ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17469, 25 March 1915, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

ITLLKBS’ PICTURES. In the now programme to lie submitted by Hi- Pullers’ management to-night i« ,i notable play from Hie ) itagraph Company, replete with dramatic surprises, entiled the “Idly of the Valley.” Tin,- delightful photo play centres ground Lily Kemble, whose father died ami left her in the sole charge of his old friend with .’iiHUt dollars, so Unit she ceiiid be dee.-ntly educated. Maynard, t-ie trusted friend, emhezzeis the money, and after ennfesim.’. falls dead. At the seined is Hugh Graham, a young solicilie hears of the plight of Lily, and endeavours by using some of his own money to make Lily believe, she is still comfortably off. hut ids pleasant scheme is frustrated. The end lias a big appeal. “Tile Horse Thief is a throbbing drama of Western America. In tho play the horse is only borrowed, but the law is sceptical, and were- it not for a girl it would have ended in death. •• Under Burning Skies’’ is a powerful dramatic story by Hie A.B. Company. A series of pleasant events is visualised i:i Hie Australian Gazette. “Bully Boy" is the title of a series of brilliantly cxeeiit-d cartoons that have received great applause where they have been screened, "Lizzie. the Life Saver," and “llis Talented Wife” are two amusing cron.-dies. The latter is by Hie Keystone Company, am! is a burlesque theafieal number. So many extraordinary taing l -’ happen that roars of laughter are maintained right through the piece. Till-; LYCEUM. Tim usual hi-we-kly change will take plae- ai the popular N’ith Street House to-night. The management have again set ure.i to:' Ih-ir patrons an exceptional;- strong programme. Tim star feature is from tio- Tiiannlioiiser Studios, and is “Tim Bcader of Minds,” an active Morv concerning Lieut. Ksmond, a young Aim i i.an officer who invents a wireless apparatus which is able to destroy [instil- warships. Secret agents of foreign Governments try to secure the plans, hut nr- unsuccessful. until they enlist tile .-er 1 ires *i f an old German professor, nhn ti.rs perfect-,! a machine capable of r- oilrig the thoughts of any person with whom it is brought in contact. What happ-os afterwards is all very thrilling, and ih- "im:; invetilor’s sweetheart Pi.■ vs a prominent part. The second j»c i.-s of “I lolly .of the Dailies" featuring M i', Puller "Tri he shown in "The Ghost of Mother Eve." in which Dolly starts on iter New York life. The American Pdograph contribute a highly interesting v.- 11 • enj ug "Tit- L“ssr.n.’’ The comedy ll.i is loaded by Keystone's latest barer! “i ’at r-ui lie ids Beauly” and "She Mar-ri-d for Love" I Lilian). and "Tough Intel;, Smith” (K.ilemi, an* Hu; supporting comedi-.! "The Topical Budget," viiir-h I.rings all Hie latest pictorial nows from Kiirnpo concludes Ho l programme. pnpl' LAß I'HTUKK ['ALACK. An aiiracHve cluing.' nf programme will be in 1 rodnc-rl at Hie Popular Picture 'Palace this evening, tho items comprising the new series emhiin ing drama, comedy, scenic and topical subjects, all of which have been selected in accordance with the demonstrated pr-f-reiices of the patrons of this popular picture house. Th- dramas are believed to he exceptionally strong, ami the programme in it- ititii'-ly should he very pleasing. < 'HA it LKY’S AUXT CH.MPA.VT. Tii- Charley's Aunt Comedy Company concluded (heir season last night in the Municipal Theatre. when "Charley's Anni" was again produced. There was a large attendance, and. as on tlie first night. Ih'- performance was greatly enjoyed. "BARKS IX TIIK WOOD.” PAXTOMIMK. At the Municipal Theatre or. Wednesday and Thursday night n, .Mtiveh Jl ami April 1. Hi" George Willoughby, Ltd., direction will eater for the patronage of Invercargill lovers- of pantomime extravaganza. wllh tiie proiln-tion of "The Babes in Hi" Wood," dlruel"d as a spectacular pantomime in two acts and IS hieiies. Tli" iitlraetlon, which lias been overlooker! by that master-producer Mr Lester Brown, should constitute a re-cord-breaking season la Invercargill. The novel libretto, lyrics, and music by Mr Alf I. Law ranee, whoso skill In this direction has been more than- amply wan'd bf th' succ«s« hits

the presentation ofi his works by numerous critical London audiences. The cast of "The Babes In the Wood’’ has been chosen with one objective In. view, this being the presentation of a pantomime that shall bo the last word in superior completeness. That versatile comedienne Miss Daisy Jerome, will star as tlio principal girl, Maid Marian, and will also be seen In a special scene entitled "Jeromeland”; in this presentation Miss Jerome will bo seen and heard In some of her latest vocal hits never yet been heard in the dominion. The principal boy. Miss Ruby Davies will enact the role of Robin Hood. Miss Davies is most happily cast. Mr Dan Thomas will appear as the Dame, "a- role that lie specialises in, having already played the Dame in six Drury Lane pantomimes, while tlm other principals appearing In the lengthy cast will be: Bert Lc Blanc. Elsie Slonne. Ted Stanley, Lola Hunt, Bert Barton, Holly Leslie, Billv Watson and numerous others. The specialities embrace some of the most expensive and novel vaudeville acts, culled from 'the world s greatest centres, and include such notable artists as Josephine Classman and her plcanlnnles, Marcel and Fallonn (America’s expert fox-trot exponents), Hanlon. Doan and Hanlon (the worlds greatest hand balancers), and acrobats and animal impersonators in ‘profusion. The magnificent stage settings are from the brush of the Arm’s specially imported scenic artist, Mr John fe. Mann, and the gorgeous costumes were all designed by that well-known Bulletin artist, Mr Dave H. Souter. Of the musical numbers there are 12 entirely new numbers, which have been arranged by F. AVynnc-.lones, the conductor of 11 1 0 pantomime. The choruses and ballets are said to equal, if not excel, an> previous presentations. The groupings ami marches arc a feature in thc ™" selves The season is for two nights only, and there'will be a matinee on Thursday, April 1. at which children will be admitted to all parts of the house at half-price. The box plans arc now open at the Bristol, reserved seats live sliillintcs* Intending patrons living at a distance may reserve their seats by post; applications to be accompanied by postal nolo and stamped addressed envelope. The Company which consists of 200 people, including the Grand iantomime Orchestra of IS picked instrumentalists will arrive in Invercargill by special train on Wednesday morning. HIBERNIAN BAND CONCERT. In our advertising columns this morning appears thy - programme foi tie Hibernian Band concert. The band will leave for Christchurch next Wednesday by the first express, and the citizens, and members of all sports bodies are invited to assist it to uphold Invercargill’s musical reputation. Apart from tlio object, the quality of the artists tailing part in the concert is much above the average, and any one item will be well worth the money charged for admission. Mr J. McGrath (Dunedin) will sing two songrf. and patrons of the recent Irish National concert who were so delighted with his efforts will be pleased to renew acquaintance with him. Another singer who will make his first appearance in Invercargill is Mr J. H. Leigh, who recently arrived from Dunedin, and who has an enviable reputation as a vocalist. Ihc I irst Church male choir, which will be conducted by Mr Chas. Gray, is always welcomed by concert-goers, and the Marist school boys will repeat their popular marching song and drill, Mrs Fletcher and Mr Stanley Richards from Wyndham, have been heard previously, and are always well received. Added to this fine programme will be the contest music bv the band and soloists, who are now in’excellent form, and intending patrons may look forward to a capital evening’s music.