ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2887, 27 September 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

— -4 "OTHELLO" TO-NIGHT. ".As You-like It" was performed fo; the fourth and last tiino by the Allai Wilkio Company at the Grand Open House last evening, before a largo ant most appreciative audience. This evening the company wiil appeal in one of Shakespeare's most notable tragedies, "Othello," in which Mr Wilkio-will appear as Othello and Jriss Frediswydo Hunter-Watts as the genth Desdemona. The. play is one that plumb; tho- deepest passions, one in wlncl poisonous calumny and baso slandei o'orthrows tho roason of oue of the noblest characters conceived by Shake, speare. The role of Othello was played here a few years ago by Air. Oscar Asche, who was oft'ootivo up to a point. It will bs interesting to note Mr. Wilkie'a con. ceplion of the Moor. Miss Hunter-Watt: should bo all sufficient as "the slandered wife. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. At His Majesty's Theatre this week what is probably the finest vocal programme that has been heard in' that theatre is bein" produced. Miss Margaret Jewell, who quickly found favour last evening, is first on the list. Miss Jewell, who interested Madame Melba, was given two lessons a week for eighteen mouths, and as a result she possesses a very finished lyric soprano voice. She sings "All, Fors e Lui' '(from "La Traviata"), "Tho Sunshine -of Your Smile," and finally "Coming Home," which provokes hearty applause. Miss Dora Ouerman sings capitally "II Bacia" and other songs. Mr. Of. Griffin makes a welcome reappearance, and sings a number of Iriuli and tells a few yarns bet'ween whiles. "A Business Marriage," played with plenty of dash by Lester Brown and Co., is a big comedy hit. Miss Li. Bncoke introduces a Dumber of changes in her original "Feminino Fads and Fancies," among new. items being "Gibson,"' "Haremi," and Girls." Others on tho bill are Starr and Starr, th,? Cerise Sistera, and Miss Grace Compton. THE KING'S THEATRE. An exceptionally good pro°rammo is being presented at tho King's Theatre this ■ week, tho principal feature being the stirring dramatic picture "At Bay," taken from the successful play that was shoivn in New York recently. Two theatrical stars are seen in the leading roles, Miss Florenco Reed, who makes a brilliant debut on tho screen, and Charles Waldron, whose performances iu "The Squaw Man" and "The Virginians" in New Zealand are well remembered. The picture story is rapid ' in action and full of dramatic surprises, without being unduly melodramatic. 'Ilho French Advance 011 the Somme" in July of this year is oue of tho best of the war films to date. "With the Mediterranean Squadron" is al?o s of great interest, while tho Pathe Gazetto gives news from many sources. A Mutt and Jeff cartoon completes ,an excellent bill which will be shown until Friday night next. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. . Tho attraction for this week at Every°™y's is a four-reel drama entitled-'"JKhe White Hope," adapted from tho famous novel of tho samo name by W. I?.. H. Troubridge. It is a red-blooded, manly story of the white man who fought and won for the credit of his and the lovo of a woman, and is the kind of picturo that appeals to all. The light scenes are remarkably realistic ifrom contests iheJd under the- management of George Gunther, ono of the most highly regarded coloured boxers of tho English ring. The latest war film showing tho great advance on tho Sommo in July this yearly the French, and'the surrender of Germans, is a picturo : wihich every person should; see. Supporting items aro "Jerry's Big Lark/' a roaring comedy, the Gaumont Graphic, and a beautiful scenic picture.

' "THE CIRCUS OF DEATH:"' Only, threo moro days and nights re mam for tho public to see tho remark Picture success, "The Circus o Death,' at tho-Empress Theatre. - iVhih the story, is a romantic one, it rcaclie great dramatic heights, and thrill followi thrill m quick succession. Mada.lllo Eve who a PP ears ns tho heroine, goe: through numerous doath-dei'ying- acts, which are woven into tho story in ; most fascinating manner. The play i: gorgeously produced, and. during the ac tion of tho play colossal circus scenes magnificent piintoinimo performances and exquisite scenic views aro shown, ant cach. farm part of tho story. ..- NEW- (MACMAHON'S) THEATEE. Tho photo opera, "Madfcni Butterfly,' featuring Mary Pickl'ord, now beinj shown at the New Theatro, ia a pictur isation of John Lutlicv classic One of _ .Mary Pickfcrd's greatcsl triumphs is her portrayal of tho title ' t +u Madam Butterfly." Hor creation ot the role is something to marvel at while the film itself is said to have eclipsed anything tho Famous Players have ever undertaken. The costumim ami scemc investiture throughou-t arc or a high standard of excclloncc, nvorv detail, down to tho most" minute, being a3 near perfection as any producing Jinn can hope to accomplish. " "PEG 0' MY HEART." "Peg o' My Heart" comes to "Wellington on Tuesday, October 10. ..She is a dainty; vivid littlo thing, witfi a touch 01 tno Irish Drogue in her speech, who has been making America laugh a loi and cry a littlo for two solid years. In London she has occupied one of tic leading theatres ever since'the war start, cd, where she has run for almost 800 performanoes. She broke all Australian records in Sydney, with 112 performances, and almost reached the same number of performances in Melbourne. The play will be J. and N. Taitfs debut to big theatrical management in New Zealand. They aro bringing over tho complete London production, and the completo London which appeared in the play in Australia. Hiss Sara Allgood, the Peg of the piece, was formerly ieading woman with the famous Irish players at'the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, and was specially chosen by Hartley Manners who "wrote tho play, for her senso of comedy and the delightful touch of tho brogue in her speech. She is an Irish giil herself. Tho box plan will open at tho Bristol on October 5. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Patrons of tho municipal organ recitals are reminded in our advertising columns of a recital to ho given to-night in tho Town Hall by Mr. Bernard Page, City Organist. The" proposal to give a recital on a night other than Saturdays is due to the fact that the hall lias been engaged for so many Saturdays in the past. The programme is to consist of the.works that have been played at previous recitals, and are favourably known to the Wellington people. They are:—Pastorale (Op. 1!)) (Cesar Franck); Finale in B flat (Op. 21) (Cesar Fnyick); Sonatina in A minor (ICnrg-Elert); Piece' Symphonique (Salome); Elegy from tho Music to the Tragedy "ICing Christian II" (Siberius); Toccata and Ftiguo in D minor (Dorian) (Bach). VISITING RUSSIAN MUSICIANS. Alfred Miiwitcli, a distinguished Russian pianist of the Paderewski school, and his accomplished confrere, Michael Piastre, a violinist, hailing from Pctrograd, are to give a grand roturn concert in the Largo Town Hall on Tuesday next. Theso artists havo eaoh gained fame in Europe, where, apart from their academic honours, they havo placed themselves in tho ranks of tho world's loading players. _ Mark Hambourg says of Mirovilch: "No pianist in my travels has impressed me so mnoli as Mirovitch. His interpretative genius is colossal." Tlio "Sydney Herald" stated that St. I'iastro oelipsed several famouc predecessors. At their first appearance in Sydney recently tlioy roused an audience r>f 3000 people to tho utmost enthusiasm, both artists creating a great sensation. "DB". BILL." Last evening saw tho final performance of "Dr. Bill," a faroical comedy, performed by tho New Zealand Natives' Asiociation Dramatic Society, at tho Concert Chamber of the Town Ilall. The large audience found plenty of matter for amusement in the comical entanglcncnts .with which the play abounded.

