ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 64, 8 December 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE NEW HKNEIETTA." At tho Grand Opera llouee this evening Messrs. J. and K. Tail's Now Comedy Company will commenoo a return pcaeon, ami will present "Tho New Henrietta," by tho author of "Turn to the Itight, and which has proved tho successful rival ol the latter-named play. "The Now Henrietta" is described as mi exciting comedydrama, full of sparkling episodes. . story is woven round a niino called t"' . New Henrietta," and the Stock . ExcUango deals provide novel and amusing eituatioiiß. Whilo tho owner, Nicholas, van Alstyno, is away on a yachting ermso, a rival successfully csiusce a slump in Henrietta, shares. Bertie, Van Alttynos flon, however, comes to tho rescue and tors tho Stock Exchange gamblers, lno owner's return effects a rlao in the shares, and many complicatioun ensue. Altliougn a comedy, tho play is said to contain many dramatic episodes, and tho stago settings and mounting ar.=> reported (is boing exceptionally fine. ilr. Walter P ItiohardKon playe tho part of Nicholas Van Alstync and he has received the highest praiao from critics in other parts of Now Zealand. His study of tho old man is described as ono of tho nno3t, pieces of character aotliio; over neon in tho Dominion. Miss Lizotto Parkcs as Agnos Gules has great opportunities, and is nlso o,rc<litcd with n. fino performance. Missos Gertrudn Suminprn, Owen Boriac, ft-ancco AnderßOU, Mesßrs. .lohn Uprise, Staploton Kent, Gcorgo Chnlmcrs, Gerald Harcom-ti, Maurico Dudloy, und Oarlcton Stuart, all havo congoninl roles, and in addition to producing tJio play Mr. Gaston Mervalo niakca hie appearance as Mark Turner. Tho season m Wellington is limited to fivo nights, and the boi plans will bo on view at tho Bristol till noon, and from then ftt the Grande Confootionory, Grand Opera House, whero day sales may bo obtained. HIS MAJESn'fi THKATKE. "Tho Monto Oa.rlo. Girls," a dashing revuo by tho Walter Jolmton Muaion.l Playere, will bo repeated at His Majesty's Theatro to-night. Also on tho present bill aro tho Alorts, in battloaxo and bayonet juggling, and Harris and Gold, comio singers. KING'S THEATRE. ' "I'll Come Baok to You," by the World Film Company, is tho star loaturo to bo shown at tho King's Theatre to-day. Alico Brady is tho star, and nor work , is said to bo full of charm. Tho etory opens with tho meeting cf tho hero afld tho heroine as two youngsters, and the stontlyeworn lovo declaration of tho boy, which gave riso to tho title of the drama. When next they meet tho man ia an engineer and tho girl is tho daughter of tho magnate whose interests aro being thwarted by the energy and skill of tho mau. Thrills follow in quick order, and the reality of tho scones is stated to ho astounding. The lumber drivo gives a real idoa of that' perilous occupation, a-s the "lumber Jacks" jump from one log to another, as they toee in the foaming etream. Tho photographic marvels that occur throughout the .itory aione are said to bo worth, a visit.

EMPE.KSS THR.\TEK. Gail Kano has been provided with a poworful rolo in "Whoso Wife?" the murder mystery drama, to bo screened at tho Empress Theatre to-day. It .is described as a story of extraordinary strength, having a plot that is boldly original. The heroine, deserted by tho elderly rouo whom Bhu had been persuaded .to marry, and hearing that ho is drowned, marries again. Tho first husband returns, and manages to inveigle the woman away. Ho is attacked by the husband of. ono of his former victims, and kills him. Ho is tracked and arrested for murder, and then hie unfortunate wife is put in a predicament. If sho. appears to help his plea, of solf-defenco her chances of happiness a.ro ruined, and also thero faces her the terriblo temptation to allow him to go to his doom. The acting throughout tho play is sa-id to bo of a high standard, end tho shipboard end Argentine scenes remarkable photography.

EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. "Tho Moral Fabrio," denoribed as a poworful Trianglo play, ie to be screoned at Everybody's Theatre to-day. Tho eternal trianglo is acted by Frank Mills, with Howard Hiokman and Edith Iteeves. The latter is said to bo especially convincing aa tho ldlo wife who listens to tho golden truth and his seductive philosophy. Howard Hiokman portrays the wealthy clubman, an active exponent of a-lawless creed and ho incots his fitting fate. The story opens in tho luxurious jEonsione of tho JJdw York smart 4et, and changes to Yenice, Monto Carlo, and the Riviera. Tho ending is a dramatic surprise, which Is said to depart from all tho usual Hontimental foregivenose whioh often ruins a good , plot. ■ Chapter' 6 of '"The Secret Kingdom," showing Phillip's struggle to rescuo his sweetheart from tho asylum, and his thrilling fight with river, pirates, wiH also be shown.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. An orchestral concert in aid of tho fund for a now kindergarten building whs given in the Town Hall Concert Cnambeilast night. A pleasant programme was submitted, b>t tne attendance unfortunately woe not large. A lull orchestra, conducted by Mr. Harry Tombs, gave as its chief number Haydn's iymjjhpny in D Major, and did justice to this beautiful composition. Tho tragedy overture iKeler Bela), and threo bracketed, numbers, tho intermeizo from .'-Naila" (Leo Delibcs), Minuet d' Amour (F. H. Uowan), and "Arlequin" (do la Haye) wero also played by tho full orchestra. Beethoven's aumtet for piano and wind instruments was given by Mrs. L. Watkins (piano), Mr. W. 1' Ward (clarionet), and Mr Leon Cohen (oboo), Mr. W. J. Hariand (bassoon), and Mr. G. G. Schwartz (horn). A violin solo, the meditation ' from "Thais" (Massenet), was contributed by Miss Anderson. The instrumental portion of the concert was supplemented b,v Mr. Sigurd Leatrup, whose attractive base-baritone was heard to pood advantage in tho recitative and cavatlna, "Lα Reina de Saba," '0, Gounod),, and tiro vigorous songs of A. Mallinspn, "Slow, Horses, Slow." and "Wβ Sway Along."

