ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2630, 27 November 1915, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS

"POTASH AND PERLMDTTER." AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. This evening at 8 o'clock at tho Grand Opera Houso J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present for the ftrat time here the laughing triumph, 'Totash and Perlmutter," whioh, it is said, has enjoyed longer runs in England, America, and Australia than any play staged in recent years. "Potash and Perlmutter" is described as the most human, the cleverest,, most original, and genuinely humorous play which has ever been staged in Australasia. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., went to the heavy expense of bringing out of five artists who took the principal characters in the production of Potash and Perlmutter" in New York, where it ran for upwards of two years, and it is their lifelike characterisations of the typos they have to portray which has helped to make ths Hebrew comedy the success it has proved. The characters of Abe Potash "and Mawrnss ■ Perlmutter are interpreted by Mr. Paul Burne aaid Mr. Sami Lo Bert, who are said to bo two of America's greatest and most popular comedians. Playgoers are look, ing forward to the appearance of Miss Margaret Vinton, partly because of the reports of her acting and partly because of the fact that she has been acclaimed as one of the most fascinating actresses who have ever appeared on the American stage. Miss Vinton has scored a triumph, it is said, in the role of Ruth Goldman. Mr. Samuel Howards, as Marks Pasinsky, and Miss Lizzie Wilson, as Mrs. Potash, will appear in the parts which they created in New York. The box plans for the season will be open at the Bristol till noon to;day, after which hour the plans for to-nighrs performance only will be on view at La Grande Confectionery Store, next Grand Opera Houso.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . "Going Some," an American revue by the Elton Mack Company, has had a good run at His Majesty's Theatre this week, and last evening the theatre was crowded. It is described as a musical burlesque and the name is appropriate. Mr. Elton lHack and Mr. Harry Quealy supply most of the fun and they are adequately supported by the rest of the company. Tho supporting programme is also pood this week. It includes such artists as Billy Kincaid, Eddie Marshall, Miss Rose Lee Ivy, the Lee Aldous Trio, and several others. A matinee will be held -Ellis afternoon. THE KING'S. "The Heart of a' Child," the successful nnd charming story of London life, with its vivid contrasts of the east and west of the great city, as told by the London Film Company's clever band of artists, including fidna Flugarth and .Edward Sass, will be shown at the King's Tlieitre for the last time this afternoon and to-night. The picture is well worth seeing, nothing better having been shown for some time. An excellent programme ol supporting films are also shown, including "The Cathedral at Reims," "A Woman of Nerve," a clever cartoon comedy, and the latest Pathe Gazette. On Monday night there will lie a complete change of programme, the star feature being one of the Vitagraph Company's great attractions, "The Evil Men Do," with Maurice Costello and his two clever children in. the leading roles. The picture is stated to be a particularly vigorous and graphic 6tory of business and social life in modern New York, and is said to be an impressive illustration of the old saying "Bo sure vour sins will find you out!" A very atrtactive selection of supporting films has been made, the bill promising to be of the usual hiffh stated at the King's Theatre, ORGAN RECITAL. ' ! At to-mglvfs organ recital to be given in tibie Town Hall by the City Organist (Mr. Bernard Page), the very popular and beautiful Peer-Gynt's Suite is to be played, also the Siegfried Idyll by Wagner. It is some time since Mr. Page played these tv;o items, and they will no doubt be looked forward to by music lovers. Tho programme also includes an Overture by Mendelssohn, Melodie and Cantilene by Salome, a Fantasy by Ford, and the great Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Napoleon the Chimpanzee," a vaiuleville_ animal act/ and "Shanghaied," tho' tentli. episode of "The Milium _ Dollar Mystery," will run its last screenings tonight. Monday's new change will usher in more fun and laughter, when those two comedy stars, Chester Conklin and Mack Swain, will be featured in » Keystone 2000 ft. . rollicking gay comedy, "Battle of Ambrose and- Walrus." tho doings of Ambrose and Walrus as military men would make some of the. irascible generals of the "Hun' arniy have a fit of apoplexy. , Such carrying on and lack of military discipline is only possible wlien the Keystone artists, aro present, and present a comedy which pleases everybody. "In the Path of the Express" is melodrama, in which many thrilling scenes happen. _ A train is vrrekced, the villain and his cohorts are injured, and the heroine is carried away. Yet again in another scene the hero is tied on a railway lino just m front of a fast-moving express train, but at the last moment.fate in the guise of a tramp snatches him away from a terrible death. This is the 11th episode of The Million Dollar Mystery," and is equal, if not superior to the past numbers, which gave such pleasure to crowded patrons. "Not Wanted' is a pathetic child drama. "The G'aumont Graphic," with the latest war news and the 7th Reinforcements leaving Wellington, complete the bill. The music bv the symphony orchestra, 'Mr. Herbert Bloy and Mr. Johnstone, is now a special feature at this favourite picture house. ' THE EMPRESS.

Anita Stewart and Earle Williams in the Vitagraph feature finish this Ren-

ins. On Monday the "to_p-liner will be an production, in thico parts, Siitn""s "What Happened on the -Barbuda." This is described as one of the most thrilling stories of the high seas the camera lias recorded. Part of the story deals with, tho adventures of a young woman who was forced to camp on a lonely island with a gang of mutineers. She escapes by; placing morphia tabloids in some coffee she made them. Live .film Is enacted by Some of Edison s fiTenxe;st artists, and Is said to be un to the best standard of this company. There will be the usual strong supporting programme, which will include a very fine comedy bv Lubin called "The Artful Artist." The Cliffs and Caves of Flamborough will form a special 6cenic study by Gnumont, and an informative Gazette will be shown.

WELLINGTON HARMONIC SOCIETY.

Another concert by the above society will be given on Wednesday evening next in the Town Hall (Concert Chamber). The society, under the conductorshin of Mr. H. Temple White, has gained tho reputation of giving concerts sufficionuy varied to suit all tastes, and of a uniformly high standard. Those who attended tie last concert of the societv will probably see that they don't miss any future opportunity •of hearing the unaccompanied part singing which forms the feature of the programmes submittal. IHe solo artists assisting are all well known to' the Wellington musical public—Miss Agnes M. Segrief (contralto), Mr. C. H. Stephens (tenor). Signor Truda (flautist), and Rev. A. E. Hunt (elocutionist). Popular prices are being charged. Patrons are advised to reserve their seats without dels,y at the Bristol Piano Co., where tho box plan is now open. "CINDERELLA.' The ohildren oonneoted with the Wellington Central Mission are to give a performance of the fairy tale, "Cinderella, at the Concert Chamber on Tuesday evening next. '