ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2791, 8 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATEB.

Capacity business was again registered, nt His Majesty's Tlieatro last evening, and the programme submitted fully justified it. A turn of more than ordinary interest and novelty -is that of tho M'Leans,. who are dancers of exceptional grace aud agility. "Doranto" supplies a Chinese musical act, extracting the while weird music out of u curious assortment of instruments. Miss Nan, Taylor (lato of the "iiunty Pulls tlie Strings" Go.), Miss Grace Quine, and others contribute excellent and varied items to the programme.

THE KING'S THEATRE. Little Lilian Gisli, now playing in "The Lily and the Hose," a Fine Arts feature play, acts her part of the Lily quaintly and demurely. Her acting is natural, and not wanting in expression... Miss Uozsika Dolly, as the Rose, performs an artistic dance, .■ "The Spirit of Incense," which •is clever and prettily executed. All through the picturo .is dear in photography and beautiful in setting. The remaining portion of the programme consists of "The Pathe Gazette," that always popular motion picturo budget ; "Across Egypt," a scenic study of special interest to New Zcalanders; "Mr. Andrew Fisher Reviewing the Australian Troops .in England"; and "Playing the • Same. Game," a funny farce by . the Labia Studio. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. , Innocence of Ruth," the Edison feature, .is attracting a great deal of attention at Everybody's Theatre this week. The story of the- motherless girl wilio is left in the care of a somewhat youthful guardian, who finds great difficulty in maintaining a paternal feeling for his ward, is well and convincingly told. The innocence of the girl wins the love of those around • her, but her ignoranoo of the world induces her to take risks that well nigh bring tragedy to her and her guardian. Humour finds a prominent place in the story, and tho acting of Miss Viola Dana as Ruth has charm and brightness.' There is a good supporting programme of variied interest. It is announced that next week there will be screened a Triangle-Keystone comedy entitled "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts." EMPRESS THEATRE. V The Empress Theatre attracts large crowds daily by its latest success, "Should a Wife Forgive?" It is a sensational and picturesque story, produced on an elaborate scale, while the acting is exceptionally clever. Tho part of La Belle Rose calls for dramatic ability of the highest order, a,nd never at any time during the play is Miss Lillian Lorraine, wiho plays the part, at fault. The background of the story gives scope for some sumptuous settings. A memorable scene in the drama is the quarrel between the actress and; the man she pretended to love. In this scene, Mr. Lewis Cody, as Alfred Bedford, displays power and artistry. The supporting, programme includes a brilliant farce-comedy, "Billy's Lucky Bill," in which the favourite, Billy Reeves, is very funny. The Topical Gazette js qlso an outstanding feature. Should a Wife Forgive?" will be withdrawn on Saturday night. ; PAUL DUFAULT. . The box plans for tho Wellington season of Paul Dufault opened yesterday, morning at tho Bristol, njid, judging by tho rush for seats, the famous tenor will be greeted by a crowded house. One does not have to be a cultured musician to enjoy Paul Dufault. He-speaks to'tho heart, and. reaches all classes from the music-lover to the casual entertainmentseeker. His; Saturday night programme w jll include s»veral new gongs, two of whiohi "Sometimes in Summer" and "if \ou AVould Lovo Me/' have already won pronounced popularity. : It will also inelude two of the old ( favourites. One of tnese laHer ; -tlie F.rml\ regimental song Au'.Pays/, ws one of tho outstanding triumphs of Mr. ; Default's last tour, and its repetition will he welcomed. There will also be] a new French song, one of the type which- Mr.. Dufault interprets so delightfully, called "Bluets d'Aniour." Mr. Dufault will be assisted by Miss Pauline Bindley, soprano; Miss Florence ocapini (who is said to bo a bnddiii" :Remus oHhe violin, and who"coines from' Christchurch)/' and-Harold Whittle, ' the .Sydney pianist'; The box plans .are at tihe Bristol.