ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 12, 9 October 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A orowded house greeted the new programmo at His Jfajcsty's Theatre last evening. In the first part Murfaync, one of the most xylophone players, ranged from grand opera to American "rags" with a verve and facility that was quite delightful. The lloylo Trio, who entered upon their last week in Wellington, sang smart songs in a crisp manner, and danced attractively. The combination of the two neat-stepping males, with tho graceful lady dancer, is Quito a goiyi one, and tho turn goes well from start to finish. James and Solum, who were here last week, are two exponents of Hobra'o comedy, with dancing and knockabout comio interludes. The star performer of tho crcnhig was Mr. llaleolm M'Eachern, the popular Australian basso who found favour with tho audienco in. "The Floral Dance." "Up from Somerset," and "My .-Old Rhako," all of which wore sung with fine gusto. The second half of tho programme was<devoted to <i musical rovue, entitled "Safety First," interpreted by the Paul Stanhope Company. In this comedy Mr. Stanhope, of tho Simian make-up, is once more Spike Murphy—the character ' fits any old revue—who iff attached to a theatrical company, which becomes stranded in Honolulu, and which has to resort to' all kinds of entertaining "s';.'i\t.s" to make ends meet. The "Ginger Girls" float in and nit of the scene more or IeFS irresponsibly in costumes that are certainly built' to the measure of the elim:< to of Hawaii. The "Grafter" nuartot. who sang- "Yaka, Hula" and "That Simple Melody." are tho most valuable vocal attribute the company possesses. Mr.. Will Raynor, the tenor of the company, curiously enough figures iri a part; and yet sings romantic ballads. Last evening lie gave a popular rendinnr of ( that fine old ballot! "?'■•' Pine" fthe 'First Lieutenant's sons; in Plannuette's opera, "Rip Van Winkle"), and "Only an.lrishman's Dream."' Other =ongs sun" in the rnvuo were "Eighteen Years Old To-day." "Dreamv China Lad l *." "Ensrineor Son"." "Moonlight on the M'-Sisinpi,'' and "The I Road that Leads to Love." J KING'S THEATRE. The Greater Vitagraph have accomplished «. work of particular | interest in "A Son of the Hilla," tho star featuro now screening at the King's Theatre. Antonio Koreno is cast in the leading role. A young man finds that the- dull life of his country town is unbearable and leaves, and makes a success of Ilia business career. On coming back filled with tho idea of uplifting his townsfolk, he finds that the girl oT whom he had dreamed has been trapped into marrlago by a clever Bcoundrel. The rest of the Btory concerns the unmasking of the villian-and the final attainment of their heart's desire by hero and heroine. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. As "Wolf Lowry," thp star feature now being screened at Everybody's Theatre, W. S. Hart is seen as a big-hearted, rugged, honest rancher. The drama contains many sensational athletic riding feats by tho star, and the plot is auite out of the ordinary. Margory Wilson, as the selector whose impudence arouses all the cattle king's wrath until he' finds out that sho iB a girl, has a role which suits her admirably. The final scene is full of pathos and tenso ©motion. The supporting cast ia strons, and the photography is of the best. EMPRESS THEATRE. A story of matrimonial complications is unfolded in the "Iron Ring," the World film drama now being screened at the Empress Theatre. The cast includes Gerda Holmes, Edward Langford, Arthur Ashley, and two new World ladies. Alexandra Corew and Gladys Thompson. opens with a young married couplp, who ere wrapped up in each other. Tho husband, however, gets his opportunity in life, and, fired with ambition, ho works morning and night, and consequently leaves his wife to her own resources a good deal. The story is increased in int*re* by tho love affair of a society girl, vhi» becomes infatuated with the married surgeon who attends her after a motor accident, i'lieaccident, by the way, is most realistic. Chapter 13 of the "Iron Olaw," entitled "Tho Hidden Face" is also shown.

EOTAL COSIIO OPEBA COMPANY 1 Information ha 6 been received of a nature • to encourage the hope that tho lloyal Oomio Opera Company will shortly ; arrive in Wellington, and are being made for the season in wcllineton to open at the Grand Opera. House on Thursday, October 18. The original intention was for the Eoyal Comics to open at Auckland, but tho steamer arrangements have necessitated a change of plans which will give Wc-lington the pleasure of first seeing the newest musical comedies. The company, which is to • be seen in "The Pink Lady." M rccoTd success in.Sydnev and Melbourne), "The IWI Widow." and "The Cinema Star,'' will include Hisses Florence Young. Minnie J'ovc, Gladys Moncrioff. Nellie Payne. Celia Ghi'o'ni. and Addie Lenhard. Messrs. Leslie Holland, Phil..Smith, Boginald Boberls, ,Tnnk Ualston. Cha's. Albert, C. R. Bnntock. Alfred Andrews, and Die!; Sliortlard. A full ballet and /-horns will ucrimpirtrr the comioany to New Zealand. The box plans will open at the Bristol on Monday next. SAYAGF, CLUB'S KOEERO. The Wellington Savage Club will give its annual open ltorero in aid of the patriotic funds at the Town Hall on Saturday evening next. The entertainment will include fcmo iwiiane features of a diverting character, typical of the spirit of the Wellington Savages. The box plan will be opened at tho Bristol to-morrow.