ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8296, 6 December 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

KIEKBY EUNN CONCEPTS. EMBARRASSMENT OF ENCORES. Madam© Kukby Luna will leaje Wellington with, the impression that_ local anoienoes are insatiaole. St great songstress was down for hve items. By the time the programme was thiough she had sung eleven songs. Luckily suon effortless vocalism as hers does not much strain upon her and Madam© is as good-natured as tatentM. so all went well. But we protest. it was too much. "We should not so treat the amiable strangers within our gates. •*> much for that. The concert was complete in every part, a melodic festal "linked sweetness long drawn out. Madame Lunn opened with Softly _ Awakes My Heart,” from "Samson and Delilan. Encored, she soothed and delighted her hearers with "There is a Green HUI, in which her Beautiful voice was heard to perfection. At the third time of asking she gave "Sing Willow, a delightful ditty full of the most subtle nuances. Later followed two items by Brahms, and two ■ further recalls; and in conclusion two songs by Lohr. "Unmindful of the Boses” and "It is not Because Your Heart is Mine,” followed by “Three F ishers,” sting in a manner so delightful as to lead to a great demonstration; and, finally, Needham’S "Husheeu," a gentle lullaby in . which the liquid quality of the voice in restraint received perfect exposition. Mr William Murdock deservedly shared with Madame the honors of the evening. As an accompanist he is a revelation, and his solo contributions from Chopin and Cesar Franck were warmly encored. M. Andre de Kibaupierre’s violin items' from Greig, Viouxtemps, and Wieniawski; were extremely fine, each performance leading to an enthusiastic recall. Mr Andrew Shanks’ fine baritone voice was not heard to full advantage owing to the bad acoustics of the Town Hall, but the audience expressed • its whole-souled admiration of his singing in the customary way. Madame Kirkby Lunn will sing "Che Faro” (Orfeo), Gluck, “Im Herbs t” (Franz), "Vergiblisches ' Standohen" (Brahms), "O Lovely Night" (Thomas), ■‘Poppies for Forgetting” (B. C. Clarke), "Morning and You" (F. Aylward), "Sappiische Ode” (Brahms), and “Three Fishers” (SuUah), at the last concert on Sati urday night. BINE PICTURES. Last evening the Rink Pictures made their last change, tor this popular theatre will be closing down on Saturday night. Needless to say, the programme screened was quite up to the high standard set by the proprietors of this amusement house. “Down Through the Ages” was the “star” picture, and a very fine one it proved to be.' All the scenes are from the land of . the Pharoahs, and incidentally, some excellent views are given of many • well-known . places and spots. Briefly the history of the drama is as follows :—A party of tourists visit the ancient temples of Egypt, and they comprise Miriam, her father, and a per-, sistent tourist —a French, count. In the party there is also Jack Lawrence, who was one of Miriam’s old sweethearts. He proposes marriage, but this is not accepted. Whilst on a visit to Thebes, at which place Jack determines to make a final effort - of winning Miriam, the latter •becomes separated from the party and in a royal tomb falls. asleep. In her dream her soul returns to past ages, and as Kama, she finds herself the beggar maid, within the temples of Karnak. Mefres, the priest, on seeing Kama, forgets his vows because of his love for the girl, but Herlior tells the. high priest of Mefres’s conduct. Mefres is banished by the high priest, and tells Kama of the fact. This is a severe blow to the lovers, and they decide to rob the tomb of Pharoah and depart hastily from Egypt. Unfortunately during the execution of this act the . high priest enters, and Mefres and his Miriam are sentenced to death. At this point Miriam wakes from, her slumber and the first thing she recognises is Jack’s smiling face. Jack, who was the Mefres of her dream, becomes her husband. "Bosphorus in Moonshine,” "River Loring,” “Parks of Paris” are pretty. scenics. The latter film is particularly fine, and conveys an excellent impression of the-gay Faroe's beauty spots. The programme, which will be repeated to-night, is supported by a number of meritorious dramas, and of these “A Romance of the Coast" is a feature. The humorous side is made up by several very laughable comics. THE NEW THEATRE. There was a- thronged attendance at the New Theatre continuous pictures last evening, when the now programme was submitted. The A.B, drama, Xwo Daughters of Eve,” is a charming essay on feminine peculiarities. A proud young wife is annoyed to find that her tiny daughter has strayed behind a stage anu is being fondled by a chorus girl. Attor ordering the theatrical girl not to pollute her child by touching her, the haughty lady takes the little one away. In revenge, the chorus girl captivates tne haughty woman's husband, and when he experiences a reverse of fortune he nnos himself deserted by his new acquaintance and his wife. The better nature of the chorus girl prevails, and she restores the husband to his .wife- The Selig Company has excelled in the industrial drama. “The Girl at the Copula. The heroine is the daughter of a wealthy foundry proprietor. She saves her lover, the overseer, from an enraged body of strikers, in a truly dramatic way. A cruise in an airship gives a fine moving panorama *>f the capital of France in "Hird’s-eye View of Parrf 4 Western drama, with Mr G. M. Aatferam in the

