ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2635, 4 December 1915, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

"POTASH AND PEK-LMUTTER." To-night the last opportunity will bo given Wellington theatre-lovers ol' witnessing "Potash and Perlmutter" at tho Grand Opera House. This play has caused a great impression, and it is seldom lliat such wholesome fun is. presented on the stage. The story of the two Jewish partners, Abe and ATawruss, is full of genuine situations for fun, and there is nothing of tho burlesque about the witticisms, wliic'h are delivered to the audience, and responded to with hearty laughter. Underlying tho humour there is a trait in tho Jewish character which is not always credited to the race, and one gees away all the heifer after seeing and hearing Abe Potash, one of the partners in the firm. The surrounding characters are all good, and help wonderfully in bringing out\the humour. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. , Tbe. current programme of vaudeville turns at His Majesty's Theatre is well varied and very entertaining, and is consequently meeting with hearty public support. Ail eccentric acrobatic performance by the Nelsons is one of the features, while france Bros., with .their sensational heau-balancing act, nieet with hearty' approval. Georgo Dixon, a bright musician, delights with selections on numerous instruments, and other good turns are presented by GeratA Griffeii (Irish tenor and humorist), tho Leroys (<iuottists), Shea and Carter (vocalist and harpist), Henri' French (sleight-of-hand artist), Phil. Percival (raconteur), and tho Lee Aldous Trio. There will bo a matinee this afternßon. ' THE KING'S THEATRE. There will be a matinee this afternoon at the King's Theatre, and at tho screening to-night the Vitagraph drama, "The Evil Men Do,'" and the excellent programme of pictures will be shown for the last time. The programme is of a high standard, and is well worth seeing. "NO GREATER LOVE." A star attraction of an unusual nature is promised for the King's Theatre oil Monday night. This will be the (iOOOft. offering by the Eclipse Co. of William Le Queux's remarkable film story, "No Greater Love," with Mdllo Kegina Badet, the noted French actress,, as "Sadunah tho Dancer," a woman of great charm and personalty, who sacrifices all—fame, love, husband, life itself—for her daughter. The story is a powerful one, rislijg to heights of tragedy that recall some of the thrilling scenes of "Macbeth," and in which Mdlle. Badet is said to excel. The picture has created comment, but has received almost extravagant praise wherever it lias been shown. An attractive addition to the programme will be a delightful American comedy, "The-Sorkof-Gjirl-that-Caiue from-Heaven," iu which. the popular and gifted artists, Anita Stewart and Earle Williams are seen to advantage;

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Everybody's has experienced i a boom this week due to the. Keystone laughter comedy, "Battle of Ambrose and Warns," and the eleventh episode of "Tho Million Dollar Mystery." The curtain, or, rather, the machine will closo down on this programme to-night (Saturday), as Monday will see tho opening screening of the new bill which contains a new and unique stylo of farcitil comedy, produced by the Keystone Company. "A Rascal's Wolfish Way" treats in a ludicrous' fashion the efforts of. a burglar comedian when stealing it necklace. He is discovered and ■the that follows enables . tho producer to call to his aid trains, handcarts, . automobiles airships, etc., and tho fun waxes fast and niorry during the half hour this comedy is being screened. Patrons of this thoatro are fallowing closely the adventure of "Tho Million Dollar Mystery," and the 12th episode, "Tho Elusive Treasure Box," which again introduces the chest that has the dollars or its equivalent.. Divers discover the chest and the "Black Hand" Gang aro seen gloating over the opening when, hey, presto! the light go out and. the box vanishes into space, leaving tho gang amazed and dumbfounded. Edison's specialise in pathetic heart-stirring dramas, and a very good example of that character is seen in "For His Mother," which tells in poignant" scenes how a soldier, through protecting his weak and erring brother, suffers undeserved imprisonment ! s a P™Wy scenic. This week's . Gaumont Graphic' is specially interesting, and shows several scenes which have been prominent in the cable news The music is now a special feature, Mr. and Mrs. Bloy and Mr. F, Johnstone, by playmg suitable selections to each picture, nildoubtedly add to tho attractiveness of the entertainment. THE EMPRESS. riio current programme will be screened tor- the last time this evening. The star feature is a four-part Edison production, and, there is a' strong supporting progamiue. 11 "GOD'S WITNESS." "At the Mercy of Tiberius," the wellknown took by Augusta Evans Wilson, has been adapted to the silent drama by tiie Ihauhouser Co., and :Will liead the Linpress programme next week. The filmis in lour tnousand feet, and-is one of the celebrated "Aiutual Masterpieces." The leading role of .Beryl Brentuno is sustained by Florence La Badie, and the reputation of this brilliant artist is satisfactorily enhanced, by her work in this intenso pictureisation. . The great court scenes described in the book form some of tho • most. striking scenes in the pictured play. There aro some remarkable photographic feats. The lightning phenomenon which photographed a scene on the window glass and so made the indisputable evidence that saved 'an accused girl's life, is well brought out. It is from tins thAfc the photo-play derives its name of God s Witness." Associated with Miss La Badie are Harris Gordon, and a very laige cast,.of Ihanhouser's greatest players. Supporting tho big feature there will be a 3-reel Keystone, starring Ford Sterling, and tho topical Gazette. ROYAL. CHORAL SOCIETY. The final concert of the present season takes place on Tuesday week, December* 11, when, m keeping with the season. Handel s oratorio "The Messiah" will bo presented. Special interest will be lent to this concert by the first public appearance in New Zealand of a gifted Danish baritone iu M. Sigurd Lestrup, who is said to be in the very prime of his musical talent. Mr. Lestrup was born iu Copenhagen, and when ho chose music as his profession ho was placed under the very hesfc masters. He specialised in opera, and was taking leading par x ts nil. a Wagnerian operatic season at Kiel when war broke out last year and abruptly closed the season. Mr. Lestrup taken part in numerous oratorios, but his performance in "The Messiah" will bo the first occasion he has sung an oratorio in English. Tho soprano (Miss Nancy Rhodes) belongs to Auck-' land, where she has already won a reputation in oratorio. Mrs. Bosewarno. of Napier, is the contralto, and Mr. Martin Duff, of Duiiedin, is the tenor. Tho oratorio will be givep with chorus and orchestra, under the baton of Mr, .Bernard Page (city organist), and Mr. Chas. Kerry will preside .at the organ. The box plan opens at tho Bristol on Jl'onday at 9 a.m. A full rehearsal will be held at St. John's ou Tuesday at-8 o'clock. To-night "The Purple Courtiers" wlil give a grand conceit in aid of the Island Bay-Berhampore Company of National Reserve. '•