ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2937, 24 November 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"ARE YOTJ A MASON?" This intensely amusing farce-comedy will replace "Madame X" at tho Grand Opera House to-morrow cveuing, and it will be staged on the same elaborate scalo as the first production, by tho Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co., Ltd., with every attention to detail and artistic effect. Those who remember this wholesome rollicking piece and its endless laugh-making situations will doubtless be glad to renew their acquaintance with fo merry a friend, and thoso to whom lr. is new may look forward to an evening of continuous fun. '" The dialogue is smart and witty throughout, and the characterisation is very fine. There are at least six clever comedy parts, all distinct characters, and it would be difficult to say which of these is really tho most important, they are all so cleverly drawn and well written. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The bill at His Majesty's this week is of very high all-rouncL quality, and there are brilliant patches in it as well. Chris. Richards is a comedian of no ordinary merit, and Mankin, "the Human Frog," has a show that is altogether remarkable. Among other popular performers was Miss Margaret Jewell, who sings tunefully. THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night is the final screening of "Mice and Men," the Famous Players' romantic comedy, in .which Marguerite Clark 6cores such a decideS success. The.new programme commencing to-morrow will show Bessie Barriscale and William Desmond in "The Payment," a' powerful and splendidly-produced drama by the Triangle Company. Born ppor, a girl has great aspirations.. to artistio fame, and in an hour of temptation chooses an easy way to acquire the means for advancement. She becomes famous, and at the height of her fame meets the only man' the world contains for her. But the mam who found the means for her climb to fame intervenes, and the lesson comes home in a pathetic climax. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Excellent business prevails at this popular continuous house, the star attraction being "Honour Thy Name," a Triangle play, which tells a powerful story of family pride and a father's sacrifice tosave his 6on from a disgraceful alliance with a vampire woman. Commencing to-morrow there will be # presented a Famous Players' production, entitled "Tho Incorrigible ' Dukano," adapted from the well-known book by George C. Shedd. The picture tells a pleasing and powerful story of a ne'er-do-well's adventures as a tramp, and how he finally makes good among his father's workmen, and, quelling a big strike riot, achieves romance and happiness. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The final screening of the programme now being shown at Everybody's Theatre will be given to-night. The star feature is a Triangle drama, "Hell-to-Pay Austin," featuring Bessie Love and Wilfred Lucas. The Melbourne Cup of 1916, showing Sasanoff's great victory, is an

interesting addition to this programme. A picture of exceptional interest, entitled "Sweet Lavender," will bo shown at Everybody's to-morrow. The story, which is by Sir Arthur Pinero, is one of gentle humanity and gonial humour, ending a climax as powerful as it is unexpected. Featured, in tho film is Henry Ainloy. Another picture of note will be. a Keystoue comedy, "The Judge." f "WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS."' A final reminder is given of tho entertainment by tho Kelburn Readers it the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall this evening. Mr. Arnold Bennett's "What the Public Wants" will be tho selection for the evening, and a pleasant night/s ■recreationi is promised. The proceeds, it should be mentioned, are in aid_ of the Camp Entertainment Fund, which no doubt will prove with many an additional rcasou for patronising the effort of the Kolburn Headers. "THE MESSIAH." Handel's great oratorio will be performed at the Town Hall on Thursuay, December 7, by tho Royal Choral Union. "Tho Messiah," so far from losing its ancient attraction, can draw •an audienco as no other composition can. Miss Minnio Waugh, an Australian oratorio soprano, • with an English reputation, has been specially engaged to' sing the soprano solos. This will be Miss Waugh's first appearance in New Zealand. She was recently engaged by tho 'Melbourne Philharmonic Society to sing the soprano solos in "Elijah." Xne "Age" sa3 f s: "Tho soprano's interpretation of tho beautiful solos that fall to the part was marked by most expressive charm. They have not been as well rendered within recollection, though the Philharmonic record embraces the appearance of another Australian soprano, Frances Saville, in tho work about 25 yeaTS ago. Last evening will lie remembered for Minnie Waugh's easy vocalisation and simplicity of style due to tho exercise of the highest art." The other soloists are contralto, Miss Mina Caldow; tenor, Sergeant Edwin Dennis; baritone, Mr. L. Barnes, of Christchurch. The box plan will Open at tho Bristol on Friday next, where 3s. and 2s. seats can be reserved without extra charge..