ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 177, 16 April 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

« . -THK passing snow. ,. The fact that the Jack Waller Company continues to attract largo iitidicuces to the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall l>y their presentation of "The Tabbing Show," after a length}' fcason for tine class of entertainment, in proof of tho brightness nnrt popularity of-tho entertainment. Last evening Wylie Wa-tßon, Gregory Ivanoff, and F. Dennett apipeareil in novelty and miisicai turns, some cf which, though not new to Wellington, were nevertheless heartily welcomed. Tho Purple Band, and the piano, 'cello, ami violin trio, contributed enjoyable musical items, while the Dick Dorothy Trio appenred in new specialties. The last two nights of the season are. announced.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATBE. All lovers of Bound instrumentation should hear the "Trio Olassioue" (Messrs. Lawrie and Lnnce Kennedy and Miss Day Adelle) at His Majesty's Theatre, ilr. Lawrio Kennedy is a 'cellist of rare capacity. Producing a rich resonant tone of penetrating vibrancy, he throws into tho music a world of sympathy which holds his audiences enthralled. Suiting his music to the audience he played such simple yet beautiful song tunes as "The Banks of Allan Water" and "Drink to Mo Only" with delightful sweetness, playing tho final phrase in crystal clear harmonics. Mr. Lance Kennedy, a capable flautist, played the well-worn "Carnival de Venice" with variations, and Miss Adello played with attractive brilliance a Moskowski "Scherzo." The trio concluded their all too short performance with The Lost Chord," Mr. Lawrie Kennedy changing from the 'cello to the cornet in the last verse, and once more thrilling with his outrcaching temperamental powers. One would like to hear the trio in better class music, if. only for five minutes, as such talent as«their3 should not be confined to what they may consider vaudeville taste. Another excellent turn was that provided by Mr. "0" and Mies Mnud Oourtonay, who combine in a musical comedy act of unusual Quality. Together they sang a quaint song which might be called "Three Hundred and Sixty-Five. "In These Hard Times," and I Woiila Still Love You," whilst the Rifted Mr. "C," who plays the piano and has an arroating personality, told quick-nre stories which kept tho bte audience giggling explosively the whole time. The sand-jigging of the -Merry Maxims is pood to sce-nnd hear. The Ealcighs arealady balladist who sings cloying sonus in baby- ' girl attire and a clever siaok-wire walker, i who does wonders on wheels, and can j ! manipulate'the silver staff like the drummajor of a negro band. Others who con- ! tributed to a bright and varied mil were I the Tossin-j Tcstros, the Harlans, Ward J Lear, and the Three Carrs. i QUEEN'S THEATRE. ' A very high standard is set in the programme oftered at tho Queen'e Theatre I this week. The star item is "Her Greateet lijove," a Fox .super-feature. The story iis based on Ouida's novel, "Moths, , ana ithe leading rolo is in the capable hands ' of Theda Bara, who makes the very, most iof a particularly strong part. Another i instalment of the exciting serial, rne ; Voice on the Wire," ie also shown. Hie programme will be repeated througnout the week. j JUBICEE BINGBHS. I Speaking of tho origin and foundation of the Fisk University, whence uiu Jubilee Singers derive tlieir name, Miss Belie i\ (jibbouu relates ab foUows-.-"it in now many years since the I'isk Jubilee Singers (u, band of ex-slaves) started out lor the purpose of earning money with which to endow and keep open the Fisk University for the education and refiuenieut of the negro race, a'race that had been just liberated from a slavery more cruel than death. That tho eiugere succeeded in their self-impoßed mission spuaks for itself, thoir efforts realising more than £30 000. The songs thoy sang had their oi'igin on tho plantations, in tho log cabins, and tho cano and cotton hclde." Of tho original oonipany, Professor 0. A. White and Miss Belle Gibbons still remain, aud tho latter leads the jubilco choruses as of old. As tho older members dropped out, oxcollent substitutes have been found, and the entertainment is eafd to still possess all its old artistic fervour and fascination. The Opening concert will bo given in the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, in tlio presenoe of Their Excellencies tho Gover-nor-General and tho Ocuntoas of Liverpool, and Beats may be reserved at the Brietol, where tho plan will open this mornlug. KING'S TIIEATHE. "Sylvia of tho Secret Service," a sensational detective story, is the star item now screening at tho King's Theatre. Mrs. Vornon Castle is featured in tho title role, and her acting is of a very high standard all the way through the drama. The sunporting cast is exceptionally strong. In addition is shown the 9th instalment, of "The Neglected Wife." EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. In "Flying Colours," the Triangle drama, now screening at Everybody's Theatre, William Desmond plays the.leading role, and thero arc two prettv Triangle actresses in Mary M'.lvor and Galda Marion. Tho film ie remarkable for the wonderful athletic feats performed by Desmond, who now takes pride of placo for physical nrowcßß among all film actors. empressFtheatre. A romantic story of a little kingdom called "Balkany" is told in the World Film Drama "The Gilded Cafe," now screening at the Empress Theatre. Very cleverly worked up are tho last scones where tho outlook seems hopeless for the two victims of a villainous plot coucocted by tho Prime Minister. The coetume settings and dressing of the play aro particularly striking,