ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2174, 12 June 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE DANDIES. ' The new pragi'-eUnua submitted by The Dandies at me Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last night was of a character calculated to draw forth the best efforts from tiro clover company, and to evoke the appreciation of patrons. In both respects the tlcsirod result was achieved. As ooinpared with some of its predecessors, this week's repertoire may be said to predntniiiat© in the matter of tuneful music. Fnft. and comedy, however, are not vrautmg, and there is, «s usiwl, a splendid variety, but there is a. very pleasing infusion of part and concerted sieging, which adds to flic general enjoyment of the sterling entertainment. "Particularly is tho part-staging of tfio Jaale members to bo commended, tho vocal quartet "Simple Simon," by Messrs. Taylor, Pace, Webster, and fcyle, tile trio, "Mister CttjiM," by Messrs. Taylor, Pace, and aiid the duct, "The Moon Hath Xaised." with their respective encore numbers, being of a very high order of merit. Miss Ethel Walker was very suecossfol in tiro tal<iiiß song "When the Daisy Opens Her Eyes," and Miss Linda Bradford sang with groat expression "The Amwv and tho Song," a double, chgofo being fie." maiided. Miss Natwri M'Qaoin, tire petite soubrette, made a great- hit ia "I'm Longing for Someone to Love Me,]' and, with Mr. Taylor, aelwved a distinct success in the. duet and dance "Pierrot Land." Mr. Ua,ykl Lyla's sweet tenor voice was heard to advantage in the solo "Mary," tfhfeh was sung very expressively. Messrs, Pace, -laylor, and Webster contributed c«ncdy songs, which were Well received, and the three iii combination kept tJie audience in roars of laughter witi their humorous trio, "The Astronomers." in which a lot ef Iseai and topical allusions were qlcverly introduced, Mr. Roland Bsnry is a' never-ending source of fun and gaiety, and was responsible for quite a. lot of mirth-pro-voking work. His character-sketch "The Last Hajf-Pfet," was extremely clever and well-sustained, whilst, with Mr._ Pace, a Jot of vwy fine comedy business was introduced, which, caused much genuine anuisente&i Tho cmpany is fortunate a Ila.vsil.j3, in the person of Mr.-H. Brahms, ail accompanist who is efficient and sympathetic. ' The same programme will b.e repeated tonight. . HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, Good business is being recoiled sightly at His Majesty's Theatre, where the current vaudeville programme is of a high standard. Among the notable turns are those of the Ameriqaii ath* letes, Dare and Norwood, anil theAmerican entertaisers, Lyons and Cullum. The last iiigits afre anliovnted of Bailey's Posing Dogs; Ls Wftie, pixitean artist; Rellemi, aeeordeon player; James Opie, baritone; and several others. A number of trew artists will appear on Monday, THE KING'S THEATRE. That distinctly strong drama "The Wreck," with its stavtliiiglj- realistic head-on railway collision, produced at a cost of £10,000, is responsible for excellent nightly attendances at the King's Theatre, albeit the star feature is materially aided as to drawing power by the excellence of tho supporting lilms. # "Mabel's Bear Escape" is an exceedingly hiimerous picture* which causes no ond of merriment, ami rarast bo seen to be appreciated. "Mexican War Pictures 1 ' are most iiitwestfiig, ami the doings at ''Montana State Fair" are entertaining ■ suit} amusing. Tho other sublets nm>M good, The full programme. wiU be shown at. a matinee to-morrow afternoon at 2,30. "THE THROi MUSKETEERS.'' Next Monday njght,. at t]» King's Theatre, the biggest film ever stidwii in one evening will be screened fof the first time in Wellingtoti. This massive motion picture is described as a particularly faithful roprodnetioii of Aie.\> andro Dumas' 'fetnous romance of love and thrilling adrcutiffc,, "Tfce Three Musketeers." Tlio work has a Sim length of 10,000 ft., awl 160,000 distiflc* motion photographs arc* «omj>rmcd in its composition, yet there i-S said not to be one dull moment tlirougliovit- the eshibition, so adiiiirably liave tlve actors concerned and the prefhicei- ' done tbc-ir work. The artists taking part arc said to constitute ih.e lonfftst" and strangest cast over combined for cinema work. The names indttsfe many &f tlio .most distinguished people, on the Italian stage. The riefimjss srf tire costiumns* is another point ttjion whicli stress i.s laid. The drosses are spotei of as absolutely correct to. the period of the reign of Louis XII of France. By tlicir aid, and with tho advantage of being able to photograph tlie. raiious scenes on tlio spots mimed in Dumas' took, the makers of tho film have beftn nWo.tn reproduce admirably an acceptable World atmosptore. Tfirmighwt Australia "Tho Three. Musketeers" is spoken of as scoring a fyig success. It was recently slio-wai for six iveofes at Sydney and for seveh. -Weeks at Melbourne. Special Music will accompany tho presentation. Box plans for the six nights' season wift open at the Dresden this morning at 10 o'clock. "JUDITH OF EETHUMA." There were again trswekd. ssttc-isdsiKes to witness the screening ef the A : B. Company's great picturt'd.rame, "Judith of Beth'ulia" at tlie Empress Theatre continuous pictures yesterday. Tbc plot is stirring and annealing, ftontrastinp as it does the Jjobtest- ppntimefits of human nature with the heartless iprharic savagery ov ancient days. The spectacular scones are ptoducod -on « scalo of almost inctdlibte iriagnifittstec. A veritable array of superiiumeraT-ies take part in the " big bittlo Eceaos. "Judith of Eettialia" , vrifl bo scr«.ew4 for the last time iftwagbewt to-nJofrdw. ELtEK TEKRY. Miss Ellen Terry,, in. her always fen> trancing serins of. Slj_abes|K?avr*an discourses and re?»ta-l«, illustrated by her own inimitable and illuminating; acting, has devised a rneaTis of insplriiig a. new interest aud a new im'o for Sha&espoare. To the many for wEora an evening at ou-o t>( fbb pfe.fs lias {ipch no more than a period of enjeymeut in tlio scenes and sto-rfos oiiafttecj before them, she shoive the hitherto flfisttspcPtcd workings of heart slid ftjind in the characters, and ivljon, tnrni'.igr. to tn-e actual dialogue of the play, sh'fi revives for (them a situation of an episode,, they receive with ffesh understanding a new impression of the loves ami hates and humours they have witnessed, a Dew mason for th<?h- laughter and their tears. To those who have alit'acSy bean serious and arolent student a of Shakespeare, Miss Terry's recitals provide a nmv acquaintance with ill? lVorfcs of Shakespeare, ifl whieb instruction, assumes an alluring and attractive garb, and cntertaintiKilifc provides a ne* delight for those wfi.o seek it; whilst hath are administered by quo wto has reigned supremo in the raimls and jicavts of her audiences. Miss Terry is announced to give lie* discourse: on Shakespeare's iioiofiics at tlio Grand Opera House on Thurscjay and Friday, Juno 18 and Is. Tlio bnx plan opens at the Dresden .on ifetcky next, at 9 a.m. Liijhten Lovps Mmjut lij , 6*ttitSS the little wifey n. 'WcrtlieJw SetfiiiH Machifto. How pleased sJj-c will bs,- how it will save her from that dreary ftitch, stitcli, E-titchiiiij I —and yoii , '!! be glad teo, be» cause the nricc is rijrht, a,n<l the qualityis right! Call .»fl w6'H dßmortstrnte the Wertheim superifirity. A 'phono liiessaie or Postcard will fofifre tin> fa fou .O» approval. OSGAB HEWETT AND CO* Cuba Street, WaKington.—ldvt. ■