ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2234, 21 August 1914, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Daisy Jerome still meets with an _ enthusiastic reception at His Majesty's Theatro, and her songs this week are proving just as oxcellent as those she opened . her season with; Sobastian Merrill and Us Yip Yaps, one of tho most laughablo of turns, is, proving a draw, and tho popular New York Comedy Four, Crotton and Kremka and tho Hartley Wonders aro also good turns. "READY MONEY." In "Ready Money," the American comedy which is to be presented at tho Gland Opera House by the J. C. Williamson Company on Monday next, the author, Mr. James Montgomery, has broken new ground, for lie is found making fun of seriousness. But it is don© in such a genial and whole-hearted spirit that J)is holding up of high fin-, anco to laughter could not, it is said, oltend even a llothschild. Much of the success of the play'is due to its cleyer construction, and the situations, which are quaint and unexpected in the extreme tumble over each other with extraordinary rapidity. Tho "book," too, is exceptionally bright and epigramatic, almost Ohestertonian at times in its ready topsyturvydom of seriousness and satire, while tho whole is leavened with. a strong flavouring of tho crisp American vernacular. The interest is cleverly sustained from ourtain to curtain, and the; quick action of the play is never allowed to. "let down" for a moment. Jiie cast is headed by two American comedians, Messrs; Charles A. Millward. : and William Harrigan, who come to the ; Dominion after successes scored, in Now J lork, London, and Sydney. Others in I tie cast are: Messrs. Arthur Styan, ; .Harry B. Burcher, George Bryant, Robert Whyte, and Charles Brown, and I Misses Sylvia Bremer, Maggie Moore, fatella Payte-r, and Nollio Bramloy. The box plan is open at the Dresden. KING'S THEATRE. That iritensoly interesting dranmtio play, "Paid in Full," which was seen some yoars ago in 'New Zealand withMiss Katherino Grey as the leading lady, .is being pictorially presented at the King : s Theatro, and is meeting with a great reception. The supporting turns are good, and include: "Our King's Navy" (with song by Mr. Charles Grey), "Gaumont Graphic," and the patriotic street scenoss of Saturday last. The usual matineo will be given on Saturday. .''.'" EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. The sensational drama entitled "The Mysterious Case," which heads the bill, at the old Opera House, is most interesting. The story is constructed upon an ingenious plot, and holds the attention of the aadience from first to last. The other items are also excopJ;K:rall}> good. "A Water Dog" is a Keystone study that has made a decided hit. Pathe's Gazette is full of topical subjects, and the other films are all of first-class character. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The Film D'Art "featuro" drama ' Not guilty" was the chief item in the now programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures yesterday. According to the plot, Lord Dane grows tired of his sweetheart La Belle Cainilla,' a beautiful circus rider. He falls in love with Maud Braxted, an American heiress, who is also attracted by him. Maud's parents, however, desire her to marry the Marquis of Verne. When she meets the Marquis, Maud becomes infatuated with him, and tells Dane that she intends to respect her parents' wishes. Dane possesses a letter written by Maud; with which ho threatens to blackmail her. Maud goes to Dane's house to got -the letter back. Camilla is a witness of Maud's visit, and, stung with- jealousy, she shoots Dane, with fatal results. Maud is arrested on suspicion. Stricken with remorse, Camilla confesses her crime just before riding into the arena. She medts with a on-cre fall, and is carried behind the scones in a dying condition. Maud is reloasod from prison' and explains the truth to the Marquis. There aro a number of other entertaining subjects. DANCE RECITAL TO-NIGHT.' The grand dance recital to bo hold in the largo Town Hall this evening, entitled "A Peep Into Fairyland," promises to be a great success. A rustic scene from the Grand Upera House is being lent by Mr. Bert Jioyle, and should make a charming background for the "Hovels of the- Woodland Sprites." Many attractive items are to. be given. The "Dance of the Glow-worm," by Miss Peggie Iteoves,' who will be clad in a costume of bluish greens and reds, is described as most effective.,' ana is one of Genee's favourite dances; The pautomimo entitled "Coquine" is to be given by the Misses Zita Chapman 'and Thurza Rogers. An "Allies' '•' tlavotte, danced by twolve little girls, and a Marcho Milit.airo aro appropriate to the timo. Miss Marjor'ia (J'Shea will give a ragtime dance, and very quaint should be the "Elfin Dance," by "Billy" Monard. _ Little Jean Plinimer will dance a sprightly "Caprice." Other items will include the "Baby Revels," a group of children from three to six years; a patriotic song called "England's Watching," especially composed and set to musio by Miss Joyo Eggers; "Tho AbsenWilindcd Beggar" (Mr. Hugh Wright). The box plan is at the Dresden.