ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1447, 23 May 1912, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"KVEHTWO.MAN." "A modern morality play," tho subtitle of the lata Walter Browne's "Kverywoman," seems to suggest pitfalls of tho incongruous, into which any but n very skilful playwright must inevitably fall, And, indeed, it is a little struugo to hear tho virtues and tho vices talking medieval English in twentieth-century New York. Truth and ik-auty, .Modesty and Conscience are certainly "not of an age but for all time," and dateless also are Vice and Witless, but J'utV, the press agent, ami Muff and Stuff, the theatrical managers, are such dramatic entities as one does not look to encounter in a "moral, ity." Yet there they ail are, and Waller llrownc, achieving n success he did not live to sec, has woven of strands drawn from medieval Europe and present-day America, and the perennial stuff of tho human soul, a piquant, arresting, fascinating sermon in drama. "KverywoninuV pilgrimage in quest'of love, her* sweet anil bitter experiences at the theatre, the tragedy of the streets, where Vice stalks triumphant and Youth and Heanly are carried to their graves, and the final discovery of King Ivovo beside the glowing hearth—all this moving pngeantrv was watched at the Opera Mouse Inst n'ight by a largo and warmly appreciative audience. Jfiss Hilda Kpong interpreted tho emotional crises with sympathetic art, and'was gladly welcomed back to this city. ilr. William Desmond enunciated with full effect the satirical wisdom of Nobody. Youth, lieauty, and Modesty came to life in Stisses Rlsio Clareus, Dorothy dimming, and Enid Bennett. Truth was admirably p'ayed by Miss Emma Temple, and the oilier parts, were well sustained. The production is magnificently mounted and costumed, and the able orchestra under Mr. Fred Qiijntreil finely completes the effect, "Everywonion" will lie staged on the remaining nights of the week.

THEATRE ROYAL. The current programme at the Theatre Royal is an attractive one. Svlvesta. court wizard, who is assisted by Vera, do Courtney, provides a clever turn. Tho Reese trio, who include La Petite Laurie (hand-ballancing contortionist), are an entertaining band. Miss Veda Harcourt's singing is really a great treat; and there are other artists of merit. A CHINESE MAGICIAN. An innovation for Wellington will bo the introduction, under engagement to tho Brenhnn-Fuller management, of the Chinese magician, Wong 'Pay Sun, who is shortly to appear'at tho Theatre Royal. Wong Tay Sun, who is gorgeouslv attired in tho garb of the Land of tho" Rising Sun, and assisted by several Chinese attendants, -iises no "patter" to fill in tho gaps bet-wen his turns, and therefore* ho runs his act through very quickly, although his presence on the stage occupies about" thirty minutes. Wong Toy Sun's act will be supported by several other imported artists. FULLERS' PICTURES. 1 Tho admirable selection of kinomatograph pictures first shown on Monday was repeated at tho Skating Rink, Vivian Street, last evening, under the Fuller control. An entirely new programme is announced for to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. Throughout yesterday Messrs. MacMahon and Donnelly's New Theatre, Manners Sheet, was excellently patronised at all sessions of the continuous picture entertainment. Tho emotional drama "Sicilian Blood" was exceptionally popular, duo in a considerable measure to tho cajiable acting and interesting nature of the plot. Another picture drama which finds uracil favour is "A Siren of Impulse," a Mexican domestic story by tho A.B. Company. Special mention is due to "Iberian Peninsula" (scenic), "Tho Missionary's Gratitude" (Indian romance), and "A Night Out," The current series will be repeated to-day and to-night. Tho usual complete ehange will be made tomorrow. KING'S THEATRE. Tho King's Theatre was well filled again last- night, when the popular programme in which Madame Sarah Bernhardt figures in the star film as tho Lady of the Camellias, was shown once more. The management announces a very attractive new programme for to-night. THE ADELPHI. As a popular place of entertainment the new Adelphi Picture Theatre promises to achieve a permanont reputation among the standing shows in the city. The attendance last evening was very large, and the public's of the programme and the incidental music of the Adelphi Orchestra was unmistakably demonstrated. The programme is of high artistic quality, and generous in variety. Among the more conspicuous features of the series now being screened may be mentioned, as particularly fine specimens of the art of the kinematograph, "The Prince of Curocon" (an excellent comedy), "A Tragedy of the Sea" (a powerful drama), and a striking representation of the. old Italian romance "Binnca Capella." SHOHTT'S THEATRE-. ' The entertainment now being provided at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre in Willis Street is, a very fine one. An exceptionally good film shown yestorday was the ono entitled "A Trip to the Pole."' The film is by tho makers of "A Trip to the Sun." The whole programme is attractive, entertaining, and/ educative. THE PIERROTS. Demonstrations of approval by a largo "house again rewarded the efforts of the Pierrots in the Concert Chamber last night. They are certainly n very b'ight and capable comedy-company, and their entertainment is full of wliolcsome m-rtli. They will appear at Lower Hutt to-night. . GENERAL BADEN-POWELL'S LECTURE. The box plan for General BadenPoweil's .lecture will be opened this morning at the Dresden Piano Company. A considerable amount of interest is naturally attached to such a visit as this, and a hearty welcome no doubt awaits the famous soldier when he arrives iic-'p on Wednesday next. In his lecture (the same evenfhg) the General, in addition to relating some of his Mafoking experiences, will point out that tho aim of the Boy Scouts' organisation is not to foster a love of war in boys, but to train them in such a manner hat they may grow up to be useful men. The General is raid to be a capital speaker, 'with a personality. An interesting feature of the -lecture will bs the pictures which he will show. Some of them were secured during tho siege of Mafeking,

"THE DANDIES." It "is said Hint if there is one motto more than another that fits "The Dandies," Mr. Edward Branseombe's Costume Comedy Company, which settle down for a stay in 'Wellington next Saturday night/it is Peter Doody's "Ahvays'Morr'v and Bright." The company includes Miss Hilda Lane soprano: Miss Evelyn Ward, contrulto (an Adelaide songstress and musical scholarship winner); Miss Irene Vere, comedienne and soil;.' exponent; Mr. George Morgan, light comedian and eccentric dancer; Mr. Oliver Peacock, baritone singer in favour with Australian critics; Mr. Claude Dampier {London), comedian, general producer, and stage scheme planner; Mr. G-aven Wood, haw, formerly of Mr. George Edwnnies's London companies', and Mr. Leonard (inf. Sitlis, pianist and musical novelty artist. An entertainment, cultured, clover, anil diversified is promised by tlio mnnngcment, and it is expected that the Conceit. Chamber will be n popular rondo/., vous during the coming winter evenings. The box play for Hie tirsl six nights i« tw«' nren nt th? Dresden. Day sales ate at ClsrisfcejQtt'Bt