ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2821, 12 July 1916, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

"O'LEAET V.C." There was another large attendance at the Grand Opera House last evening to witness tho linal performance of Mr. •Allen Doouo's comedyrdrama, "O'Leary, V.C.'" A feature of tho performance was the excellent singing by s Mr. Doone, '"The Kerry Guards" and "My Old Dhudeen" being very much appreciated. Mr. Doone is ably assisted by Miss Edna Keeley and. n company of talented artists. Tho audience included something liko 200 returned soldiers, under Captain Donald Simson, a special invitation having been extended, to the men by Mr. Doone. Tho soldiers expressed their appreciation of the actor-manager's kindness by making him a presentation during the evening. i To-night Mr. Doone will present Dion | Boucicault's great success, "Tho Colleen Bawn." This play lias stood the test of time, and in such capable hands it should have a most successful Tevival to-night. Mr. Doone will sing during the performance "The Cruiskeen Lawn" and ''A Toast to Erin." Miss lveeley will be seen iti- the character of the heiress, Anne Chute, and the part of Eily will be played by Miss Bashford. The part of the happy-go-lucky Myles Na Coppaleen will be in tho capable hands of Mr. Allen Doone. "The Colleen .Bawn'.' will be staged for three nights only. . On Saturday night "The Bold Soger Boy" irill be staged. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATBE. The Five Manchurians scored another ■brilliant success at His. Majesty's Theatre, where they played before a large audience last evening. Mr. Victor Prince and his company of Tevue artists had their audience laughing from the start till the curtain dropped. Other items of merit on the bill were given by Val and Lottie Newman, Claijke and Wallace, and Dan Thomas. A special matinee will be given this afternoon at 2:30. • KING'S THEATRE.' "Tho Iron Strain," a feature play by the Triangle Studios, is the chief attraction at the King's this week. Tho production' unfolds an absorbing 6tory of grim North Alaska, and covers a novel and delightful romance, with a theme that is somewhat original and pleasing. Other pictures are. the Patho Gazette and a Drew comedy, "Diplomatic Henr.y," the whole makiag a really attractive programme.' PEOPLE OF "CABIKIA." ' Tho leading picture actors and actresses of Italy .were engaged in tie production of "Cabiria," tho great dramatic masterpiece of Gabriele d'Annnnzio, which, id to bo screened at tho KiDg's Theatre on Monday. The Itala Film Company' allowed d'Annunzio himself to chooso the peoplo who were to take tho different roles. His two loading women are both jouiig and -beautiful. It is doubtful if a more lovely actress has over been seon on the screen than. Italia Manzini,. tho beautiful Italian who plays the paTt ot Sophonisba—the passionate beauty of the 'play. She is strongly, reminiscent of Miss Lily Bray ton in her methods, though she Is obviously younger and slenderer than Miss Brayton. Cabiria—tho name partwas played by a child actress in the caTlior scenes, jaud, later on," when Cabiria has grown into a beautiful woman, l>y Lyfiia Quaranta, another noted beauty actress. , Men to fit the heroic parts devised by d'Annnnzio were hard to find, Tho search for the slave Maciate is already world famous. Ho found the man lie wanted after five months' search, and then it was as a dock labourer, whom he had to train as an actor. But Ernesto Pagani, the Genoan giant, is an actor among a thousand. He towers over all other characters in "Cabiria." Hannibal, the greatest general the world has over known, ia in the play. Like all the Roman gonerals and the other leaders on the Carthagenian side, Hannibal is a huM man, noble of figuro and li&roic of build. "Cabiria" is being screened twine daily at tho theatres in _ Auckland; a3B is attracting Tecord patronage at evofy showing. Tne plan for Wellington opens to-monw at the Bristol. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE,

■ "Fatty and Mabel ' aroueea Sfearty iauglifer'ffom the lflTge audienoea attending Everybody's Theatre this week. The picture is one of the funniest Hn'd best that the Triangle-Keystone Company lias produced, and Roscoe Arbncklo and Mabel Norm and have never been Been to better advantage.- The fun io dean and wholesome, and. some really beautiful lighting effects contribute to the, success of "oie picture. "Naval Guns in tho Making" is ft film of great interest. showing in detail the preparation of the "grim dogs- of war." The Goumont Graphic and ".Royal Artillery in Action," somewhere in Prance, and a charming Vitanrnpli drama, "The Butterfly's Les-, son," oomplete a strong programmo, wliich will be screened daily throughout this'weok. • . '

