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ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT." The Grand Opera House was well filial Inst, evening, when the fourth l>«' r «;' ,u ; uiieu ol thij pantomime. "The House lliat Jack Built" was given. The production is ii mine of amusenieut, and no normal person can fnil to eeo tho fun. Mr. Arthur SStisant, as Dame Barleycorn, in a liKUro thai will linger long in tho memorise of those wbo havo seen him, ami the melancholic humour of Mr. Ernest Langford is also something to lie remembered with, chuckles. The male performers mentioned are supported by others of (senium , , merit, and tho lady players arc all >' l '9. u . y and accomplished artists. Miss /"'" iV Guivcr takes the part of Jack, and Miss Gretchen Yates appears as tho principal cirl. The role of tho Fairy Queen is m tho hands ot Miss Amy Murphy.' m i> 0,,11 of dressing and mounting, tne pantomime is almost beyond reproach. Another performance will be given this evening.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Judging by the large and enthusiastic audiences which are nightly seeking amusement nt His Majesty's Theatre there seems no doubt that the Walter Johnson Kevuo Company will prove a draw throughout their Wellington season. They possess many attractions which appeal strongly to the public. A good half of thn programme is occupied by their musical farce, and on the other half are several vaudeville items, all good in their own Btyle. Violet Trevcnyon in a number of quaint ditties which have made her a favourite in Wellington is the headliner.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The Euglish Pierrots, who have witil their clever frivolity given so much genuine pleasure during the past live weeks, submitted another complete change of programme last evening. In variety of selection, eomcdy, and sougs the programme vies with its predecessors. and there were few numbers that were uot enthusiastically encored. The new bill is unusually rich in musical farces of the type the Pierrots excel in. "It- Doesn't Appeal to Me" caused the pucker of to brighten every face, and the linale to thofirst part, "Choero," introduced a gallery of hnrlesque characters that were vastly humorous. It was, however, the farce that. concluded the evening that completely wrecked the audience. This was the "Grand Amateur Singing Competition," which attracted some very notable, talent, including the "Sisters Slightly," two fair maidens of distant theatrical promise. Miss Gaby Glide, a blushing" soubretfe in the. first, bloom of ripe maturity, with teeth a,s scarce as material in her ballet skirt, and other wildly ludicrous aspirants for footlight favour. This is tho funniest farce that, the Pierrots have rollicked through, and it. made a. distinct laughing hit. Mr. Roy Cooke, who was in ;i good voice, sang tha.fc sterling old song, "The King's Minstrel," and recalled, "Tho Floral Dance," and "Tommy Lad." Mr. David Lyle, the able tenor, was heard in a new song entitled "The Crown of Love," a phowy mimhcr which lends itself to florid treatment, and which Mr. Lyle sang in ringing style. Mr. Gluts. Lawrence, at the piano, entertained admirably in "Three Blind Mice," "The •Toys of the Motor," and "His First Long Trousers" (a gem from the repertoire of Miss Ada Reeve). Miss Elsa Langley exercised her dainty art in the 'monologue "Tn the Rain," and other attractive numbers, and Miss Billiee Wilson infused real feeling into "The Night Nursery," and was wonderfully clever in her "kiddy" recitations. Mr. Louis Mitchell sang "The Barber of Turin," and was responsible i for some good character comedy in the sketches. Mr. Leslie Austin and Mr. W. P. Turner were also extremely good in their comedy work. Miss? Edith Harrold was hardly eual to the demands of ; "One Fine Day," tho aria from "Madam i Butterfly, which makes demands not only I on the vocal capacity hut on the I sense of drama. Two old favour* I lies in "Agatha Green" ami "Lot's o' Llckin's" were brightly sung by Miss ' Shirley Cook, .who with Mr. Lawrence shared the accompaniments. CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG. "The Price She Paid," with Clara Kimble Young as star, wiH commence at the King's Theatre matinee to-morrow. This photodrama is from David Graham Phillips's immensely popular novel, and outlines the problems iu the life of a young society woman, who marries for money, and is so humiliated that she leaves her husband. She borrows mouey from another man in an attempt to fit herself for an operatic career, but again is disillusioned. How she finally reaches independence and freedom is fasciuatiugly portrayed. "The, Chattel" is to bo finally presented at tho-King's this evening. EMPRESS THEATRE. Alioc Brady is featured, in "An Augel of Mercy," doscribed as "A Story of Darkest Russia," commencing, to-morrow at tho Empress Theatre. The picture is described as a most powerful one, dealing with the political intrigue which has always been rampant in this Empire. The presentation of the picture is said to be almost magnificent in parts, and always notable for realism of settings and local colour. "A Square Deal," the present attraction, finishes this evening. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A couflict between the narrow ideas of the descendants of the oarly Puritans and a man and woman seeking to live down past sins is the theme of the "Last of the Ingrams," a powerful Triangle piay to be screened at Everybody's to-morrow. Marjory Wilson is said to invest her part with supreme pathos. William Desmond, as Jules Ingram, is effective, and in the scenes where he defends the heroine from au attacking mob of hate-crazed villagers, ho is full of fiery. strcugth and energy. "The Crab" will be screened for the last time this evening. THE WAR PICTURE. Again the war picture which the Y.M.O.A. are showing in the Town Hall attracted its crowds yesterday afternoon and evening. General Henderson presided at the evening screening, and in his few remarks he commended the objects for which funds were being raised by the exhibition of the picture. To-day the picture will not be shown, the hall having been engaged for another functiou. It had been intended that the last exhibition would be the matinee on Satufday, but the hall has been secujtfd for the evening in addition, and there will be the two screenings as on other days. But this presentation on Saturday will bo the last in Wellington, for. the picture goes to Auckland next week. The Y.M.C.A. is giving its half share in the profits of the Saturday evening show to the Mayoress for the Countess of Liverpool Fund.

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3117, 22 June 1917, Page 3

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3117, 22 June 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3117, 22 June 1917, Page 3

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