ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2438, 17 April 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NELLIE STEWART COMPANY. Nellie Stewart will make her final appearance in "Sweet Nell of Old Drury" at the Grand Opera House to-niglit. Last night the theatre was crowded, and whether it was with those who had seen the great old play with the favourite Australian actress previously, or those who witnessed it. for the first time, one and all were unanimous in their applause and appreciation of tho performance. THE CHERNIAVSKYS TO-NIGHT. Much local interest is being evinced in the visit of Leo, Jan, and Mischel Cherniavsky, the famous young Russian artists, who created such a furore during their last visit, and the booking at the Bristol Piano Company indicates that the people of Wellington. are anxiousi to renew their acquaintance. To-night's concert will be given -under tho patronage of Their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Liverpool. Leo Cherniavsky will play Violin Concerto No. 4 (Vieuxtemps), Mischel Cherniavsky will play violoncello Concerto (Op. 44), (Goltermanu), and Jan Cherniavsky will play Chopin's Nocturne in D Flat, "Studie (Op. 25), No. 3, and Scherzo in D Flat Minor. The plans for the last two concerts, which take place on April 22 and 24, will open this morning (Saturday), at the Bristol Piano Co. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. George Hall, the inimitable Yankee story-teller, and monologuist features on the current programme of vaudeville at His Majesty's Theatre. Supporting turns on the programme are: "The Aerial Lesters," "Carlton Max" (English ventriloquist), Walker and Bunting (Scotch comedians), and Wm. Sumner are other prominent artists on the bill. There will be a matinee this afternoon. THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night will be the last opportunity of seeing tho great Mary Pickford in "The Eagle's Mate." With such a talented artiste in the leading role, and the pourtrayal by the famous Players Company, and such a fascinating plot,, the film is olio that should on no account be missed by picture lovers. Supporting pictures include some interesting war pictures, a John Bunny comedy, and other dramatic, scenic, and comic films.

On Monday an-unusually wide and varied selection of film studies will make Up the new bill. The star attraction will be a film presentation by William Ridgeley, Edison's chief director of the well-known American novel. "The Colonel of the Red Hussars." This story of the Court of Valaria is one of the great romances of the world. In richness of Bettings, as well a 6. in the dramatio values entailed, the film is said to be a splendid offering. The plot centres round the daughter of a King in the Old World States of the Balkans, where war,. mystery, intrigue, and romance have'held sway through the centuries. Princess Dehara falls in love with a Major Dahlberg, and the King confers on him a Grand Dukeship. Subsequent • incidents, loading to a happy conclusion, are well told by the film. Other films will be the great "Earthquake in Italy," "After a Snowstorm in Denmark," "Latest War News," "Get.tin" Father's Gout," and "The Love of Pierre Larosso." There will bo a. matinee this aftornoon. •' EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Everybody's Theatre has been packed at all sessions throughout the weA during the screening of the great film success "London By Day and By Night." The picture is a remarkable one, and well worth seeing. The supporting subjects include a ludicrous Keystone comedy entitled "Fatty's Wine Party," some interesting war pictures and the latest dramatic, scenic, and comic successes. The usual change will bo mado on Monday.

"HUSHING THE SCANDAL." Syd. Chaplin, who is featured in "Hushing the Scandal/' i 6 a brother of the famous Charles Chaplin, the hero of many comical episodes for the Keystone Company. Syd. Chaplin, without credentials or brass band, came into the Keystone oflices one day and asked for a position on tho staff. He was tried out and proved a success, and ho is now starring and producing his own scenarios., "Hushing the Scandal" is described as a mirthful, rollicking half-hour of joyful jokes, in which Syd. Chaplin has an opportunity for some laugnter-producing efforts. The plot all hinges on the matrimonial schemes of ' a mother who unfortunately wears a wig. While this 2000 ft. Keystone comedy is being screened the laughter, is loud and hearty. Australian papers speak highly of this hilariouß comedy, which was shown, to crowded houses in all the Commonwealth States. Several piotures of a varied ■ nature support the above star item, which will ' commence at Everybody's at noon on Monday. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. _ "The Ticket-of-Leave Man," . a stirring, old melodrama, features on the current programme of films at_ the People's Picture Palace. • The pioture relates the trials and tribulations of a young man who has the misfortune to fall in with a company of "crooks." Among the supporting subjects aa the programme is a beautiful scenic—the first of a series—depicting the southern, lakes of New-Zealand. There are other good films oh the programme. There will be a change of programme on Monday. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The' final . screening of the current programme of the Empress Theatre pictures is announced for to-day and tonight. The leading attraction is the Selig Company's exciting wild-animal drama "The Royal Slave," the fourth series of the lengthy photo-play "Adventures of Kathlyn." Another notable item is "Fatty and Minnie He-Haw," a Keystone Western comedy. A 'complete change is announced for Monday, when the Thanhouser Company's "Barrier of Flames," in whicha sagacious dog is a leading actor, mil head the list. Supporting films will' embrace: "Wild West Love" (Keystone comedy), "Topical Budget," "Terror of the Night" (Edison drama), "John. Bull on Top" (Cines cartoon).

