ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2705, 26 February 1916, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

"OLD 'MOTHER (HUBBARD." "Boy Blue" was ror/eatetl at the Opera House last night. To-night "Old Mother Hubbard," one of '/itaiiley M'Kay and Co. s most successful productions, is to bo staged for the first ,tiine. According to Press reports, the pantomime is full of the latest jokes, anfl the music is tune-, tul. and catchy. 'Die principal parts aro in the hands of Mr.; James Gerald (Pansy Hubbard), Mr. Wjlj Rayner (Archibald Hubbard), Mr. Ri'ihnrd Dunbar. (Gammadelta), Hiss Esfiie Jennings (ltol>in), Miss Rosie Coleman (Bine Bell), Miss Rubbee Raymond (ITafiz), and Mr. Rupert Green (Ponto the Dog). Mr. Rayncr's fine tenor voice will again bo heard in a .number of popular songs. Included in these are "Tho Deathless Army" and "Mother of Mei>i." The wonderful Fredo Bros., _\Vill Spoed, and Miss R-übeo Raymond introduce, new speciality turns. ,This afternoon a children's matinee will be given of "Old Mother Hubbard" at 2 p.m., during which the little ones are invited to try and ride Will Speed's midget cycle.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Children's competition final proved a big, <lraw at His Majesty's Theatre last higiit, when the Incuse was packed. Miss Daisy Jerome,' who started the competition on Monday last for little girls to sing any of her songs, announced last night that the winners of the iirst, second, and third prizes would bo judged by the applause ol the audience. Seven children appeared, and all were well received. Finally Miss Jerome stood them in line and asked the house to appiaud everyone in. turn.. Tho moat enthusiastic demonstration was for Miss Irene Marsh, whose gestures during her singing of "Row, l£ow, liau'j" made a decided, hit. Miss Irene Byrne and Miss Queenie Savago took second and third prizes respectively, both having selected "The- Heart of the City." There will be a matinee at 2.30 p.m. to-day, and to-night Miss Daisy Jerome will make her farewell appearance. Blctsoe's Revuo Company will also finish their soason to-night. " Other performers will be Les Legerte, French acrobats; Paris Green, monologist; and Luvetiu and Cross, comedy athletes. THE ICING'S THEATRE. "Children of Eve," the intense .and emotional star film at the King's Theatre will be screened at the matinee this afternoon and again to-night for the last time. The picture is an unusual flue, nnd well worth seeii.p. Seats may bo reserved at the Bristol Piano Co. till noon, and then at the ICiug's Theatre.

"THE ROSE OF THE RANCHO." Jlr. David Eel; isco's successful drama, which has been adnpted for' the screen by the manager-playwriglit himself, "The Rose of the Rancho," is the chief item in the King's Theatre programme next week. The picture has been described as a most artistic production, set in tho romantic surroundings of the Southern Californian hills nnd gardens, with a stirring, vigorous story of the days whon a lax government .allowed ■ tho ranchjumpers to follow their nefarious trade unhindered. The Spanish rancheros refused to register their land when file Government ait Washington decreed in the year 1850, and it is around these circumstances . that a strong story has been woven. There is a delightful love story, and it is said that the acting is of the best. Miss Bessie Barriscale as Juanita, the beautiful, Spanish coquette, is said to be charming, and there is.a"fine study of an oldl;Padre, who is'the "beloved little father ' of the district. '

; EVERYBODY'S. "The Derby Winner"' finishes its final run to-night. Another feature is listed for Monday at neon, when two star pictures will bo screened. The Famous Players and a Charlie. Chaplin comedy should bo'responsible for "crowded houses at this popular picture theatre. The Famous Players present their latest livereel dramatic i masterpiece, "The Only Sou," described as a story of, vigorous action and powerfully compelling scenes. How a son stood by.-the side of' lif.s mother during her estrangement from hfer husband, and how ho compelled his father to recognise his worth in the financial world, makes a photo-play that thrills tile emotions and tugs at the heart 6tririgs with its scenes of human heart interest. A picture of gay Charlie Cluplin in.one of his Jiew comicalities, "The Now Janitor," is the comedy relief. From Chai-liq Chaplin's point of view, it-was hard work even to clcan windows in a house, but how much harder would he work if he owned the house? There, is enough humour iii "The New Janitor" to tiokle tho most'blase of picture patrons. Tho "Gaumont Graphic"' provides the latest scenes from the scat of war. Herbert Bloy and his associates in the Symphony Trio play charming musical items to. each picture.". The price of admission to the stalls during the day session is now, 3d.; dress circle Gd., and usuai prices at night sessions.

. THE EMPRESS. To-day will see the final screening of the current programme, which is lv.'aded by the London film Company's powerful three-reel drama, "The King's Outcast." There is a pleasing programme in support. "GRETNA GREEN." • Marguerite Clark, tho. dainty and fasfavourite of stage and screeu, is certain, it is said, to add appreciably to her popularity in the Famous. Players' Company s four-part picturisatio:a of tho celebrated comedy .romance, "Gretna Green,"i which is to lie shown-next week at the Empress. This quaint and picturesque play by Grace Livingstone Furness possesses all tlie varying elements so essential to the successful screim dramalove, sacrifice, humour, mystery, and thrill. The plot is laid in tin; period of the 18th century, when Gre/tna Green, wilh„its suitably idyllic atmofsphere, was a favourite goal for eloping couples. As Dolly Erskine, who is described in tho play as "a liello and heii-fiss, -and a bit of a flirt, Miss Clark's winsome personality, piquant beauty, and-elfi?i grace assist her in giving one of her greatest characterisations. Every moment of the filming is said to bo replete with charm, -while humorous situations abouiifl There is a marvellous' tenderness throughout the story, and as is often tlva case in real life, a tragic noto underlies many of tho comic situations. There is an attraotivo list of supporting films. THE JOHNSON-WILL/LR.D BOXING - . FILM. Considerable interest if; being evidenced <<t the announcement that tho great boxing film will be shown for one night only at the Town'pall next Saturday, March 4. That "Jack" Johnson had been beaten and by a comparativo stranger to tho championship ranks, cfiiue-as a great surprise to the sporting public of the world. Messrs. Kingdon and Walker having secured the rights, will give the public the looked-for opportunity of witnessing and drawing their own conclusions as to, and why, the championship had been wrested from Johnson. It will r.ot be surprising when one sees the magnificent stature of Willard, his wonderful strength, his great activity-, and his clever ring craft. It was only with, this combination that any, man in tbe world could hope to defeat Johnson, and it was not until 26 rounds had been strenuously fought that tho black -man was knocked out. Then the championship fell into the hands of tho white man. There aro many incidents of special interest in the picture. Some excellent scenery is taken in the outdoor training, which-, lends a fine variety to this class of picture. The picture is 5800 feet, in length, and the whole 2G rounds are shown. The season is limited to one night.

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