ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2970, 6 January 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Last evoninjj Williamson's Jtusical Comedy Compnny repeated "Tlio Girl iu tlio Train.'" Thero was a good house, and tho performance went off merrily. "High Jinks" will bo rovived to-niglit ' and will close ihc season on Monday. Tho story is intensely interesting and -fascinating, tho music is delicious and original, and tho comedians have opportunities in tins pieco than in any other in their - repertoire. Tho chorus and ballet work, too, is quite a feature. The two rovivals of "High Jinks" will witness tho last appearance, hero of Miss Dorothy Srunton, who is to leave for England and America, in a month or two. As each pieco happens the popularity of Mr. Chas. Workman, increases. In to-niglifs production Mr. Workman will take tho part of Dick Wayne. Miss Maud Fane receives better opportunities ns .Chi Chi in "High. Jinks" than in any of the other pieces in tho reportoiro to display "her undoubted talents as a delightful comedienne Miss Opnnio Miss should be oxcellont as Adelaide Tountaino, originally played horo by Miss Florence Vie. Messrs. Alfred Frith and Field Fisher will appear as Colonel Slaughter and Dr. Thorns respectively. Mr. William Greene and Claude BantocS; are both making their first appearance in "High Jinks," 171 which they are- congenially cast. Miss Mario TTaton witl appear as Mrs. Marhon. Thorne, and Miss Cecil Bradley as Florence. JVt. Jack Hooker will present a specialty dance in the second act. Thespians will bo on view at tho Bristol until midday, and afterwards scats may be reserved at the Opera House Confectionery Shop. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Two performances will be given tonlay of tho prograiuino which fias been attracting largo audiences throughout tlie week at His Majesty's Theatre. The bill, which, is a good and varied one, includes a number of clever artists, amongst whom are Cestria, an Italian juggler and acrobat. Tho acrobatic portion of his performance is very cleverly carried out, and his eomersaultbig is remarkably well done. Leeds'and Lomar, two new artists in Wellington, give a popular singing and boxing'item, and tha items of Miss D. Oberman, Boprano, are much appreciated. Tie rest of the programmo includes tho items of singers, dancers, acrobats, and comedians. This aftornoon's matineo will take placo at 2.30 o'clock as usual, "THE JUNGLE CHILD" AT EVERYBODY'S. The wonderful tropical beauty of tho South 'American jungle, with its wild animal life, provides a fascinating and highly-original setting for the Triangle drama, "The Junglo Child," which will be the principal attraction at Everybody's Theatre to-day. Tho wild animals that dwell in the denso junglo of tho tropical belt are depicted in their native haunts,and in tho centre of tho picture is the heroine of the story, a beautiful creature of tho wild, untamed. Sho is a Spanish girl who, as an infant, was adopted by an Indian tribe. Into her life comes an American explorer who had lost bis way, and is rescued and nursed back to health by the girl. Incidentally he discovers that she is a lost heiress, and being thoroughly unscrupulous gains her affections, and persuades her'to return to civilisation with him. Too late she discovers his real character, and perceives that he despises her for her primitive instincts. The climax that develops is dramatic and terrible, A fast and furious Keystone comedy, "A La Cabaret, and various other items of interest will support this star.

KING'S THEATEE. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. to-day Greater Now York" will bo screened, and should create a largo amount of interest, for; many phases of lifo aro iVI- from tlw landing of emigrants at Ellis Island to night life in the famous hotels; from labourers diggin» the subway to stockbrokers in Wall Street; troin a visit to the Metropolitan Museum to a holiday at Coney Island. Magnificent, interesting, terriblo in its thousand different moods, this great city will bo shown from ono end to the other, taking 111 tho millionaire sploudour, ..a . stone's., throw from-hideous squalor and vico; Fifth Avomio and East Side, showing Now. York's abodo of fashion, sido by side with the quarter square mils where tlie quarter of a mil- I non pooplo. of East Side are crowded in pitiful poverty;, mammoth Gorman liners interned at tho quays, and tho illfated Lusitania leaving on her last voyage; tho tallest building in tho world; New York's underworld, tho famous Bowery, the abode of tho "toughs"; tho lonibs Trison, Wall Street, and other sights.. Added to this picturo will bo a clover Triangle Keystone comedy, "Maid Mad," "Patho Gazette," and -Views of Beautiful Spain,"

"THE HAND OF PERIL" AT EMPRESS .THEATRE.

the fascinating mystery which surrounds the work of the secret service police offers splendid scopo for thrilling iricidont and sensational climax in the World Film Corporation's latest dramatic success, "The Hand of Peril," to bo presented at the Empress Theatre to-day. "Tho Hand of Peril" is a filmic adaptation of Arthur Stringer's sensational story of tho underworld, in which, his famous hero—Kestner—of tho United States Secret Service, is engaged in hunting down and rounding up a notorious band of counterfeiters, headed by a master criminal. The role is an ideal one for House Peters, the handsome film favourite, who invests Kestner with a dashing and compelling personality, Kestner plays a lone hand against tho gang, and discovers in their toils a sweet woman whose better nature longs. for tho straighter path. . After disposing oi,. the lesser lights of tho gang Kestner turns hie attention to the master criminal, and overpowers him in a terrific hand-, to-hand struggle. The way is then clear for the course of truo love, and a pretty romance brings tho story to a happy ending. The supporting items include an amusing comedy, "Nervo and Gasolene.'-

QUEEN'S THEATRE. j "Destiny's Toy," the big five-act Para- j mount drama to bo shown at the Queen's 5 Theatre to-day is a well-told story of the j sport of fate, culminating in the coinci- j dence of a girl who has been missing \ since babyhood, unconscionsly burg]aris- E ing tho house of her own rich father, j tho identification being mado on her [ capturo through a scar upon her fore- j head sustained before she was lost. There « is plenty of room in this theme for tlio j weaving of an exciting yet essentially \ possible ' story, and the dramatist has S done his work well. Tho story is bright f and breezy from tho start, and there is \ no delay in creating an atmosphere, as 'i it follows tl/o heroina through an mtri- i

cato maze of adventure. The lending rolo is taken by Miss Louise Huff, a talented and beautiful actress who has already made a' big name in America. A number of other high-class films lond ■variety to an excellent programme, and the music remains an outstanding feature, of the entertainment at tho Queen's.

"THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE." Next Tuesday ovening at the Concert Chamber Messrs. J; and N. Tait will present tho well-known elocutionist and entertainer, Mr. Lawrence. Campbell, in C. J. Dennis's popular character sketch, in verse, "The Sentimental Bloke," which has many admirers in this country, as it has in other parts of the world. It is generally conceded of Donnis'rs work that its- humour, tho philosophy, the human nature, are all alike- ominently satisfying, and when interpreted and tho characters portrayed by a oultured elocutionist who is familiar with tho typos of characters ho is presenting, ono might confidently expect an interesting and entertaining evening's enjoyment. Tho Melbourne "Leader" says: "Lawrence Campbell's eloquent recital of "The 'Sentimental Bloke' was well received. Tho picture of Bill in his lovo, courtship and marriage was appreciated by a full house, and there were loud demonstrations of approval at the closo of tho performance." In nlKthcro are 'thirteen Bongs in "Tho Sentimental Bloke," and forturately gifted with a wonderful memory, Mr. Campbell during his recital nover Tefors to book or note, and it is said that never onco does ho fail in his portrayal of the various characters or loso tho atmosphere. The Wellington season is limited to fivo recitals, and the box plan is now open at tho Bristol Piano Company's,