ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 201, 14 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KINO'S THEATRE. . fVuimdy in very .iiueli the predominating foiituiii ul. Iho luiik'h Then , .™ thin week. Oliiii'liii Oliiinlln iH Been in ;i grotesquely hmnor.iiis fiilirifviLion. entitled "Tlio Advpn. tiirur." This 'is without- doubt the funnioiii. OWiuilin picture yd released. The tiult.mil uiiilkh of (Ihuplin cannot bo (lone jiifillni In any .Itwiption—they must 'do fw, lo lie iippririutcd. The second attracIk.i in lhe Hubert Uicltoiij> masterpiece, "Tin'. (Inrdi'ii of Allah." It ie a story that In n.l minsnni :ih it in tragic, and tolls of ii wwillhy ymiiiK English girl who, uniililii lo n 1.1 nin ramp'cte contentment in htn- HIV in KiKflaml. resolves to travel. Tim |)lotun> in romarknble for the many lioaiitii'iil demirt Bccnon. In addition is Hhinvn llui Ihirlecnth instalment of "Thn iNcgki-lcd Wife."

KVRItVHODVS THEATKB. The irnipriMHi'blc Ohm-lie Chaplin is now imikini; imirry .it this popular house. Ho nppi'iii-H in n screaming al'.Mirdity, entitled "'l'liii Adventurer," claimed with a show of renson In he the greatest side-splitting furcu evor produced. The verdict of the ■pulilii! in Unit thin iH the funniest Chaplin oil'ort to (lute, «nd the hum audience on Butimlay night literally rocked with laugh--li>r. IliisiilcH ninny of the familiar Chaplin tricks i.hero .ire introduced some turns finite new, and few lovers of Chaplin pictures will miuH spciiip "The Adventurer." Tiio bier luiiglitcr-viuscr ie serened at 12.16, Z. 6, 3.55, 5.46, 7.36, iilnd 9.30. The serious Hide of the entertninment is represented by a novel drama, "Until They Get Me" foaluriiiK Pauline Starlte. It is a story of the North-WesL Mounted Police of Cauida, and is interesting UiiT.iißliout. ' THE ENGLISH MERBOTS. The clever musical combination, the Enslisli I'ieri-ols, wiio have toured the Dominion on sera-ill occasions, will again make their appearance in tho Town Hall on Thursday. The company is still undui- tilt' direction of Will and Hob Thomas. Tho J'jnglisli Pierrots are not only decidedly musical, mid gifted with bright and breezy humour which is most infectious, but cacn member has the happy faculty of co-oper-ating with his fellow in such a manner that the harmonious ellcct gained ie cutirely spontaneous. There is fuu—clean and wholesome—which may be taken as a reason for the hall-mark of popularity on the organisation. The rencrtoiro of the Pierrots is most extensive, and many of llio features have licen written by the members of the company, of which there are ten performers, comprising singers, raconteurs, and comedians, who have drawu largely from the world's supplies for their almost endless repertoire. A glance of the artists' names, all of whom contribute their quota, should convince intending: patrons of the excellence and versatility of the entertainment. Tho male members are as last season, still includiug the very droll comedian, W. I'. Turner, Charles Lawrence, in Ins musical monologues at the piano; Leslie Austin, light comedian; Koy Cooke, basso; David Lyle, tenor; Louis*Mitchell, baritone. Tho ladies include the popular comedienne, Miss Else Lancley, and Miss ISillie Wilson, in her wonderful child impersonations, and two now members, Miss Eleio Eosslyn, soprano/ and Miss liima Young, at the piano. Fuu and frolic and quaint concerted singing are included in every programme. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. - The Pierrots have arrived in Wellington. ADA, REEVE FAREWELL. Tho box nlans for tho farewell scaeoii of Miss Ada Kceye will open at tho Bristol to-morrow morning, and as there will no doubt be a large audience to welcome this popular artist on Saturday evening next at the Opera Houbo, intending patrons are advised to book their seats so as to enjoy the performance with a maximum of comfort. The following are a few excorpts of the Syduoy and Melbourne criticisms of Misa Ado, Hcevo:—"She arouses our deepest emotions, whether they bo sadnesß or gladness. So artistic a performer has never been registered on tho Sydney stage. Miss llceve completely captivated her audignce, reasserting all tho personal charm and vivacity which, in association with a lyric soprano of genuine swe.itness, have won her fame and fortune in many lands." Jliee lieeve has an extensive repertoire, and on this occasion will be singiflg a number of new songs. She has brought with her a strong supporting company, amongst, which Tallo.ur Andrews, thn operatic tenor, and Rogero stand out as particularly fine artists.

QUEEN'S TIIEATKE. "Some Boy" is t]ie titlo of the leading picture being shown at tlio Quecu'B Theatre, Cuba wcok. In this Jilm Mr. Goorgo Walsh- takes the chief role, and ho is ably mipported by JUes Boris l'awn. Mr. Walsh's reputation for humour is well 1 known, and his representation of the part of "Joyous Johnaou" publicity agent, is clover, mid provides utalcrial for much merriment. Ho is called upon to face, many awkward situations, and the manner in which he comes through the various ordeals displays a great deal of very nsat adroitness. The remainder of the programme ifl of a very li!?li order. EMPBESS THEATItK. "Fires of Youth" is the start attraction now screening at the Empress Theatre. Frederick Warde appears as iron-hearted I'emberton, a steel king, who has spent the grcnter part of his life toiling to I amass millions. Ho3coc Arbuokle and Mabel Normad create much amusement in that side-splitting comedy "Fatty and Mabel Adrift." TONIGHT'S OttOAN HECITAL. The weekly orgau recital will be given in the Town Hall, at 8.15 o'clock this evening by Mr. Bernard F. Page (City Organist). The programme consists of Cesar Frauck's Pastorale (Op. 19), Psychological Poem by Itobikoff, Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, Willan. Also included in the programme are Overture "Prometheus" (Op. 43) by Beethoven, Cuoperin's (16681733) Soour Mouique (Hondo), Gavotta by Martini (1706-1784). and Arcadian-Idyll ('.'Serenade," ".Musette," "Solitude") by Lcuiarc. Theso have not been played for about three years, and should prove of considerable interest on that account.