Arcade, or ring the theatre. TIVOLI THEATRE. Popular Norma Talmadgo appears in "Smilin* Through" at the Tivoli Theatre to-day. There is a strong supporting cast. The second attraction is a melodrama, "Bulldog Drunxmond," the screen version of Sapper's play of adventures, featuring Caryk Blackwell. Plan at Bristol, or telephone tht.atre for- reserves. PRINCESS THEATRE. The splendidly varied programme at the Princess Theatre is binaed by "The Top of the World," a powerful story by Ethel M. Dell. Arcia Q. Nilsson has the leading part, playing opposite James Kirkwood. Ihe latest Gazette, a comedy, and a scenic are the supporting items. .SHORTT'S THEATRE. Based upon incidents in the life of Queen Catherine of Russia, "Forbidden Paradise," now screening at Shortt's Theatre, is a story of a series of love affairs. Pola Negri plays the leading role. The supports include comedy and an up-to-the-minute Gazette. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Riders of tho Purple Sage" is showing at the Paramount Theatre this evening. Tom Mix appears in the stellar role. He acts, in an easy, natural fashion—and with excellent repression. And he is assisted by Tony—and, a cast that gets the utmost from every situation. The plot takes Mix in the role of a Texas ranger through a variety of Ecenes in which he finally exacts vengeance upon a group of bandits. Excellent supporting items include comedy, scenic, and Gazette. A splendid musical programme is rendered by the Paramount Orchestra. STRAND THEATRE. There are three features on a splendid programme at the Strand Theatre to-day —"Twenty Dollars a JVeek," "Easy Street," and "In the Days of Daniel Boone." Those still wishing to participate in the amateur trials are advised to get in touch with Mr. Rud Petersen as soon as possible. BRITANNIA THEATRE. There is a most unusual undersea battle between a native Tahitian and a huge man-eating shark in the William Fox production of "The Roughneck," now showing at the Britannia Theatre. The supports are excellent, and include comedy and the latest Gazette. QUALITY THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Orphans of the Storm," the mosfi spectacular production that has ever been screened, and all that is powerful in screen drama, is introduced in this magnificent picture, which will bo screened to-night only at the Quality Theatre. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The chief feature to be screened tonight at Our Theatre is "Flowing Gold," an adaptation of Rex Beach s latest novel. A very strong cast is headed by Anna Q. Nilsson. It is a delightful love story, full of comedy and pathos.. Tho supporting and musical programmes aro excellent. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. No one who was privileged to see "The Tornado" and "The Storm" will willingly miss seeing the latest great picture in which the same leading star, House Peters, appears in the main role, "Head Winds," showing at the- Empire Theatre for the last-time to-night. Peters is supported by Patsy Ruth Miller. SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. Eugene O'Brien, Mac .Bush, and' Ben Alexander .are the leading players in, "Frivolous Sal," to be screened at the Seaside Pictures _ to-night. The supporting programme is splendid. FINAL ELOCUTIONARY RECITAL. Mr. A. Stanley Warwick will give his final elocutionary recital in the Town Hall Concert Chamber this evening. A splendid programme has been selected, including works by Wilde and Poe. Several scenes from Henry V. will also be given. Miss Gwen Wing will be heard in piano solos, and will again be associated with Mr. Warwick in recitals. Miss Nora Burt will assist in the final Shakespearian scene, and Master Desmond 'Lavin will render violin solos, accompanied by Mrs. J. P. Lavin. The plan is at The Bristol.

