ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 1509, 16 January 1914, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

John Mccormick.

At the Town Hall to-night Mr. John M* Cormack, the celebrated tenor, Trill make his farewell appearance prior to his depar« ture for America. An exceptional programme lias been arranged. Mr. McCdrmack's opening number will be '' Cujus Animani," from Rossini's "Stabat Mater," and Mr. Vincent O'Brien will play an organ accompaniment. Tosti's " Ideal©," Cadman's "The Moon Drops Low," Allitsen's "The Lord is My Light,'' and many of the favourite Irish songs will constitute J(;lin McCormack's share of the programme. Miss May Huxley and Mr. Donald Mcßeath will present the gems from their repertoire. The booking for tonight's concert is exceptionally heavy, and intendir..; patrons will require to reserve seats without delay at Wildman and Arey's. Day sale tickets are procurable from A. Eady and Co. OPERA HOUSE. The attractive programme at the Opera House was presented again last evening by the Brennan-Fuller Company. There was a large and appreciative audience. Especially to the lore are the Carbos Brothers, whose extraordinary balancing feats are carried out with judgment, and show excellent finish. Le Brim, a most original skater, also makes a strong bid for public .avour, and he succeeds in enter- | taining the audience for a lengthy period. ; The remaining artists all show great ! ability. The programme will be repeated i to-night. I _ ■ I i PRINCESS THEATRE. ' The undeniable popularity of the Princess Theatre has been further demonstrated ; this week, when, during each day, large | numbers of patrons have visited- the i theatre, and expressed their approval of i the fare provided. The series of films : presented as the bi-weekly change yesterdav is an excellent one, and contains many .studies of varied interest, recently imI ported from the large Continental and j American manufactories. Among ■ the : many excellent dramatic films shown ; vesterday is one particularly worthy of | note, entitled. "No Place for Father." ; A most delightful production is " A Gentleman of Fashion." a brilliant and! clever comedy. " White Gazelle's Error," and " A Monstrous Decision," are both. ! noteworthy dramas, while topical interest i is supplied in the latest number of tha ! Rathe Gazette. KINGS THEATRE. The distinctive merit of this week's pro- | gramme at the King's Theatre, again won ! the appreciation of the large audience which i attended last evening. A most attractive j film is " Pysche and Cupid." The radiant I costumes and the beauty of the elaborate I settings are all in accord with " the traditions of Ancient Greece. "The Children's Hour" is an appealing story, especially suited to the younger patrons. Burke's symphony orchestra provides the incidental music in a fitting manner. LYRIC THEATRE. - -• - Visitors to the Lyric Theatre last evening enjoyed the very fine programme which was screened. "The Call" is the title of the powerful drama which heads the programme, and which contains many'stirring incidents. Included in this production is a, vivid picture of an end-on railway collision, resulting in the entire destruction of two locomotives. .. , .... WEST END THEATRE. ■; The West End Picture Theatre continues 1 in popularity. The present 'programme contains a varied assortment of interesting films, chief of which is a thrilling drama entitled "The Call.'' The accompanying , orchestral music is of a high, order. Y . ', WESTS PICTURES. "■ " Fate and Fortune " is the title of the drama which forms the chief attraction at the Royal Albert Hall;- - Many other entertaining films are included in the programme, and especially commendable aire "His Wife's Secret,"' and "The Stag Hunt." " ' GLOBE THEATRE. " A most entertaining comedy drama* entitled " The Penalties of Reputation," iormed the principal feature of. yesterday's new programme at the Globe Theatre. 'I he plot of the story is carefully worked out. and the interest is sustained. throughout the film's production. Another dramatic study of exceptional quality -.is " Her First Offence," which shows how a girl forges a cheque to obtain the necessaries of life for a young brother, and through the intercession "pf her" small sister is later saved from the inevitable consequences of her act. " Her Fireman" is a sensational drama, and .the remaining films are of a high order.

NEWTON PICTURE PALACE:"

The principal film of the series? -inaugurated yesterday at the Newton Picture Palace is an elaborate historical production, entitled " Hearts of the First Empire," which introduces the characters of Napoleon Bonaparte and , -the Empress Marie Louise. The programme also includes an absorbing drama, entitled " Cinders."

KING GEORGE THEATRE.

A programme in which the component elements are pleadingly proportioned was shown at the King George Theatre yesterday for the first time. The chief feature is a powerful Western drama, entitled "Retrogression." which depicts th© sad ending to the renewed criminal expolits of a released convict. "A Child's Presentation" and ''The Old Actor," two dramatic films, are each notable productions. The comic element in the programme is provided in " Harlequinade Let Loose" and "Mr. Hubby's Wife," aad an artistic scenic film shows comprehensive views of the wonderful temples in China.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

" A Doll for Baby." the feature drama of to-day's programme at the . Queen's Theatre, figures a fight between cowboy* and Indians. "Beauty in a Sea-shell" "is a most diverting comedy.