ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2906, 19 October 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

•TEG 0' MY HEART." To-night 'Teg o' My Heart" will bo played here for tho last time, and this will bo . tho final opportunity of 6ecing Mias Sara Allgood in a rolo in which she lias mtuio a namo as ono of tho most chavming actresses who has toured this country in recont years. Miss Allgood itf "Peg" is too good to bo missed. His Excellency tho Governor and the Countess of Liverpool will bo prosent at this ovoning'a performance.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Wish Wynne is tho principal attraction at His Majesty's Theatre this Week, and this versatilo artist has become very (popular. Her various sketches of girl lifo m town and country aro listened to with much interest, and at tho end of caoh succeeding study the artist moots with gonerous applause. Miss Wynno obtains hor cffccts in an easy and natural way. The wholo programmo of raudoville is mucli appreciated, the other artists being Ross and Wyse, _ together with thoir diminutive "surprise,' Montambo and Wolls, tho Steelo-I'ayno Company of musicians, Arteens, Kingaley and Graham, Elmo Morns, and others. THE KING'S. Immenso attendances aro creoting Tho Battle of the Somme," which will be. shown twice daily till to-morrow evening. , Has Excellency tho Governor was unable to attend last evening as ■was advertised, but it is eipocted ho may do so beforo tho final screening. The officials of the. Defence authorities have naturally followed the film with tho greatest interest, and at every showing there has been a large sprinkling of khaki among the audience. The supporting features como in for considerable applause, notably the excellent film of the thermal wonders of Rotorna, anda spooial_industrial feature, dealing with the making of motor cars in the huge Willys Overland works. There wilt be a matinee to-day and to-morrow, and the final presentation will be on Friday evening. Tho .plan is at the usual place.

"THE BATTLE CRY OF PEACE,

To keep peace, prepare for war," says an.old maxim, and this is the theme of The Battle Cry for Peace," a war drama which, is to be introduced at the lung's Theatre on Saturday. evening next at the head of a new programme. Much controversy in the United- States and elseiihoro has ranged Tound what is alleged to be the unpreparedness of that country for war, and the question involved. is one of world-wide interest and conoern. The picture namod is aimed at showing that the best policy for America to pursue is to make ample provision to successfully wage war against any_ other nation which might como against it, and not only docs it deal with this problem, but it provides a love-drama and also battle-scones founded on the present war which, it is claimed, are remarkably ■ realistic. The pro- | duction has been prepared on an elaborate scale, and depicts the shelling of Now York by a hostile fleet. It is stated .that somo 38,000 soldiers and others ajyear in the picture, and that the incidents described in some of the scones are unusually thrilling. Tho story tells how daughter of a "peace-at-any-price" advocate of New York is engaged to be marriedtto a young mag, -ivlio is a supporter of the policy of being prepared for war. Tho father of tho girl objects to the engagement on account of the views held by the man. Howover, the day comes when sholls from an enemy fleet crash into New York with tragic Tesults, and, incidental lo tho capturing of the city, the peace advocate is falsely accused as a spy and shot, while the younjj. man is bayoneted beforo the eyes of his sweetheart. From this point the story is worked out to a happy conclusion in an interesting manner.

