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ENTERTAINMENTS

■the hou.se that jack built.

To-niorrow night (not this ovenins as was originally advertised) the J. C. Williamson pantomime season opens At tho Grand Opera House with "The House That Jack Built." This extravaganza is proclaimed the most spectacular production tho ,1. 0. Williamson linn has ever achieved ifl the pantomime world. The cast, will comprise a etronir array of nantoniiinists, including the new-comers, Miss Hilda. Quiver (principal hoy), Miss Orctchcn Yutea .(principal girl), ilhi Constance Cayloy (lMnco licgent), Harry lioxbury (principal comedian), Ernest liangtord (Farmer Barleycorn), Frederick Kcarne (Lord of Jusrule, and William Fiillbrook (policeman), also established favourites iu Arthur Stiganl (Dame), Charles Albert (Demon), Miss Ainy Murphy (Fairy Qu«en), Miss Dorothy Firniin (Madge), and Miss Maggw Dickenson (danseuse). There arc eighteen scenes in the two acts, ottering numerous elaborate stage settings, pageants,-ami a host of specialties, a few of which are tlio funny sketch, "Building a Chicken-house, "Tho Animated Dolls," "The Procession of Vcgotbales, "Dante of the Emotions, "Tho Uproarious Telephone Scene mo "Minstrel Show," "The Haunted Mirror, "Tho Terrifying Tanks," "Tho Allies and tho Anzacs," "The Bacchanalian Banquet, "The March of the Allies," "Our Own Flag," and "Characters that Come an* Go." The ballets are said to be unusually gorgeous. The usual prices of admn-Bion will be charged, and the performance will start each evening at 7.45 sharp. Box plans are at the Bristol. HIS MAJESTY'S TIIEATRK. The Walter Johnson Kevue Couuniny have succeeded in giving an entirely new complexion to the entertainment at iiis Majesty's Theatre. Their revues arc the beet that have been given in connection with tbo Puller theatres in this country, that position bavins been attained by a fuller comprehension of what constitutes this rather elusive form of entertainment, by slicker action, more variety, not too niuch of any one r-arformer, elaborate antt tasteful dressing, and a close cohesion in action. "The .Railway Tangle" prcsenled on Saturday proved a really dclighUul musical farce. It sparkles with good comedy that appeals to everyone, there ifl no dull interludes, and the musical dancins and pretty ballets kept the eye entranoed whilst the tuneful music attended to the refreshment-of the ear. The trouble that causes all the fun iB a runaway match between Peeev Pryde (Vera Kearna) and Bud Burns (Mr. Johnson), both ot whoso parents, ob.icct to the match and chaao their wayward children to the railway station where a short Yiddish porter, an elongated' neero information diS; penser, and "a woman of no importance (whose time is wholly occupied by flirtin?: for greenbacks) complicate matters comically. Miss Kcarns is a charming performer, has sv pretty little voice, and acts well. She made a hit on Saturday with "The Ladder of Koses," in which she is assisted by a laree number of girls, illuminated by coloured electric lights. Miss tola Hunt has the necessary aplomb and bold comedy spirit to fit the audaciousness of Dolly Dimples, whoße livest vocal number is "Old Bill Bailey Plays on His TJkelele" (another heat wave from Honolulu). Tho comedy was pretty equaliv divided between tho lengthy Harry BurRCB3, as the informative negro, Mr. Gus Franks as the pale but interesting Yiddish porter, and Mr. E. Lashbrook ae cru6ty old Ma.ior Buddington, and Mr. Johnson as tho sprightly eloper. Miss hvdia. Oarne, the specialty performer, is at her best when she is imitating someone else. On Saturday she scored in the clever number "Oh. You Beautiful Baby," and "Hello, 'Frisco!" each of which numbers was supplemented with attractive

"business." Miss Violet Trovcuyon, whose dainty grace and charming taste in frocks are so much admired, was the top-liner of the first part, and sans several lore ditties to everyone's satisfaction. RtcrlinK and Love revived the niilitary-musicn.l sketch with success, and Chas. Edenbury, unside-down. provides the same neat turn as last week.

