ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2786, 2 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Pearl Ladcl and Mr. Villicrs Arnold, who are both well known iw operatic Btars, are now appearing at His Majesty s Theatre, and their performance are meeting: with worthy reception. Among others in this week's programme are: —Eni'lr Laiglit, Chfirlio's Cnniue' Circus, Morton and Rydon, Brown and Sorlie, and tieorgo D'Alina. .

HERBERT BROOKS CHALLEK«4»f}. -Mr. Herbert Brooks, the problematist, at His Majesty's Theatre, is billed to make his supreme effort at that theatre this evening. Mr. Brooks will endeavour to effect Ills escape from a packing-case manufactured in full view of the audience by tho employees of the local branch of Messrs. Bing, Harris, and Co. As gi' ea ' interest is being evidenced throughout Wellington in this seemingly incredible feat, it is advisable to book seats early. ■

THE KING'S THEATRE. Hall Caine's great work, "The Christ, ian," continues to draw large houses at the King's Theatre. Produced by tho London Jrilm Company, aud .P rM ™J : l " 1 ° powerful and effective acting, -tho Christian" commands the attention ot patrons throughout its screening. JJerfront Hall Cuino's work as John Storm is a fair representation of the character. To-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o cloclc « matinee will be held.

• EVERYBODY'S THEATKE. Exct/llent business is being done tins week at Everybody's Theatre, the star picture, "The Wild (loose Chase/' haying "caught on." The bright, amusing story of tho two young people who ran away from each other, only to meet in tho most unlikely place as fellow-members ot a stranded theatrical company, is cleverly conveyed by "Miss Ina Claire, Tom iorman, Theodore Roberts, and tho others ot Lasky's brilliant company. ' Anzac Day in London," frith its striking scenes of great crowds, who tibscreu oui' boys on the historic anniversary ol' Gallipoli, is enthusiastically received. Tlio rest of tho programme is also of considerable interest.

"THE INNOCENCE OF ROTH." Tlie clever actress, Viola Dana, is said to mako her most ambitious effort in the five-act Edison masterpiece,.. "The Innocence of Ruth," whioh is the main attraction of next week's bill at JJvorybody s Theatre. Her native charm, hta- remarkable dancing, her clever vein of com-, edy. a 9 well as her to handle the strong dramatic scenes with which the picturo abounds, are shown to great advantage in this striking story of modern 'life. The probabilities are not strained, but a novel plot is evolved along interesting lines. A good supporting . programme has been arranged. EMPBESS THEATRE. "The Lights o' London," which is the main attraction at tlio Empress Theatre, will be withdrawn on Saturday night, after a very successful season. The playis ono of the most charming old English melodramas that tho London Barker Company has .filmed. "Anzac Day in London," which arrived on Wednesday from England,, is an inspiring little film, and shows the Australians and the Now Zealanders who fought at Gallipoli last year inarching through 'London to tho cheering of large crowds of people. The rest of the programme is attractive. "SHOULD A WIFE FORGIVE F", On Monday next til? Empress Theatre will submit the 5000 feet \Vorld-E(|.uitaWo dramatic play, "Should a Wife Foi'give?" The story is of two men. and two women, two kinds of love, the love that is nuiet and enduring, and the lovo that is turbulent and temporary. Miss Lillian Lorraine, the noted Broadway beauty, i.s the featured artist in a strong cast of wellknown players. Miss Lorraine, besides having the advantage of being very beautiful, is an actress of force and distinction, and in the role of the neglected wife these attributes are powerfully used. Tiie production is said to be on a magnificent boale, and. gives tho players ail opportunity to wear an assortment of very, expensive gowns. CROWN THEATRE. Ail excellent programme, containing two feature films, is,being shown at the Crown Theatre this week. "Fatherhood," one of the pictures, is a clean, wholesome story of human appeal. "Lola," starring Clara ICinibell Young, shows this popular favourite of the screen at her very best in a story, though most improbable, is none the less interesting: The supporting films are many and varied. For to-morrow a complete change is an. nounced, -and a), matinee will be beld_ at 2.30 p.m. "The Native Man" is the title of tho new production, and it is said to be an extraordinary wild beast picture. The subject is the outcome of an experinient by a white man," at the jyish of an American scientific society, to test the endurance of a modem man castaway m a mighty forest, amid wild animals,. This picture is said to have created a -sensation wherever screened. ■ . ' THE DANDIES. Those who have seen the "Pink Dandies" performance state that this company is the best combination of artists Mr. Edward Branscombo has ever got together. The Pink Dandies will make .-.their first appearance in the Town Hall Concert Chamber next Wednesday evening.. There are nine artists in the company. They include an accomplished quartet of vocalists, and four comedians, claimed to be of rare merit. Tho. pro, gramme to be presented during the seaeon will contain all the latest successes, enhanced by the introduction of ingenious stage. novelties. The box plan will open at the Bristol 10-morrow morning,