ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2799, 17 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PAUL DUFAULT. To-night at the Grand Opera House thedast concort of the Paul Bnfanlt sensou will take placo. . Mr. Dufault sings hi Napier next Tuesday, Hastings on Wednesday, and gives two farewell concerts in Auckland on the Thursday and Friday, sailing for Australia the following Monday. Mr. Dufault will repeat to-night Handel's beautiful. "Where e'er you Walk" and' the aria "How Many Hired .Servants of my Father?" from the "Prodigal Son." A feature of the programme will 1)8 the Balcony eccno duet from "Borneo and Juliet." The programme will close with "The Trumpeter." Miss Pauline Bindley, will sing tlio well-known aria, "Caro Nome," from "Itigoletto," and a group of English ballads. Miss Florence Seapini will play Schubert's "Ameria" among other violin contributions. Tlio box plan is at the Bristol till noon, after at the Grand Opera Sweet Shop, where day Bales are also. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Mirth and fun characterise the .entertainment which is being presented at His Majesty's Theatre by the Victor Pi-ince .Revue Company. The latest eongs can be heard, and dancing which is described 'as''being quite up to dato can tfo seen. The scenery and ballets aro of the best, while the M'Leans, in their "Danse des Apaches," have become very popular. In addition to members of the revue company, the following artists have appeared during the week: ■Grade Quine, Dorando, Slavin and Thompson, Nan Taylor, and Galfney. A matinee will be "held this afternoon. ' KING'S THEATRE. A matinee will tako place at the King's Theatre this afternoon, at 2.30, when Mary Pickford, in. "The Dawn,of a Tomorrow;" and supporting programme, will be screened, and to-night will be the. last night of "The Dawn of a To-mor-row" season in Wellington. The story is one that reaches the hearts of all who see it. Mary Pickford's • portrayal of "Glad," .the little ."Good Samaritan" London waif, is acted to perfection. Her emotional work is impressive, and convincing of her ability. The atmosphere of the picture is truly Dickensonian. Apple Blossom Court, a dirty alley in the East End of London, is a marvel of what can be accomplished in the way of realistic setting. There is a good supporting, programme. The theatre was packed last night to capacity, so those desirous of obtaining good seats should reserve them or be at tho theatre eaily. EVERYBODY'S'THEATEE. " "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts," the clever Keystone comedy 'of aeroplanes and dynamite, which has been amusing large audiences all the wcok at Everybody's Theatre, Vi 11 be ' withdrawn after to-day. The final screening is announced lor 9.30't0-night. .A fine supporting, programme is also screened. "THE FIGHTING PARSON." Tlios. H. I'nce can. always, be ■ relied upon to give an interesting and powerful picture, having a magnificent studio, unlimited money, and some of the finest artists, in America. Given a good story, such as "Tho Fighting Parson," on "The Disciple,' as it was orginally known, luce can produce a. picture second to none. In this, liis latest work, he is said to have surpassed all his previous efforts, with the result that "The Fighting Parson" is the best Triangle picture yet seen. Wm. S. Hart, tho eminent actor, is said to be admirably cast as the frontier missionary whoso preaching turns to cursing till the "fire" of life tries him in its crucible. The picture will be shown at Everybody's Theatre next week, commencing at noon on Monday. EMPRESS THEATRE. . The. last'.. performance.'..■ l of..'.f'Moii6ieur■ Lecoti," and tho supporting programme which.includes a Charles Chaplin'farco, will be given at the Empress Theatre tonight. On Monday, the latest American success, "The Devil's Toy" will be presented. It is advertised as tiie greatest love Iff,rit.tq;i,'Jor,;'scceeh',.'.presentation, , contains live • acts with forty ..surprising, .episodes. , The. production.isroil- a'rstupemlous'scale,, scores-of magnificent gowns,', each one., a . creation of the best designers in America. Thousands of people in the big ensembles, and marvellous spectacular scenes are profusely distributed throughout the drama. One big feature "in the play is an actual motion picture of tho- Biltmore Ice Gardens, New York, which is the resort of the very wealthy, and their associates. There is shown a scene of-revelry in which hundreds of the prettiest American girls take part. The plot centres on tho vaulting ambition of an artist, who sacrifices all 1 that he might haveriches, fame, and love, lliches and fame were granted, but love was denied him, which, as Oscar Wilde , would say, is his tragedy. / _ ■ . : "PINK .DANDIES." That vety excellent company of entertainers "The Pink Dandies," who are appearing nightly at'the Concert Chamber at the Town Hall, played to another big house last evening. The contributions by tho artists won hearty applause from those present, and encores were frequent. Mr. Joseph Brennnn's items ■were as popular as ever, while Miss Lily Fitzgerald,.. Miss Rita Fitzgerald, Miss Ida Newton, John. Campbell,-Hr. Robert Agnew, and Mr. Marshall Lawrence pleased.,the, audience. A complete change of progrnme is announced for this evening. ' . . . ..-. , . '

"MOTHER GOOSE" PANTOMIME. > ■Wellington is favoured this" year, in comparison with , past years, in having the pantomime "Mother Goose" 'present? cd to patrons before the feathers of that joyous bird have begun to'moult. That is, instead of having d fag-end' of the year pantomime we are to get it on Wednesday next at the Grand' Opera House, fresh from Sydney whore it has run a big season. All newspapers in both Sydney and Melbourne have enthused over this pantomime with its gorgeous ballets, glittering pageants, and superb scenery. There are over a hundred people engaged, from the principal boy, Miss Lilian De Venny, to the dainty Jill, Miss Maud Eane, and Mother Goose herself. Sydney papers state that never before has so much joy been crowded into three hours of pantomime. One Australian paper said: "What a treat it was to sit out a pantomime which still retains tho bloom of youth," and the same journal,' agreeing with its confreres, speak highly of Lilian Do Venny, principal boy, the wounderful chorus, llie amazing and superb ballets, the gorgeous swing scenes, tho mavvel)ons electrical effects, and tho really good choruses. All these are coming to Wellington; nothing has been cut out, and patrons will, next Wednesday, see the pantomime iu all its pristine glory. The plan is at the Bristol.