ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2931, 17 November 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PAUL DUFAUT TO-NIGHT. I The second Inst concert of the Paul 1 mfatilt farewell season will take place '. i-night at the Town Hall. For his ' peniiig number the popular tenor will ; ing the melodious "Who Ne'er Believed ' ; True," from the opera "Mignon." ■ fr. Dufaulfs first group of sours, will umpriso "0 Little»Mother of Mine,":, ;hs fascinating "Mandoline," by Dcussy, and "If You "Would Love Me." 'lie second group includes the dramatic 'Lorraine, Lorraine, Loree," a new 'rench song, entitled "My Desire," and •ill close with the ever-popular "How's ly Boy?" With Miss Bmdley, Mr. hifault will join in the duet between licaela and Don Jose from the first act if "Carmen." Miss Bindlcy's operatic tern will be an aria from the opera Louise." Miss Florence Scapjni will day Kreisler's quaint "Chinese Dance" imong' other violin numbers. The final oncert takes place at the Town Hall tonorrow night. The plans are at the Bristol. Day Sale 3 at the Grand Opera iweet Shop. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Chris. Richards, the- celebrated English jomedian, has created a highly favourible impression with His Majesty's patrons since he made his first appearance in Tuesday njght. He is an artist who ivorks in his "own way. He is a cornelian, an acrobat, dancer, and a juggler, md he is all of them at once, or as learly so as genius can ensure. One can jever tell what this versatile artist will lo next. One moment he will be singing »nd the next he might be doing clever acrobatic or juggling tricks. His contribution to the programme must be seen to be appreciated to the full. It cannot be properly described. . Mankin, billed as the "human frog," also gives a most unusual turn. He is able to assume the most unusual positions. Miss Dorothy Harris is ever popular in her many and varied songs, and she has had to respond to enthusiastic encores nightly. Other artists who contribute are: The Dancing Johnsons, Harry Howe and EtheL Harry Little, the Wee M'Colls. Madge Maitland, Clark and Wallace, and the Steele-Payne Bellringers. A. matinee will bo held tomorrow afternoon. "MADAME X." "Madame X," to be presented, for the first time in New Zealand at the Grand Opera House to-morrow night by the Eoval Dramatic and Comedy Company, Ltd., is being looked forward to with interest. Its success in Australia placed' it upon a pedestal of popular approval from which it should be a long time before it Is displaced. The cast to interpret it to-morrow night is l said to be a capable and powerful one, with Miss Margaret Linden in the title role. An- Australian contemporary, speaking of her rendering of the part, 6ays: "Possessed of a striking and winsome stage presence, Miss Margaret Linden, from nor very firsii entrance, was on good terms with her audience, and ;as the play progressed this clever young Australian actress showed dramatic ability of th'o very highest order. In the great trial scene in the last act, she showed all the signs of minute study beibre_ the jury. If less dramatically emotional than that of her in the part when played hero some time ago, it was not insufficient in that respect. Moreover, whilst the sordid degradation of tho ether fiend as a hollow-eyed, slatternly human wreck was not sliirred over, tho suggestion of a still remaining refinement was true both to nature and tho inherent probabilities of the case." Mr. Ronald Riley, as Louis Floriot. and Mr. George Hewlott as Raymond (their 6on), arc also specially singled out for mention in a cast in which every individual ember is said to contribute to the success of the drama. Somo good central seats are still available, at fho Bristol. THE KING'S THEATEE. The powerful story of Spanish intrigue and passion which is unfolded in "The Feast of Life" will not bo shown after this oveuing. To-morrow another favour, ite photo-play artist will head the new programme. This is Marguerite Clark, who will be seen in a charming domestic drama, entitled' "Mice andiilgn.," in which is told the story of an' elderly scientist who had unique ideas as to the special qualifications a woman ' should have for housewifery. Determined to have a wife after hiß own ideas, he adopts a littlo foundling and educates hot! hut upon growing to womanhood she falls in lovo with a young captain in /the army, and the guardian finds that "the best laid plans o' mice and menygang aft agloy." There is more in the picture than would appear from tho-story in brief, and the charming acting which this little favourite has demonstrated in such past successes as "Seven Sisters" and "Gretna Green" does much to make a big success of this picture. Tho final scene, where she confesses to her guardian that her love for.the young man has been upset by unfaithfulness, and where the guardian sees a chance of separating the young people, but after a struggle with Jiis better self brings them together, is pathetic and well, worked out. \ . EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. To-night