ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1957, 14 January 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

, 'OPMSp'TW SMART SET. Set" Entertainers, with tho 'entertaining revue, "Kia Gra," again '''afforded great amusement to tho largo audience at t-lie Opera Houiio last iiigntj-.'iwiiiio the concert songs were (jroatlyir appreciated. Mr. Maynard Oaljin contributed many numbers in his well-known-'Stylo, whilo Miss Georgie Martin was exceedingly amusing. It is interesting to record with regard to the Revue that Mr. Edward Elliott gathered tho material for ■it on Sunday, started writing it at. nighty and finished writing it before rehearsal tlio follow, iiig morning. The < company will again appear this evening. "THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG." J. 0. ■ Williamson's new Comic Opera Company will begin a season of sixteen nights at tho Opera House on Wednesday next in a representation of Franz LeliarV'"- remarkably- successful and daintily-scored musical play. "Tho Count of Luxembourg.'.' .. Tho brevity of the season will only permit of fivo performances of Lehar's niasterwork, and on Tuesday, January 2" ; and four following nights," , tlio dashing military musical romance, "Autumn Manoeuvres," will bo staged, and tho balanco of the season Will -witness' revivals of ''Jfh*. Arcadians" and "Tho Chocolate Soldier."- ■■-■ Last, year tho Now Comic Opera Company enjoyed a triumphant tour with "Tho Girl in tho Train" and "Tho , Nightbirds," but sinco then its ranks have been supplemented by tlio addition of the popular soprano. Hiss Florence Young; a new London .comedian/: Mr. Phil Smith, tho brilliant ./young ■ baritone, Mr. Frank Greene; tho eccentric comedian, Mr. .'-Robert Wliyte, jun.; and vlasta Novotiia, tho talented Russian dancer. Tlio 'impression "created by the company's efforts in "Tho'Count of Luxembourg" in Auckland can bo gauged when it is known that critics there declared that,never before lias a stronger organisation of singers, dancers, and comedians appeared in that city. . Miss Florence Young's name is a tower, of strength to any musical play, and "gfeat interest will be centred in her reappearance, more particularly when it is known that her voice is in oven better form than when she delighted playgoers in "Tho. Merry Widow" three years ago. Mr. Phil Smith, tho now comedian, arrived with excellent credentials from London, and his success in Sydney'was electrical. It is said that the whole time ho is on tlio stage ho lias his audience convulsed with laughter. Playgoers will remember Mr. Frank Greciio. principally because of Id's very ■ excellent representation of Prince Danilo in "Tlio Merry Widow." Robert Whyto gavo New Zealanders a. tnstso of his qualities in "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," and ho is a popular favourite with playgoers throughout Australasia. Tho company also includes Miss Cclia Ghiloui, Dorothv Brunt-on, Reginald Roberts, Charlie Albert, Victor Prince, Edward Wynne, Ernest Lashbrooke.' Dick Shortland, Otto Cashing, Cecil Onttrim, Herry. Rurrell, James.O'TooJc, Leslie Barclay, also the.Misses Qtteenie Burroiiahs, Rtfllla, Esdaile, Reno Connelly, Alieo ;Bcnnetto, Ethel Raleiah, Bonnie Gold, Ann Cnrniichaei, Pop Batterlmry, Eileen Shcetln, and Marioßoam. orchestra ' ami chorus aro under'.the lwton of Hort- Gustaro SlapofTsEt. "Tbn Count of Luxembourg," which ia by tlio author of-"Tbo Merry Widow," ran for over 500 nichts in London, ano* it onjoyed f record run in Swlnoy'and Molbounu"-. Tliobos nlans for "Thn Count of Liixembnnrg" and "Autumn Manoeuvres" will be opened <in Monday mowing. ■ ..■-<. . ;.::* }: KIXG'S THEATRE. "A From Mars," tho "star" film at the King's Theatre this week) is doing good business for the proprietors.■ Long before. 8 o'clock Inst oven- , inn; every seat in tbo dress circle wss filled and most of tho downstairs portion of tho building was occupied. The picture is a faithful reproduction of the great drama acted by Charles Hinvtrey and his complete London coinpany. The- supporting pictures were also good last evening, the chief of which was a "Vitagraph drama entitled I "The'.Flirt." Other pictures included "The ,I'athe Gazette," ''When preawie Como True, 1, and "When the Monsoon Blows." THE EMPRESS THEATRE. At the Empress Theatre Continuous Pictures to-clny nnd to-night the Lubin Company's stirring "feature" drama, "The Sea Eternal," will bo screened for the last time. Tlio plot is. laid among fisher folk, and is realistically interpreted, with Mr. Arthur .folvusoi! in tho leading role. The cents-al figures aro a young fisherman and hiis wife, who are separated through the maehinations of a villainous fish-buyer. Years later the couple are reunited under sensational circumstances. Tho scenes are' realistic 'and ihcludo many fine views of a fishing village nnd tlio sea in storm and calm. Nest in importance is the A.B. Company's exciting adventure, "Tho Detective's Stratagem." Mi , . Harry Gnrey, tho A,B. Company's noted dramatic actor, appears in the character of the detective. A young clerk is suspected of a burglary, but it remains for tho detective to prov-e that the crime was .committed by a notorious gang whom ho arrests hi the act of .robbing a bank. A voyage in-the sky is experienced in "A Trip on a Dirigibk." "Vincennes" (scenic), "How the Day Was Saved" <A.B. farcecomedy), and "Oh, What a Night" (Reliance comedy) are also entertaining numbers. A new programme will bo introduced to-morrow. .'' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Huntress" is tlio favourite attraction at His Majesty's Theatre, and last night his aniaxmg dances wtjro watched with absorbing interest. Sonvo of his poses when assisted by lantern effects arc striking, and the stage sotting lends further attraction to tho turn. It is one'of'the host presented in vaudeville in New Zealand, and during tho stay of this talented dancer and his company," record houses ehould attend the theatre. Tho other turns do not lack in variety and interest. ; ;%- -f BRITANNIA THEATRE. ■ "A , .. Leap of Despair" and tho supporting pictures, drew crowded houses at all sessions at tho Britannia Theatre yesterday. This afternoon and tonight the samo programmo will bo repeatet!. . "THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS." .Tho mysterious "picture, "The Shadow of the Cross," is.still being exhibited 1 by Mr. Edwin Ktlpntrick in Hnrcourt's rooms, Panama Street. Tlio picture 1 represents Christ walking in a garden, and. in bright light there is no evid-p-nce of the shadow of tha Cross. When tho lights aro tnfncd down, however, the shadow is distinctly visible. This curious fact lias never been explained, nsicl is what knds remarkable interest to the picture. ■' '"'■ COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. Tho concert promoted by tho citizens nf Wellington in aid of tlio widow and daughtor of the lato Mr. H. N. Fletcher is to be held in tlio Town Hall on Wednesday, January 21. Tho secretary reports that tickets nro being disposed of readily, and that any lady or goiuleman who is desirous of helping" may obtain tickets at tho secretary's oih'eo, WO Fcathcrstoii Street, Wellington, Tho concert, promises to 'ita an excellent one, and tho result" should enablo tho committee, to hand over to Mrs. Fletcher a handsome sum. A uniform charge o( 2s. is. being'made ail over tho hall, »ad tho booking is at... the Dresden. ;