ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3112, 16 June 1917, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

JOHNSON IIEVUE COMPANY". The ilnal performance of "Tho GraraoI'lioiio Girls" at His Majesty's Theatre was presented to a crowded house laet evening. TJiis afternoon, at tho matinee, aud to-night at 8, the now-popular Johneon Kevuo Players will enter upon the second week of their season with a new vehicle, of fun, "The Railway Tangle, ,, which, if report be true, goes one butter than their previous production. In tho matter of setting and scenic embellishment, tho management announce two special features in "Tho Ladder of Roses" and "The Wireless Tclephonoß," which latter novelty brings the. players Into direct touch with the audience. The Play la in ono act, with some twenty interpolated numbers and dances, and the new ballets are said to bo both ipretty and bizarre. In this bill, as ia that ot last week, Iscveral biff vaudeville specialties will be introduced, notably aliFs Violet Trevenyon. "The Princess Charming of vaudeville," who will be supported by Sterling and Love, Charles Edenbury, and Elsio Morris. THE FA"GLISH~PIERHOTS. To-night tho Pierrots enter on the last ten nights of the season, and in sp.lto of tho phenomenal success and the crowded houses tho season cannot be extended. The new programme i= said to be delightful in every respect, and the burlesquo pantomime, "Dick Whittlngton." should prove a big; draw. The box plan is at the Bristol. "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BTJILT." Tho opening of tho J. 0. Williamson pantomime esason ha-s been postponed for one night-until Tuesday. There aro two items in tho extravaganza, "Tho House That Jack Built," that provide an element of mystery not usually associated with a pantomime, and which, will puzzle the minds of tho audiences at the Grand Opera House. Tho first is the big Jingle Johnny that, lowered from the domo of the theatre, Kings the chorus of Hilda Quiver's song, and answers questions. Of course, the general supposition is that there is a, man inside, but. the people in the dress circle can see tho empty interior of the grotesque figure through the open flap from which the sound emerges. And as to the gramophone supposed to bo inside, that supposition is disposed of by tho fact that "Jinglo Johnny" replies intelligently to questions, and refers to various pcojilc in the theatre to whom ho desires that miniaturo representation of himself should be presented. Tho other mystory relates to tho dolls that help to back the song, "Baby Doll." These, aro carried by tho children who assist, and on being placed upright' on the. stage they immediately dauco in harmony with the chorus, keeping perfect tune. The box plane for "Tho Houso That Jack Built" aro on view at the Bristol. KING'S THEATRE. A last opportunity of seeing the irrcat spectacular aud inspiring picture, 'Intolerance," at tho King's Theatre, will bo provided this afternoon and evening. Tho picture is indeed a- remarkable triumph of latter-day-kinomatoKraphy. and those who have- not yet witnessed it are recommended to take this last opportunity. Commencing on Monday tho Kings Theatre will (present the eminent American actor, E. H. Sothern in "The Chattel, a, Greater Yitagraph special feature. EVERYBODY'S T2EATRE. A delightful Triangle play with two of the greatest possible contrasts as stars commences at Everybody's Theatre to-day, Thelnia. Salter, the daintiest child actress on the screen, end grim Frank Kcenan, play ward and guardian respectively, in it. picture called "The Crab." The story is perfect in its way, and Thelraa Salter's acting is delicious. Keenan as the grouchy old guardian, -whose heart, long frozen and cold, is gradually thawed in the love and Eiinshine that the tiny tot brings with her. is as wonderful a-s over. Billio Burko makes another sten towards tho inevitable wedding in "Tho Tell-tale Envelope." > ~ > THE EJIPRESS THEATRE. A splendid story of Bohemian life in New York ia unfolded in "A Square Deal," a, "World" picture play, commencing at the Knipross Theatre to-day. Font fellowdabblers in the arts swear ;i vow of eternal fnithfulnosf. Tho first ono to Jjo successful is the author, and ho promptly takes care that the others share his good luck. Then he is entangled" with ?. society girl, and complications ensue which prove <i. testing ffround for vow. Juno Klvidgo and Cariyln Blaekwell are capnblo and most pleasing in the premier roles. "MARITANA" TO-NIGHT. Considerable interest ie being taken in tho repeat performance of Wallace's grand opera, "Ifoiritana," which is to be put on at tho Town Hall to-night by tho lioy.il Choral Union. It has been decided by the union that tho vrholo of tho net proceeds aro to bo devoted to the. Bed Cross Society and tho Y.M.C.A. Trench Tund, and as tho performers aro' Riving their services gratuitously it is hoped for a, full house. Tho principals' taking part are:—Mise Helen Gard'ncr, of Dunedin; Lazarello, Miss Mina Caldow; Don Caesar, Mr. Martin Duff, of Dunedin; Don Joee, Mr. Hamilton Hodges; Tho Captain of tho Guard. Mr. Chas. Moore. Mr, Robert Parker will conduct, and tho orchestra, -will be led by Mr. Herbert liloy. Reserved ticket-holders are asked to be in their places by 7.50 p.m. in order that no one may be shut out on tho closing of tho doors at- tho commencement of tho opera. KINEMACOLOII. The last performance of the Kinemacolor pictures at. tho Town Hall will take placo o-day at the matinee at 2.30 p.m. Thopo who have not yet seen the programme should avail themselves of this last opportunity. Children aro charged half-prices.