will bo tho last chance of witnessing ' the screening of tho , big double bill at Everybody's. ' Charlie Chaplin, in his latest absurdity, "Police," continues to draw- crowded houses. The powerful drama, "Maciste/ •'featuring- "the mighty man of Cabiria," is a magnificent production. At. tho change on Saturday a sensational Triangle drama, entitled "Hell to Pay Austin," will be •the feature, starring Bessie Love and ■Wilfred Lucas. Tho Btory relates the life story of an orphan maid, the joy of tho rough characters' in a lumber c<unp._ She is sent to a boarding-school to finish her education, but finds that everything is taught there but human kindliness, and she subsequently Toturns to the old camp to lead the free and easy •life as-(before., This picture is said to be a rovelation in pathos,' powfer, and humour. The public are reminckd that tho alteration in prices at Everybody's will take place from to-morrow morning. EMPRESS THEATRE. Charles Chaplin performs in the comedy, "Police," at the Empress Theatre to-night for the last time. The dramatic portion of tho programme is headed by "The Woman's Law." a play containing a well-sustained,; thrilling, and remarkable story that strikes a responsive chord in every woman's heart.' It is a desperate mother's big struggle to save the name of her son, which she docs, after a battlo with the greatest legal authorities. To-morrow tho usual change of programme will take place, when the great international success, "Honour Thy NamV' will be presented, with tho popular Frank Keenan in the leading role. The plot turns on th< revenge of a woman on a man, who in his younger days had loved her mother but who had deserted her. The storj is said to be told with intimate detail and artistic restraint, which keeps th< audience intensely interested from an nouncement to end. A strong support ing programme will also be shown. NEWTOWN MABIST SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. The Grand Opera House was fniil; well filled last evening, when tho New town Marist Bros. School gave one o the best of school entertainments en joyed for a long time. It was eviden that the brothers had spent a good dea of time and labour in preparing the pro • gramme, and the Tesult must have bcei . as gratifying to them as it was ploasiiv . to the audience. The programme opene . : with a camp scene, with a sand-bagge wall on one side and boys disposed i [ easy attitudes behind its friendly sheltei t After a selection by the orchestra, th , choir sang "Chiming Bells," Master I ) Beveridge sang an original, version c . the German National Anthem, and Ma: f ter Winston M'Carthy delighted all wit i his 'comic. Scotch ditties. Master Lt j O'Brien's pure soprano rang clear an i true in "Coming Home" and "A Sor - of Sleep." Master Con O'Eegan, with a appropriate setting, recited the humo ous "Owl Critic," in which the critic alleged knowledge as a taxidermist 1 confounded by the subject of his cnust e remarks coming to life. The boys, neatl j, attired in white, with green sashes, ear d "Rule Britannia" at racehorse speed, ar i, "La Mareeillaise" (in French). The lie \. drum and fife band "played "Tho Ec and Blue," "See the Conquerii

Hero Comes," and a waltz refrain. Master Edward SnolL recited "A Trifle Mixed" (encored), and Master Les O'Brien sang "Ora Pro Nobis" (with tableau) very sweetly. The choir sang the old time song "Just Beforo the Battle, Mother," "Whispering Hope," "Adeste Fidelis," and "Erin, Beautiful Erin." Master R. O'Regan recited "Fontcnoy" with spirit, and tho Fourth Standard boys went through a maze drill. Features of tho evening were tho statue drill, and the comic farce "Cherry Bounce." Mr. Gordon O'Meeghan was the accompanist. DANCE RECITAL. The recital to bo given by' Miss Dorothy Saunders's pupils in the Concert Chamber to-morrow evening promises to lie most successful, and it.,is honed that the efforts of the young pcoplo will result in a. large 6iim being secured for the Fresh Air Fund. Several charming ballets will be given by the children, and "Puff Balls," "Once Upon ,1 Time," "A Little Bit of Fluff," and "Irish Babies" are items in which the''very tiny tots among the pupils will ap]>enr. "The Dan* of the Eoiirs," "Wi;ll-o'-the-Wisp," "The Mist' Maid," and "Midnight." are a few only of the good things on the programme which, though not long, is well varied. Special scenery has been painted for the performance, and the music will supplied by the South Wellington Orchestra. OPEN-AIR ENTERTAINMENT! To-morrow, the New Zealand Natives' Association is holding an open-air entertainment at Oriental Bay, in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Building Fund. It is intended to start from the Government Buildings at 7 o'clock, march through the'principal street. s ;, and arrive at the Bay at 8 o'clock. For the occasion the Bristol Piano Co. has lent six pianos. Amongst the attractions will •be the N.Z.- Natives' Association's Band, Turner's Mandolin Orchestra (20 strons), and a troupe of animals especially trained by "Professor Do Little," and various parties of 'local talent.