ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3145, 25 July 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S TIIEATRB. A well-diversified aud very entertaining bill is being presented at His Majqsty's Theatre this week, and consequently there have been good attendances at the tirst two evenings. Oue of the principal items is that of Rose and Dell, cyclists and acrobats. while tho Itoyle 'i'rio, in song aud dance and comedy, are bright aud entertaining. Other noticeable items on the bill are supplied by Taylor and M'Quoiu, vocalists. Baron, a vcntroliquist, and Maud Fanning and. tho illiot Sisters. THE NEW BANDIES. Another well-satisfied audience left tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall at the end of the entertainment supplied by the New Dandies last evening. The landies have a reputation for a bright, clean, programme, ana this particular baud is no exception tc the rule. Comedy and vocal items following quickly upon each other, make a good and lasting imprnsioji. Foremost amongst the artists are Miss Linda Bradford, a fine songstress, and Miss Dorothy Manning, an entertaining member, in the same cla-s of item, while the male portion of the band also acquit themselves admirably. "INTOLERANCE." Tho great spectacular film. "Intolerance," which is paying a return visit to Wellington and which is being exhibited at tho King's Theatre, again drew a farge attendance last evening. The picture is one of the greatest achievements in its line that has ever been shown. Four entirely different stories, each of a different age, are woven into the theme which is constant throughout the production. Tho portion dealing with ancient Babylon is specially remarkable, and the scenes, particularly that of the storming of the city, aro stupendous. The picture is being shown, every afternoon and evening. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "Kitty Mackay." a Vitagrapli play in which Lillian Walker plays the. name-part, is one of the most delightful 'pictures of tho year, full of Scots humour and containing a most unique plot and romance, and it is not surprising that seating accommodation at the Empress Theatre is at a premium each evening. The Second story of "The Iron Claw" is even more thrilling than tho first. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Argyle Case." a detective drama, the scale of production of which l is .far above the usual run of such pictures, forms the chief attraction at Everybody's Theatre. Robert Warwick ha,s the role of Kayton, a detective, whoso efforts to trace the murderer of John Argyle. a multi-millionaire, provide a most thrilling stroy. The picture shows in a wonderful way the manner in which modern science has been impressed into the service of those engaged in the detection of crime. The detectaphone and the dictaphone are among the most interesting of the electrical devices illustrates. "Our Fighting Forces" shows America's preparations in entering tho war. "VERY' GOOD EDDIE." A medley of beautiful dresses, tuneful chorus and ballet, melodious numbers for principals, with a bright story and some quaint and clever lines of purest comedy is promised in J. and N. Tait's musical comedy, "Very Good Eddie," which opens at the Grand Opera House on August 8. The season is limited to ten nights, six of wluch will be devoted to "Very Good Eddio" aud four'to "The White Chrysanthemum." Miss Fayette Perry, the dainty diminutive leading lady, with Mr. Barry Lupino, is said to score an instantaneous success. Mr. Lupino is well known here, hut it is stated that he has never previously had the opportunity of placing such a performance as his Eddie Kettle to liis credit. Mr. Lupino is said to invest the wholo character with an atmosphere of romance, and to create a great impression. Miss Lilian Tucker, another new artist, will appear as Elsie Lilly. She ia tall and fair, and lias a voice of seductive sweetness. The staging and mounting of "Very Good Eddie" is described as being on a- very lavish scale, and tho costuming superb. Farmer and Co., of Sydney, evolved some wonderful gowns from the designing of Mr. Lupino. The.clever comedian not only plays the leading role, hut is the producer of the comedy, and is assisted by a very able lieutenant in ]\rr. Lionel Walsh. Tho box plans for the first six nights' season jpen at the Bristol 011 Thursday. August 2.