ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8750, 4 June 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

TEE KING’S THEATRE. At the King's Theatre yesterday there Vas a crowded attendance at the matinee, a,id mimders were unable to obtain admission last evening. The delightful “leature” photo-piay, "Caprice;” is exceedingly popular owing to the captivating plot and the clever interpretation of tue leading role by Mary Pick (old. The 1 picture of the Main Trunk railway disaster conveys a clear impression of the results of the impact between the two trains. A novel him is “A Flight in a Hydro-aeroplane over the Seine." “Insect Mimics" discloses some of the wonders of insect life. A troupe of highly trained canines perform amusingly in “Pedro, the Dog Charmer." “The Gaumont Graphic" (topical), and “Sally’s Elopement" (comedy) are excellent Inclusions.. The series will be shown again this evening, and tho usual matinee will be given on Saturday. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. His Majesty's Theatre was crowded last evening, when the Fuilar-Brennan Company had a great reception, “The Fool Boom." an interesting playlet, which shows life in a New York saloon, was excellently produced by half a dozen artists, and it bold the attention of the audience throughout. Le Witte, the quick-change artist, was at his best, and he completely astonished the house by the rapidity with which he assumes various characters. One of the most popular items was ■that of Bailey’s posing dogs. Ramelli, Bay Rene,. James Opie, -and Lavinia Tyson all helped to make up a really excellent programme, which was also cn-, joyed by a large matinee audience in the afternoon. The company appear again to-night. THE DANDIES. AH the available seating accommodation in the concert chamber of the Town Hall was taken last evening, when The Dandies, who have now firmly established themselves in public favour, again made their appearance. All the item® were highly entertaining, and the company had a most flattering reception. To-night there will be a complete change of programme. One of the principal items Will be the dancing of the Mexican tango by Mr George Taylor and Miss Naomi McQuoin. Quito a large number of new songs of a humorous nature will be presented, and the characteristic brightness of the programme submitted in the past by these versatile artiste will be fully maintained. “CHARLEY'S AUNT." “Charley’e Aunt,” a very estimable,old lady who is not all; that she seems, was responsible for a packed audience at the Grand' Opera House last evening. The farce is really fanny, and the audience laughed unrestrainedly at the comic situations in which “ Charley's Aunt" finds herself. It was announced during the evening that as tho play had proved such a big success it would hq staged again on Saturday night, an announcement that was received, with applause. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The new programme 1 of the Empress continuous pictures to-day and to-night will introduce the A.K. Company’s “feature" drama, "The .Expert’s Secret," This is reported to be a stirring enaptfiient with a. realistic plot. Next in importance will be the Kalem railway drama, “The Fast Freight." This ia described as a sensational subject with a Striking climax. The most interesting, topical happenings in, Europe are her sembled ,1a "The Topical Budget.’.’ An historic architectural landmark is nttraotively displayed in “Windsor Castle." Among the comic films a prominent place will be occupied bv “Whiles -Kidnapped.”