EMPRESS THEATRE With such an attractive programme at the Empress Theatre, crowded houses are the result. It is nn harmonious blend of brilliant comedy and tense dn.ma. The Ktar subjefct, "The Woman's Share," is a Vitagraph Company's special feature, and is filled with thrilling episodes. Tlio comic portion of the entertainment is, provided by several comedies. Mabel Noruiand and CJiarlos Chaplin appear in one, and the popular comedian, George Ovey, appears in another. And th'o audianee is 1 left to judge which is the best comedian. Taking the amount of laughter, it would appear that George Ovey is funnier than Charles Chaplin. The rest of tho programme is made up of four interesting subjects, which make .a capital evening's entertainment. / DOROTHEA SPINNE'f. One recital Miss Spinney gives is "The Ilippolytus" of Euripides, and it tells of love of the young fQueen Phaedra for her pure and unstained stepson, Ilippolytus and its tragic consequences. • One wonders if nowadays it would be possible to write on such a subject and convert it to Olie of "haunting purity," as Euripides lias done.. These days have given us a great poet and translator in Gilbert Murrav, of Oxford. Wo who have had few opportunities owe him all homage for showing us'the spirit and nobleness of tho Euripidean drama. Dorothea Spinney's work is a revelation to those who have not seen it before. . MISS GLADYS CAMPBELL AND HER ' PUPILS. As announced in our advertising columns the Grand Opera House has been booked for July 28 and 29 for tho annual entertainment given by Miss' Campbell, which on this occasion will be honoured by the patronage of the Earl and Countess of Liverpool, the Earl and Countess of Glasgow, .Right Hon. W.'F. Massey and Mrs. Massey, and the Mayor and Mayoress. "Sunset; Land" is a five-act musical-comedy, by Beaumont, of Preston, England, «nd when first produced was spoken of as one of tho brightest and most artistic plays of tho kind yet composed, wherein young peoplo of talent could be seen to advantage. A. very strong cast has been under training foi some time, and special music, dances, and scenerv have been prepared. the whole of the proceeds are to be given to the British Red Cross Society. GRAND CONCERT.. The Wellington' Catholic Club have left little undone in their organising 01 their grand concert to supplement the Navy League's Fund for dependants ot British sailors. Their Excellencies ihe Ea;-1 and" Countess !>l Livorpool have signified thou- intention of being preBent, and the' following well-known voluntary artists arc to contribute "t-0 tho programme:—Misses Teresa M'J'<nroe, Rilenn Drticoll, Alone Fix, and 'lburzn Rogers, Mcssts. H<uniltou Hodgos, Bernard Page, Haydn Bock, Laslett T3xton, and George F. Jlollowav, which- combine*•3ll should leave little to bo desired by a music-loving public. A full prosrnitimc is published* QJid tho itouifl arc quite m (Accord with the contributors' abilities. Even discounting tho main call for Uio public's support (the Nary Leaguo Fund) such a concert should bo well worth the moderate pricos~3s„ iis.» amlls.; os. tickets may bo reserved at tho Bristol.

BOWLING CLUB COXCEKT. ' The sixth annual concert of the Butt Bowling and Tennis Club was held last evening, and, ill spilo of adverse weather conditions, tho Town Hall at Lower Hutt was packed to the doors. Tho lvholo of the'proceeds-are to be devoted , to tho funds of the Hutt Patriotic Guild, tho lady members of which spared no effort

to make the concert a success by the sale of tickets and assistance in the supj>er rooms. The entertainomnty which under tho patronage of Their Excellencies I ho Earl and iJountees oi Liverpool, was organised by Mr. 13., J. Hill, i'no Grand Pageant, ".When the Umpire Calls," under- tho direction of airs. James Hunnnh/ with an introduction uy Air. T. il. Wilt'ord, v.-iii luiiiliy applauded. Mr. K. J. liill sang "l(uie Britannia," and t'lie army of children then formed a procession of the Allied nations, and ißntisa and Oversea .Dominions. The item -was well received, and displayed the oars and attention reriuired of "the teacher to produce sued a -magnificent eifeot. Tho Trenlnam 'Hand, under Scrjt.-Mnjor I''dx, rendered several selections during tlio evening, and the accompanists wero Messrs. j'rank Thomas and Geo. Holloway. Mias Mina Cnldow sang "England's Call," and later "The Minetrpl Boy" very sweetly; and Miss Mattio M'Lelian was heard to ad-, vantage in "Carry On" and "A Castillian Lament." ''.fane, from Maiden Lane," a humorous song by Miss "Winifred Lonsdale, was Highly /appreciated. Other performers were: Ifesare. W. W. Crawford, H. F. Wood, Hamilton Hodges, and Fox Brothers. A violin, solo by N. Watsou was well'.executed, and tho quartet, "Comrades in Arms," by Messrs. Wood, Hill, Hodges, and Hickmot, was loudly applauded'. Mr. G. A- Chapman acted as stage manager. A special train convoyed the city visitors homeward at tlie conclusion "of one of, the most successful concerts ever held in the district.