ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 202, 15 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE. The latest Chaplin release "Tho Advonturor," now screening at the King's Theatre, has been drawing crowded houses at all sessions daily. It has been said that Chaplin's popularity is ou the wane, but if .every comedy in which ho appears causes as much laughter as "The Adventurer 1 ' the funny little man is due for many big salary oilers for some time yet. In addition to this great comedy is a spectacular modern drama "The ttarden of Allah," pieturised from Kobert Hichens's famous novel. Powerful acting, combined witn vivid and realistic soenic effects, serve to make it a memorable event in picture(lom, and tho terrible sandstorm which occurs towards the end is splendidly photographed. Also on this programme is tho 13th instalment of "Tho Neglected Wife."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A high standard characterises the programme submitted this week to patrons of Everybody's Theatre. Charlie Ohaplin, in his latest mirth-provoking success, "The Adventurer," eclipses anything ho has dono in the past. It is full of original situations. The comedian's ice cream effort is one of tho funniest and most original ho has yet invented. To describe the plot of "The Adventurer" would be futile, tut it is full of novelty—that rare l hins in farce films—and is certainly funnier thin any of his previous comedies. Jn addition to the laughing success a powerful Triangle drama "Until They Get Me," featuring Paulino Starke, is presented. She takes the part of an illused little waif, who has a hard struggle for existence. An incident in which she helps an outlaw to evade capture proves to be the turning point in her life.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots, vrho are announced to appear at the Town Hall on Thursday next, occupy the front rank in their class of entertainment. The company consists of ten performers, each an accomplished artist in his or her own particular forte. A special feature are the musical sketches, into which are introduced clever ■witticisms and smart patter. Included in the company is Mr. W. P. Turner, comedian', whose cheery personality will bo recalled with pleasuro; Misß Elsa Langley, tho dainty little comedienne, who has been associated with the company for over ten years, is still with the combination, as is Miss Billy Wilson, whose special featuring of child impersonations will be well .and favourably recalled. The personnel of the company remains the same as the occasion of their last visit, with tho exception of two artists, Miss Elsie Rosalyn, soprano,' and Miss Rima Young at the piano, both having gained excellent credentials by their clever ivork in Australia. The box plan is now open at the Bristol.

ADA REEVE FAREWELL. Nest Saturday at the Grand Opera House that wonderful little artist, Miss Ada Reeve, will commence lier farewell Boason prior to her doparture for South Africa. The box plan for the first three nights of tho season opens at the Bristol this morning, and judging from inquiries already made a. packed house is anticipated to welcome Miss lteeve. Besides her great personality .and talent which mijJic her such a favourite with her audiences Miss lleove lias done an immense amount of hard work op Hehalf of our soldiers, which fact makes her appearance doubly welcome. All the members of Miss Reeve's Company are in tho front rank in their particular line, and were specially chosen by Misß Reeve for her Australian and New Zealand tour. Those who have not yet come under the spell of the artistry of this popular comcdionne are advised not to miss this last opportunity of hearing her. Privato information was received last evening to the effect that Miss Reeve was given an enthusiastic welcome to Rotorua on her arrival there yesterday. She was met at the railway station by a crowd of soldiers and Maoris, and was escorted to her hotel. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A very attractive programme of picturos is being presented at the Queen's Theatre, Ouba Street. The main film is entitled "Some Boy," in whioh tho popular Mr. George Walsh, "tho king of smilcß," takes the leading role as Joyous Johnson, a publicity agent. Many humourouß situations are portrayed in the picture, which is' well worth seeing. The rest of the items on the programme aro of a high order of excellence. EMPRESS THEATRE. In the Patho picture, "Pireß of Youth," now screening at the Empress Theatre, Frederick Wardo, aw Iron-hearted Pemberton, makes a very outstanding figure. Itoscoo Arbucklo and Mabel , Normajul cause much merriment in the comedy, "Fatty and Mabel Adrift." Altogether the programme is a good one.

A FINE CONCERT. What promises to bo the liuest concert of a composite character given in Wellington tor a very long time will take piaeo at the Grand upera House on Friday oveniug. The concert 11,13 been arranged by the committee conducting the Press baby campaign, and 110 stone lias been left unturned to make it, ail event 01 some importance. The cream of local talent has been secured, and tho programme they will iiguro in is on.e which can be described as a veritable l'east of music. Miss Mina Galdow is to sing tho great aria from "Samson and Delilah," "rioitly Awakes My ileart," and Miss Teresa M'Enroo will sing a charming "Cradle Song" by Kreisler, aud with Mr. Herbert E. Wood will sing (by special request) the "Misorcre" from "II Trovavtore." Mr. Wood is programmed to sing "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" (from "Tho Gondoliers''), and tho cheering drinking song from "Tho Rose of Persia." Miss Kola Haybittlo will sing the popular "Good-bye," and Mr. Frank Johnstone will play, aB a 'cello solo, tho "Meditation" from "Thais" (Massenet). Mr. Len Barnes will sing "Alephistoplioles Serenade," from Berlioz's "Damnation of Faust," and "Don Juan's Serenade" Ci'scbaikov6ky). Mr. Martin Dufl, the ex-Dunedin tenor, will contribute "Come Into the Garden, Maud," and Air. B. O'Connor will sing "luvictus." A dazzling dance programme is promised by the clevor pupils of Miss Gladys Campbell (including some of the dances from "The Magic Carpet"). The uccompaniments will bo played by Mr. Harold Whittle. and Mr. H. Moschini has assembled an orchestra that should give supremo pleasure. The box plan is now open at tho Bristol.