Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Monday 19 February 1917, page 8


AMUSEMENTS.

STRAND MOVIES.

To-day, at the Strand, will be screen-ed the great history-making film that has thrilled thousands of people in Sydney and Melbourne epitomising, under the title of of "Murphy of Anzac, ', the deeds of heroism performed by Private W. Simpson, of the 3rd Field Ambulance. It is full of daring and thrilling. deeds done by our Australian lads on Gallipoli. "Murphy of Anzac" ran-for a six weeks season in Sydney, and nine 'weeks' in Melbourne, and has been obtained at considerable expense for three days In Hobart. June Caprice features in "The Caprice of the Mountains," a particularly refreshing story of pastoral life The comedy part of the programme includes "Silk Hose and high pressure," in which appears Billie Fire-The, one of the greatest comic actors now seen in the picture world. Other items are "Al-most a Widow," "The False Gem," and "The Prince of Wales at the Front."

THE GRANT).

In the. change of pictures at the Grand this evening, one subject stands out prominently The Gutter Magdalene," a distinctive dramatic story by William Mack, and produced by Jessie L. IjaskeyPunine Ward impersonates the roll of the gutter woman, who was lured from her peaceful country home to city life and destruction. "The Trail of the Thief," a Mutual 5-act masterpiece ; "The Dreamer" (drama), "Stolen Booking" (comedy), and "Jack"' (diurnal.), completes an excellent bill.

THE PALACE.

"The Eternal Question" is one of the big features in the new programme at the Palace today. Olga. Petrova, one of the greatest picture impersonators of heavy dramatic plays, will be seen in this important Metro Corporation film. She is a born artist. Supporting subjects consist of "The. Australian in Egypt," a special official film of rib o Australians at work in Egypt. The attendances at all i*ea3ioi!S on Saturday were very large.

A HIS MAJESTY'S.

"The Dumb Genius" is a fine masterpiece announced by Spencer's Ltd. to be shown at His Majesty's- for a threenights' season, commencing to-night. Jacko, the chimpanzee, claimed to be the most 'highly-educated animal in the world, who will be remembered in the thrilling performance' "The Circus of Death, plays the chief character in "The Dumb Genius" in a remarkable manner Jacko and his human accomplices are run to earth after one of the most exciting: and thrilling chases ever depicted on the screen. "The Australian Gazette," "The Diamond from the Sky" (chapter 28) She Won the Prize," His Aliito-Ruination,"" and "A Hobart BOsociety wedding" (Miss Marjorie Walker and Dr. N. C. Atkins).

CONCERT AT ST. MARY'S CATHE-

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St.. Mary's Cathedral was . crowded in every part last evening, the occasion being the final organ and vocal recital of a series of three given by the organist, Mr. Frank McCann, in aid of the choir fund. The organist opened the programme with the first movement from a sonata by the celebrated French composer, Theo. Dubois. In this the full organ was used with great effect. His other numbers included the "Intermezzo in B flat" (Lemare), "Minuet and Trio" (Faulkes), and "Postludiirm" (Wely), and were both educating and inspiring, the rendering being specially impressive. Miss Lillian Moore's fine soprano voice was heard at its best in "Ave Maria" (Liligi Luzzi). Miss Kathleen Dunn gave an excellent rendering of "The Lost Chord" (Sullivan). Mr. T. W. Hopkins contributed a trumpet solo, "Berceuse" (Gounod), and a trio, "Made-tation," by Miss Ar. Oakdene (cello), E. G. McCann (violin), concluded a very enjoyable programme. At the conclusion Monsignor Gilleran thanked the organist and assisting artists', a id also Mr. E. J. McCann, the conductor-, for the excellent standard of the recital.

FAIR AT BELLERIVE.

A highly successful fair was held in the Institute hall, Bellerive, on Saturday in aid of the funds being raised to erect a rectory for St. Mark's Church, Bellerive. The hall was crowded, amongst those present, being the Dean of Hobart (the Very Rev. Robert Snowdon Hay), Rev. H. Brammall (rector of St. Mark's) Hon. Jas. Murdoch, M.L.C., Hon. Alec. Hean, C.M.G., and Councillor G. Chapman.

The Dean, at the request of the rector, briefly declared the fair open, and wished it all success. The following are the stalls and stallholders: (1) Sweets, Mrs. Stuart, Misses T. and N. Wilson, East-Brisbane, and Miss R. Culvert; (2) Sandford stall. Mrs. O. G. Morrisby and notvisitants; (3) Girls' Friendly Society stall, Mrs. Brammall and assistants-; (4) works stall. Miss Dickson and assistants; (A) produce stall, Mrs. Paul and assistants', (6) Lindisfarne stall, Mrs. A. Brammall and assistants; (7) cake stall, Mrs. Abbott and assistants; (8) afternoon tea stall, Mrs. Andrewartha and assistants; (9) cordial stall, Mrs. S. Abbott; (10) decorated motor-car, Mr. Read; pedlars' parade (children's march in costume round the hall Miss Ivy and Miss P. Wilson. All the stalls were prettily decorated, the- sweets stall especially having a most uncommon design in black and white all the young- ladies being dressed to correspond.

In the evening the hall was again packed, when Miss Elliott's music pupils gave an entertainment, which was well

received.

An a result of the day's proceedings, Ciel was raised. The committee had already -fc350 on hand. Mrs. Wilson, as secretary, had all arrangements in perfect working order.

COUNTRY GIRL" CO.

A rehearsal of the "Country Girl" Co. is advertised for to-night, at the Theatre Royal.