ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 124, 12 February 1918, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

JfAIiINI. Jlalini, (lie slcigiu-of-haiiu artist, entertained another large aiuiic-nce at Uie Concert Chamber last evening. Without the aid of any of that glittering paraphernalia associated with magician-, ul the vaudeville stage, Malini was able to demonstrate with a fine drgrei; of finish that quickness of the hand may deceive the eye if it does not Urir.k the senses. The newcomer is particularly good with cards. He app":ir« to know every card from its back. The entertainment ie well worth eceing, for Malini. upart- from his digital dexterity, is a personality. Tho magician is assisted bv Jlr. Leonard Barnes (baritone) und Wr-i. Montague (pianist). -LOOK WHO'S HEM." Something new is promised iu "Look Who's Here," which is to be prCEeuted by iir: .lack Waller at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night. The production comes here with an excellent reputation, earned during a twenty weeks' season iu Sydney, and latterly at the Grand Opera House, Wellington. "Look Who's Here" bears the stamp of clever originality, and its medley of fun, frolic and melody does not fail to delight tho audience, which in alternately convulsed with laughter at the witty dialogue and burlesque situations, and uplifted by the finished rendering of excellent mimic. Among other items to be introduced during the'company's local season are "On Board the I'ianola," "Bagfime. Operas," "One Minnie Playe and Dramaß." and the famous "1812 Overture." In this item no fewer than four pianos are uaed, in conjunction with tho famous Purple Band, and a prologue is given, in whjfih Jack Waller figures as Napoleon. The setting of "Look Who's Horn'! is a distinctly novel one, the colmir schenis being carried out entirely in black and white, and the mnin "eccne is a "futurist" representation of Pierrot Land. There are twenty-fivo artists in the production, including Jack Waller. Wylio Wat?on. Trod. DenneH. Cecilia Gold, Gr*>q;orv J'-anoff. Will Ib-nrier, Ada Smart. Jtar.iorio Kims. P,i.i.-io Hill, and Dorothy, Dick, and toslie White, a. trio of dane?rs who iinrnduce a remarkably clever dancing novelty. The hnx riant for the first four nirrhts of the season open to-morrovr at the Bristol.

BIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho Paul Stanhope Company headed the new programme at iiis Majesty's 'lncatre last evening with another of tncir popular revuea. Spike Murphy, as represented by Mr. Stanhope, was again the central character, and with the support of Air. Vat Newman, as a country constable, Mr. Will Kaynor, as a musical crook, tho Ginger Chorus, the Grafters' Quartet, and the other members of tho company he provided an hour'.- fun. There were amusing incidents connected with an' animated statue, and much rapid farce of She kind that llr. Stanhope never fails to produce. The Ginger Girls had some striking- costumes, and formed the chorus to somo songs that, weub with a. swing. The musical numbers contained some of more than usual merit. Mr. Will Kaynor gave a delightful rendering of "My Cigarette." and Mr. Val Newman was effective in the vigorous "By Heck." The Grafters' Quartet were over-weighted in the Hoffmann "Baracolk,'' but. they made good in some lighter numbers. The star turn oil the programme was t.l'e first appearance of Sergeant Copelnnd and his small son, "The Kid," in a mystifying exhibition of thought transference. The child, not. eight years of age. sat on the stage blind-folded, and described accurately articlos that wero shown to his father by members of the audience in the body of the theatre. He identified articles of jewellery, gave initials and dates, tho country of origin of coins, and so forth without hesitation, and in childish language that, conveyed an impression he could actually see things that obviously wore not visible to him at all. He completed his portion of the entertainment by proving his. ability to make formidable calculations, mentally, and at lifchtninc speed. The wan entirely perplexed and keenly interested. A pair of clever Americans. Viola Denny and Eddie Dnnnigan, made their first appearance with a song-and-danee turn that had some original features. Hiss Penny proved to be one of the most snarkling comediennes ssen . at His MajeHy's Theatre, and the pair had to respond to several enthusiastic recalls. Jlarzon and Florence also made their first, appearance in a erae.efnl exhibition of nosturinir "nd balancing. The girl mounted a tall lid,l„r )mlan"e on h"r companion's shoulder, and stayed at the ton long enough to provide "one fhr'lls. The new programme was completed by the reappearance of Walsh and Wal°h. TV uiside-down dancers, and <h» Pictorial Littles, who mix vocalism with impressionistic ingKING'S THEATRE. "Husband and Wife," a. World Film drama, is the star item now being screened at the Klntr's Theatre. Ethel Clayton is in the lead, supported by .Holbrook P'inn. Montagu Love. Dion Tithcradge, and little Madge Evans. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Mother of Dartmoor" is one of the special attractions now being screened at tV Emnress Theatre. Elizabeth is the star, and he' acting is excellent. A stirring comedy-drama. "Mfl"hnttan Madness," featuring Douglas Fairbanks, is also shown. T-.VF.RYBOBY'S THEATRE. "The Sawdust King" is the star featuro at Everybody's Theatre. In addition to this feature is shown the final instalment of "The Secret Kingdom." This episodo shows how the entire mystery is cleared up. .