ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2693, 12 February 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There will bo a matineo at His Majes« ty s this afternoon, and in the evening tho programmo which has been .running, tho week will again ho repeated. Tha Bletsoes arc worth seeing in their new, revue, "Bo Beautiful."- Among the otheii artists are: Hiss Alice Pierce, Maudcl and flagel, Laurence Johnston; Ibex, Sjlvia, and- Barleo and Sutton. MISS DAISY JEROME. Since her last appearance at His" Majesty's Theatre some 18 months -ags Miss Daisy Jerome has achieved remark-* > able successes both in pantomime and ia' vaudcrUlo throughout Australia and New/ Zealand. This talented and popular': comedienne will make her at the same theatre on Monday night in a number o£ new'turns. She is possess* ed of a particularly bright personality,' and the patrons of His Majesty's may, rely upon being thoroughly entertained during the coming season. Her vivacious and merry -movements win for her the hearty plaudits of the audience, whilo her fascinating make-up captivates each and all. Miss Jerome has won a very,high reputation throughout Australia and New Zealand as. a comedienne. Her quick wit and merry patter are mo6t enjoyable features oE her turns. Tha management of His Majesty's Theatre an* ticipates that the booking will 1m heavy, during the season. Miss Jerome is bring*' ing with her a number of new and popu< lar songs, and her return visit should, be heartily welcomed by lovers of good class vaudeville. She may bo expected to reccivo a good reception from thosa Wellington patrons wh'o had the pleasure! of last seeing her in pantenrimo work-' some months ago, when she gavo such popular renderings of the song, "Alway? Take a Walk With Daisy." THE KING'S THEATKE. Tho successful feature film, "The Cru> cible," with tho charming and clever little actress, Marguerite Clark, in the leading role, will bo screened at the King's Theatre at the matinee this afternoon and for. the last time in Wellington to-night a£ 8 o'clock. Seats may bo booked for to' night" at tho Bristol Piano Company till noon, after that hour at the King'a Theatre. , MARY PICKFORD AS "HAGS." " v 5, As the waif of a Western mining can™ a precocious and irresponsible little d<y raon of mischief, who had been more boy than girl, but with a loyal, 'loving heart under her tattered gar< ments and rough exterior, Miss Marj; Pickford reveals, as in nothing she liaa previously done, her remarkable versatile lty, senso of liumour, power to "raiso Taughter or tears, and her ineffable charm, "Rags,"" the 6000 ft. feature photoplay ty, the FamousVL'layers Coifcpany, which is" to bo screened at the King's Theatre next, week, commencing on Monday night, has been the outstanding success in the pic-. . i ture world of the past twelve months. Ta 1 quote a New York exchange: "Mary Pick-.' lord as 'Itaga' eclipsed every performance' : she has ever given. .Her fascinating per-' ! eonality has a magnetic appoal. Tho play, ' is sparkling, appealing, and thoroughly, natural, quaint, wholesome, and enjoy* aSle." In tliis play Miss Pickford reverts someTCiiat to her earlier methods, with the added experience of the laieE years. The bos plan of reserved seats foj, the six niglits will bo opened this morir ing l at tho Bristol Piano Company. i , , EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. ' "The Million Dollar Mystery" is drawI ing well at Everybody's, whero the. last- , episode is lieing screened _ this week, . Among the other pictures is "Tillie thai i Typiste," comedy; "The Gaumont Gia. j , , p'nfc," topical; and scenes from the Baltiff c-. Coast. 0 "THE GOVERNOR'S LADY." Monday, at noon, will 6eo tho inaugura* tton ol a new. era in plioto-play, when th<( Famous Players will picturise a product lion of Belasco's well-known drama, "Th« Governor's Lady.", This, film, which takes. over an hour and a half to show, was in-' lerpreted by the New York company ol the Belasco Theatre, and the scenery and " ;ta»e effects ■ are ■as ussd- in its original' production.