ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2804, 23 June 1916, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

"MOTHER GOOSE." The second production of tlio "Mother Goose" pantomime by the Williamson Co.. gave pleasure to the audience present last evening at the Grand Opera House. The whole'' performance went with a. swing, and the audience enjoyed to the full the fare produced. The scene was put on for the first time, and it was exceptionally well received. In fact, the audience could have done with a lot more of the fun. The; general opinion was that it was over far too quickly. A cabin in a. fillip at sea. is represented, and the 'comedians of the company are given a:i excellent opportunity to work off some good "gags." Presently the ship commences' to rock, and the fun begins. The sea evidently increases till the whole contrivance turns round and round, and tho two men inside have a very rough time. ' Luggage and bedding are thrown in all: directions, and the whole effect is exceedingly good. Last evening this new part of tho show worked without a hitch. The audience showed its approval of the various, fine ballets and spectacular effects in no uncertain manner, and the dancing of Miss Maggie Dickinson was heartily applauded. Ross and Falls, two remarkable comedians, tumbled and knocked themselves about, apparently to their own and certainly to the • huge enjoyment of the audience. 'These two performer's have made; a distinct hit. The scenery by Mr. AY. R. Coleman is all that could be desired—in fact that and the prettydresses go to make a distinct 'feature of the show. ' . HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Victor Prince 'Revue Company still continues to attract packed houses at His Majesty's Tneatre. This talented little combination keeps the audience giggling from beginning to end of their turn with their amusing sayings and antics. Mr. Tier and Miss Ross are comedians and dancers both. An excellent and interesting item 'is given by Burt's dogs. Tho little animals are wonderfully trained, and go through their "piece" as if they understood all about it. There are several other good turns. ' ■ THE KING'S THEATRE. . The artistic, acting of the screen star in "The Edge of the Abyss" jj( spoken of as. charming and effective. The story, of the class generally admired, depicts ; / American society life. Other items on the programme include:—"The Landing of the Russians at Marseilles," the "Pathe Gazette," "Rambles Through/ Surrey" (scenic), and the clever comedies, "Too Clever I3y Half" and "Mutt and Jeff" (cartoon). There will be a matinee to-morrow afternoon at 2.30. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ■"The Fighting Parson," the excellent Triange l>liotopln.y which has nmt with much high both for its fine story and magnificent acting, will bG screoned again, at all sessions to-day at Everybody's Theatre. 'The/Landing of the Russian Troops in France," and other good. pictures, are also shown. "THE STRAIGffirVJIOAD." On Jl'ondny'iiMt, "The Straight Road," a powerful dramatic story, adapted to the screen from the tine play by Clyrto Fitch by the Famous Players Co., will be shown at Everybody's Theatre. Gladys Hanson, one of America's most talented leading actresses, is said to ad--mirably portray the wonderful character of Moll O'Hara.'the girl of the slums. Other. good pictures will support the feature film. EMPEESS THEATER. . The spectacular picture success,. "The Devil's Toy," which is drawing large numbers of delighted playgoer*; to the popular Empress Theatre, will be withdrawn on Saturday .night. Qn Monday next a season of 'laughter ,wm be commenced. . The first feature will he a Triangle-Keystone star comedy, "Following Father's Footsteps," in which Ford Sterling will be the leading comedian. The story concerns the experiences of a parent who said the young lady his son was engaged to was not good enough for him, and on meeting the lady falls in love with her. . Naturally she sees tint his wife hears about it, which brings about so many comical situations that tho; house is kept in a continuous state of laughter. The charm of the comedy; is that the fun is clean and wholesome. In addition to the star subject, :i programme of stirring dramas will be presented,, together with tho Pathe Gazette, and a travel scenic. THE DANDIES. Another excellent evening's- entertainment was provided by that bright audi talented little band of people known as the Pink Dandies at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. 'Mr. Joseph Brennan had his audience in high humour with'his quiet and quaint sayings, and "carryings-on." Mr. Ford Waltham anjl Mr. Lawrence sang in good stylo and contributed to the fun,'as also did Mr. Campbell. Miss Ida Newton -was as captivating as ever'and pleased the audience immensely with comic songs. The Misses Fitzgerald and Mr. Robert Agnew also 6cored well.' I