ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 70, 15 December 1917, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

"A DAUGHTER OP THE (J085. ,, "A Daughter of the Gods," tho Fox fairy story, 1.0 bo shown at tho Orancl Opera House to-ni(?ht, is described aa a marvellous conception. Jt is it sumptuously .singed iilm, ami features Anuetto Kellermaun, the Australian .diving Venus. Tho theme narrates the vicissitudes of the souls of a baby boy and erirl who died at a very tender age. Triumphant reiucarntaion, mythological and fairy-lore, Oriental opulence, and medieval battles all flcuro in the tale. Theru arc pnomcß. hourie of a, Sultan, fascinating bnbiee, fai;iee, princes, ogres and elfs, and in all the many biK scenes tho spectntcular cß'ccbras said to bo wonilorful. There are pkturcßdlio battles, and Mjsb Kollcrmunn is seen in daring diving feats, swimming, dancinsj . and fencing; Thcro is plenty of thrill in "A Daughter of tho Gods," which is expected, to havo a vory successful season here. HIS. MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Tho .ManloEß Isle" continues to display its manlessness and girlfulnoee at Hie Majesty's Theatre. The piece is amußing, and very veil produced. It will Do performed for the last timo to-nisht. Names Btill figuring in the vaudeville bill are Harris aud Gold, Marie Huclier, lteo and Uol'man, aud Ernest Pitcher. KING'S THEATEE. "Richard tho Brazen," tho Greater Vita- . graph drama, to be screened at the King s Theatre to-day, at 2, covers a chain or ■adventures ol tho most exciting kind. Lord Croyland,.an English diplomat, in charge of an important munitions mission to Amerioa., ia seriously hurt in a motor accident, and Bichard the Brazen takes' liis place ■ Posing as an English nobleman comes thoroughly to his taste, and lie uses an eye-glass TvHh immense effect. His courtship goes well, until lie finds that the girl is involved with a scoundrel who is trying to blackmail lier, and the earnestness with which ho rushes in to defend her noon lauds him in diro trouble. The settings are said to be most elaborate and costly. Tho principal roles ■ are allotted to Alico Joyce and Harry Morey. THEATRE. "Creeping Tides," tho novel by Kate Jordan, has been pieturised, and under the title of "Tides of Fate," will be screened at tho Empress Theatre to-day. It is said to have a, boldly original plot, ana the story is full of action. Alexandra Oarliele, tho American stage beauty, is featured as the heroine, who encounters such a, longi string of misfortunes. She marries a. handsome rascal, in spite ot her relations' opposition, and almost at the dawn of their married life she finds herself in prison as his accomplice in the crime of counterfeiting. She escapes from prison to read that her husband has been killed in a mine accident. Tho drama contains somo particularly fine sceneu of the laet war in which America was engaged, tho Philippine sc«nery being most interesting Frank Holland, a now World star is particularly fine in the role of John Cross, tho Border Police officer who is dismissed for-losing - hia nerve at a critical time, and redeems himself by a fino exhibition of daring and. endurance. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "A Sieter of £>ix," the Triangle drama to be screened at Everybody's Theatre to. day, i 3 described as a genuine surprise story. It features Bessie Love, and Blx. of the clever Triangle kiudics, but its plot is of a totally vnojcpccted kind. A family of seven orphans is left suddenly to tho tender meroies of a harsh, old uncle, and tho story swiftly turns to a stirring melodrama of the Oalifomian border. A rich Spanish rancher has his eyes on the Winthrop's property, which ho has discovered to contain a goldbearing reef. His method of getting it is his own and is quite regardless of law. He , colleots a gang of recklese desperadoes and makej open war. The final sceno is tensely The little heroine finds hersel'f cut off from tho homestead and alone in a" isolated cabin with the leader of the band In desperation, as he forces his loathsome attentions on her, ehe snatches a' rifle and shoots him. The setting is full of realism. In addition is Chapter 7 of "The Secret, Kingdom," "The Ghost 'Ship." "THE JfARRIAGE OF KITTY." The coming of Miss Mario Tempest, the famous English comedienne, who will, under the J. O. Williamson management, commence m season of high-class comedy at the Grand Opera Houbo on December •&, will no doubt bo welcomed by theatru ! patrons Hiss Tempest is one of the greatest "exponents' of comedy of the; day, and she has been the idol of London" and New York for many years. Miss Turnpestiwil, appear -during the season iu a, number" of plays ■ that havo made her famous the opening attraction, which will be' presenijd for the first few nights, being the delightful phantasy, "The Marriage of Kitty," in which Miss Tempeet has appeared no fewer thau 1000/ times in London alone. She will bo associated with) Mr. Graham Hrowno, who has produced and acted with Miss Tempest for the past, tweft'c years. During Ihe visit of this distinguished comcdionne, ncveral plays arc promised, amongst others, "Penelope," a, fino Maughaum comedy, "Mrs. Dot," "Good Gracious, Annabelle," and "A Pair ot Silk Stockings," all of' which have proved' outstanding successes in both England and America, and more recently in Melbourne and Sydney. Tho box plans for the first few nights, during which will bo presented "Tim Marriage of Kitty." will be opened at the Bristol on Friday next. "THE MESSIAH." Tho mimical event of tho month is tho Royal Ohoi'al Union's performance of "Tho Messiah." which ia to tako place in tho Town Hall on Wednesday evening next. The puhlic havo little idea of the work entailed in arranging a suitable cast for an oratorio ia New Zealand, owing to the dearth of artiiils of a high enough, grade to grace the performance of a classic, and it is usual that asatisfactory result Is only achioved after much thought and a great deal of negotiation with possibilities. The cast which has been assembled by the Choral Union is probably tho strongest obtainable at, present in Australasia. Placing Madame Elsie D'avios on a pedestal apart, and cominp; to the other principals, wo havo Miss Mina Caldow, who ie tho foremost contralto in concert and oratorio work in Australasia; Jff. Ernest Drake, the fine tenor; and Mr. Frank Charlton, vho is well-known to Wellington audiences for his finished work. The prceence of bo eminent and cultured an artist as Madame Elfiie Davies, famed in oratorio in the big musical centres of the United Kingdom. crcatcß a vocal tour de force, which should prove irresistible to all lovers of muslo of the hichost claps. The box plan can be inspected at the Bristol, tho prices being ss. and 3.«. Irceervcd), and 2s. ,l'nrepcrvcdlj plin the amusement tax. CAROL GONCratT. At St.. AndrnwV .nail, on Monday evenlug, the choristers of St. Pauls .ProCathedral -will give J hoir annual enrol concert, under the direction of Mr. Robert Parker. A varied selection of CNristmaj melodies, old nnd new. will he interspersed willi songs and insLrumentnl ;piccce. MONDAY'S "ORGAN RECITAL. In cnnsi'duoncc cr the Town Ball being engaged for Tuesday evening. Mr Bernard V. Page (City Organist) will give his, weekly organ recital ou Monday evening. Tho programme will bo announced in Monday's issue. .She: "One half of tho world doosii't know how tlio other half liven." Ho: "Well, tho half that doesn't know isn't composed of-women. "You must have perseverance," said the young physician's friend. "No," ivae-"tho reply; "what 1 want is patients..