ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2138, 2 May 1914, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HS- ->—> HIS MAJESTY'S. Such a strong company of vaudeville artists litis soldoni before appeared at His -Majesty's Theatre as those who contribute the bill /or the current wfeek. Hanlon, Dean, and Sanlsm have an acrobatic act which is almost bewibjeringly clever, and Gardiner's bulldogs give a performanco of noteworthy merit and of striking originality. Other good entertainers oil the bill ate Miss Dorrtthy Harris, a ragtime specialist; M'Douald and Generaux, Scotch comedians from America; and Jolly Marie, a clever soubrctte. " '• A matinee performance frili bo given this afternoon when Gardiner's lwiniae bulldogs should appeal greatly to the younger folk. Tlw season of" this act here will conclude to-night-. THE The remarkable Jilrn depicting the enactment of "The Third Degree," the atrociously unjust method of eliciting confessions from distracted acciasod persons practised by the American police, contimiDs to fascinate patrons of tho King's Theatre. The pictviro is'really one of exceptional, interest. It tvjll bo screened with tho full programme at tho matinee at 2.30 this afteiviMioii, and again this evening.

"EEAH KLESCHXA." l r or Monday- night at the King's Theatro tho management announces the advent of still another big L'ifretssa star feature drama in "Lealt Klescljna." This is a 4500 ft. filmic reproduction of tho powerful play &f that title which was so successfully clone sojne time back ia Wellington, by Miss... Trttell ! Bruno, with J. C. 'Williamson's Dramatic Company. In tho' picture v<?r-. sion, tho part of "Leah" is taken by ' the great American actress C.nlotta Nillson, who was the original •of tho; character on the stage proper,, in. the United States. Her acting ;ind -.that! of the artists supporting lier is stated to bo of. a high standard, while ; the photography and -ffixjunting leave i»tbing to be Tfee story is a deeply impressive one. 'Leah, Kteiihna, Her-', self a thief and tlte daughter fef a Plan j known as tho Master Criminal of Franco, works out . her awn redeniptioir through the refining. inlluences oi.kn-e and kindness. Special '.supporting subjects include: "A Sir-etch <rf: Venice", (Cine's scenic), "Caught Courting" (comedy'drama), "Kiihc's Isii«iis® Gazette," "Mabel's Strange Pred'ieanient" (Keystone comedy), and "Around Oamaru" (topicalL All. screenings will be to appropriate music by the King's Orchestra. Box plans for the season aro open at tho Dresden.

PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. . Tho programme now showing at tiro People's Picture Palaco is a very entertaining and varied one. Principal among the story films is that entitled "Grand Dad," a picture which tells a part of _ the life-story of Mi eld veteran whoso services' to bis country were not remembered until tco late, so that he 'died a pauper. Another god fiiotnro showing is entitled "Outwitted by Billy."

, THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Moonshiners' Last Stand" is the title of tho chief picture 'on the Empress bill, a . pietfiro'wbieli tells the story of a, raid upon a gang of illicit whisky distillers in Arkansas. Another good picture, to be :soen at li'.e 'Empress is; "The. Lion iHuiii-," which shows vividly what risks the &i:iitii)nnd natives will take in attaching lions in Africa^i : . Tlie otlier- jilnis.ia'tpialso' of excelleht (j'uality.''T-;

.'. MDLLE. ANTON IA DOLORES. Only an artiste of tbe calibre of Mdlle. Antonia Dolores could- es,sa.y such a iirogramnie. as that'advertised to be sung at the recital, hi the' Grand Opera Houso next Monday evening, Every item calls for tta most artistic treatment, and, although several of tl-io numbers bristle with difficult intricacies when attempted by the average singer, the great artistry of Dolores makes them appear as the most simple of compositions.. A favourite number with visiting prima donnas is the recitative "Oui, pour ce Soir" and tio "Jo Suis Titania," from A. Thomas's opera "Mignon." Mdlle. Dolores's interpretation of this operatic item is sajct to very fine indeed, and may be expected to fully rouse the. enthusiasm ef any audience. In the sani-e section of the programme is an excerpt from. Mozart's "Don Giovanni." TIIO German school is represented by, "Standcliea" ijnd "Feldeinsamkeit," two songs by Brahms. Selections from tho works of Debussy and Saint-Saens. A charming group cif songs by more modern composers is also included in tho pro* gramme, prominent items being ail "Irish Folk Song" (I'oote). "In the Woods" (MacDowcH), aiifl "O Tell Me, Nightingale," by • LiV.a Lehmann! Mdlle. Dolores will be assisted by Mi'. John Prouse and Miss Iris do Cairo's-. Rego, who, in addition to fnlfilling two exacting duties of liccompan'iste, will also contribute a bracket l of piano -solos. The box plan for the season is open at tlte Dresden.

, . "THE RANDIES." The return of t Mr. Edward Branscombe's capable 'bund of entertainers, "Tho Dandies," is an cwr.t which will be welcomed by seekers after amusement. Tho Wellington season is announced to open in tho Consort Chamber of tho To-wn Hall isext Saturday evening. . These clever and capable pcoplo may' claim several points <m which their popularity is based. Tliey are not only decidedly musical and gifted with a bright nml breezy humour wliich is most infectious, but eacl aemher has the happy faculty ct co-apcrat-ing with'his fellows in such maimer as to convey tho iinprcs-sion that the havmonious effcct gained is entirely spoiltancous. Therein ■ lies ' niucti of their success. In. tho oniortaimnsnt present* eu by "Tho Dandies" tlie.ro is nothing bearing the least shadow of suggestion or vulgarity.: TtoV ftin is wholesome and clean. That may be lakdi as- anotlier reason for tile bestowal of Hie hall-mark of popularity oil the coia pany. During his acquaints hcb with New. Zealand, Mr. BranscOiiibt! has presented several' plciising fittractrofts. but it is claimed for tho company which opens ill the Town Hall nest Saferelay that they will oclipse tho high standard set by their predecessors, Th&y established a record season of sr.X OTOwths.in Adelaide, where tho'y became unnicnst-ly popular. "Tlio Dandies'' will pres'biit all the latest productions during ttoir stay"in Wellington.' Theif repertoire is most extensive. The pta ojjens at the Dresden next Wednesday morning. BARTON'S CIRCUS. Barton Bros.' Cireus showed Insfc night to a'Very ccmskfcrftblo crowd of people at Newtown. So successful h#s the season been that, the jnanagwncnt flccided to extend their Newtown season. They will show at Newtown this afternoon and to-night, and again on Monday night at Kilbirnic. •A • special attraction at tho perffinnaKoe to-night will bo a buck-jumping contest fat £10 aside. TANGO DANCING COMPETITIONS. The box plans in connection with the Tango dancing which will eventuate at His Majesty's .Theatre nest Tuesday and Thursday nights, are now _ on view at the Dresden. Already there is a largo demand for Stats. Titt management have every reason to anticipate . record houses in Wellington oa iiiH (o l.ho extraordinary suews sof these competitions in Auckland. No fewer than 20 competitors liavo signified their intention of competing in the Wellington competitions,. . ■