ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2517, 19 July 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE TIVOLI FOLLIES TO-NIGHT. Following a record-breaking season ill Auckland, Mr. Hugh D. M'lntosli will to-night present his combination, Iho Tivoli Follies, at the Grand Opera House ■for a season of six nights and two matinees. Njortfhern residents are said to have fully endorsed the verdict of Australian critics that the Follies revue is the cleverest, brightest, and- biggest show that lias ever been produced in the colonies. 'Hie 'Combination numbers fifty people, all of whom are talented artists, and the extensive programme of 2G items is reeled o'ff with remarkable rapidity. At tho head of this band of entertainers is Mr. Robert P-arker, late of the Quinlan Opera Company. Mr. Parker is one of the best-known baritones in classic opera, and is, initially, a recognised exponent of Wagnerian, music. Ho was associated with Madame Melba in her brief visit to Australia. 'Then come the fun-provok-ers: laabelle D'Armond, an American burlesque actress of high Tepute. whoso clever travesties 011 drama and also her vocal ability make her 0110 of the main features of the bill; Jack Cannot, a big favourite here, who. writes his own turns; Vera Peorce, pretty and engaging Australian artiste; Alvaretto, Eego and Stoppit provide a screamingly funny _pantoinimic farce; Alfredo, a brilliant violinist; : Yakovlenko, the E/ussian wliirhvind dancer, brings with- him a high reputation as a solo dancer from the Imperial Ballet; Frank?. Greene, whose fine singing qualities will bo well remembered, lias several fine 1 songs and .chorus numbers; Jean Keith, a.clever young dancer, is at the head of a ballet of twenty-two. The box plans are at The Bristol. The. first of'two matinees will be giveji on Wednesday at 2.30. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. An attractive new bill will be presented by the Fuller Vaudeville Proprietary at His Majesty's Theatre to-night. Four new imported acts will be introduced, conspicuous among whom will be Gardiner and Lcmar, a pair,of Ju-Jitsu experts, who will submit their original athletic specialty, "The Hooligan and the Lady," in which is shown how it is possible for a lady with a knowledge of ju-jitsu to protect herself from ruffianly attacks. Miss Florence Lemar is stated to be the world's lady ju-jitsu champion. Other items: Mdlle. Fleurette, a French poseuse, who will present what is 6aid to be an interesting 6eries of art poses; Mr. Phil Ascot, a recent arrival from America, is stated to be a fine dancer; Miss Dorothy Harris, the favourite ragtime vocalist, will submit a new budget; The Newmans, -comedians, will appear in a new edition of revue tit-bits; supporting acts will comprise Miss Nellie Kolle, ■The Rhodesburys, Tozart, the vagabond painter (in a new scena, "Sunshine and Shadows"); Madame Marion, the lightning change artist, lias been specially re : engaged to 1 present "A Daughter of Proteus" for a further six nights.

