ENTERTAINMENTS
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATItE. A holiday audicnce filled every eeat at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when ft ohango of bill waß presented which met ■with every manifestation of approbation. Among tlie newcomers a very special hit was made by t)ie Belldays, who present tho •wildest sample of quick-fire knockabout: comedy act, "which has been most aippropriatciy named "Tho Lady of the * The appellation refers to the la<ly of the pair, who a-s a maid masquerading in her mistress's dress, is surprised by a tipsy valet, who has purloined his masters dress suit for a very wet cvcnijiK. "his lively pair speedily become familiar, and there ensues a rorty time above stairs. The lady dons a black velvet gown with a "main trunk" train, which she finds some difficulty in managing. with the result that she i 3 invariably seen .<0 be sprawling at some preposterous angle at odds with the centre <if gravity, nor noes ehe spar© her frail form in her comical tumbles, to avoid tho drunken < valet who is impressing on her his ability as a juggler and hoop-apinner. The lady of the falls is a born comedienne, whose facial erpree&lon is ea varied and ammated as her weird acrobatics, hvcrjthing goes at high pressure, inelu<Jmg ( the laughter of the audience. The Beildays act )B certainly an uncommonly good one, which registered a bull's-eye hit last evening. "Tho Bunty Ooraedy Company, which is now famiiiar to vaudeville patrons, returned to favour with "Sandy's Wooing, which went as well as ever in the capable hands of Jean Clyde, David Urqithart, and Abie Barker. Laurant showed his ver«.a- ---; tility by appearing- as «• neat eleight-of-"hand performer. His work with the cards and billiard 'balls was extremely adept. and completely deluding. His talent in writing upeide-down was also entertainingly demonstrated. Clivalti and his dogs are back again, and Clarke and Wallace two bright boys in patter, song and datice, wiled away a cheery ten minutes. Tho second half of tho bill was Teservod for the Paul Stanhofpe llevue Company in "Dilly Dalty," an hour of cheerful noij. sense illuminated by some good singing ana lively dancing by the now well-known Ginger Girls. This revue i« the fifth chapter, dealing with. the strange adventures of Spike Murphy (Paul Stanhope), who on this occasion appears os a violinist who ncrer "delivers the goods." He delivers, however, a hurricane of fun in his ow.u eccontric manner, which was just as good e.3 though he wore a versatile Kubelik. The Grafter Quartet stands out as one of ( the good things of the revue, singing "All Aboard for Dixie" and "Rome Girls Do and Some (Tirls Don't" in their snappiest style. Mr. Will flaynor, as Charlie Hubbs, sang "Mother of Mine" particularly well Mr. Val. Newman was a strength to the cast as John Wallace, a land boomer, and Georffe M'Call was One-Bound O'Brien to the life.
"IT IS FOR- ENGLAND." St-Miding room only was placarded at the Queen's Theatre, Cuba, Street, at both sessions of the Navy League official tenreel plioto-play. "It is For England," long before the advertised time;of starling yesterday. The production is of a high order of excellence, and the story around which the (picture lias been constructed is one that holds the attention and inspires prido in Britain, and all that Britain stands £or. The leading character is played by the Baroness Gingold, who is'one of the world's greatest Bed Cross workers. This laxly haft received from the King o! Serbia the highest decoration within h.la power to bestow. The scenes enaetcd in i-he British House of Commons, the spectacle of Britain's might on the seas and the tablea'ur showing the martyrdom of Nurse Cavell, received hearty applause. Other outstanding features are the Welsh coal strike and the murder of a Bolgian workman's family. "It is For England" must bo seen- to be fully appreciated. Seats may be booked at the Bristol. Tho day sessions begin at 2.30. and the evening at 8 o'clock.
KING'S THEATRE. A. dramatic conclusion is provided; In "The Girl Who Did Not Care," the star feature now being screened at the King's Theatre, where the long-lotft son returns to fascinate the girl who had ruined his father, In telling fashion the weapons of sex that she had used for her infamous purposes are turned upon the girl herself.? Donald Hall, Louise Yale, and Fran kid Mann are featured in this stirring production. In addition to the star picture a Keystone uoinody, entitled "Finished Product," ie shown.
EMPKESS THKATEK. Matrimonial rovelatious of a now kind are furnished in "The iSclf-Made Widow," tho World drama now screening at the Empress Theatre, featuring Alice Brady us the young girl who persuades a scoundrel to marry her under au assumed name. The seltinge are in modern society surroundings in New York, and l>hc cast is a remarkably strong one. John _ Bowers ae the hero acts with great emotional force, while Herbert Barrington aB Crosby, the villain, is thoroughly convincing. In addition Chapter 15 of "Tho Iron Olaw," entitled "Double Resurrection," is shown.
• EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The thirst for a new sensation which makes the jaded audiences of a pleasureridden city is shown in "The Clophoppcr " the star feature now screening at Everybody's Theatre, where the fashionable patrons of a New York roof garden go crazy on "The Clodhopper Glide,' aH 'danced by tho rustic in latest .musical comedy. Ohaa'lie Raj- is the star, and his role is ono that mil make him a favourite with pictujc-goers. Tho setting _ is something to ho wondered at. Thero is a, particularly strong supporting cast, and tho chorus of beautiful girls deserve special mention. . "THE PINK LADY." That exporicnced dramatist Mr. C. IT. 8. Jii'Lcnnan, author of "The Belle of New York" and "Leah Kleshna," has adapted the French farce, "Lo Satyre," so thoroughly that it links up conneotodly through thi-co bright and merry acts of the very successful musical comedy, '1110 Pink Lady." "The Pink Lady" is to bo nresentod at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night by J. C. W llliainfcon s Koyal Comic Opera Company. There are said to be no disappointments; indeed, it is stated that the story is told witli remaj'kaiblo coherence, and the music by Ivan C-aryll, composer of "Our Miss Gibbs, is so captivating that the piece lias been given tlie wannest of welcomes wherever it has been staged. That brilliant young musical comedy artist, Miss Minnie Love in the title role, with Miss Gladys Moncrieff, Oelia Ghiloni, Nelle. Payne. Mariorio Bray, Maie Baird, Eeginald Boberls. Claude Bnntonls, Leslie Holland. Harry liatcliffe as well as an old favourite, Miss Florence Young, are all said to be welt placed in this successful musical puy. This piece is stated to be a genuine musical comedy, replete with melodious, vocal numbers, gorgeously coloured scenic feettings, picturesque ballets, and clean humour. while the mounting and dressing are Ajiid to bo on the most lavish sc«ue. ing to tho season being limited, rhe Pmk Lady" con only be. staged for a „'°; r sion's. The box plans for the A™ l three productions will be on view at the Bnstol this morning, at's o'clock
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