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IT7HAT HAPPENED TO JONES." To-monw (Tuesday) llio box pian for tho forthcoming season of Georgo Willoughby 8 new musical farce company will bo opened at tho Bristol. The open-' lag production ivill bo "What Happened to Jones," and tho season will commence on Saturday, March 3, at the Grand Opera House. Agreeable memories aro revived by the announcement that George Willoughbv and liis new musical fares company wll revive "What Happened to Jones." George Broadhurst's s'arco has not been seen in Wellington for a decade. Some seven years ago it was a great money maker, and its laugliablo qualities have not grown stale by the effluxion of time. Speaking of its latest presentation at the Criterion Theatre, t.ho Sydney "Daily Telegraph" eavs: "George Willoughby is inimitably good as Jones. It is his finest character study, full of resourcefulness. Aping the mannerisms of'a cleric, he is equally skilful, and right through succeeds in keeping the onlookers In fits of laughter." "What Happened to Jones" will be ployed for a short season only, and will bo followed by another screamingly funny farce, "Why Smith Left Home." In. botli these productions Mr. Willoughby will introduce the latest musical numbers and dances. fl
PANTOMIME AT HIS MAJESTY'S. If last week's houses were any criterion the innovation on the part of the Fullers of introducing pantomime into vaudeville seems to bo meeting with approval. Much mnst.be accrcdited to that effervescent and genial comedian, Mr. Victor Princo, on the way in which he lias produced this pantomime. .Whilst playing the principal part (that of {he castaway Crusoe) not the minutest detail in the production of the show lias escaped Mr. Prince's experienced eye. This week, couimencng to-night at 8, Act II of the "Robinson Crusoe" pantomime will be staged. It will introduce the latest song successes, and a conglomeration of comedy, colour, dance, and "lee, with spectacular seouio effects. Mr. Prince has a large sliare of the comedy in this act. A ballet will assist the, big company to complete the remaining act of the stranded mariner's phenomenal adventures. On the vaudeville portion of the programme, Early and Laigiit, who were previously in Wellington with their "water-wagon" sketch,"will be seen in a new lramoristy. They will bo assisted by the vivneious soubretto, Glen Echo, Leonard's Dogs, a troupe of phenomenally clever little poodles, a new sketch'entitled "The System," by Blake and Granby, a new monologue and fresh pianoforte solos by Phil Percivai, the clever "drunk" comedian, and the first appearanco of Miss Marjorie Alwyno, a contralto balladist, will complete tho Trill.
KING'S THEATEE. A fascinating and intensely dramatic detective story is the principal attraction or; the programme at the King's Theatre this nveek. The production indhides Holt in tho ,role of the master criminal, ,i man of many disguises and a bloodthirsty character, ■ who is living up to a standard set by himself, and Nell Shipman. Hoidelman, tho criminal, marries a woman who, with her daughter, is left a'fortune, by a multi-million-aire. Only the woman and her daughter stand between* the criminal and tho fortune, so he takes the first opportunity of getting rid of his wife. This occurs when a liner they are travelling on is torpedoed, and he allows her to drown. Tlie daughter and he are picked up by a "traiup," but as a result of an accident tlie girl has lost her memory. He immediately tells the people on the vessel that she is a cousin of someone he knows on shore, and as the mother and daughter tare then both supposed to he drowned, the fortune becomes his. Later tlie girl gets a position in a cafe, and is seen and r'ecognised by her own brother,' and also another passenger of the boat which was torpedoed. Hcidelman commits moTei murders to cover bis crimes, and the blame falls on the brother. .The,detective then takes up the case, and many exciting incidents are . emtcted before Heidelmnn is finally brought ,to book. Tiater, . Coquenil. (the detective) makes "the sweetest discovery ever a detective made." A good comedy and a Gaumont Graphic complete the bill.
EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Richard Harding Davis, the famous American war correspondent, who died at the front, will always be remembered for his eloquent appeal to his fellowcountryjnen v over Germany's treatment of the Belgian population. "Somewhere in France," now on the 6creen at Everybody's, is the product of ;his pen, and is a fine film drama based on the ingenious German 6py 6ystem. Louise Glaum has a part in it which gives her every opportunity for the exercise of her persuasive fascination, and she makes good use of her opportunities. Howard Hickman, as the mysterious hero, is also good. 1 The mounting of the play is excellent, and a feature calling for notice is tho genuine artistry displayed in the sub-titles, of the film. These are presented in. highly ornamental guise, and never fail to . elicit the admiration of discriminating spectators. Tho second big picture presents Billio Burke in the leading role, in the opening chapter of a serial entitled "Gloria's Komance." The story is sufficiently unusual' to assure keen interest in its telling, and the indications are that the film will be a decided favourite with the "Wellington public: Attractive supports go to make up a bill which should have a good run during the present-.week.
| ' EMPRESS THEATRE. | ' The Empress Theatre was well filled' I at' all sessions on Saturday, when the | latest World -Film drama, "Fate's Boom- !« erftnp/' was screened for the first time. 1 Mollie King, the eighteen-year-old marvel 1 of the picture world, is the featured 1 star, and as the "Little Mother of the I Hill's", gives a very fino representation 3 of a difficult part., The story is told in 1 five parts, and portrays the difficulties | of a man. who is very much in love with a his wife, and is sent a Ion.? distance |. from- home to supervise the building of | a railway in the mountains. The wife 1 declines to join her husband in this yen- | ture, preferring the gaieties of society | life. Eventually, her. feeling for him sj grows stronger. She then discovers that | she has forfeited his love. He lyns met 3 the "Little Mother of the Hills" anil | found his true love. The staging of the 3 picture is remarkably good. the scenery 1 being particularly fascinating. "Fate's | Boomerang" will be screened at all ses--1 sions to-day.
ORGAN itECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page. City Organist, gave another .of his eivioyablo recitals in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. He opened with an overture from "King Stephen" (Beethoven), and then played "En Bateau" (Debussy). The "Psychological Poem" (RebikofT), from "Genius and Death," a remarkable work, was much appreciated. New items were the "Pastorale," find "Fugue in D Minor" (Scarlatti). The "Intermezzo" from Tchaikovsky's "Suite" for- orchestra, which was nmoncr the concluding numbers, reflected the peculiar melancholy characteristic of Tchaikovsky, and in its wav is a very beautiful creation. Cesar Franck's "Fijiale in B Flat" was Mr. Pace's concluding number. If: is a tonepo*m of great boautv, and treated excellently. Mr. Prise's fine programme was highly appreciated by tbose present.
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