ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2681, 29 January 1916, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Large audionceshave been attracted' t» His Majesty's Theatre by the excellent programme -which has been presented during the current week. The entertainment provided is of the most diversified character, and the artiste are of excep. tional merit. Some of them are making their la6t appearances to-day—at 2.H0 p.m. and at S p.m. EEVJJE AT HIS MAJESTY'S, Pullers will offer on Monday .evening next at His Majesty's Theatre what ia claimed to be the most novel, up-to. date, laughter-making revue yet seen in Wellington—played, too, by a company, who three years ago. as Bletsoe's Crimson Ramblers, won unprecedented favour. The new entertainment—a revue named 1 "Fun in a Sanatorium"—is one of many, attractions secured by the Bletsoes in their recent American tour, and it has - been transported to the colonies with a full cast of sixteen artists, the latest mechatural, scenical, and specialty sur* ■ prises, giving promise of a unique entertainment. One feature bound to attract! admiration is the costuming, which has beon cleverly contrived, so as to harmonise to tlie smallest detail with tha scenic and lighting scheme. This new; revue has been acclaimed in Australia aa the best recent production of its bind. The principal comedian is Mr. Albert Bletsoe, whose whimsical, ingenious hu-< mour has earlier afforded Wellington patrons many a pleasant hour; and ho will be supported by Miss Maud Bletsoe (who personally produces the revue), Horace Mann (vocalist), Carrie Franks (soprano and soubrette), Roy Rene (Hebrew come* duin), and a great, ensemblo of handsome choristers, dancers, and specialty artists. THE KING'S. There will be a "My Old Dutch" matinee this afternoon at tlhe Kind's Theatre, and as the picture is one thali will appeal to children as well' as adults there should be a krge attendance. Tha picture will be screened, for the last time to-night, as arrangements could not .be made to extend the season. The plan of reserved seats for to-night will be at the Bristol Piano Co. till noon, after that hour at the King's Theatre. The management announce that a new system of ventilation is being installed, making the theatre much cooler than has been, the case. "A' YANKEE FROM THE WEST."At the King's Theatre on Monday, night a strong programme, headed by. a) "Majestic" Company's star drama, "A. Yankee from the West," adapted from Opie Bead's stirring novel,' will be presented. An outstanding feature of tha film, it is stated, is the high quality ofi the individual performances of every mem« ber of the cast, and especially 60 of Wallace Head as young Milford, the univeN sity lad who goes West, and Miss Signs Avcn, the' clever and charming Norwegian, actress. The picture is said to have' a vigour and strength about it that is refreshing. ,An excellent supporting pr(v gramme has been selected, and includes a very fine and inspiring subject': "The Royal Naval Division," from which ous Navy is Tecruited. A brilliant march; past of some thousands of sailors is 6aid to be a soul-stirring sight. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ' Week by week the interest of the serial drama patrons has grown, and now that "The Million Dollar" story is Hearing its final chapters, crowds are flocking ta ; Everybody's. This week's melodrama, "The Underground River," tells in very, vivid and sensational scenes a most thrill ling adventure that befel Florence IlarJ greaves in circumventing the Black Huh< dred. This is the 19th episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery." Supporting subjects, .which include a - World Film Co. 6 picture, "Housekeeping Undei Cover," are of a very entertaining' To enable the public to reach the conclusion" of "The Million Dollar Mystery" quickly the management have arranged that Jiext week two big episodes, totalling four thousand feet, mil be screened. These will ho the 20tli aiid 21st episodea of the serial, "The Secret Warning" and "The Documents in the Treasure-box." In the 20th episode a letter that comes into Florence's hands gives her warning that an attempt will be-mad© to. poison By recoiling tho letter' she .foils tha poisoners. In the ,21st episode it is shown where the Russian Minister or Police arrives- in England in search Ot the Black Hundred conspirators. In collaboration with Jones the Butler' a, trap is set and the baift attracts very m< portant members of the gangs to the trap with disastrous results. SThe follow, ing week the two final episodes will be screened, and the mystery of the valuable securities will be, cleared up to everyones great satisfaction. Supporting subjects include a laughable Lubm comedy, Cut. ting Down Expenses," a story of matn< monial squabbles, the Gaumont Graphic," with the latest in the world s new 3, ' and a splendid Edison picture, Twas ' tho Night Before Christmas. Themusm is still under the capable baton ot Mr, Herbert Bloy. ~

THE EMPRESS. "The Valley of Lost Hope" is the 6tar attraction at tho Empress Theatre, and this thrilling tale of California s early, mining days will conclude a very successful week's run this evening. There is a pleasing list of auxiliary films. All next week there will be screened ' Nell o£ tho Banco-Hall/' a .three-net Lubin drama ofthe pulpit and the stage, It tells the story of a cabaret dancer, who falls in love with a clergyman, who has saved her from tho bullyins of the dance-hall proprietor. Tho cabaret is raided by the police and Nell in making her escape finite herself in tho house of the clergyman who had befriended lier. The pastor exacts her promise never to return to the old life and offers her a home. A love affair develops between them, and the rest of the story describes tho girl's fight against the prejudice of the parishioners, who seek to part her from the man she loves. Wilbert as the parson, Edythfe Stirling as Nell the Dancing Doll, and Melvin Mayo as the proprietor of the. dance, hall, are said to ably sustain their reputations as Lubin's leading players,, The settings "behind the scenes' pro* vide interesting glimpses of stage land, and the quality of the photography throughout is high. There is a powerful list of auxiliary subjects.