ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3073, 8 May 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TOM, DICK, AND HARRY." . Tho" adventures of Tom, Dick, and Harry, the three hapless young men who found it so oxtromely embarrassing to be very like one another, amused a goodly audience iu the Grand Opera House last night. Tho comedy is one of the most successful pieces of farce ever produced, and it is so long since it was in New Zealand last that the younger generation of theatre-goers can hardly remember it. Almost it is a new play. The production of it by the party of Wellington amateurs styled the "Charleys Aunt ChiV is highly creditable. -The piece will run for three more nights, and on' Friday night the company will revive "Charley's 'Aiint." ' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Owing to the non-arrival of several expected artists, tiiero were nu changes in the performers who appeared at ids Majesty's Theatre last evening. But with the clever and well-assorted company that is now in Wellington, an. entertaining programme was submitted that gaye every satisfaction. The people prominent in' the bill were those ■ versatile knock-about acrobats, the Paulastos, who reappeared in their "Fun in a Cafe" sketch, which affords them a full field for their agile divertissement. Other performers who practise spasmodic comedy, in between musical moments, were, Celere, the French clown, and tho Cavanna Duo. Win. Emerson, Minerva and Grace, Gwen Hasto, and Tiny Tot, Marjory, and Little Eileen contributed to the evening's enjoyment. This evening will see the introduction of an animal act that has create"d great amusement and interest in Australia, viz.,. Cusko's Monkeys, of which both English and Australian papers speak very highly. Another new performer will be Murfayne, a skilful manipulator of the xylophone, Doranto, a Chinese magician, Jack Martin, a cowboy ropethrower and loop expert, from the prairies of Arizona. "WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN?" Every afternoon and evening this week the . striking picture, "Where Are My Children?" will be shown at the King's Theatre. Tho picture, which deals with the problem of race suicide, is very delicately handled, and the lesson it preaches is, of course, most excellent. Not only is the lesson of the loss to the nation driven home, but the miserable end of the childless couple also is illustrated in a striking final scene. In addition to the star attraction a particularly interesting Gaumont Gazette and a TriangleKoystone comedy are also shown. To relievo the demand on the seating accommodation, the management advise those who can to attend the afternoon, sessions. EVERYBODY'S.'

Climbs up towering cliffs, mighty springs from lofty balconies to nearby palm-tree tops, ingenious handling of weapons, cheerful presence of mind in positions of immense danger, and a permanent wide cheerful grin are onlysome of the possessions of Douglas Fairbants, who as the-young American Engineer in "The Americano," puts down, single-handed, a successful revolution. This theatre is also showing Billie Burke in the latest instalment of Gloria's Romance, "Tho Fugitive Witness."

• THE EMPRESS. "Vera tho Medium," the sumptuous feature play which stars Kitty Gordon, is the star attraction at the Empress Theatre just now. The story is most ■cleverly yet naturally -written;' bo that tho outcome is completely satisfying. Supporting pictures include a Norwegian scenio, an instructive Toxical, t ,and a good comedy. TEE~CHERNIAVSKrS. The Cherniavstys, the three young Russian musicians, whose efforts have previously won the admiration of New Zealand music-lovers, have within the last few months experienced successful seasons in America and elsewhere. Tho brilliant young Russians are at present touring tho North Island, and ■ are reported, to have been met with great enthusiasm everywhere. They appear hero Hall on May 12 and 14, the two concerts being all • that is possible owing to their Australian, tour starting in June.