"IT PITS TO ADVERTISE." It is claimed that not sinco "Get-Rioh-Quick Wallingfofd" delighted playgoers 01 Australasia has a comedy achieved suck a 6uoce93 as that won by "It Pays to Advertise," in which Mr. Halo Hamilton, Miss Myrtle Tannehill, and the other members of J. C. Williamson's specially-organised company will begin their brie! season at tho Grand Opera House next Monday evening. Tho dialogue is described as being particularly brilliant, and the efforts of 'Ambrose Peale, a Press agent (Mr. Halo Hamilton) to impress Eodncy Martin (Mr. Donald Bowles) and Mary Grayson (Miss Myrtle •Inmiehill) how imporativo it is to adjcrtise in order to' becomo euccesaful. Is lisplnycd by the 'following, which he I rattles olr at tho rate of one hundred words a minute. "Don't read advertisements r he asks. "Of course you read idvertisemonts. How else would they ttssooiato a man's leg with a, Boston garter a guinea a box with Beecham's pills, w, « an t. old , man wit)l specfeeles. or .. 4,10 hundred and one familiar advertisements. How else would they know ivhat was happening at tho theatre or m where else? Of course everybody reads adverfasemenfa. They may not i l U they do. Get yourself talked about is Ambrose Peale'a motto. Be a hero if possible; if not, bo a villain. Bnt don't, don't be a boob. Make pour name a household word. Display r<mr posters everywhere. Place ackerJsements m evory paper. And even if it times it appears it does not pay con,inuo withi the campaign, until at length, 'f wltll 13 soap—unlnck for dirt," reward,comes when little expected, ion eat: eggs? Ambrose asks, "What ;^ g3c "e 3 - Ever cat ducks' jfv, £?• ,^ V,l^ r an J prejudice against .he duck? No. Ton eat fowls' eggs be- ' :nuse the lien cackles when alio has laid ler egg. She advertises the fact. Of :oiirse it pays to advertise." Tho plot a very interesting, and amidst the moist .auglmble scenes aro deftly interwoven >oine pretty 'and delicate touches of ronance and sentiment. Although "It : ays to Advertise" ran for upwards of ;hree months in Sydney and Melbourne, 'in , J tho approaching season nil only permit of four represeiitalions Jfiine staged here, and it will be fniowed by tlio amusing comedy, "Tho joomerang, and tho season will eloso 5 j '• ™ representations of "Twin lo 'n ■< ? S "' ;IM win 'JO opened at ■ne Jjnstol to-morrow morninc at 0 '"clock.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The last two days and nighls are announced of the present programme at Everybody's. Tho principal feature is a rrinnglo drama, "The Bartered Bnde," starring one of tho world's most popular actors, E. B. Warner. Included in tho supporting films are tho official war pictures, showing tho British Army in 1' ranco, also observing for Brit.sh heavy guns, tho Gftumont Graphifc, an a other subjects. On Saturday Douglas Fairbanks, the second highest salaried aiwl.B 0 ™ rl ' d ' will 1)0 Becn in "The Half Breed," a story of love, romance, and revenge, amid tho mighty CaLfor- I man woods, which is said to be an unequalled picture play.

empress theatre. To-morrow- night-will bo tho Inst opportumtj Empress Theatre patrons will havo of seeing ""Tho Pawn of JVito," a Singularly interesting and convincing gives a largo cast a splendid chanco iv display great dramatic talent. It js one .of tho few pictures to winch ono can take their head as Troll w their heart, feeling sure that: botli will bo appealed to. For Saturday morning a special attraction is advertised. Jt is a photo-dramatisation of George Barr M'Cutcheon's delightful book, 'Nedra." Tho story is unfolded In )iro Tools, with superb settings, romantic sccncs, and thrilling situations abounding in every reel. "PETER PAN" BALLET. Everything points to Miss Estollo Beores production of "Peter Pan" in tho Grand Opera House oil Friday and Saturday next being an unqualified success, and tho Countess of Liverpool's and Blue Cross Funds, to which the profits aro being dovoted, should benefit to a material extent. Tho titlo role in "Peter Pan" is being taken by Miss Hazel Favolle, in whom Miss Bccro has discovered real talent. Captain Hook is in the capable hands of Mr. T. O'Carroll; Wendy will bo played by little Ireno Marsh, who has already won considerable praiso for her singing and dancing, and Tiger Lily is to bo enacted by Miss Thurza Rogers. Ths parti of John. Miohnel, and littlo Tinker Bell ore all in. capable hajids,' as also the choruses of Red Skins, Pirates, and Lost Boys.,

charming fantasy, "Wild Flowers. ' which is also being staged, one lialf of tho chorus will represent Corn and tho oilier half Poppies, while the principal parts are Dragon Fly, Marguerite, Golden Corn, and Poppy. There will also lie dances for Bn/tterilies, Daisy Chain, and ForgoUMc-Nots. Jinny other striking solo dances are also introduced. By special request a jmatinco is being given on Saturday afternoon, commencing sit 2.30. Tho box plan is now open at the Bristol.