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HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Kolcy Foley," a farcical revue, gives l'aitl Stanhope, the Irish-American comedian, and his comoauy of fun-makers an opportunity to muku an hour ut Hit! Majesty's Theatre, exceptionally pleasaut. Hnikc Murphy (Paul Stanhope) arrives ut an hotel just in time to be compelled to tako up tho position of manager, and also to fill the place of ail absent boxer, 'i'llo is to Tight for the championship of the world that eveniuE, in the hotel. There is some riotous fun created out of this and Pntil Stauliooc makes tho most of it. The singing is bright all through, the male quartet beins particularly uleasiiur. To the first part of the programme Milner anil Storey, comedy specialists, iu their sketch "Two in Two Scenes," created a great deal of genuine amusement; the Molina'ris sang some very dainty songs. Geo. D'Alma, and Lawrence Johnston, tile clever ventriloquist, also appeared. The W/Kaya. a Scotch novelty duo, presented a very creditable turn, which tho folks from Scotland would find particularly enjoyable. KING'S THEATRE. ; Ajilonio Moreno, the star of tile Tsland of Bcgeueratiou, plays the title role In the Greater Vitacranh drama, "The ifaEniflccnt. Meddler," now being 6crcencd at the King's Theatre. The play is thrilling all through, and shows what happens to a newspaper man who takes over a naper in a distinctly rough and lawless neighbourhood. There arc plenty of dariiiK deeds, and romance of the prettiest is also in evidence. In addition to this Btar. Charlie Chaplin appears in Ihe Rink." EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Girl Glory." which lieads the nroRrammo now showing at Everybody's Theatre, is a delightful story of a little girl who decided to reform her grandfather. Enid Bennett is the Rtar. and her winsome ways fit her perfectly for the part. The grandfather of tho pretty little heroine is a. war veteran who has developed a Kfbhg'taste for liauor. The way in whioli the heroine enlißts tho aid of the parson and really startles the. <iuiet village with her successful reformative treatment, makes a very plcasinir drama. In addiI t-ion to this star is a Patho subject dealing with tho great food crisis in tngland. Also an interesting picture which shows tho docking of tto biggest barque tha„ has ctcc entered New Zealand waters. EMPRESS THEATRE. , , _ There are some striking settings in "The Family Honour," the star picture on the Empress Theatre programme. The story contains a great many thrilling scenes, and tho struggle between the two men who are both infatuated by a woman, lends an clemont of the bizarre to 'tho tine, smashing final scene. Charles Chaplin. in "The llink," and Chapter 9 of "The Iron Cla-w," entitled ' Arrows ot Hate." are also shown. ENGLISH PIERROTS. Of the English Pierrots it can be said that "age cannot wither nor custom stale their infinite variety." Although they have now submitted some ten programmes during their winter season in Wellington, they have never repeated a programme, and that which is now being performed nightly is as fresh and amusing as anv of its predecessors, which ml a tribute "to tho management and tuc artists. Miss Elsa Langley is always dainty in her work, and pretty in her ways: Hiss flillie Wilson's gift for character is valuable, and Miss Shirley Cookc. at the piano, is a strength to tho company. The comedy of Messrs. Punier, Austiu, ,and Lawrence is of distinct merit, and , the vocal and farcical - ensembles never fail to raise ripples of merriment on the sea of faces in front. "SONS OP THE EMPIRE." Those who sec "Sons of the Empire" at the Town Hall next week will have the double satisfaction of witnessing an exceptionally hue .series of war pictures, and of assisting a deserving patriotic cjuitjc. 'J'he pictures aro being showily by tlio Y.M.C.A. throughout the Dominion, and the. whole of the net proceeds will be utilised under tho directum ot the Hon. G. W. Russell, to provide comforts tor men in the fighting scrviccs-thoso m the trenches and iu camp, and also those who have been wounded or who are convalescent, either here or abroad. The films display in great dftail tho life "hicli is the lot of millions of the best men of the Empire. Army operations on a large scale and iu great variety are pictured, and the films also carry, the spectators to see. among the stealer and lesser units of the Fleet, and besides that raise them-far above the earth to look down through tho cameras eye upon a broad expanse of shell-Bitted c ° u "| ;l ' y glimpses of the devastation of war. The programme is a long one, and cveiy , of the film is crowded with interest wh'eh rises at times to thrilling intensity. Tlio season iu Wellington begins on Monday liiglit, and is limited to one week, with matinees (to which children will be admitted half-price), and Wednesday and Saturday. Seats may be hooked at tho. Bristol.

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3188, 12 September 1917, Page 3

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3188, 12 September 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3188, 12 September 1917, Page 3

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