ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2943, 1 December 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S'THEATRE. , Variety is well maintained in tho prosent bill at His' Majesty's Theatre, and the programme this week is drawing large attendances. Tho principal item is that of the Dick and Dorothy Trio, two young men and a girl who give a very smart dancing performance, and find much favour. Another newcomer is Mr. D. Cornwallis, an English elocutionist, who recites a number of poems, among them being a little dramatic one entitled "Papa's letter," followed by a recruiting poem "Fall In." Others on the list are;— Miss E. Cowley, who sings a number of ballads, and is accorded a hearty welcome; Miss 11. Jewel!, Miss D. Harris, Eoss, Wyso and the Big Surprise, and a number of other good items. THE KING'S. The excellent production, "The Payment," which has been responsible for the great popularity of the lung's programme this week, will be shown for the final time to-night. Tho film is beautifully produced, and tells a story that cannot fail to interest all classes of picturegoers. Tho outstanding items include a Max Linder comedy, "Max Joins the Colours," that ranks with tho finest comedy yet shown here; a good Pathe Gazette, and' an interesting film, "Motor Polo." In to-morrow's change of bill popular Mary Pickford will reappear in the Famous Players Alaskan drama, "Little Pal." In this feature Miss Pickford appears in. an original 1010, and is said to score a sensational triumph. As "Little Pal" she takes the part pE a half-breed Indian girl, daughter of a depraved saloon-keeper, and in a romantic and sensational sequence of events, makes a woman's supreme sacri-fice-her love—with a toflch- of pathos and/charm that wins ihe hearts of all. "Little Pal" is a vivid drama of life, tragedy, and love, set amidst the frozen mining wastes of Golden- Alaska. Amongst the supports is an extra fine 'Vita-graph coniedv, "Colonel Knut and the 100 Dollar Bill." EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-night will see the final screening at Everybody's of the excellent programme, which has been showing all the week. The star feature is a film version of Sir Arthur ifinero's famous play, "Sweet Lavender." At the change of programmo to-morrow Charlie Chaplin will be seen in his latest Mutual success, "One a.m." In this picture Chaplin appears by himself, and provides an iinlimited fund of humour unaided by any supports other than sundry gollywogs, it clock with an enormous pendulum, and a fierce-looking tigor-skin hearthrug. Tho quaint comedian is always exceedingly funny when he appears in the role of the drunk, and in "One a.m." he achieves Jus funniest effort in this direction, A powerful drama, "Sons of, the Sea,' will support tho main attraction. THE EMPRESS. •Co-day will see tho final screening of what has proved to be one ot the best Famous Players' productions yet shown. "The Incorrigible Dukune is. both bright and original. Another item in tins selection is "The International Censoring of Mails," showing the vcrj- elaborate system employed by the authorities for the detection of contraband anil news calculated to bo of use to our enemies. A Gaumont Gazette and Ihe Love Riot" complete -the bill. bpeciaJ notico is drawn to the announcement that Charlie Chaplin will appear at this theatre to-morrow at all sessions, ,in "One A.M." His original drunk act, the act that made him famous. It is said to be his very best. HARMONIC SOCIETY. A most successful concert is anticipated to-morrow evening in the I own Hall (Concert Chamber), when the Jinrinonic Society, under the'baton of Mr. H. Temple White, will give a varied selection of part songs, including, by special request, two that met with an enthusiastic reception at the last concertRobertson's tender "Eriskay Love Lilt and Percy Fletcher's rousing patriotic chorus "For- Empire and For King. Amongst other part songs will be Schubert's: lovely "Serenade," written for contralto solo with four-part ladies' chorus.': The solo will be taken by Miss Agnes, Segrief, who will also sing Donizetti's Italian romance, "Convien Purtir," and two charming songs by Laudon Ronald. Private S. Laslett Exton is the male vocalist, and will sing MDermid's "If You "Would Love Me," made so popular by Paul - Dufnult, "Kathleen" (Ellis), and tho old favourite "Come Into the Garden, Maud," by Balfe. Miss Phyllis Hanify, the solo pianist, will play Chopin's "Concert AllecJ.-)." The box plan is at the Bristol, where 2s. tickets may be procured and seats reserved. QUEEN'S THEATRE. .The new Queen's Theatre, in Cuba Street, one of tho best-arjpointed places of entertainment in the town, is .to be opened on Monthly next. The star feature of the opening programme will be the big Lasky feature production, "Temptation." This picture is of a somewhat unusual character. The story concerns the trials, tribulations, kind troubles of a grand opera prima donna in her efforts to reach the foremost place in her profession. Constructively, the picture is said to be an admirable one, and the situations, crowded as they are with interest and quickness, are woven round a very fascinating theme. The popular American grand opera artist, Miss Geraldine Farrar, takes the most important role, and it is stated plays her part with inimitable ease and convincingness. One of the finest scenes shows the huge stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. "Temptation" is the story of a woman's tight to keep her love and self-respect in the face of tremendous odds, and her success in doing so forms a fitting climax to a notable picture. This star picture will have the accompaniment of the usual diversified comic, dramatic, scenic, and interest pictures. During the production appropriate vocal ilonis will be given by a Wellington local singer, with orchestral accompaniments by a specially selected orchestra, under the direction'of S.gnor Alf. Truda. The box plan for the opening night is nowopen at tho Bristol. • The performance will commence at 8 p.m. on Monday, and on subsequent days the theatre will be in perpetual motion from 11 a.m. CLEMENT MAY. Lovers of good humour, refined and intellectual entertainment, will welcome the opportunity of being present at the Town Hall on December i, ■ 5, and G, when Mr. Clement May and his company will present evenings of music, song, and story. Mr. May has just concluded a successful tour of India, Ceylon, and the Far East. He has broken new ground with the telling of the stories of O. Henry (the king of short story writers). The works of this master of litterature are becoming more widely kiiown daily, and Mr. May is 6aid to mako the characters live again. During his present tour of New Zealand Mr. May will introduce an!extract from "The Sentimental Bloke" (by C. J. Dennis), a masterpiece of- Australian poetry. To the lovers of the works of the immortal Charles Dickens, Mr. May will appeal most strongly. In these entertainments he will 1)0 supported by several highclass artists, including Miss Jessie Bartlett (contralto), Mrs. Clement May (who will be heard in several dainty songs), and Mr. Frank Thomas (who will bo at the piano). ROYAL DRAMATIC AND COMEDY COY. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Coy., Ltd., concluded its season in Wellington last evening. "Arc-You a Mason?" was the piece staged, and the well-known comedy was well played, and thoroughly enjoyed.