DANCING. The Violet Assembly continues to draw large crowds to its bi-weekly dances. To-night, in the Early Settlers' Hall, a good night's enjoyment is promised. Twenty prizes will bo given away in the Lucky Waltz, and a feature of the evening will bo the "Spotlight Excuse Me" Waltz. Next Tuesday night, a Childhood Day's Carnival will be li-old, when patrons are asked to attend in juvenile costumc-a. Twelve prizes will be given to the winners of the Costume Competition, and a consolation prize will be given to all attending in fancy costume.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. When A. S. M. Hutchinson wrote "If Winter Comes" he created a work of literature that was destined, to become the sensation of the period, and when Pox Pictures made a film based on the same famous story, they too made a successful bid for fame. "H Winter Comes," now showing at the Queen's Theatre, to large attendances, is said to surpass even the book in its powerfully poignant drama, its hum our, and power. The settings are worthy of a story in themselves. A brilliant cast of players has portrayed the several roles, in which standing oui in relief is that of Percy Marmont as Mark Sabre. A special musical score accompanies the photoplay, and will b< rendered by the Queen's Select Orches tra under the direction of Miss E. Den riehy. Box plans are now open at The Bristol. Next Friday will see a fin( programme, headed by the comedy-dram; "New Toys," while the opening episod< of the serial, "The Riddle Rider," am the perfoi'mances of "Barry and Irwin,' a specially engaged pair of artists, art noteworthy additional attractions. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. A complete change of programme will be screened at the Artcraft Theatre tonight, when a double-feature programme will be submitted, together with a series of amateur trials. Reginald Denny, will be seen battling through a set of hilarious complications alternated with thrills. "The Reckless Age" is the title of the picture. - The socond feature stars Blanche Sweet with Hobart Boswortli in' "In the Palnce of a King." The programme commences at 6.30 ( each evening. "MOTHER MACHREE;" A drama of Ireland, breathing the trials, aspirations, and hopes of the peasant folk, unfolding a pretty tale of youthful love, and stressing the goodness of domestic pride and affection. Such is "Mother Machree," to be presented by Denis Kehoe at the Grand Opera House next Saturday. It is the wholesome tone of the story that has made "Mother Machree" a universal favourite. England, America, Canada, and Australia have fallen under its spell, and now Denis Kehoe bids fair to duplicate, in New Zealand the successes he has made elsewhere. The company associated with him is a particularly strong one. Helen Fergus in the name part presents a loveable picture of the mother, wrapped up in her children's future, a very human role charmingly portrayed. The comedy side of the production is fortunate in the possession of three admirably placed artists—Ronajd Riley as the young Englishman afflicted with a slight stammer, who has to sing his proposal of marriage to Moira O'Connor, and Messrs. Maurice Lynch and Charles Keegan as a pair of quaint farm servants with little to do and ample time to do it in. Bernard Beeby, Aline Dunn, Tom Buckley, Lester Carey, and Gwen Dorise are prominent in supporting roles. The dressing is an especially attractive feature of the production, carried but in the sumptuous Georgian styles of the period, the wedding scene at the close making a particularly brave show with its coloiu' and groupings. The plans for the season will open at The Bristol to-mprrow morning. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A varied and entertaining programme was presented at His Majesty's Theatrt last evening in tho weekly change of the bill. In the vaudeville section is the Harris Family, who astonish the audience with tho magical noises they make with a variety of musical instruments. Jimmy Taylor and Dorothy Summers nchieve another laughing success in their comical act. Both show they art comedians of merit, and last night theit talent did not go unrecognised. Mr. Lawrence Hnlbert, a pleasing baritone, sang in a bright manner a song of Drake and his merry, merry men and "Mother Machree/' Nick Morton demonstrated that he was a humorist of ability, and firmly established himself in the audience's favour. The Three Mclfords scored another success in their original dance acena. The title for this week's revue is "My Island of Dreams," and the piece is quite up to the standard of previous performances by the Band Cox Company. It -deals mainly with the visit of a party of tourists to a "land of perpetual youth," and as it is to be expected, ample scope is given for the introduction of plenty of fun, bright music, and graceful dancing. The production is fanciful in. the extreme, but none the less pleasing, and adds another successful performance to the company's Record. SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS, The Society of Musicians has secured tho services af Mr. Harisoii Cook to assist at its Orchestral. Concert or Thursday in the Town Hall. Mr. Harison Cook was for seven years witli tho Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company, and played leading parts in thu ' Denhol Operatic Festivals some years ago, studying singing under the Swedish master, tho late Hugo Beyer. Mr. Harison Cook will be heard in Henschel's fine number, "Young Diedrich," a composition that* has stirred many audiences by its ancient and almost barbaric themes. Beethoven,, the great if not the greatest musician of all time, composed foul overtures, the greatest of which is nt doubt Leonora No. 3. This competition has not been heard in Wellington for a couple of years, but the orchestra, under Mr. C. W. Kerry, will givi this overture in tho first part of the programme. The music represents a tragic story with a masterly conception that Beethoven is famed for. A full description of the perfect treatment in musical composition by the great mastei will be found in the programme notes. KAIWARRA SCHOOL BENEFIT. To-morrow offers special features ol enjoyment to all who patronise the plain and fancy dress function to b(! held in Davidson's spacious new building at Kaiwarra, and at the same time 'p.-itroiis will be assisting the new schno! Dancers will have the unique experience of having at their disposal tht largest dancing floor space in the Do minion, and orchestral music unsurpassed for up-to-date selections. Uscfiv prizes will be awarded (six in all), ad yudictaion to be by. a, competent independent judge. Refreshments in tho form of a cabaret supper will be elispensed. Buses will ply from Courtenay place, Hutt Valley, and Petone prior to and at the conclusion of tlics function.