"THE PLUNDERER." Roy Morton's great story, "Tlio Plun dcrer, * founded on sonio of the mos dramatic phases of American indu,stria war, is sakl to Jose nothing in its repre seiitaiion on tlio picture screen. Thi whole thing, it is stated, rather gain.than loses in the hands of the Fox Filn ptrduqeis, who furnish. a remarkabh background 61 realistic scenes. Thi Grown Theatre shows "The Plunderer' on Monday next, this being the first o rho fin© Fox films to bo presented there In JVilliam Farnum, who ])la>s tin liero s stirring part iii "The Plunderer,' a very happy choice has I.eeH made for lie is just tlio typo of robust, warm hearted fellow who would in real lifi ? th° stirring things to bo seen in tin vivid iilii). lie is tlio storm-centro in : Jieat mining strike, where violence i' resorted to, these scenes of destructioi being faithfully shown in the film. Tin startling way in which this is done ii [Inscribed as a mastei-piece of produc tion. Then there is the absorbing liuinai side well portrayed, a pretty double lov< story, which leaves the onlooker in ; happy glow of satisfaction when violenci and intrigue are overcomo and the las flashes of this film m.asterpiece arc sooi in tlio screen. Tho opening night is 01 Monday next, and seats can be bookei it tho Crown Theatre or the Bristol 01 and after Thursday next. _ "MUTTNY OF TEE BOUNTY." The Mutiny of the Bounty/' a picturi based on Commander Bligti's lo" w;u wiyately screened at the Crown Theatr* resterday afternoon, bofyre an audience interested commercially in pictures. Th< picture is an interesting record of ( very thrilling incident on tho high sea: ■ii the days when Australia was regardct is a repository for the criminal class o! England. • SUNDAY CONCERT. Tho Wellington Professional Orchestr.i .'.nwvunces its seventh concert of tlu season at His Majesty's next Sundaj evening, under the coductorshiu of Mr Eierbei't Bloy. Tho principal items wil' >e the famous "Tannhausor" overture o] H agner, ji ballet suite frarn "The Queer >.f Sheba," and Coleridge-Taylor's "Bal ade in A Minor." Lighter pieces to bt ,'iven will include Debussy's "Seconc Vrabesque," Schuberfs "Seronade," an<i i triumphal from Verdi's "Aida." Ad nission will bo by silver coin collection New Plymouth ladies have been working for a special fund with which to provide Christmas gifts for the nurses m active sorvice.- As tho result of a streot sale of flowers on Saturday the sum of £17 2s. lQd. ivas taken. Tliis joining Saturday the flower stall will jo run. in tho interests of tho Maori soldiers. There can be no excuse for continuing :he old-fashioned and UNCLEAN iv;ay of deaning house with Broom, Mops," otc., vhen by DAISY VACUUM method PERFECT CLEANLINESS IS ASJUißßD—without bother—at most rentable cost. Ladies onco using "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaners, either Hand or Elecric models, Tealise the Luxury of PERFECT CLEANLINESS, and never again tro content with OLD METHODS. They ire most enthusiastic in praiso of "Daisy" to their friends. Ask for denonstration at your Furnishing Ironmongers, or direct to Oscar Hewctt, 5G ,'uba Street (just below Bank of New lealand).—Advt. t Ladies will be particularlv interested n our Showing of Dainty Hosiery. Silk'Vnkled Hose, 3s. 6d. pair. Puro Silk Hose, 6s. Gd., 7s. Cd., and Ss. 6d. Call it Price's Store, Willis Street.—Advt. Convincing proof of the valuo of "Sylal" in caaes of sunburn and windburn s provided in a statement by a non. :om. now in camp at Trentham. He md suffered severely from chapped and •oughoned skin, tried'a sample pot, and lerived such remarkable benefits that he spread its name and fame amongst >thers at the camp, all of whom speak in the highest terms of tho softening, soothing, healing properties of'this refreshing emollient. 2s. at chemists and stores. —Advt •