"A DAUGHTER' OF THE GODS." It is stated that an entire 'island, 20,000 person?, 6000 horees, and a fleet of. sl«an\Bhips wero noeded to properly stage "A Daughter of the Gods," William loxs 1,000,000 dollar picture, featuring Annetto Kellormann, the attraction billed at the Grand Opera,.Houso for Saturday, December 15 l'ronra barren waste, leaaed from tho British Government, Mr. Fox created « city of steel and concrete, which might have stood for genoratione, but for the fact that, in the search lot massive, lmproasivo offects, he found it necessary to destroy in a day this metropolis whlc'n coet 350,000 dollars to build. Not ouly were these original expanses met by Mr. Fox, but in one inst.«- ■*. where it was found necoseary to prci ~,e a mountain torrent, he caused to be averted from its source a river and again in crder to create the camped plain of tho Sultan's warriors, ho had razed a rango of hills. This picture etaxs Mies Annette Kcllermann, who Is said to bo seen at hor best, tho scenes and action boing so built about her that it would appear that the story as a whole were but a chapter from her lifo lived over again. From Htart to ilnlsi sho is. said t<, hold r her audiences spellbound, as thoro is reoltd off the fascinating tale so enchantingly portrayed In scenic investiture. "THE MESSIAH." Madame Elsie Da-vies ha 3 been specially engaged by tho Choral Union to appear here in "The Messiah" at the Town Hall ou December 19. This is what an Australian exchange has to say of her singing:—"The goo'd tidinjs wo have had. from time to tiino regarding Maflamo Daviee in the Old World do Jiot, or with some people, belio her. In fact, we question whether they altogether do her justice, for boyond tho shadow of a doubt sho is an accomplished and charming singer. Her voice has body, beauty, and warmth. So when this gifted soprano gavo but her first few notes at her opening concert laso night, the hugo audience to a. man (to a woman too) felt that here, indeed, was something worth the hearing. Her yoico is of a particularly rich -quality, with a. good, mellow ring in, it, and beautifully clear, and so well placed that her lop notes come with as little apparent effort an tho bottom' ones." Tho other soloists taking part are—Contralto. Miss Mina C'aldow; and baritone, Mr. Frank Charltou. Mr. Ernest Dralte, «s tenor, -is to malio his final appearance prior to his departure from Mow Zealand. The box plan opens at the Bristol on Wednesday next at 9 o'clock.

"THK JAPANESE OIRIj." "Tho Japanese Girl," an operetta in two acts by Charles Vincent, will bo produced in St.. Andrew's nail, Wellington Terrace, this evening in aid of King George's War Fund for Sailors. Tho operetta will bo preceded by a "Christmas Toy Sym" phony" by an orchestra, of tny instruments, and vocal and elocutionary uoms.

MAIUKT BOYS' COiNCEUT. Tho hoys of tho Muriel Bros.' Srliool. Nowtown, Ravo a concert in. the Grand Opora Houso lanl oveninp. There was a largo attendance, including His Oraco Archbishop Iledwood, Hie Worship tho Mayor, and the Mayoress. Tho procnuunio contained vocal, instrumental, and dramatic itonifl, which wern very well rendered and indicated careful training. Inc itninn in the flrnl, part wcrc:-Overture, "Miiritana," Marist Ilrothcvs Old boye Orchestra; ohoriiP, (a) "Welcome, (h) "love at Home," School Ohoir; rccitat,'on.> "A Boy'e Troublce," Basil Mosey; band selection, "Dreaming," select instruments; solo, "My liittlo Or«y Iforae in tho ttcet, Thomae Martin; plantation sons. Bill It,

Is So," pupils; duet, "What aro tho Wild Waves Haying," Edward Quill and Tlio7nas Martin; selection, "fJcma of Erin," Murist Brothers' Fife and Drum Bend: recitation, "A Glovo Story." Winston M'Onrthri chorus. "Come Hack to Erin," fiohool Choir; solo, "Tho Swallows." Edward Quill; Berni-cliorua, (a) "Music :in<l Her Sinlor, Sour." (I)) " 'Tla tho Laet Koto af Summer," select boys' choir; dance, "Hheami Triiibhaa," n. H'Lcan. Tho second part was Riven over to a drama entitled "TarcisFius," in which tho following playctf parts:—Walter M'Kcnnn, P. Msiloncy. P. Dunn, D. Nolan, J. liurkc. V. Lcdgec W. Gavin. F. .1. Gamble It. novcridsc, C. Ashbrldgo. P. Mooney, J. Beid, A. Kelly, W. Corby. J. D. Pope, O. Johnson; P. B. Gamble, W. B. Gamble, H. M'Koowcn, James Ryan, J. Donnis, ,T. M'Lean, Gcorco Burton, J. Alnsworth, Eddie Bartou, J. Johns, J. Sandbrook, and L. Ransom.