ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2381, 10 February 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

, OPERA HOUSE. Tho last performance of "The Mikado" was giVeli by the J. C. Williamson Company at tlic Opera House lust evening. There was a largo luidicncc, and tho production was received with enthusiasm.

"H.M.S. PINAFORE." This evening tlie company will revive the luspirilig nautical comic opera, 11.M.5. Pinafore," together with that amusing musical farce "Trial by Jury," for two nights only. The quaint vein of Gilbert's kindly satire is very pronounced in this opera, aud Sullivan's melodies present v-fio British master's genius at its very best. The recent season in Sydney created great enthusiasm, whilst all the old favourite musical numbers will reVivo the most pleasant moinorieS, amongst which might be mentioned "Ho is an Englishman," "I'm (Jailed Little Buttercup," "Sorry fler Lot,". "The Captain of the Pinafore," "The Ruler of the King's Navy," "Fair Moon to Thee i Sing," " 'Dick Doadeye' Song." "H.M.3. Pinafore," boing a short opera, it has been decided to present "Trial" by Jury" each evening after the first-named.' For the two farewell nights of the season ajiothor chatige will be made, when "The Pirates of Penzance" will form the attraction, followed each night by "Trial by Jury."

THE GLAD EYE COMPANY. Mr. Beaumont Smith, who has now acquired all Mr. Lewia iUeyer'6 interests iu the famous comedies produced by that gentleman at the tittand aud Apollo Theatres, London, will commoneo a season at tho (irand Opera Houso on Wednesday, i'obruary 17, When he will present the series of farce comedies with which ho has been recently playing successful seasons in Sydney and Melbourne. The repertoire comprises "The Glad Eye," "Who's the Lady," and "The Chaperon." To which of these Mr. Beaumont Smith, if asked, Would give the palm he himself would find it difficult to say, so much has been the public appreciation of each i Wherever they have been" played. There- j fere, in arranging the order in which they will be played, he has decided to | give them in the order in which they Were originally produced. Thus "The Glad Eye" will open the BoaaOn. The company, principally composed of British artists, includes Miss Ethel Dane, who created tho principal parts in tho London productions, Miss Alice Hamilton, Miss Suina St. Clair, Miss Elwyn Harvery, Clarice Hardwicke, Messrs. T. H. Shclfordj T. H. Ford, Edward Lan-1 dorj and Maud Vernon. The bos plans open at the Bristol next Monday, and Mr. Beaumont Smith's standard price for reserved seats will be maintained at live shillings, ■, . <

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. After an absonoe of several weeks from Wellington) "The Magpies" Company lias returned hotter and brighter than ever. Then again, Mr. Phil Smith, late comedian of J. C. Williamson Companies, also appears on the now bill. He is assisted by Miss Jessie Bailee, and the duo keep the audience in good humour during the time these talented artists occupy the stage. Another new turn this week is the Soho Trio. The? are tango dancers, and give a. performance the like of which lias never been seen in Wellington before. Other artists who appear this week are the Three Starrs, Miss Marie Quintrell, Miss Rose Leo Ivy, ajid the Driscoll Bros. v KING'S THEATRE. Once again the Famous Players Company are to bo seen at tlio King's Theatre in "The ' Spitfire," featuring Miss Mary Pickford, the versatile picture artist. .This dramatic study is well Up to the usual standard set by the management of this favourite place of amusement, and the story as depicted on the soreen leaves nothing to be desired. The supporting pictures include a Vitagraph comedy, in which the popular artist, John Bunny, appears as a private in the army. Other pictures arp "King George at Ypres," ''Miner's Peril," "Sea Anemones," and many others. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Barnes of New York" is attracting Crowded houses at Everybody's Theatre in. Manners Street at all sessions this week. It is a splendid dramatio success, with Mr. Maurice Costello in the title role. The Beetles are laid in many lauds—Egypt, Monte Carlo, Corsica, and l r rauce—and tlio acting and etage setting' are excellent throughout. The star picture. is supported, by a good series of scenic, dramatic, and comic' lectures, including tho Keystone comedy "Dash and Splash," and the latest edition of "The Gaumont War Gazette." PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. If one wishes to gain a good impression of how our wounded aro treated at the front, a visit should be paid to the people's Palace continuous show in Manners Street. "With the Red Gross Brigade at the Front" is the title of the picture, and it gives realistic views of how the wounded soldiers are treated. "When the World Was Silent" is the chief attraction in the now change of programme. It is a drama by the Imp. Company, unfolding a story of absorbing interest and one that is powerfully acted and splendidly reproduced. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The current programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures will bo produced for the last time to-day and to-night. The chief film is "The Tie That Binds," a realistic story of modern life among the working class in America. The supplementary subjects include: "The Cockle' Fishery" (industrial), "Gaumont Graphic" (including war scenes), "Noble Japanese Ladies," and "The Face at the Window" (aa A.B. drama).. A complete change of programme is billed for. to-morrow.

MACMAHON'S THEATRE. The change of programme at' MaoMahon's popular theatre last night was headed by the second of the new star releases, "A Modern Delilah." This pioture proved quite equal to ite predecessor, "The Naval Mystery," Both in the absorbing nature of the story and in its mechanical perfection. Also it possesses a quality that is rare in both modern fiction and in the modern photo-play, the story ends naturally. There is no throwing sops and convention, and no twisting of the likelihoods of life for the sake of "a happy ending." It simply runs its tragic oourse "with supreme fidelity to life, and in this respect, apart from its other merits, it is a remarkable picture. The introduction of a serial comic, "Sophie Joins the Movies" is a distinct innovation, and the opening, which is mainly devoted to creating an atmosphere, gives promise of some immense fun as. the story progresses. Two good dramas, "Bear Valley" and "Broncho Billy's Wild Ride" add to the attractiveness of tile programme, whilst "The Colonel's Chair" is an excellent comcdy. The Warwick Chronicle shown is full of topical happenings, and the programme generally is fully up to the high standard of MacMahon's.