ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 160, 26 March 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S TH.EAT.ItE. Tho first appearance of the three Onrrs. a trio of clever juveniles, was a feature of tho programme presented at His Alajestv'B Theatre last evening. These children nave an excellent turn of the Bong and dance variety. The eldest uroved herself to he a mimic of considerable abilitj. and thn youthful voices blended prettily in snuin tuneful songs. Miss Verna Bain. Die "miniature Gence," appeared again in some of her very clever and graceful (lances, including "The Dy'ng Swan" ami the "Allies' Dance." Mr. James 0. Eoin D'rovlile'd somircomio songs. The ffootid nortiou of the programme was occupied by thn Walter Johnson Itcvue Fliuru-ev who repeated tho bright jinusical comedy. "The KissinS'Haid." This nroductiou wintains many original features, including a clever moving-picture burlesque and it was Erected last night with warm approval. The programme will ho repeated, nightly during the week, '

KING'S THEATRE. To-night will see the final screening at the King'j Theatre of Ilex Beach's greatest play, "Tho Auction Block." Scats may be reserved at the Bristol or by ringing telephone 3143. "PRINCESS OP I'ARK ROW." An unusual story is told in "The Princess of Park Row," the Greater Vitagraph urania announced to be screened at the King's. It is a tale of foreign intrigue which is carried on in the heart of New York, and is discovered by a young American newspaper man. Many exciting adventures take place before tho climax of the drama arrives. Mldred Manning is tho heroine. In addition will be shown the sixth instalment of "The Neglected Wife." '

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Enid Bennett is the star of the racing drama, "They're Ofi," low being soreened at Everybody's Theatre. Rowland Ue is Hie hero, while two. othe- famous actors, Melbourne M'Doweli and Walt. Wliitman, have strong supporting roles.

EMPRESS THEATRE.' Madge Evans sees hertelf on the screen as 'The Little Duchess" at the village theatre in "The Volunteer." the star feature now screening at tho Empress Theatre. In addition to this feature is shown tht. fifth series of Pathe's esecial war pictures.

"THE BED WIDOW.

| The Williamson Royal Comic Opera Company will commenco their season at :x£ Grand opera HollEe on Saturday with The Red Widow," the first of three musical comedies,'all new here, which will bo presetted during the season. Of the play the Sydney "Telegraph" says:-"In the course of their managerial career tho directors of J. 0. Williamson. Ltd., have given the public many fine light opera productions, but for sheer lavishness and picturesquejiess, the presentation of 'The Red Widow' will bo very hard to excel, ft appears to bo the general opinion that The Red Widow' is going to perform to a very triumphant tune. It is particularly strong in that valuablo dramatic olement 'contrast.' Everyone stands out clerir, and each character remains a fixed entity in tho mind. There Is much of the. popular lilting melody, the ready wit, the captivating personalities qf tho leading artistß, the captivating chorus, and a glorious 'panorama of the scene painter's art." The costuming of the play is something very much out of the ordinary, this department entirely overshadowing any of the previous efforts of the big firm in this direction in tho way of musical comedy. The cast is a long one, necessitating the engagement of a number of new artfsts. Nevertheless-'the old favourites of this popular organisation have been retained in tho persons of Miss Gladys Moncrieff. MUs Addie Lehnard, Miss Nesta Barry, and Miss Florence Young. Also prominently cast are Messrs. Reginald Ttoberts and Mr. Phil Smith. The big feature of the play is said to bo the music, which is of a mc6t alluring nature. A specially augmented orchestra has been engaged. The box plans for "Tho Red Widow" (four niehts) and "Mr. Manhattan" (four nights) will be opened at the Bristol this morning at 9 o'clock.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN REOITAL. An organ recital will be given in tho Town Hall at 8.15 this evening by Mr. Bernard P. Pago (city organist), and the programme contains the following:—Sonatina in A minor by Karg-Elcrt; "Third Movement from Suite" (op. 66), forest scenes, "The Phantom Tells His Tale oP Longing." by Coleridge-Taylor; Wagner's Walthcr's "Prize Song" (from Act III), "Die Meistcrsiriger"; Rimsky-Korsakolt's third movement from "Scheherazade" (suite symphonique for orchestra), on. 33: "Elegy No'. 2" in G. for strings, by Tschaikovsky; (a) "Idylle," (b) "Au Soi'r." by E. d'Evry: and "Scherzo" in P minor, by Saudiford Turner.

"MESSE SOLEHNEIitE." Gounod's "Messe Solennelle" was sung by tile choir of Wesley Church, Taranalu Street. Inst night under the couduoioi<ship of Mr. If. Temple WTiite. The «oloists wtre Miss B. liritfili'n, soprano; Mr. Percy Outfortli, tenor; ami Mr. Leonard Barnes, bass. Mr. 0. W. Kerry was tho orfiantst. The performance was a thorouEhly enjoyable one. The soloists interpreted the beautiful music creditably, and the chorus did its \<or£ In a way that showed careful_ Btudy end thorough training. The proceeds of tne performance were in aid of the Chaplains' Camp Fund.