ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 14, 11 October 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIvS MAJESTY'S THEATBE. The (treat fiasso prof undo, Malcolm H'Eaolu-an, continues to resale big α-udi-encos at His. Majesty's Theatre witli the best of musical fare. He is parjmps tli« nnest artist in his cla-ss that has ever appeared at the aboTe theatre, ana every night ho mcots with a deservedly .line recoption. Tho names of tlio Boyle T|n<>. James and Seima. and Murfnync, are also upon tho vaudeville bill. The second part of the proßrammo is occupied by btanhope's llovue, "Safety First.' Her Excellency the Oouutess of Liverpool was present at laet eveuiue s performance. KING'S THEATBE. 80110 Bruce is the heroine of "A Son of the Hills," the star feature now screening at the King's Theatre. Antonio,Moreno, the atar of "Tho Island of Hegeueration,' ia the leading man in this productiou, and acts with muoh skill. Tho story abounds with dramatic situations, and the settings and photography are up to the usual high standard of the Greater Vitagraph Company. EVERYBODY'S "Wolf Lowry," the star feature of the programme now screening at Everybody's Theatre, tells the story of a ranchman, a strong, gvim, silent man, quick on the trlßjor, terrible in his wrath, and bitter to his enemies who is brought under the spell or a lovable Rirl who takes no an adjoining rnuoli. Margery Wilson as Mary Davis makes her appearance as leading woman for W. S. Hart in this'play. On Saturday Ann Murdoch and Shirley Mason will be seen in "The Seven Deadly Sins." EMPRESS IHEATRE. In "The Iron Ring," the powerful World Film drama, now being screened at the Empress Theatre, Edward Langford, who made such a nit when actinir opposite to Olara Kimball Young in "The Dark Silence," Is tho leadiug man. He portrays a young husband whose opportunity of business success leads him to neglect his wife. The settings are lavish in the extreme, and the scenes of New York life are excellent. Chapter 13 of '.'The Iron Claw* is also shown. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. These most popular entertainers are to appear at the Grand Opera House on Saturday evening; next for a few farewell performances. The season will extend up to and including Wednesday night, unless clroumstanoes prevent present bookings at the Opera House being availed of, in whioh case an extension may be arranged. This popular combination enjoyed highly successful seasons at ; the Town Hall lately, and as tho company will not be altered in any way, an 4 the various programmes will be selected from the favourite numbers of their extensive repefteiro, the performances should prove highly enjoyablo. Misses Elsa Langley, Billie Wilson. Shirley Oooke, and Messrs. W. P. Turner, Oharlee Lawrence, Leslie Austin, David .Lyle, Boy Oooke, and liouiß Mitchell will be bidding farewell to Wellington theatregoers, and as request itcme will be gladly compiled with, these farewell performances are expected to be woll attended. The box plan will open at the Bristol to-morrow morning. "SAVAGES" AT PLAY. On Saturday' evening tho Wellington Savage Olu'b ivill endeavour to show the Wellington public (anyone may come who will pay the"price) whati a really clever lot of entertainers it has among its members. The'club does not wish to say that the public "korcro" -To Tie- given at the Town Hall is Koine to be "the greatest show on earth," but ttey do wish it to be known that if the critics do not say something to that effoot thuy will perforco have to weild some of the knotty blood-gouted clubs which have been hand-i ed down a§ heirlooms' to the tribe. It is understood that patront will witness scenes that may or may not happen.in (lie intermittent camp in Switzerland. The box plan is already heavily blue-pencilled at the Bristol. Tickets at 35., 25., and Is. may be obtained at the Bristol or Begg'e. DRAMATIC RECITAL. Mr. and Mrs. Culford Bell arc., presenting their pupils in two distinct programmes on Tuesday and Wednesday next iu the Concert. Chamber. The junior performers will be seeni'in new fairy plays, presented for the first time. A number of the newest musical monologues are included, and, with several dramatic and humorous character sketches and a comedy scene from "The Midsummer Night's Dream," should make an excellent evening'e entertainment. The proceeds go to the "Our Day" Cross Fund. Her Excellency the Oountees of Liverpool has granted her patronage, and will be present. The plan is at, tho Bristol.