ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3187, 11 September 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

: « HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Paul' Stanhope,, tho comical little IrishAmerican comedian with tho Simian makeup, brought along an hour's agreeable nonsense to His Majesty's Theatre last evening in tho form of a farcical revue, entitled "Holey Poloy," which title describes its inanity just as well as any other would do. The chief items'-on the credit side of the newost nonseuse sl'ow are Paul Stanhope, a very excellent niaio quartet, a tenor (Will Raynor). anil » lively ballot of "ginger girls." The lady principals were Miss Helen lo Cam, wno has more white than coloured notes, ami Miss Lottie Newman, whose role as the leader of tho housemaids' strike was almost as brief as her skirt, Mr. -.-tanhopo as Spike Murphy arrives at a hotel just, in time to be forced into tho position ot manager, and also to take the plaoo ot an absent boxer who is to fight for the cliampionship of tho world that evening in the hotel. There is some riotous fun v.jth tne houeemaids, who become a thrcatricai troupe by changing their giddy costumes, but the most amusing scene is wiiero Spike meets tho blue* bootle-browcd bruiser, "Bulldog" Snorkey, whom he has to fight, and, subsequently, when ho meets him in the" "all-in" fight, where -.frpiko knocks out the bruiser and everyone elso within reach. Mr. Will Raynor, became popular in "Only an Irishman s Dream, and Val Nowman stormed round as a crushed tragedian with an insane wife. The male tiuartot hit the fancy of the audience in the melody spot with Hello, Hawaii," "Soma Girls Do," the everwelcome "Sally Horner." It was very obvious that the four take an interest, in their work to produce happy results. Miss Lottie Newman contributed, bcr .share, and the ballet dfiiced with youthful elan and grace. With such an eccentric little comedian as Mr. Stanhope to hold the bunch together some lively evenings may be anticipated for a weeK or two to come. In tho first part of the programme tho Molinaris sang their way intp favour once more. Milner and .Storey, a smart comedy pair with a strong vein of originollty, created much amusement in their sketch, "Two in Two Scenes." Geo. D Alma tinkled his tuneful banjo leftly, and Lawrence Johnston and his dummy gave a ventriloquial seance that raado the laughs rise to the surface. This evening the M'Kays. a Scotoh novelty duo, are to make their first appearance.

' KING'S THEATRE. The ■ attractions of a dance hall and' gambling palace are pictured with great detail in "The Magnificent Meddler, tho star feature of the programme now screening at the King's Theatre. Antonio Moreno and Mary Anderson are starred in the leading roles. There arc some fino feats of horsemanship and athletic strength in this film, and the whole production is one of the brightest and breeziest that has come from the wtagraph studios for a long time. In addition to this feature, Charlie Chaplin appears in "The Kink," a funny and clever comedy.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Girl Glory." the feature of tho programmo at Everybody's Theatre, stars a clever actress. Enid Bennett. Tho story is'by Gardner Sullivan, one of the cleverest writers of filmdo'm, and is a life-like and.human piece of work. The supporting itemß inolndo a Pathe subject dealing.with the great food crisis in England, a picture which should be seen by everybody. Another interesting item shows a picture of the docking of the biggest barque that has ever entered New Zealand wjjtcvs. a picture specially taken for New Zealand.

■ 'EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Family Honour." the special attraction of the programme now being scroened at the Empress Theatre, features Robert Warwick and June Elvidgc. The play is full of incident and containsi a succession of dramatic situations. Iho photography is wonderful, and there are o. great many beautiful sub-titles introducing new oflccts. Charles Chaplin in "Tho Rink" Is shown during the day sessions only. Chapter 9 of "The Iron Claw entitled "Arrows of Hate." is also in the programme.

, THE ENGLISH' The new programme which commenced its run in such oxcellent fashion on Saturday, was last evening repealed by tho English Pierrots in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. Miss Elsa Langley_ fascinated the house with her rendennßS a£ "Since 1/ Walked Out With a Soldier, and "Mv Young Man." She was also very charming in'a duet with a male member of tho company. Miss Billio Wilson sang "Slumborlaud" very prettily, and convulsed .the audienoe with one of her "kiddy" impersonations. The other Pierrots were also in good form. Mr. David Lyle and Mr. Roy Cooke contributed fin<» renderings of well-known melodies, while Messrs. Lawrence, Austin, and lurner provided very amusing comedy. Two clever farces are included in the bill, which will be repeated to-night.

TRAMWAY ENTERTAINERS. The Tramway Entertainers are giving a I concert at Newtown tMa week-end. and I the proceeds will bo devoted to the faoutli CS. Wellington Nursing Division for Bed Cross & work. They are also organising a Flower Day for Friday next, and it is hoped that the Nowtown tradesmen and residents or the south suburban districts will assist « their effort by giving, liberally to the authorised canvassing lists, which will bear the Tramway, Entertainers' official stamp. A produce stall will be located at Island Bay innction (corner, of Rintoul and Riddiford Streets), and the receiving depot at 258 Riddiford Street (next Masons flsli shop). ' As a result of the Tramway Entertainers' last, concert, held on September 1 £37 ids. is to be paid to Mrs. Neuenberg and family. ,The Entertainers are proving themselves a real live troupe in helping these needy cases of distress. "THE MACHO CARPET." ' The box plan'for the production by Miss Gladys Campbell of "The Magic: Carpet " in aid of the Trench Comforts Fund, in September'l6, 17, and 18, was opened veßterday morning, and is already rapidly hlling. Artißtlo dancing by Miss Campbell's pupils will bo one of tho features of the production, and is sure to bo a groat draw, as the temptation to see little cnildren, as exponents of the Terpsichorean art, is always very strong, and with tho glamour of Fairyland over the wholo scene, additional charm is lent to an already fascinating attraction. Among tho numbers will be "The Botrothal Dance, by the Misses Franoes. Muter, and Joyce Conzens, and little Zelma Carroll will interpret her happy feelings in a Dance Jojsuse." "SONS OF THE EMPIRE."

During next week (with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday aftornoons) the extensive programme of war pictures, "Sons of the Empire," mil be shown at tho Town Hall. Tho filmß are being used for the purpose o£ swelling tho funds available to provide comforts for our fighting men, whether they are in trench or camp, or having spent their effort for the time being, are convalescent from wounds or sickness. ' The Y.M.O.A. has. by arrangement with the Government, undertaken the conducting of the exhibitions, and tho use of the funds obtained will be directed by the Minister of Internal Affairs. "Sons of the Empire" displays troops from all tho Dominions in their groat partnership with the men ol Britain, engaged in the stupendous work of war on the west front, and also the great Fleet, in which men from overseas play no mean role. Remarkable pictures of actual battles are shown, and though these are not in all partß as

photographs, owing to the dust and haze of smoko, and the terrible monotony of the battlefield when viewed from the parapet of a trench, they are said to be most graphic, and [rive a vivid idea of the tornado of shell-fire which smashed at, the enemy's lines, and of the method adopted in carving out an infantry advance. A number of pictures show tho dovaßtated towns traversed by the Allies in their advance after the Germans in the region of Bapaumo and Peronne. The "tanks" are seen clambering in and out of shell-holes and over trenohes. Tho pictures of aeroplanes are particularly fine. The British Fleet is represented by numerous pictures in which many classes of fighting ships are shown. Children will be admitted to the matinees at half-wice. The box plan is available at the Bristol. \ ' ='