ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2812, 1 July 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

"MOTHER GOOSE." The audience at the performance of Mother Goose" last evening included a largo number of officers and''cade(S lrom tho Japanese warships. In-honour of tho visitors tho pantomime orchestra played the Japanese National and the auditorium wos suitably decorated to mark the occasion. During tho interval refreshments ■ were provided bv tho management iii .tho foyer,'and one of the officers, on behalf of the party, expressed thanks to tlie management for the. cordial, hospitality and pleasurable ontertainnient which had been accorded them. At the conclusion of tho pantomime the Japanese band appeared on tho stage and played "God Save the King." lho sceuo was one of great; enthusiasm, as was also the scene outside the Opera House aftor the performance, when the band lined up and played a stirring march on their way to the wharf. A large crowd accompanied them to their ships at C'lydo Quay. "Mother Goose" will lie staged again to-night, and {Here will be a special final matinee performance this afternoon. On Monday the company will .leave for Hawera, and the pantomime will also be staged at. New Plymouth, Pabnerston, Hastings, Napier, and Gisbonie. . HIS MAJESTY'S. "La Bella'Napoli," the revuo played by the Victor Prince Revue Cfmpiiny, continues to draw large attendances at His Majesty's Theatre. The bright liltje company take up half the programme, and keep the. fun at high piessure throughout, ' Athol Tier and. Peggy Ross also give a very good "item, r iihile Miss Dorothy Gardner, in her character sketch "Joe the Crossing Sweeper,"' and Mr. Cuthbert Rose in "The Simple Curate," do clever work. The usual mf-tineo will take place'at 2.30 p.m. to-day. THE FIVE ■ Perhaps never in the histqry of Aust tralasian vaudeyille, and certainly not in recent years, has been witnessed such a remarkable turn as the five Manchurianq are showing at the Auckland Opera House at present. The quintette were booked by My. Ben J. Fuller" on his cent Americau tour. Clad in r:ch silk, tangerineTColoured costunies, they make their appearance by means of rapidly executed somersaults upon u stage gorgeously decorated in Eastern fashion. Then commence a series if acrobatic evolutions and feats of contortion, each one said .'to be' mor,e, amazing ;than, its pre; deeessor, whioh- make the audience gasp This--wonderful .turn, combining" "grace,. . skill,!., strength, and beauty, is 'pronounced the most 'aitraotive and expensive offering of its kind in the world. The Manehurians-are .booked .to open their Wpllington season at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday evening. It is advisable for patrons 'to boot early. Tho plan'is .open .at the Bristol. ' ■ THE ICING'S THEATRE. David Belasco's pensationnfl romance in the. far west of California, entitled Girl'-of'-the Golden West," 'wiir-be preT sented "fos"; tyo more niatiiiee this .afternoon and'to-night'at-.8, The story .'ig one that contains eyerj' .quality that/ gpes to make a. sijccessful. pho.toplay revelation of the preeiier standard. Its scope of interest is unj limited," and it holds the onlookers' attention throughout. The faliforniaii landscape scenes presenited in'carious sec? tions of the story are magnificent,, and the itctittff' is strong and emotianal, and is acte<l by a clever cast. The story unfolds the days of 'iH, when all America was startled by the news of a big gold strike at .Cloudy Mountain, California, the "rush" for the diggings, and the tot manco of tho girl and Jack Ranie Siieriff, gambler, from New Orleans, i'lie whole production occupying the second half of the progranime. Th« audience list evening included about 200 men from the' Japanese" ■wteships;-who were specially invited! and thoroughly enjoyed tho programme.- •' .-- "DAVID HARUM." . On Monday evening-next,- ihe eminent American Actfliv. llr, ,;Williitm -V: Crane, makes: his first appearfuice in- his famous characterisation or "David, Harum. ;! It is doubtful' 'if - finf' American work of drama ■or -fiction lias ever achieved 'such (i widespread and instantaneous success as did .this book and play: It is claimed that Mr. Crane's wonderful portrayal of the quaint old hero' of this masterpiece is one of tfie finest, examples of character work ever given on the stage. So the unusual combination or star and play should insure a photo-drama cf T.nusual merit." EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The picturisation of Clyde Fitch's play, "The Straight Road," will be soreened at all sessions at Everybody's Theatre. The picture has attracted large audiences all tho week, and has made a deep impression by its powerful story ana excellent acting. Tho supplementary programme is varied and of an interest? ing nature. "THE WARNING." ■ Oil Monday next, commencing at noon, fliero will be presented at Everybody's Theatre an - Equitable-World, feature film, "The Warning," which has been one of {lie big outstanding films of the present year.' Not only is the story ft powerful examplo of a modern, photo-play, but it 15realts new ground in that it, carries.the leading character beyond the grave into a remarkable vision of Heaven and Hell in a soul. Henry Ivolker, the well-known actor, has the leading role. