ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2895, 6 October 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NOIMVOODS. An entertainment, brimming over with laughs, is ono that so sought for theso day*, awl such an entertainment is bo. ing provided nightly by Professor Norwood at tho Grand Opera House. Whatever is tho mystery surrounding hypnotism Professor Norwood is ablo/lo thoroughly entertain his large audiences with its influence. Subjects are readily obtainable from the audience, and that is when the rush of fun commences. The subjects are made do all manner of strange things that keep tho hoiiso in «. constant state of merriment. The programme will be changed again to-night HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tlio piogramme at' His Majesty's Theatre this week is well above the average, and many good turns aro provided. MiS9 Margaret Jewell, tho student of Miidamo Melba, is one of the leading attractions, and her singing is undoubtedly of high 'quality. Lester Brown and Co. present an original sketch, and bring forth plenty Io? laughs. "Creations in Alabaster" is how The Flemings are .billed, and thenwork merits the description. Gerald Griffin, the Irish singer, continues to prove a popular artist. Tho other acts on the 'programme are varied m kind and quality. A matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon. "PEG 0' MY HEART." . On Tuesday next Messrs. J. and N. Tait will open at the Grand Opera House with 'Teg o' My Heart," the brilliant comedy of youth, by J. Hartley Maimers, in which Miss Sara Allgood will appear in the title role. Miss Allgood is well known as one of the leading Irish players. Sho is, a warmhearted Irish girl, and has tho lilting spirit of her birthland, and still a touch of tho delightful brogue that advertises Ireland all aver the world. Theso, combined with a subtle sense of comedy and great abilities as an actress of human parts, have made her what she is to-day. Miss Allgood as Peg should havo a great-Irish receptiomin Wellington. A matinee is announced for Saturd.iv. October 1-1. The box plan is at tho Bristol. THE KING'S THEATRE.

The final screening in Wellington will be given at the King's Theatre to-night of the popular spectacular picture, ihe Bugle Call," with Willie Collier, Jun., in the leading role. Other good pictures aro shown as well. "THE ISLAND 01? REGENERATION." Cyrus Townsond Brady, the eminent author and playwright, sets out to show tho difficulties and snares of platonic love between man and woman ,in what 'has been described as a brilliant ami unconventional picture drama, 111? "Island of Regeneration,-" a 'Blue luubon". featuro. which will bo screened at tho King's Theatre, commencing at-the matinee to-morrow. Tho author has taken an up-to-date modem, socie.ty girl with advanced views on the relationship of men and wonien, brings her into touch witli a wealthy clubman, who darife her to put her theories to tho.tesl), and to accompany him on a voyage in the South Seas. She agrees, but the mans frito character comes out, and the grrl finds refuge ou an island, where she finds a castaway—a man of nature—who had been the solitary inhabitant of th« island for over twenty years. For .threo Tears they aro together, the girl learning new lessons of life and love. .Edith Story and Antonio Moreno aro in the leading tolcs, and aro said to bo wonderfully effective. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Blanche Sweet and Carlylp Blackwcll will bo seen at Everybody's for tho wst time to-night In the "Seorot Orchard, a picture which' has been drawing large crowds all tho week. The supporting items are exceptionally good. A picture under the comprehensive title of "Hate" 'is announced for tho new bill, commencing noon to-morrow. In the leading roles aro William S. Hart, who was starred in "Tho Fighting Par-, sou/' and Winsomo Bessio. Love. It is (ioscHbed-as'-.a "virilb story,' showing how a woman's deceit turned a strong man s love to hatred. "Halo" is said to bo ono of the finest pictures ever produced by the Triangle Co. Tho supporting items are all specially selected. EMPRESS THEATRE. To-mght will bo the last opportunity Wellington playgoers will haw o£ seeing Charles Chaplin in "Tho I'lTcnian, in which he as a veritable whirlwind of hearty laughter. To-morrow morning "Midnight at Maxim's" will bo tho star feature of tho now programme. It is described as a stirring story, written around the frequenters of tho celebrated cafe in New' York, in which it has been said there- aro more tragedies enacted than at any other resort of tho idle.rich and then- associates, not oven excepting Monro Carlo. Tho'story of -"Midnijht at Maxim's" is said to bo an .artistic blend of pathos and humour, interspersed with gay vaudeville shows.

"THE PLUNDERER." ' . As a scenic film, "Tho Plunderer" which is being shown this week at the Crown Theatre,, is entitled to high praise. Tho story is set in tho spacious atmosphere of a remote mining region, and'the audience follows'the path of the hero and his friend over mountain trail, and through beautiful valleys. The beautiful scenery is woven into an ab. sorbing story, crammed with thrills which leave no unpleasant after-taste. Tho leading villain has his humorous as well as his repulsive points, while the hero, William Farmim, is so manly in appearance as well as in actions, that the audience becomo his warm admirers from the very first. The picture, regarded from tho dramatic viewpoint, or as a great photographic triumph, is a pronounced success. Thero is to bo tho usual matinee on Saturday afternoon, and the final performance will tako place in the evening. On Monday tlio AVilliam Fox masterpiece, "Carmen," will be screened for the-first time m Wellington. Tills production features the beautiful and. popular actress, Thoda Bara. PUPILS' RECITALS. To-night and to-morrow night, in the Concert Chamber, in tho presence of Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool, tho Betty Bur'dom-Culford Bell Dramatic Recitals' tako place; in which oyer sixty children are taking part. To-night's programme includes tho Diokons Play, "Holly Tree Inn"; playettes, "A Soldier's Son" "(with dance by Hazel Hardwicke) i "Tho Birthday Party"; "Stirring the Pudding"; "Miss Milligan's Girls"; "On the Landing"; "The Shadow Mar/ih"; musical monologue, by Rere Beckway; comic sketch, by Fergus Reeves; etc. To-morrow night "Holly Treo Inn" will be repeated, but otherwise tho .programme will bo entirely different. The proceeds will go to provide comforts for our soldiers in tho trenchesHorace Goldin, the Russian illusionist, has been engaged to appear in South Africa, and will leave for Capo Town at ' the conclusion of his present tour of New Zealand.