ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16032, 25 September 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

; " WITH THE FIGHTING FORCES OF EUROPE." A matinee in connection with the kinemaoolor films "With the Fighting Forces , of Europe" will be given in His Majesty's Theatre this afternoon, and the pictures will be screened for the last time in Auckland to-night. Great interest has been taKen in these pictures since their first presentation in Auckland at the beginning • of last week, and they have been screened to large and delighted audiences. Reductions will be made for children at to- ' day's matinee. l MUSICAL COMEDY SEASON. One of the most tuneful of musical i comedies, "The Girl in the Taxi," will 1 be presented by J. C. Williamson's new ! English Musical Comedy Company, at His i Majesty's Theatre, commencing next Tuesl day night. There is said to be tuneful ' music, rich and gay costumes, brilliant colouring, beautiful scenery, and many mirthful situations. The management announce that "The Girl in the Taxi" will be played for four nights only. The second production of the season which . stakes place on Saturday next, will be the musical play, High Jinks." It is described as a musical jollity in three acta, and like The Girl in the Taxi." abounds i in riotous fun and melodious music. The j . plot briefly centres round a series of conj certed matrimonial mishaps, and some '. wonderful scent, a sniff of which produces the most exhilarating and hilarious effects. ! The final production of the season will be the latest London Gaiety success, " The Girl on The Film." For this play it was necessary for the company to appear as picture actors. A film that figures in the story had to *be taken. The three comedies will be played by a company of English artists entirely new to Auckland The box plans for the season of 11 nights are now on view at Wildman and Arey's. • Day sale tickets may be secured "at [ Cleal's. 1 ' t OPERA HOUSE. Another successful presentation of the current programme of vaudeville at the Opera House was given last night, when there was a large audience. There are several exceptionally good turns provided by the artists appearing this week, and the programme -as proved a very popular one. The usual matinee will be given this afternoon. FRENCH RED CROSS CONCERT. The concert which the French Club has organised for next Thursday promises to be one of the most successful of the year. ' Many Auckland artists are giving their services to help to raise funds for the ! Red Cross Society of France. A feature ' of the evening will be the recitative and polonaise " Je Suis Titania," by Ambroise Thomas. This very difficult but most beautiful composition will be interpreted by Madame Wielaert. She will take the part of Margharita in the duet and trio from " Faust," Mr. Walter taking the role of Faust, and Mr. Wallace Atkinson, taking that of Mephistopheles. Mrs. Patrick Cole will appear for the first time and give the aria from Verdi's opera, "La Traviata." Mr. Barry Coney will ; sing "Drake Goes West," and Mr. W. ' Walter, "The Silence of the Past." Miss Whitelaw will give a violin solo with orchestral accompaniment, while the Orchestral Society's items will be "William Tell" march from " Lenore" and " Svlvia." The musical arrangements are in the hands of Mr. Wielaert. KING GEORGE THEATRE. The excellent programme now appearing at the King George Theatre was witnessed by well-satisfied audiences throughout yesterday. "When Fate Leads Trumps." a presentation, in four parts, of the story I by Alice M. Roberta, is the chief item ! on the programme. The production is a I striking feature,- the interesting story being capably carried out by a company > c. well-known artists. Interest is well 1 sustained in the supporting pictures. I

GRAFTON THEATRE. The final presentation of the pictorial version of Harold McGraths story, "The Man on the Box," takes place in the Grafton Theatre to-night. This film is the third of the series of exclusive films lor which the management has secured the sole rights. Great as was the popularity of the two previous films, "The Man oh the Box has achieved even more nronounoed success. The theatss has been crowded at each presentation, and this film, with the excellent series supportih* it. has been received with sustained applause. The attraction next week will be a pictorial adaptation of Edward Eggleston s novel, " The Hoosier Schoolrole Figman in the leading EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The attendance at Everybody's Theatre throughout yesterday was again very satisfactory. "A Step in the Dark." the third section of the "Million Dollar Mystery, which is the chief attraction of the programme, as usual, was loudly applauded Alias Mabel Normand has added considerably to the number of her admirers this week by her appearance in the comedv Mabel Lost and Won." The series will ! be presented for the last time to-day.

KINGS THEATRE. The popular programme which has been shown at the King's Theatre during this week will conclude to-night. On Monday a new programme will be presented, which trill include some new and interesting films. Tiberius and the Lake of Galilee " is the title of a scenic film showing this lake in Palestine, which is 680 ft below sea level. A comedy by the Vitagraph Company, entitled " The Man, the Mission, and the Maid." will also be screened together with a cartoon comedy called ."?L„ Pong , Wood '" a drama entitled lhe Motor Bandits," and a joke described •* " Auntie's Portrait." The special item will be the fourth episode of the serial, The Million Dollar Mystery," which is being presented at the King's in 23 episodes. Another star film is " The Third Floor Flat." the fourth episode of which ib to be shown on Monday. In this, the Black Hundred " continues its dastardly plotting and several thrilling situations are developed. The Keystone Company will be represented bv a storv of a henpecked husband, called " Merely a Married Man. *

THEATRE ROYAL. KINGSLAND. The first episode of the serial photoplay. - The Master Key," will be presented to-night at the Theatre Royal the beautiful and luxurious suburban picture ace at Kingsland. The story of Ihe Master ivey " is portraved in 15 instalments, one of which will be presented on each week-end programme at this theatre until the story conclude*.

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. " Hearts in Exile " is the chief attraction at the Princess Theatre. "Charlie's New Job," featuring ChasChaplin, appears at the Queen's Theatre. „" How ,. ary , Fixed It." featuring Mass Man- Pickford, appears at the Palace ineatre. Charlie Chaplin and Miss Mary Pickford are being presented at the Grand Theatre.