ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2863, 30 August 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HORACE GOLDIN. At the Grand Opera House this evening Horace Goldin, the Russian illusionist, and his big supporting: compuuy of 35 auxiliaries, aud his chief assistant, Miss Barbara Babington, will present ninny ami varied mystifying illusions, for which purpose ho carries nearly a hundred tons of scenery aud effects. The second part of the programme is given over entirely to this famous illusionist, while in the first part will be presented many new "stur" acts now making their lirst appearance here. Horace Goldm, in presenting a review of conjuring from the 15th to the 20th century, uses his protean powers, ami appears rapidly as Bautiar de Korea, Blitz, Houdin, Chung Ling Soo, 'and Hermann, changing his costume and his stage setting each time to represent the nationality of the artist impersonated. He goes on to a series of rapidly-presented illusions, including liv. ing shadows, magical ducklings creation, the musical flight, disappearance through a plateglass window, hshing, and many other mysterious acts, his performance terminating with the presentation of his original spectacular illusionary drama, "The Tiger God," in which the full strength of' his company will appear. Presented in three scenes, and using the kinematogrnph to display the prologue, the audience is trausportd to 'Fez, where scones thrilling- and sensational culminate in tho Sultan's decree to throw tho magician's betrothed to the tiger god 'as an offering. The tiger is "disappeared," and in his placo the magician step 3 out smiling to clasp the maid in his arms. Of the vaudeville acts mention niay be made of Menotti and Sedclii, knockabout comedians of a very different type; Marie Xing Scott (that country girl), who sings, talks, and dances; Bill Pruit, the cowboy Caruso, in a novel singing act; Hay and Crawford, tho Simultaneous Stepping: Girls, and Gos. ward, tho French musical clown. Tho box plan is at.the Bristol until 5, after which it will bo on'view at the theatre confectionery store, where day sale .tickets may be obtained.

-, MIROVITCH-PIASTRO CONCERTS. Considerable enthusiasm is being' displayed in the visit of the Russian musicians, Alfred Mirovitch (pianist) and Michael Piastre (violinist), who are making a brief tour of tho Dominion, commencing ihoir season it tho Concert Chamber to-night-and. continuing to-morrow- night. Referring to thoir recent concert at the Town Hall, the Sydney "Sunday Times!' says:—"The great hall was full. The audience wns enthusiastic and responsive to the last degree. Mr. Michael Piastro is a very admirable, spirited, and scholarly violinist, with imagination. Ho held the audience absolutely and ho thrilled it. It is not easy to thrill a Saturday afternoon Town Hall audience, and that may stand as an apt indication of the player's merit. Mr. Mirovitch was heard in the Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Ho was consistently fine. You must on no account lose an opportunity of hearing Mr. Piastro and Mr. Mirovitch. They will educate and uplift you." Tho box plans for both con-' certs are ; at the Bristol.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Madge Maitland, billed as "'tho Irish girl from America," is the principal'attraction at His Majesty's Theatre this week. Although last ovening, was only hor second appearnoco here she has become quite a favourite with His Ma•jesty's patrons. Miss Maitland has a style that is quito original, and her song 3 are well received. This "Irish girl from America" is a most versatile artist. Sho sings all sorts of songs—lrish, Scotch, or Yiddish. They all come easily to her. One of her devices is the uso of tho megaphone, through which 6ho sings sometimes. Her best song was "Peg o' My Heart." "The Four Kings" aro clever child acrobats. Bert Coleman performs a number ,of whistling tricks. ' Bert La Blanc's revue party occupy the second part of the programme. The management anr/ounco that this is the company's" last week in Wellington. Other artists who appear nightly are the Ernestos,- hand-balancers, and the La Tours, featuring the Bubblo Girl.

THE KING'S THEATRE. i There will be a matinee at the King's Theatre this afternoon, and a further screening to-night, when the fine emotional Triangle film, "Jealousy," will be shown. Tho picture is most pleas, ing, the production and photography .being practically perfect, and the acting ia consistent, and convincing, Miss Bessie Barriscale in particular scoring a decided hit. An interesting supplementary programme includes a sample of the Pathe 6low photographic process, "Physical' Education," a clever comedy, the "Pathe Gazette," and scenes with the Royal Flying Corps. A preliminary intimation of tho change .of' programme at the King's Theatre on Saturday next announces that the vivacious little actress Marguerite Clark will be seen in a clever and bright comedy-dramn, "Seven Sisters,", by the Famous Players Co.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ' Seldom lias a picture succeeded ,in pleasing more : from every point of "view than, does the "Sins of the Mothers" show, ing this week at Everybody's Theatre. The story deals with Mrs. Raymond, secretly the proprietress of a gamming resort. Anita Stewart (Mrs. Raymond s daughter) inherits her mother's insatiable craving for gambling. In ths opening scenes the mother's reckless card-playing proclivities drive her misband to financial ruin and suicide. When grown up the girl weds a young lawym- <Earle Williams), win to his horror discovers that his wife quickly becomes overwhelmed by her fondness foi gambling, and the mother notes her daughter's weakness with tragic sorrow and remorse. The subjects supporting the programme are ail up to' the standard. '".■•.' ■ • .

.EMPRESS THEATRE. The laughing boom continues at the Empress Theatre, where "My Valet' is tho. star attraction. It is filled with comic surprises.that keep the audience laughing uproariously during tho action of tho plav. Mabel Kormand gives a really delightful performance. The dramatic programme is headed by a stirring drama, of love and heroism, and a startling climax. The rest' of the bill is bright and varied. On Saturday next, a sensational drama is promised. Robert W. Chambers's novel, "The Fighting Ghance," has been dramatised, and the story, lias been transferred to the screen, in such a manner that every moment is said to be a gripping one.

SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra announces its sixth concert of the, season at His Majesty's next Sunday evening. The programme chosen is an ambitious one, and one which makes great demands upon tho players. Foremost amonf; tho items selected are Schubert's beautiful "Unfinished" Symphony, Wagner's "Rienzi" Overture, and the-Intro-duction to Act 111, "Lohengrin," while lighter nieces will bo: Leoncavallo's "Spanish' Suite" and Suppe's "Piqno Dame" Overture. Mr: Herbert Bloy will conduct. A silver coin collection will be made at file doors.