ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2803, 22 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Patrons of vaudeville are well catered for this week at His Majesty's Theatre, the "star" attraction being Victor Prince's Revue Company. Mr. Prince is a host in himself, and keeps the audience laughing right up till the interval. Mr, Tier and Miss Ross, comedians and dancers, showed their ability in ragtime dancing, and Mr. Tier "cracked" several good jokes. Miss Kosina Palroerston sang sweetly, while Burt's trained dogs gave evidence of the pains that had been taken in training the anijials. 'ilhc programme will run till Saturday, with the usual matinee, and on Monday there will be a complete change.

THE KING'S THEATRE. As a story depicting society life in the United States, "The Edge of the Abyss," a Triangle production featured this week at the King's Theatre, is classed as one of the best shown here. Miss Mary bol<ind sustains the loading role very artistically, and Mr. Frank Mills gives a display of powerful and clever acting. The closing scenes of the story are full of nction, and present a strong climax. The special topical picture this week is tho landing of the Russian troops in France. The Pat he Gazette also records many stirring war scenes. "Too Clever, by Half," a Sydney Drew comedy, and a comical cartoon, "Mutt and Jeff," complete an excellent programme, which will be repeated this evening.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. • Tho interesting . and splendidly produced 6tor.v a "The Fighting Parson," the Triangle drama, being shown at Everybody's Theatre this week is attracting considerable attention from picture-goers. The plot Is novel, and the story develops along natural lines to a powerful and dramatic conclusion. Wm. S. Hart, in the title role, is force* ful and convincing, and ie ably supported by a strong cast. The film depleting the landing of tho Russian Itoops in Marseilles conveys vividly the enthusiasm of the French, and also shows the fine type or men in the Russian Army. The programme, which will be shown for the remainder of tha week, also includes n ..ulever comody, "Levy's Seven Daiilgliters" and tho "Waumont Graphic." ' EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Devil's Toy" has only three more nights to- run at tho Empress Theatre. The story is a powerful one, and the scenes which form the background aro "spectacular, and include many beautiful parks, seascapes, and landscapes. On Saturday night a Triangle-Keystone feature, "Following in his Father's' Footsteps," a comic play filled with humour and vim, will be produced. This comcdy has an interesting story. It concerns the love episodes of a young and talented lady who oeconies engaged to the son of a Merchant. • The merchant thinks the young lady is not good , enough for his son, and to prove it meets the charmer and falls deeply in love with her himself. His wife is acquainted with; the facts, so many {Amplications ensue, and every minute is a scream of laughter. A big dramatic programme will support tho star subject. THE PINK DANDIES. A change of programme was. submitted l>y the Pink Dandies at the Concert .'Chamber of the Town Hall lost evening, there' being, a good attendance of tho. public. The bright and talented little company kept things as jolly as ever' throughout the evening with their new songs and liuinorons 'hits. Mr. Joseph Brennan, the chief comedian of the party, is extremely humorous, in n quaint and finished manner. He was persistently encored last evening. Mr. Ford Waltliam sang "Drake Goes West" with very good effect, and was particularly successful in a quaint duet with Mr." Brennan entitled "The Two Olmdialia." Mr. Lawrence was in good form and sang the "baritone song "My. Steed and I" .very ■'forcefully.- Mr.-Lawrence has a fine, full voice, ami the :audience was not slow to make known its appreciation of his singing. , Mr. John Campbell the ■audience in good humour with, his'singing of "The Last Train Home.." Miss Ida Newton whs winsome, and merry, and scored with the comedy song, "Oil the 5.15." She was also admirable in a humorous sketch, "Burlesque Scenes," with Sir. Brennan. A quaint comedy song,

"Bedtime at the Zoo," was delightfully sung by Rita Fitzgerald, as was also a liappy littlo, Scotch song, Mr. Robert Agnew made more friends with his sweet tenor voice. The Dandies scored well with the several concerted numbers.

"OUR BOYS IN EGYPT." One o fthe first kinema films that has ever , been taken within the Canal zone will be shown at the Town Hall to-morrow evening. It illustrates the life o four boys before their departure for Prance. Special permission had to be obtained from the Commander-in-Chief (Sir Archibald Murray) for the screening of this picture. Through the intervention of Mr. K.. M'Callura, M.P. for Wairau, who -was in Egypt at the time, permission was given to have a moving picture taken of the final leavetaking of Sir Alexander Godley with the men of the new Second Infantry Brigade, also of,scenes round about the immediate vicinity of the Now Zealander's camp, but only on condition that it should not be oxhibited either in private or public within two mouths. This time expired •on June 8. Mr. George was the only civilian New Zealander on the platform at Ismalia when, the men entrained, and he secured several snapshots of them just before moving off to Alexandria. Amongst other pictures that will be shown will be that of the new Anzac Hostel, opened for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in. Cairo. A collection will be faken at the gathering in aid cf Navy widows and orphans. The Mayor will preside.