ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17595, 6 March 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

c l. li-; ns’ r1 ct r ft k.s. Three nr four hrigh t numbers in the series made 11 1 ** new programme introduced at the Zeatandia. Hall hist night very onjny:il>)e and the big audience gave frequent manifcstat ion of its approval a nil appreciat ion. Tin- closely vicing merits or the outstanding numbers make comparison a difficult mat* (er. Imt Judging upon the verdict of llm audience the bit; two-reel drama entitled "The Sea tKernal" was most in favour. Here was a picture charged with a vague pathos and lacking- nothing in the ■ inality of its r omanec. Like its title tlrj study was picturesque in every detail and the unfolding of the plot brought many engaging incidents and vistas. Upon boats riding freely over boiling surf, ami daring rescues where bi>; white capped combers dashed in close succession one upon the other, wen; depicted as the reels unwound to the conclusion that brought happiness to the characters upon the screen and contentment to the audience. "Van Xustnan’s Tiara" is the title under which an admirable Biograph drama is screened. The story involves a famous collection of diamonds which are stolen, .and. after tire passage of events likely to satisfy the most voracious sensation hunter, are afterwards recovered hy the Infallible society detective. “Dolly Saves her < Irandt’athcr" is the title of another good drama, but an item in the hill likely to provoke greater interest is one of the latest American comedies enlitled "Cohen saves Ibe dag." Several of the scenes seem to have been prepared while the recent "Battle of Gettysburg" picture was being taken, for llm same localities and (loops are used as a background for this genuinely amusing study. Cohen wins kudos for heroism as a direct result of his overwhelming timidity, and the manner of tils attaining distinction makes the picture a very attractive one. A recent topical budget and other comedy films complete the programme. which will he screened again this evening. THK LVCETM. During the past weed; or two the names of new makers have been prominent in the local picture programmes, and again this week a new company provides the star subject in tbe new series at the Lyceum. “Widow Maloney’s faith” as produced by the Domino Co. is certainly a film calculated to appeal to all. As indicated by its title the picture has its settings in Ireland, and the popular Irish airs played by the orchestra added* still further to the interest of the story. Two men in love with the same colleen causes one to plot against the oilier, who’ is Oie favoured one, until at last lie succeeds in having him placed on a vessel hound for distant shores. The vessel is and the hero of the story is cast up on an uninhabited island. Ho lives on the island fruits’and fish that he can catch, until one day his signal of distress is unlived by a passing vessel, and he is restored again to his own country. In the meantime things go hard with hj is widowed mother, who finds it difficult to live without the aid of her son’s earnings. The rival makes the most of his opportunities, but the girl cannot believe that tier lover will not return arid so waits for his coming. It is a happy moment for both the girl and his mother when lie does come, bringing with him a fortune which he had made out of u valuable piece of ambergris, found on the deserted island. "Oscar’s Heroic Poses" is a’ very laughable comedy, telling of a brilliant idea that occurs to a gentleman who wishes to gain the affections of a certain young lady, at the crucial moment lie fails to net" up to his scheme and sinks lower Than ever in the estimation of his beloved. “flowers that Bloom in the Spring” is an excellent flower study by the Pa the Co. and on,; that is sure to appeal to lovers of nature studies. "The Warwick (’hronicle" as usual depicts The latest topical happenings abroad and is not the Last interesting film in an interesting series, which will he repeated to-night, when another large audience should view Its screening. "THE GRAFtERS." <k quote the words of a favourite Australian poet' “Laugh and the world laughs with you" is specially true as applied to burlesque product ion. and a case in point is furnished hy "The Grafters" as played by ’Mr .’William An-.Aai-«on's specially imported American

Musical Burlesque I'oinpany. Seldom has a piece been seen on the Australian stage in which the fun waxes so furious. and is maintained so consistently throughout. Kach member of the company is a star in his or her own particular orbit, while the three tramps, who seek to become millionaires by a stroke of cimnini;. are on the stage longer than anyone else. Mr Carlton Chase, as Will Cheatham, a grafter, and Harry Ross, as “Harry Hipp." his friend, play their respective roles with the greatest success. Another who contributes very largely to the humour of the piece is Mr Harry Burgess, as Rube Skaggs tlie village constable. Mr Burgess has carefully studied his part, with the result that he is able to give a highly amusing presentment of the character of the 'vain and eccentric officer of the law. “The Grafters” is interpreted by a full cast of high • class, artists. The music throughout is bright and tuneful and the ballets artistic and effective, while a special feature is (hat of the tableaux representing life Congress of Nations in connection with the San Francisco Bxhibition of I!H'. The musical burlesque season commences at tlie Municipal Theate on Monday next, March and continues for four nights. The hox plan is now open at the Dresden Piano Co. A X T'.j XI A DO BOR MS. The announcement that .Millie. Antonia Dolores I--, again visiting the Dominion and will aopcar in I n vcrca rgil I. will be i-ic..j\e,i will; much satisfaction. •Millie. Dolores is undoubtedly the most popular singer who ever toured New /a aland. (lifted with a beautiful voice, and a charming personality. Dolores has on difficulty in captivating an audience. In deserthing tins great artist critics all over the world have used many sup°rhi I ives. Dolores has heen termed the incomparable, divine. Ihe sweetest songtress of (lie world, and other flattering descriptions. Thai she is worthy of them is generally admitted. Dolores not only possesses the temperamental quality which goes towards creating an arliste. but she is also endowed with a charming grace of manner which i-iiilcifi's her to tin- people, and lias won for iter many friends throughout tlie world. Since the opening of the present New Zealand tour, the diva lias received many eulogistic notices. The press speak of her ns retaining ail iter artistry, ami with a voice as beautiful and captivating as ever. The repertoire of Dolores is more extensive titan ever and Iter concert in Invercargill will serve to introduce many new works by eminent composers. The Invercargill seaso is limited to one night only, next Friday. 13th Inst. The hox plan will open at the Dresden next Wednesday morning.