ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2640, 10 December 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HJS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There are several features in tlio bill at His Majesty's this week which lend novelty ami attractiveness to the _ programme. The acrobatic feats of Nelson and Nelson, who perform on stilts, are eccentric, amusing, and clever, ami nightly provoke the audience to applause, llenri French holds tlio crowd in amazement and'wonder with bis iuctßliiiK feats Olid other items, and Dixon, "the musical jack-in-the-box," is an entertainer of parts. There is' a strong body of other performers, and the variety of entertainment they purvey makes tlio show enjoyable. THE KING'S. "No Greater Love," the star picture which is attracting large audiences to the King's Theatre this week, will be shown for the last time in Wellington to-morrow n|ght, and a matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon. The picture has been most successful, and has received very great praise for its artistic beauty, strength of plot, and for the remarkable powjjr and passion of the acting of Mdlle. Keginu Badet. No less successful has been the charming comedystory in which Anita Stewart and Earle Williams figure to advantage, and the l'athe Gazette completes a splendid programme. On' Monday, the main attract tioii for the new programme wfli be a Yitagraph feature comedy entitled "C.0.D., or Three of a Kind," in which three men whose initials are the same— C.0.1).—g0 off on a vacation, whilst their wives also enjoy a holiday. Their adventures make, it is said, one of the brightest, breeziest comedies one could wish to see, the fun being original and wholesome. The picture has been a great success in England and America. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Elusive Treasure," the twelfth episode of the "Million Dollar Mystery" .serial, tells how it happens once again that the gang of bad men fail in their robbery plan. A great mirth-maker is the Keystone 'joke "A Rascal's Wolfish Way.-" It is about a comical rascal who was really a very mild sort of wolf, and always tlio laughter is ready and frequent. Among other films are a 6conic series of. views of Tunis, an Edison drama entitled "For His Mother," and the Gaumont Graphic. Mr. Herbert Bloy'f orchestra supplies music, which is a feature of the entertainment at Everybody's in these days. THE EMPRESS. Not since "The Spoilers" lias a- screen adaptation of a well-known book met with such, excellent .public appreciation and patronage, as has Augusta Evans Wilson's novel "At The Mercy of Tiberius," now showing to packed houses at the Empress. Florence La Badie. the star in this production, lias had a meteoric career in the silent drama. Since leaving college at Notre Dame, in Montreal, she has appeared in scores of not!ible roles under the Thauhouser banner, and is now reckoned anion? the first ten leading players in the world. Her work in this feature adds to her reputation. Allied with the great attraction is the Keystone 2-reel laughter picturo "Only a Messenger Boy." For Sterling is the star in this, and loud bursts of merriment punctuate each scene' throughout the showing. Sterling, appears to be regaining all his old-time popularity. There is an interesting Topical Gazette which embraces many scones in England and Franco in connection with the war. There is a notable production scheduled for next week. This is one of the famous London Film Company's productions and is entitled "The Man in the Attic." . TO-NIGHT'S DANCE RECITAL. The beautiful solo dances by tlio various pupils will be'a feature of the dance recital to be given by Miss Estelle Beore and her pupils at the Qrarid Opera House this evening. These will include "The Dying Swan" and . "Tarantella." Picturesque dances of national character will also bo given, such as a Spanish Cachucha, and a Russian' Mazurka, and several delightful. ballets, including the "Danse dps Sylphes" and "Daughters of tlio Regiment.'" Tlio playlet' "Childhood's Dream of Fairyland," will also be givon. This contains many pretty ballets, and tliel scenery, lighting effects, and tho costuming form a special feature of the production. The recital is in aid of the wounded soldiers in the hospitals at Cairo. "THE MESSIAH." The booking for the "Messiah" -performance by the Royal Choral Society on Tuesday next is stated to be heavy, but 2s. and- 3s. seats may still bo reserved' at the Bristol. A full practice was held last evening ( and it is anticipated that ■ this production will be one of the best renderings of "The Messiah" that has been given in Wellington. The chorus work is well in hand, this being the eleventh occasion, on jvhicli the members have made a study of the oratorio. Handel's "Messiah" is rightly desribed as the greatest of oratorios—ever new, always popular. M. Sigurd Lestrup, who takes the baritone role, makes his first appearance before an English audience at this concert. He comes' from Denmark and other Continental towns with a big reputation for oratorio and operatic singing. ' The soprano work will bo undertaken by Miss Nancy Shades, of Auckland, the alto by Mrs. Rosewarhe, of Napier, and the tenor role will bo sustained by Mr. Martin Duff, of Dunedin. The final Tehearsal will be held in the Town Hall on Monday, at 7.30. Arrangements are being made to delay suburban trains. One shilling ticßets will be on sale on Monday at the Bristol. , . - GRAND MILITARY CONCERT. Something out of the way in military concerts is promised in the concert to be given by the "boys in khaki" at the Town Hall to-morrow evoning in aid of .the funds of the Red Cross Society. It happens that a conspicuously able team of singers" and musicians are in camp at the present time. The Trentham Military Band, under Sergt.-Major Fox, will attend, and items will be contributed by Sergt. J. H. Richards, Lieut. Dave Kenny, Sergt.. G. P. Hauna and his "Tigers," Sergt. 'S. Allwright, Lieut. T. Brown, Corpl. Shayle-Gardner, Lieut. Zeisler, Corpl. NuttalJ,, and. Sapper Swann. • A featuro,of the. programme will be Sergt. Hauna's lightning sketches of great men that wore, are," and to be. SCHOOL CONCERT. . The annual con'cert of the Marist Brothers' boys, Tasinan Street, will be held this year in the /Town Hall on Wednesday next. The proceeds will be diverted from the prize fuud to enablo tho Brothers to offer sonic assistance to their confreres in France, GOO of whom have hastened from all parts of the world to join the colours. . A great'many have already fallen,, but' a greater number still have been wounded and disabled, and it 'is to assist these that'the boys are rehearsing earnestly, so that those who attend the concert may enjoy a musical treat while assisting the Brothers to come to the aid of their wounded confreres.