NEW BILL AT HIS MAJESTY'S.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2706, 28 February 1916, Page 3

NEW BILL AT HIS MAJESTY'S.

Thrnew programme of vaudeville at e s to-night will represent ono of S l ?® bissest bills both in quantity and ii-Tt -i filers have disclosed to the Wellington public, asserts the mnnagement. English imported turns will ba well represented. Ono .of tho >nnst prominent of the newcomers will be Fred 31 Qujre, comedian and dancer. Another i&table newcomer is Miss Hilda Felste4 who is stated to possess a rich, contralto azid exceptionally elocutionary ability. Belle and Betty are also' two new English performers, who are appearing in fancy dancing. Brown and Sorlio, (.ho wellknown nejtro comedians; Miss Lydia Came, mimic; the Neapolitans (vocalists), Lss Legerte (French clowna), Laveen and Cross (athletes), Paris Green (monologuist), and the popular impressionist, lliss Alice Pierce, will also appear. The same programme will 'be repeated nightly throughout the week, and a matinee will be given on Saturday.

THE KING'S THEATRE. "The Eose oi the Ranch®," produoed by the Lasky Co. of Famous Players, from David Belasco's delightful play, will be shown in • Wellington for the first timo to-night at the King's Theatre. The story is written around the strenuous times of 1850, when bands of reckless men swept over Southern. California, jumping claims and seizing unregistered holdings from the Spanish settlors who had not complied with the law to register their land, not .understanding the need of doing eo. A Government secret agent and the leader of the worst of tlteso marauding bands are in conflict, and evonts move swiftly to the dramatic climax. "The Eose of the Rancho" has beon described as "a most artistic production." Miss Bessie Barriscalo, as "Juanita,". is "featured, and is said to give an excellent study of the beautiful Spanish coquette. Besides the star picture, the Pathe Gazette, a fine scenic by the Cines Co., of "Eieti"

(Italy), and "Hi? Fairy Godmother," a Wally Vuir comedy, wilfalso be screened. "THE MARTYRDOM OF NURSE CAJVM.L." , Preliminary announcements of a Belgian frar dni'na, founded on fact, in four acts, embodying the ' barbarous Him 'crimo of the arrest, trial, and execution of Nurse Cavell, are being made. The ■ picture will.be shown at the King's Theatre, commencing on Monday next, March 6. 1 The film has been heartily endorsed by the Government, clergy, and Press of Australia; the Prime (Minister of the Commonwealth, Mr. W. M. Hughes, stating: "I wish the venture success, and hope itinay be. the medium of impressing on our people the dreadful inhumanity of our enemy." EVERYBODY'S. To-day, at noon, two big features, a Famous Players' five-reel drama and ; a Charlie Chaplin comedy, will bo starred oil the new bill at. Everybody's Theatre. The Famous Players' drama, "Tho Only Son," is an'elaborate picturisation. of Winch nell Smith's well-known work,. Charlie Chaplin, the big laugh comedian, is featured in fifteen minutes of continuous merriment in "The New Janitor." which shows Chaplin in one of his best comedy jokes. Tho Ganmoirt Graphic has a number of very interesting war scenes. Tea' is served free to dress circle patrons during the day sessions. "GRETNA GREEN." Marguerite Clark, _ who stars in the obovo famous comedy romance at the Empress this week, is considered to have so improved in her latest productions that she now bears comparison with the world-famed Mary Piokfoi'd. Borne of her greatest successes on the legitimate, stage were in "Peter Pan," "The Lights o' London," "Merely Mary Ann," and "Prunella," which last was said to be one of the most beautiful little plays ever produoed in New York. After this Miss Clark was engaged by the Famous Players ill such productions na "The Seven Sisters," "The Goose Girl," and "The Crucible." The latter picture has been seen in Wellington, and the other two are due here shortly. In "Gretna Green" Miss Clark, has in the role of 'Dolly Erskine.' a part that allows the fullest scope for -her wonderful charm, fascination, and cleverness. Tlipro are several suitable pictures in support of the main feature. i

' JOHNSON-WILLARD FIGHT FILM. Jsext Saturday night, at the Town Hall, the Johnson-Wiilaru him will be shown. Vne season is for one night only, and is creating a keen interest . amongst the public of Wellington. Apart trom the ugliung scenes, claimed to be some of tuu best ever Drought to> Australia, containing twenty-sis most exciting rouuds, tue iireliminary scenes are quite unique, the training quarters of botn contestants ure vividly depicted, and the latest and most up-to-date methods for preparing for a world's championship is shown. Willard, who is a magnificent specimen of manhood, gives an able exhibition of physical culture, and the ,system used by hirn is altogether different to any other yet seen. Johnson is also seen preparing for the great contest. The outdoor training, which took place around Mexico and Cuoa, is an attraction in itself, and the scenic eifects are truly magnificent. The management has arranged for a plan to bs opened at the Bristol Piano Company's nest Wednesday morning, where intending patrons can reserve seats.

"THE STROLLERS." I Messrs. J. and N. Taifs company of costume comedians, "The Strollers," are' to fill the Eastei do,t«s at the Grand Opera ! Hcus&.