; MADAME MARION CHALLENGED. • At His -Majesty's Theatre Mr.' James Dykes, of Wellington, speaking from the auditorium, raised the question as to whether it was. only one woman that played, tho seven distinct characters in -Madame Marion's act. After some discussion between' Madame Marion's manager, Mr. Fourest, and Mr. Dykes, the latter stated that foe was willing to, donate a sum of'money to. the Wounded Soldiers' Fund if it'was proved to his satisfaction that there was only one Woman assuming the seven characters. Messrs. Fuller have accepted Mr. Dykes's challenge, and a test will he applied' to tho act next Thursday night. ■ Should Madame Marion's act-not ; prove genuine Messrs. Fuller will donate a substantial cheque to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. ■ KING'S THEATRE. ,Tho pictures showing the return of our ivotmded heroes to Wellington will be shown for two or three more nights this week, 'at the King's Theatre. Tho new programme this evening'will be headed by the special" VitagrapOi feature, "On the Stroke of Five/' said to be a powerfully .executed dramatic production, distinguished by remarkable originality of plot. The story deals with the brother of an A.merican lawyer named Guy Lansing, and a. society adventuress; who subsequently is the cause of him committing suicide." The brother swears to be revenged, and tracks-down the'woman, who, all unknowingly, falls in love with him.• H<s is attracted by her, but is unwilling to forego his revenge. Thie end is a remarkably well-thought-out climax. The supporting films include "From Forest to : Mill," "Dishing'the Dardanelles" '(very clever animated war oaf toons), "A Strand of Blonde Hair" (Flora Finch farce-com-edy), Bathe's Newest Gazette, "'Heart of Gold" (a fisher-folk drama), and "Mother of Pearl," a comedy drama.. t EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. : The' London • Film Company's big 6tar drama, "1914," or; "Scotland for -King and Country," will ;.lead the newSprogrammo ,-at Everybody's itOrday. The' stirring anjl gallant deeds of the brave Scotchmen in this world's war has opened; up unlimited possibilities to the! picture producers, and this well-known- firm, recognising .-that faot, engagixl ."Rita," the . eminent'.and popular novelist, to write the scenario of an exciting and thrilling Scottish feature. "1911": is the love storj; of a, London Scottish Rifle hero. "During the action the spectators are transported from the highlands of Scotland _to the very heart of the fighting'in Flanders. Special attention has been paid to • actual trench warfare, and ,the. whole picture has been handled with attention to detail. Sentiment plays,a very big part in this 6tar. feature, and the acting in the hands of the famous actress, Miss Jane Gail, and other supporting artists, leaves nothing 'to be desired." A . Keystone, "•That Springtime Feeling," featuring Charles 'Murray,, is exceedingly funny. Other subjects include tho latest number of the "Gaumont Graphic." The return to Wellington of out ' wounded soldiers from, Gallipoli' will also be shown. THE EMPRESS. : To-day's new pictures at the popular Empress Theatre are announced as an exceptional series. "The Locked Door," a' star Vitagraph drama (secured for exclusive exhibition at 'this theatre), is a powerful production, dealing with the relation or capital' to' labour, and the lives of wage-earners ■in the big factories of. the world. It is said to present a vivid lesson and point a strong ■ moral. A big incidental fire scene is said to be very realistic and .sonsational in character. ■ ; Keystone presents tho popular comedian, "Fatty" Arbuckle, in. "Fatty's Reckless Fling." Other- items:—"John Bull's Tisiting Card," a cartoon of quite exceptional length and merit; "Tillie and the Nut," diverting episodes connected with a "tomboy" and her would-be sweetheart; and "The Latest War News." By special request tho film showing tho arrival in Wellington of the -wounded from the Dardanelles will bo repeated.

MACMAHON'S THEATRE. The change of programme at MacMahonV Theatre to-clay will be headed by a five-act. coloured Pathe drama, entitled "King of the Air." It is not often that coloured' work is put 'into a dramatic film' of-this- length'and importance, but the results are claimed to have more than'justified tho experiment. Syd. Chaplin will be seen in the Keystone comedy, "Patty's Wine Party." There are also supporting.items. Owing to & delay in Sydney • the management will be unable to produce the • third- chapter of the big serial, "Tho , Master Key" until to-monw.

"BAERY OF BALLYMOBE." Allen Doone, tho Irish : American singing comedian, who lias "Wellington on two previous occasions,- is to open a season at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening next in a play now to Wellington, entitled "Barry of Ballymore," in winch tho actor 3uas appeared in Melbourne and Sydney not. without success. Mr. Doono will" bo supported by an adequate company that includes Miss Edna ICeeley, Miss Ethel Baßhfo.rd, Mr. Tom Buckley, and other players, who liavo been associated with . Mr. Doolie heretofore. Tho box plans of "Barry of Ballymoro" will open at The Bristol Piano Company's warehouso at 10 a.m. on Wednesday next.