THE ENGLISH I'IEIUtOTS. The phenomenally successful season of this popular company is ijrawiuß to a clobc, and the last nine nights are announced. The screamingly funny burlcsfiuc pantomime "Dick Wliittinfrion" must be withdrawn on Wednesday iiicht. Another complete chsinga will be made on Thursday next. Despite Uio duhißo of rain on Saturday night a delighted audience witnessed the performance in tbe Orjicert Chamber, and the bright and snirrkling procramme went with. a. raro swine throughout. I he evening. The. box plan for the ramAniing nights of the sennoil is now open at tlin Bristol. KINO'S THEATRE. "Intolerance" was screened at the King's for t,he last time on Saturday evening!. To-night a, "new bill will be presented. Commencing this evening E. .E. fiotiern, the eminent. American stage favourite, who has joined the New Titagraph Co., will bo screened villi Peggy Hyiand in "The Chattel," a picture-play revolving round the story of a successful business man, who is imbued ivith the idea that tiho pretty ivifo hn has just married, is merely a piece of the household furniture. The methods by which Miss Jlylnml. euureeds in changing his views provide a powerfully dramatic play. EVKHYBODVa THKATRK. Frank Ki'cmin appears at bverybody's Theatre tnis week in a iucture called "The. Crab." Brietiy, the piot of the piny is as follows; "The Crab' is tbe richest and most liulnential uersonase of a small Arncnonu community. Bitter and misautnropical, ho loves only one person in the world—hie invalid wife, htic represents for him all his hopes, all his sormw6. aud nil his jo.ve. Tbe uncharitable estimate formed of him by his neighbours serves to keen him ever aloof, and when his adored wife at last sinks into the crave his last, bond of kinship with humanity is broken. Oust, however, when mailers arc at fbis pass a, little orphan mite is cast upon tha mercies of the community. No one else being in a position to adopt the tiny innocent, "Tho Grab," out of cheer perversity, takes her to his home and then subjects her to a course of systematic neglect. The child conceives an atiection for the' stern old I man, despite his treatment of her, and jshen tho neighbours hale "The Grab" to tho halls of justice on a charge of cruelly, she is entirely responsible for his acquittal. The generosity of the. little one is too much for the misanthrope, and, entirely vanquished, ho thenceforward lavishoß upon her all the pent-up lovo of his heart. Keenan's acting and that of tho little girl make the picture a great success. "Dillic Burke" is billed in another chapter of "Gloria's Romance." EMPRI3KS THEATRE. The average picture plot is not the most intriguing thine in the world, aud such a. clever story as that unfolded in "A Snuaro Deal" comes as a welcome ijelief from tho transparent inventions that Ire(iiieutly occupy the screen. Hugh Etingc, a struggling artist, and Mark Dunbar, a coming author, live in tho heart of New York's Bohemia. Across' the hall is Doris Golden, their loyal friend, who is in the Day o£ a big newspaper. Mark's novel turns out a huge success, and Mark decides to play at Santa Claus. He buys Hugh's pictures and forwards to Doris a bogus "legacy" from a departed uncle. He soon cornea to bo considered a very desirable match for the daughter of aspiring matrons, and one Ruby Trades sets out to marry him. By the exercise of a little ingenuity, sho succeeds. Tho union is not a happy one. Now comes Hun , ! , : circulating a report that he has inherited thousands, and doing his best to impress the delightful Ruby. Hugh's success with Ruby is no less than Buby's success with Mark. The result is that Mark, with, tho assistance of the Divorce Court, .becomes a freo man again, and turns to Doris. There he finds a love worth keeping. The interest of the concluding scenes lies in tho fact that they contain a very satisfactory explanation of Hugh's apparent misconduct. The production is admirably mounted. "MAB-ITANA." J. Vincent Wallace's opera "Maritana." as strong in narrative as in melody, was sune for the second time by the Wellington Choral Union at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, before an audience that would certainly have been very much larger but for the violent rain-storm that prevailed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Under the circumstances it was really wonderful that so many turned out. The performance of 'ale work, the fullest effect of which was lost by the sound of teeming rain between 8 and 9 p.m., was much the same as on the previous Saturday, evening. The only change in tho cast was the substitution of Mr. Martin Duff, of Duncdin, for Mr. Ernest Drake, of Auckland, as Don Caesar. Mr. Dud's voice is smaller in tone volume, and he had not the same freedom and abandon as his predecessor, being hampered a little here aud there by the tempo; still, ho has a certain quality which carried him through successfully. Miss Helen Qard'ner was once more entirely satisfactory as Maritana, and Miss Minn, Caldow sang the music of Lazarillo with distinction. Mr. H. Hodges sang the music of Don Jose and the King of Spain, and Mr. Charles Moore was the Captain. The chorus was even in better form than on tho previous Saturday, which cannot be remarked of the orchestra. Mr. Itobert l'arker conducted, and Mr. Temple White presided at the (American) organ and piano. For its second concert the union is to present a uninuc niixod programme. The first part will consist of glees and nnrt song* by the chorus, conducted by Mr. H. Temple While, and I.lm second part will be Coleridge Taylor's "S Tulp of Old

Japan," which will bo sung under the baton nf Mr. Robert Parker. Katunlay'u nerfonmmco of "Marit.ana," was Kiyon for patriotic purposes. Tho toBiilt will be uinrie known in due course. "HAST LYNNK." 'J'lk- Rrandon-Crcmcr Company completed a five weeks' season at tho Grand Opera House on Saturday evening, when "East Ij.vnne" was performed for the last, time. Mr. Cyril Maude and his company commenced his Australian tour m. Melbourne on Saturday eveninpr in "Grumpy."

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3113, 18 June 1917, Page 9

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3113, 18 June 1917, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3113, 18 June 1917, Page 9

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