ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2676, 24 January 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

COMIC OPERA SEASON. The second performance of "Gipsy Love," by tlie J. C. Williamson Boyal Comic Opera Company was witnessed by a crowded audience on Saturday night, Some will say that "Gipsy Love" as presented is the best show that the Williamson firm have sent to New Zealand lor a very long time. Certainly it is one of the best. The strange alluring charm of Leliar's music, languorous or passionate as the mood fits, is constant through the entire performance, with the exception of intervals for frolics, and for two introduced "rags. ' "Gipsy Love" will be played again tonight, and to-morrow the company will revive .."Our Miss Gibbs." In the main part we will have Miss Minnie Love, said to be a delightful characterisation) Miss Florence Young appears as Mrs. Farquliar; and Miss Ethel Cadman as Lady Elizabeth Thanet. A feature of the revival will be the reappearance here of our old favourite, Miss Maggie Mooro. Mr> Leslie Holland will repeat his humorous representation of the Honourable Hugh Pierepoint, and Mr. C. R. Banlock his characterisation of the Earl of St. Ives. Mr. Reginald Roberts as Slithers, and Mr Derek Hudson, as Lord Eyusford, aro both congenially cast. "Phil Smith, as Timothy Gibbs," said a critic recently, "is to be Tanked with the best and funniest comedians we havo yet enjoyed in Australia." HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ■ At His Majesty's Theatre to-nieht the .Fuller Vaudeville Proprietary will present a change of .programme. Several new features will be introduced: La Tseopolitaines, a troupe of Italian vocalists and instrumentalists in songs of their liativo country; Les Teoderwitz, a trio of Danish acrobats and equilibrists; Miss Anita Primrose. American comedienne am! quick change artist, in a number of character studies. Mr. Geo. Frnlo, American ■ humorist and instrumentalist; re-engagement of Mr. Fred Leonard and his performing poodles; The Quoalys, comedians, in a new farcical turn entitled the "Ragtime Store"; Ford and Davis, a comedy duo. Support will be contributed by several periormers who appeared last week, including Ivipp and Kippy> juggling comedians, Mable and Mnli'e, comedians and dancers, and Pollard and, Jackson. The current bill will run for six nights, and a matinee will be given on Saturday. "MY OLD v DUTCH." A picture that promises to be of mow than ordinary interest will be shown for the first time in AVellington at the King's Theatre to-night, when "My Old Dutch," by the London Ideal Co., wul be presented. The highest praise has been bestowed on tho picture, for the quality oS the production and the acting. Tho story, which has been specially written for Albert Chevalier by Arthur Shirley,

was suggested by the coster songs written and-' sung by Chevalier some years ago, and the cast is headed by Chevalier himself as Joo Spudd, the coster. Florence Turner will play Kis wife, "Sal, the Uld Dutch," and Harry Brett, Arthur Shirley, H. 13. Edwards, and other wellknown artists-are also in the cast. The BWry tells with' much quaint humour and sublime pathos the life, of a London coster from the 'appy courtin' days on 'Ampstead 'Eath to the end of a strenuous life, with many ups and downs, happiness and sorrow—at times rising to powerful drama and always human and Interesting. During the screening of the picture Sir. Paul Latham will recite the wAls of "My Old Dutch," and special music will be rondered by tho King's Orchestra. The supporting pictures ate also said to be very good. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. The new programme at Everybody's Picture Theatre to-day will include "The Underground River," tho nineteenth episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery." Some splendid subjects are. seen in 6uch as "When Conscience Sleeps," pathetic drama, A high-class comedy is featured in "Housekeeping Under Cover," To most people the most interesting picture on tlie programme is the Gaumont Graphic, and this number is stated to be really excellent.'. Another good comedy is 6een ..in a Billy Reeves hilarity, "Think of the Money." - THE EMPRESS. Standing out in bold letters on the front of the Empress Picture Theatre is "The Valley of Lost Hope," tho title of the Lubin four-reel production heading the new programme. This leading man, Romaine Feilding, plays the star role. The drama, which is 'filmed from the story of Shannon Fife is described as a striking and realistic tale of' adventure, thrill and romance in early Californian mining days. What is claimed to be a scene unparalleled in the history of motion pictures is that where the two trains meet in a terrific head-on collision. There is a suitable supporting programme. ORGAN RECITAL.

An organ recital, the first of this year's new series, was given in the Town Hall an Saturday evening by Mr. Bernard P. Page, the city organist. A programmo of exceptional interest had been arranged by Mr. Page, and- the audience, which was a large one, included a large proportion of visitors to the city. The following was the programme:—Suite "Ancienne" (Holloway); (a) prelude from "La Damoiselle Blue," (b) "Le Petit Berger" ("The Little Shepherd"), (c) prelude

from "L'Enfant Prodigue" . (Debussy); prelude and fugue in D major (Op. 93) (Galazanov); prelude from 9th Sonata for violin (Corelli); "Psychological Poem" No. 6),. Op. 11 (Rebikoff); .summer sketches: "Dawn," "The Bee," "Cuckoo," "Twilight," "Evening" (Lemare); finale, Op. 21 (Cesar Frahck). Another recital will' be given next Saturday evening.