DOROTHEA SPINNEY.. Dorothea Spinney gives her plays with a background of dark 'blue or black—two. tall candles burning. She wears Greek costume and bare, sandalled feet. Miss Spinney explains ovents simply, leading up to the play, so that all may understand. Her course of recitals will be an opportunity for those who have had no previous opportunity of knowing tho ancient, yet modern Greek drama, that has lived jver 2000 years.

Tieket6 for tho performances may bo obtained for 2s. 6d.

REGINALD G. BLOW RECITAL. Special interest attaches.to tlio vocal recital to be givVn by Mr. Roginald G. Blow in the Concert Chamber of tlie Town Hall next Sunday ovening, owing to tho fact that the performer is a native of this City. Prior to Mr. Blow entering as a ; student at tho lloyal Academy of Music, London, where he has been studying l'or the past three and a half years, he was a popular singer of Wellington, and had been successful at competitions at both Duncdin and Napier. He returns to Wellington with the Licentiate Degree of the London institution, and also two medals to hin «fed it i mid nmpignl .jiwiple vill vjjo ■ dooty take o>y}ortwutx ei wtiufi

for themselves what the value of the Academy training has been m the case of Mr. Blow. The concert is to be under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, and Mr. Blow will be. assisted by. Miss C. Simpson and Miss 1). Greenish (piano), and 31r. Frank B. Johnston (cello). "THE BABES IN THE WOOD." Direct from Christchurch, whore, at the moment, it is concluding a successful season, the George Willoughby, Ltd., pantomimo, "The Babes in the Wood," is coming to Wellington for a season of soven nights, and will open at the Grand Opera House next Tuesday evening. 'l'lio company is headed by Miss Daisy Jerome. Miss Ruby Davies ; wi]l be seen in the role of principal boy, Eobin Hood; Dan Thomas, in the character of the comio dame of the piece, is a singing and dancing comedian with the record of six Drury Lane pantomime Dame impersonations to his credit, while the comcdy element of the story will be materially furthered by the two robber tramps, impersonated by Bert La Blanc and Ted Stanley, and by the Baron, played by "Billy" Watson. The producer, Mr. Lester Brown, from Now York, vide metropolitan notices, has built a remarkably lavish and attractive pantomime, the general beauty of which is enhanced by the elaborate scenic settings, the work of Mr. J. S. Mann. The bos plan for the season is now rabidly filling at the Bristol. There will be matinees on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 2 o'clock, at which children- will be admitted to all parts except the gallery at half-price.

"WHO'S THE,LADY?"The success attending the recent visit of "The Glad Eye" Company in Wellington has encouraged Mr. Beaumont Smith to present Miss Ethel Dane and all the other popular members of the organisation in yet another of the farcecomedies which having stood the test of many months' run in London and Paris was selected for inclusion in the repertoire for' the company's world tour. It has been decided that the famous comedy, "Who's the Lady?" shall be produced at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday 28. "Who' 6 the Lady?" was originally produced in Paris, direct from the witty pens of MM. Henniquin and Veber, and instantly started the gay Parisians chuckling with delight. Miss. Ethel Dane as Gobette is said-to liavo much greater scope for her powers than in "The Glad Eye." Frank Bradley is prgvided with an exceedingly amusing 'character. In the first act of '-'[Who's the Lady?" Monsieur Triconte,' President in a country town in France, insists on the local hotelkeeper expelling from his house the well-known actress,_ Gobette, who thereupon arrives at Triconte's house ' and announces her intention of staying there the night. The President is nonplussed, and in'the midst of his dilemma the Minister of Justice arrives. Acting on the spur of the moment, Gobette is inthe President as his wife. The Minister promptly falling a victim to her. charms decides to transfer the President closer to Paris, that he may ho nearer to her, thus laying tie foun-dation-for inexpressibly funny situations when the real Madame Tncon'te duly' appears later on at the Minister's office to plead for her husband's promotion. The box plan will open at tho Bristol on Monday, April 26.