ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9043, 14 May 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE ELASCHECK"RECITALS. Th. humour ol Joseph Bascheck, tho WCli-knOWU English OMUL UllOliuS. , la UiSimctivo. Ho uas a quietly persuasive way which is inseparable item hio personality. and wnen ho jokes ho is able to kindle to sympathy the most couhrmea groueher. As ho is associated with a brilliant partner in Miss Alyoe Austin, tne entertainment which is provided nig-tiy at the Grand Opera House is 01 a truly pleasing nature. Last evening, comedy, satire, and burlesque combined in a joyous revel, and when it was all over the mood of the audience was one in which reinetance to leave for homo was mingled with a sense oi glowing appreciation of the excellence of the programme. Tonight will be the last appearance in Wellington. A portion of the programme will be devoted to “special requests” from the audience, either for old favourites or for any item, in the extensive repertoire of these versatile artists, which; may not yet have been performed here. The management announce a week in the country towns, starting at Palmerston North on Saturday night. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATEE." The Fulior-Brennan Company is always presenting something new at His Majesty’s Theatre, and not the least of these novelties is the revue given by the Paul Stanhope Company, who are at present filling the second half of the programme. The songs are light and catchy, and the quartette singing by Messrs Boss. Long, Renshaw, and McCall is quite a feature. Mr Stanhope and Mr Bates provide a fund of humour, and the other members of the company help materially in carrying the revue to a successful issue. Others who contribute to the programme are Courtenay and Sham (sketch artists), George Campbell (juggler), the Dentines (acrobats), Lee Warton (coon impersonator) and the Mandeuo dogs. There will be the usual matinee to-day, and the bill will be presented for the last time in the evening. “THE VIOLETS.” A numerous and appreciative audience assembled at the Ring George Theatre. Lower Hutt, last evening, when the talented company of entertainers, “The Violets,” presented a new programme. The company will make their reappearance this evening at the concert chamber of the Town. Hall with a complete change of bill. “THE COURT CARDS'” TO-MORROW. The. happily-named company that proved so attractive some months ago reappears in Wellington bo-morrow night at the Grand Opera House for a brief farewell season. The style of, the "Court Cards’ ” entertainments, while on general lines resembling that of the well-remem-bered "Troubadours,” has many distinctive features that are already pleasantly familiar to local theatregoers. It is therefore assured that the return visit of the “Cards’’ will be popular with the big number of 'Wellingtonians who appreciate music and comedy served up fresh and in the bright invigorating style which the "Cards” have made so particularly their own. There is to be no re-serving of old numbers, no repetition of former programmes, for the company has a most extensive .repertoire, and from it will produce entirely now programmes equal, if not superior, bo those with which they made their first appearances at the Grand Opera House. Booking has been proceeding most briskly during the past two days. Prom to-morrow at noon the plan will bo available at Mies Lennox’s, where day sales of tickets will also he obtainable. , ; , EVERYBODY’SThere are few people who have not read Hugh Conway’s . interesting novel entitled "Called Back,” and many have witnessed the unfolding of this entertaining etory from in front of the footlights,. but it was never contemplated by the author that the day would arrive when the powerful .Characters depicted in it would bo the subject of a picture drapia- -It is, however, the headliner at Everybody’s this week. The acting is of a high standard, and the production is full of merit. Besides this star picture there are others on the programme that are of special interest. Those who have not already seen it should make a point of doing so before it as withdrawnTHE KING’S THEATRE'. The Kalem Company have made the most of an engaging story _in "The Derelict," the main production in this week’s programme at the . King’s Theatre. Infatuated with his partner’s wife, a city business man pleads hie love to her and is promptly repelled. By the insidious use of drugs he then converts the husband into a morphia victim, and brings about the separation of husband and wife. Some time later the guilty man is touched by remorse, and ho redeems himself by bringing the couple together again. A fine view is obtained of' the Lusitania in a, special film showing the vessel embarking passengers from, a tender. Worthy inclusions also are “Pathe’s War Gazette,” “Cutoy’s Vacation’’ (Vita, comedy) “A Night’s Adventure’’ (Reliance ■ drama) and "Love, Speed and Thrills” (Keystone comedy). THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The eighth scries of the Solig Company’s stirring wild animal drama, “The Adventures of Kathlyn," was introduced with the change of programme at the Empress continuous pictures yesterday. Kathlyn evades the leopards and escapes from the Garden of Brides. She rejoins her father and Bruce, the young American engineer. The party now flee towards the coast, but they have other thrilling experiences before they reach a place of safety. Here they receive word that Kathlyn’s sister Winnie is in tho hands of Umballah, go they retrace, their'steps to rescue her. The ninth series of the film will appear next Thursday- The supporting subjects comprise "Hearts and Diamonds” (Vitagraph comedy), “The Australian Gazette,” and "Fatty’s, Echo” (Kalem comedy). MACMAHON’S THEATRE. • "The Redemption of David Corson,”, a big four-act drama from the Famous Players’ Company, headed by William Farnum. is the star attraction at MacMahon’s Theatre. The play is essentially a human story, and it is one that appeals through its pure naturalness to all classes of the community. Speaking of its production at a trade display, the “New York Mirror" says:. “ ‘The Redemption of David Corson’ will assuredly make a hit wherever it is shown. It is an* ideal photo-play for both the classes and the masses, and it is sure to take rank among the picture cinches of the oen,tury- It is human, it is consistently interesting, and it is real. When you have seen it ones you want to see it twice.” "Officer Kate,” the supporting comedy, is a capital American burlesque, and with the two latest “Gaumont Graphics" of topical happenings, and a charming scenic, the programme is especially strong. The usual extended children’s "lolly” programme will be given to-morrow afternoon. and on Monday a photo presentation of Marie Corelli's celebrated novel "Vendetta’* will be produced.