ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2816, 6 July 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S. The chief attraction at His Majesty's Theatre this week is the wonderful turnbv the Five Manchurians. Their feats are amazing and varied. Thc,y walk across tho stage on their liandsj while their feet perform the they float upon the air, with their pig-tails for support; and so on. 'The Victor Prince Kevne Coy. are still on the bill; and/among the other artists are Mr. Dan Thomas and Alsace and Lorraine. THE ICING'S THEATRE. As a picture play of popular merit, "David Ltarum," Edward Noyes Westcott's well-knuwn story, is proving itself by the large number of picture patrons who attend its production every night. Mr. Crane's portrayal of David Haruni is clever, and a very good example of character work. The story is enacted amid pretty scenes, quaint and homelike, suggestive of rural life and ways. The production conveys on a whole a sweet story interwoven with situations that are entertaining and enjoyable. The supporting subjects comprise: "The Battlefield of Neuve Chiipelle" (war topical), "The Pathe Gazette," Cartoons in a Sanatorium" (comedy), "River Life near Paris" (natural colour scenic). "CABIRIA." There was a world war away back/ in the beginning of history—in tho third century before Christ". Tho world was then bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, and two great Powers strove for its mastery, while all the rest supported one or the other. . Carthage, rich, mighty, armed with all the resources ,of science ajid wizardry, equipped-with a mighty army, a great war chief, and the will-to-power, determined to sweep Rome from the headship of the world and the overlordship of the sea. The famous Punic wars followed, which ended in the complete overthrow and destruction oi Carthage, the ancient counterpart of modern Germany, and the triumph of Rome, which then stood where Great Britain stands now. It i 6 not a littlo curious that while events in Europe were bringing about a second clash of rival Empires, a second struggle for the headship of the world, there should have been in preparation in Italy a mammoth picture play depicting in all its grandeur and all its horrors that first mighty struggle which took place 300 years beforo tjio dawn of Christianity. This great picture, "Cabiria," will be screened at tho King's Theatre on- July 17. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The powerful dramatic story, "Tho Warning,'' is attracting more than ordinary attention, and Everybody's Theatre lias been crowdcd each niglit this week to witness the live-act Equitablo feature. Never for a moment is tho attention allowed to flag, the action is rapid, the story easy to follow, but appealing strongly to the imagination, and it stirs tho emotions deeply. The acting of Heury lvolker is remarkably good and vivid, but convincing, especially in the scenes depicting tho agony of mind when unable to obtain the- drink his soul craves for. An ' interesting number of tho "Gaumont Graphic" and a Lubin comedy, "The New Janitor," aro also shown. EMPRESS THEATRE. " "Alsace," at the Empress Theatre, continues to fill the building at each performance. Interpreted by a cast of leading Parisian players, headed by the celebrated emotional actress, Madame Rejane, the story is appealingly told. It is an intense, swiftly-moving love story, and every episode teems with thrills, and the climax is a most inspiring one'. The supporting programme contains many humorous subjects, principally, a comedy drama, "The Sealskin Coat," and a series of clover cartoons of Charles Chaplin. Theso keep "the audience in a state of continuous laughter. "Tho Topical Budget" is very interesting. .On' Monday the Vitagraph Company will present a powerful domestic drama, "The Woman's Share." ALLEN DOONE COMPANY. That" over-popular Irish. singing comedian and romantic actor, Allon Doone, will commence his Wellington season on Saturday next , at the Grand Opera House, when he will produce his latest dramatic success, "O'Leary, V.C." The new play may be termed a light comedy, as it is brim full of wholesome humour, the scenes of which aro laid in a village during tho picturesque period of the early Georgians. The colouring is bright, the prevailing tint being emerald green. Tho costumes worn throughout are said to be quito elaborate. The scenic effects liavo received Mr. Doone's personal attention, and will be produced in, the same completeness that has always characterised his productions. Tho whole lot is bound together with a. thread of melody, which allows Mr. Doone ample scope for his soft,, melodious voice. He is introducing several new songs of his own writing. The plan for the first throe-nights is on view at The Bristol.

POPE PIUS X AND THE VATICAN. At the Town Hall this evening there will be presented what are said to be the only moving pictriiw ever permitted to bo taken inside the Vatican. These show the most intimate glimpses of His Holiness the world has known, and include scenes of St. Peter's, and the many wonderful works of art throughout tho Vatican .and the City of Rome itself. The pictures also take one for a tour of the ancient mills of Rome, such asHlio Forum, the Coliseum, the Arch of Coustantine, etc. A special scene shows His Holiness in his private garden at the Vatican. ' The great Corpus Christ! ceremony at St. Peter's is another notable scene. In addition to tho kinema entertainment there will be presented a vocal concert by a number of wellknown local artists—Hiss Driscoll, Mr. Luks, and Mr. AVood amoni; others. The reserve plan is at tho Bristol. GRAND CONCERT. A concert is to be held in tho Town Hail on Wednesday next, in aid of the Navy League's Fund. An excellent programme of instrumental, vocal, and dancing items has been arranged, and this fact combined with the worthy object to he assisted, should guarantee a large audience. His Excellency the

Governor and the Countess of Liverpool, under whose patronngc tlio concert is beiiiff held, will attend, The plan opens at the Bristol on Friday.