-' The story , concerns two young. American people in' the humbler 6phere.oflife, who are very devoted to each other. Riches come to tliem with both handfl trom a valuable gold mine, and the hus- ■ band sees possibilities of fame and -politi-' cal power. Thinking bis wife cannot rise to the same grade as himself he takes steps to divorce her. But Fate takes 3 fc hand in the game, his schemes are spoiW ell, and he realises that his wife.-is his s test friend. The whole production is h said to be magnificently acted. Hie star of! the piece is Miss Edith Wynne Mathe-, 6on, a favourite actress on tuo American, stage, and she is ably supported by a well*! known cast of artists. Supporting sub* jects of great interest will also be 6iiown< ~ ■ EMPRESS THEATRE. "How We Beat the Emden" will Ti finally screened this evening. There is i pleasing list of pictures in support. For \ h next week there is a notable production advertised. The film is by the Selig Comis pany, and is released through the •- y.L.'S.E., "The Big Pour" combination, y It is said to he one of this company's highest class productions, known as Red Seal features. Entitled "Tho Millionaire i?<iby,"» the picture -unfolds throughout live reels of film the story of a r wire's adopted child, which disappears ii< mysterious circumstances from its foster* mother's bedside. Lubin's most talentea . players are said Jo make of this film story, * a big and powerfully written page from the diary of life itself. The picture ii II adapted from tho well-known story by, Anna Katherine Green. In support there ~ will be an irresistibly funny VitagrapK comedy, with Billy Quirk and captivating Lillian Walker. A new Topical Gazette as well. A novel free refreshment'schem* is to be instituted at this theatre, mencing Monday -next. Fuller details ap/ ! * pear elsewhere. "BOY BLUE" PANTOMIME.' At the Grand Opera House on fiahm j, day next tho Stanley M'Kay Pantomime Co., under, the direction of Mr. George. . Stephenson, will produce their most suo. '' cessful extravaganza "Boy Blue." Tha ,r .present combination was formed- soma three years ago in Sydney Mr. Stanley 1 M'Kay and Mr. Ross B. Simpson, and since that time has played all the larger .cities of Australia and New Zealand. In; '• Melbourne the season lasted soma sis ' months. Seusons of three weeks wer« played in Adelaide, Broken Hill, Perth/ Sydney, and Newcastle, whilo a few. 3 - months back a record was put up in Auekv land, where a highly successful 6tay oS '• eighteen nights was made. According to, exchanges {he panto, is brimful of com*! ed.v, and the performers have their auJ dienco in screams of laughter from tha rise to tho fall of tho curtain. Headina the company is Mr. James Gerald, who/ with Mr. Will Ruyner, is responsible foR most of tho comedy. Mr. Gerald is.de* scribed as a comedian of more -than aver/ ago ability, besides being a very fine aero/ bat. Others prominent in the cast aroj r Miss Rosie Coleman, principal em; Mis* Annie Lullilund, fairy princess; Miss Caw ~ men Coleman, comedienne; and MissLssia Jennings (Boy Blue). Excellent specialty; turns are promised by Miss Ruby luiyj mond, toe and serpentine dancer; MrWill Speed, tramp cyclist; and the derful Fredo Bros., whose musical conn edy acrobatic, act is a feature of the pro* duction. The box plan for Boy Blue' opens at tho Bristol on Wednesday. HAYDN BECK. The programmo to be' given by tha. r young New Zealand violinist, Haydn Beck, together with that of his gifted younger brother, Harold, appears else* where, and should bo sufficient to draw; all the music-loving public, and it is ex* pected thai: tho Town Hall will be pack*' - e ,l to-morrow evening. Haydn Beck will; bo heard in Ernst's brilliant Violin Con*; certo. It is recognised as the most diffi* cult piece written for that instrument.) In this number the young artist is eaidi' to astound his audience with his bril--5 liance.' His other items also are of a' big a* order. Master Harold Beck ('cellist) is said to show in his soloS great promise of the artistry and teehniciuo of his brother, — and will bo associated in trio work for violin, violoncello, an dpiano. A colleo* s, tion will be made at tho doors. 1