leading role, is "Broncho Billy’s LasU Hold-up.” A capital story d 7 American! "frenzied finance" is narrated in th» Edison photo-play, "Helping John." Thw comedies "Stern Papa" and ‘‘CalinoStationmaster” afford much amusement. The programme will be repeated throughout to-day and to-night. Next Monday a unique drama, “The Mystery of the Glass Coffin," will be introduced. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Capacity Business” prevailed at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures last evening when the current, bill was dis- . played for the last time. There will ba a complete change to-day and to-night, which will introduce the A.B. Company’* exclusive drama "The Chief's Blanker. " This is a portrayal of the Redskin’s true character. A "brave" is entrusted with the duty of watching sacred relics belonging to the dead chief. The sentinel errs in his duty, but redeems himself in a worthy manner. A humble love story in an obscure village is cleverly, displayed in the Edison drama "In His Father's Steps." The Lubin drama, “The Smugglers," is an exciting romance of love and heroism. “Williams' Weekly" is a capital selection of up-to-date Australian events. There are also several laughable comedies. THEATRE ’ROYAL. Hie Theatre Royal was well filled last, evening, and the whole of the items were * heartily applauded. ! The programme is • certainly one of the best yet submitted ' by the management, and the audience were quick to recognise its merit. Tha ; Ramblers were in good form for there' portion of the entertainment. A specially pleasing number was the soprano :solo—"Echoes” —by Mies Bessie ; Cahill, This singer has a sweet voice and an attractive personality, and the song suited her admirably. Miss Bessie Slaughter has established herself as a prime favorite, and Mr Harry Linden, Black and Bronte, and Miss Ida Borridge contributed to the evening’s harmony. PEOPLE’S ETCTUREJPAHACE. The continuous show at the People's 1 Picture Palace .was crowded 'throughout the various sessions yesterday, when a new programme was submitted. All the pictures evoked well deserved applause, There was not a single dull one. “A Dangerous Lesson" was the feature film, and it is one of a very high standard. It is a picture of the duties of husband and wife to one another in the matter of the family finances, and teaches ths moral "share and share alike." Fred Marshall and his wife are happily married, but Fred has not learned that hi* wife is bis partner, so he denies iier anything but a meagre amount of money. One night; acting on the advice of a married female friend, she abstracts a sum of money from the pockets of Fred’s trousers; she does not know that the major portion of this sum belongs ta Fred's employers, but she thinks that Fred has designed to give her nothing. When Fred, not knowing what has occurred, and omitting to count the moneyhands in the sum in his pockets to tha office, it is found that an amount is missing, and as he cannot explain ho is promptly "fired out." On going home he finds his wife with a new hat which - she has bought with the money she took. Explanations follow explanations, and at last Mrs Marsall realises what has 00-' curred through her folly. She rushes oS ; to F’red’s late employer, informs him or. wihAt she did, Fred is forgiven, so is hi« wife, and Fred decides that in future Mrs Marshall shall have half his salary. This story, which ia humanly and deli-; cately played, is sure of a hearty welcome. "Through the Isle of Corsica • is a most excellent scenic, and many pleasant views are given of the birth land of the world’s great soldier, Napoleon, The latest news of Londons news ia given pictorially in "Ganmont Graphic. "On the Moonlight Trail" is a pathetic Essanay drama, showing the heroism or two little heroines in saving the express money in a lonely part of the States, "Bank Cashier” (drama), Sunpmn Tun,, not” (scenic) are two good subjects, tat. there are others equally as appreciable. The programme wul be repeated to-day and to-night. - ■ ; ■ ■ SUNDAY CONCERT. The "Wellington Professional Orchestra will give the final concert of the season at the Town Hall on Sunday evening next Mr Herbert Bloy will conduct. Signor A. P. Truda, flautist, will be the. soloist, "accompanied by the full orchestra of fifty players. , Mr Hugh Wilson, of the Queen's The, atre, Dunedin, arrived at Wellington yesterday on a brief business visit. He re. turns South this evening. Mr Charles, Parnell, musical, director of Haywards Enterprises, passes through! Wellington to-day on a business trip to Dunedin.