ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2950, 9 December 1916, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This afternoon's and this evening's entertainment at His Majesty's Theatro will seo the last of the programme which has been drawing. large attendances throughout the past ?\veek. Variety, which is -what the many patrons of this theatro desire, is well maintained and a large number of capital artists- participate in the entertainment which goes brightly and swingingly throughout. Mr. Cornwallis, an elocutionist of no mean ability, contributes a turn that is a popular one. Miss D. Harris, a comedyserio, who gives a number of ragtime songs, is frequently demanded to reappear. Others on the bill aro Tsuda, an exceptionally good equlibrist, Wilfred Dubois, who presents a clever comedy juggling turn, the Freda Boys, who give a smart and attractive tumbling act, and Bareon and Rosetti, instrumentalists. The matinee will take place at 2.30 p.m. to-day as usual. KING'S THEATRE. Captivating Lilian Gish, the'heroine of D. AV. Griffith's spectacular masterpiece in historical romance, will appear today at the matinee, and again to-night at the King's Theatre, in a new and fascinating production by-the Triangle Fine Arts Company nnder the direction of D. AV. Griffiths, entitled "Daphne a'td tho Pirate." It is a story of the days when Louisiana was a French colony, and the bride ships of France sailed across the; pirate-infested seas to New Orleans, where girls were sold at auction as wives for the French colonists. These days of duels and gallant love affairs, and every detail of this entrancing romance is historically accurate in the picturesque costume and setting of the period. The Griffith all-star cast includes Elliot Dexter, and the action of the story abounds in thrilling incident and dramatic displays. "Young Bird Life," a coloured naturo study film, "The Cost of High Living," Vitagrajih comedy, and tho latest Pathe Topical complete .the pro-, gramme. "THE PERILS OF DIVORCE," AT EVERYBODY'S. "The Perils of Divorce" is the title of tho star featuro in the new programme at Everybody's, commencing iioon tu-dny. The story has reference to John Graham, a happiiy married man, but a prey to jealousy. Graham and his wile Constance have «. little child Geraldine, whom they idolise. Mason Legars is to purchase tho estato adjoining tueirs, and when, this becomes known Alice Lorraino, an advonturess, contrives to awaken jealousy in John, and later Legars and Constanco are discovered together at a skating carnival. John, upon seeing them, hastily forms his own conclusion, and tells his wife that a reconciliation is impossible. Constance is then forced to work in cabarets, but despite that remains pure and noble. Finally . John, separated from Alice, whom he lias married, returns to his wife, but she is obdurate. Ho hopes to win her back, but it is too late. Only when she falls dead in his arms, overcome by the strain of uncertainty, does he realise his great error. A woll-cliosen list of pictures support the star item. "THE-HYPOCRITES." Lois Weber's strikingly beautiful allegory, "The Hypocrites, ' to be shown at the Empress Theatro to-day, tells the story of a monk who carved in the secrecy of his cell a statuo of wonderful beauty, in-.the nude, which' he called Truth. An' ignorant populaco mocked tho statue when it was unveiled, shattered it, and killed'the monk tor mliat was to them. the crime of immodesty. From the fragments of this masterpiece then arises tho spirit of Truth, who goes out into the world and holds ftp the mirror to society, politics, religion, and tho home. Margaret Edwards, in tho role of Truth, is said to treat her delicate pose with a chasteness- and refinement that places the production beyond the criticism of those' whose baser instincts, can see nothing but immodesty in tho uudraped figure., An interesting variety of supporting items complete the programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Tho first change of programme at the now Queen's Theatro will be made today, when a Paramount drama, "Tho Thousand Dollar Husband," will be shown. Blanche Sweet takes the leading role in a peculiarly unique romance from the changing threads of humour and pathos. To those believing in fortune telling the picture is a deliberate exposure. The supporting programme, of a varied character, is'particularly strong, and features . Miss Ivy Close in a new comedy, "The Stolen Jail." Signor Truda's selected orchestra will continue to supply delightful music. At an early date Mary Piokford will appear in a seven-reel production.. In this film she is said to surpass any of her previous achievements.

ST. MARY'S CONVENT} CONCERT.

The concert announced for Tuesday night in our advertising columns, to .be giveu by the senior nupils of, St. Mary's Convent ?£. the Concert Chamber of the Town Hail, promises to be a musical treat. Special efforts liave' been made by the musical directress of the Convent to arrange a programme that will enable the Gingers to be heard to the best advantage in solos, duets, trios, and double trios. The reputation of the Con-, vent for its music and the popularity of its pupils, who have already made themselves not only prominent in musical circles, but favourites ■with the musical public,'should command a large audience ou Tuesday night, especially, iu view of the fact that the proceeds this year will be devoted to patriotic purposes. Amongst the pupils who will give items are Misses Teresa IC'Enroe, Agnes and. Rose Segrief, Violet Lamacroft, Frances' Morrison, Eileen Connolly, and Annie, Foster, and Mrs. Leo Campion. The prices for admission are 35., 25., and Is., and the box plan is now open at the 1 Bristol Piano Company.

NAPIER MARDI GRAS. The big "Mardi Gras" fete, which has achieved for Napier the reputation of the Dominion's leading carnival town, gives promise this year of eclipsing the splendours of the past. A big list of bright and breezy attractions., is in the course of preparation. The great Boxing Day pageant is being built up with many striking displays. Business houses and private, citizens are designing effectivo tableaux, enthusiasts are 'working on jjursery (rhymes to be illustrated in tableau form, and'the pageant should be well uj> to the standard ""of past years. Arena attractions include the brass baud quickstep contest and fire brigade demonstrations. Boys will compete in a tug-of-wnr, exhibitions of Highland and fancy dancing are in the schedule of events, the venerable "Punch and' Judy" will visit the fair, and a "Football in Sacks" tournament will add to the general amusement. Amateur pierrot, minstrel and costume concert companies will vie for the favour .of the public. The great lantern parade will once more bo put on, motor sports \vill be held,'and a big baby show is to bo a feature. These arc only a few of the attractions. ,