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Following His Father's Footsteps," will be played for the last time to-night. On Monday morning $ powerful dramatic spectacular play % the Eclipse Company, "Alsace," -will le shown. Jaques Orbey, a French merchant, marries a pretty girl with strong German sympathies. His mother fought against the union, but the girl won. Shortly afterwards war was declared. Jaques's mother hurried to him to implore'liim to take arms for her beloved France, but his wife forestalled her, making Jaques promise to meet her m a certain German town. The Germans are rioting, and in a melee Jaques is mortally ' wounded. . His mother seeks revenge on those who liavo killed her eon, and this she accomplishes in a manner which thrills the beholders. Madame Rejane, as the mother, is said to reach great heights in her vehement desire for revenge. ' ALLEN lIOONE AS "O'LEARY, V.C." After an absence of twelve months tho popular Irish comedinn, Mr. Allen Doono and liis company, will, on Saturday night next, open their season here. Tho unnatural burlesque of the Irish character is absent in Mr. Doono's productions, and the real product of that little isle of love, romance, and heroism itl seen. In addition, Mr. Doone adds a personality that is electrical in captivating liis audiences, and his sympathetic and artistic singing will be . well remembered. He brings new material both' as regards plays and songs, though doubtless, many of his admirers will want, to see "The Wearing of ■ the Green" again. Miss Edna Keeley still supports Mr. Doone, and tho company generally is precisely the same. The piny chosen for the-.opening is a very fine stirring, drama entitled "O'Leary, V.C." Mr. Doone will make quick changes during his season. He has got many new songs, some of which lie will sing in "O'Leary, V.C." The plans for the first throe nights will'bo opened at the Bristol on Wednesday morning at 9.30. "FAUST." Tlie choice of Gounod's grand opera, "Faust," by the Wellington Choral Union for their first concert is a hanpy one ,nnd tho performance is awaited with a keen anticipation of pleasure. Tho east of soloists is a strong one. Miss Elsy Treweek. of Melbourne, will sing the part, of Margarita. The other, soloists are: Messrs. Hamilton Hodges, Frank Graham, Franlc Charlton, anil Clias. Moore, and Misses Eileen Driscoll and Rone Goydcr. Mr. Robert Parker will conduct a chorus and orchestra of S2O performers. The final rehearsal will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening at 7.45 sharp. Only members Inking nart will be admitted to the filial. Tho box plan eau be inspected at tho Bristol, where 3s. and 2s. seats can be reserved. A limited supply of Is. tickets will bo on sale at the box office from Mondnv. The Huts and Johnsonville train will be delnyeu till after the performance.

THE PINK DANDIES.. . Those who have not witnessed llie programme given by that bright and entertaining little company the Pink Dandies, at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, will have a: last opportunity tonight, tho Dandies' last night in Wellington. The Concert Chamber wis well iilled last evening, and Mr. Joseph Brennan, the chief comedian, as usual drew forth enthusiastic and hearty opplause, wliilo Miss Ida Newton and Misses liita and Lily Fitzgerald all made distinct hits. The other items on the programme were also very much appreciated by the audience. TO-NICtHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. The programme to be rendered by the City Organist (Mr. B. F. Pago) to-night Bt the Town Hall will be composed of works that lu\ve been well received at these recitals before. The great love tragedy, "Tristan and Isolde, composed by Wagner, is a general favourite >vjth Wellington people. ICarg-E]ert's Air ant] Variations upon a Theme of Handel's, a work of great charm and. simplicity, will be repeated, as will tlie "Benediction Nuptiale" (Saipt-Saens), and Beethoven's Overture "Coriolan." Other works to be played are by Salome, Debussy, and Sibelius, ' . GKAND CONCERT. A grand concert, under VieeJlegal patronage, is to be Iteld in the' Town H/iU 011 Wednesday, July 12, undor the auspices of the Catholic Club. Tho pioceeds are to be given to augment the Navy League's Fund, and a full programme will be published later.