ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 209, 23 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

MISS ADA JSEEVE. Tho Qrand Opera- lloubo was again woll filled last night, when the talented Ada Reeve and her company repeated their entertainment. As has been tho rule at all previous performances, the insistent demands of the audience for encore numbers were liberally responded to by Mius Reeve whose'poTsonality and charm again proved irresistible. There ib no gainsaying the popularity of tho versatile artist. Miss Reeve also sang, with Mr. Talleur Andrews, a charming duct. Mr. Harry Jacobs., the singing conductor; Miss Lucie Linda, danseuse; Mr. Ashton Jarry, comedian; and tho other members of the combination all provided entertainment of a flrst-class description. The programme will be re> peated to-night. ENGLISH PfERROTS. A capacity house greeted the English Pierrots at last ovening's performance, when all the memboi'B of the littlo band of entertainers wore seen to the best advantage. Miss Elsa Langley's Quaker Bongs were well reoeived, and Miss Billie Wilson scored heavily with her child ;m----personations. Good comedy was supplied by Messrs. Charles Lawrence and W. P. Turner. A change of programme is announced for this evening. KING'S THEATRE. Magnificent dresses are a featuro of tho screen story, "Convict 993," now being screened at tho King's Theatre. This is perhaps noedleßs to say, since fascinating Irene Castle takes tho leading part. Sot until the last fow. feet of tho Ulm are unrolled is the audience made aware of the eolutlou of tht mesh of mystery that grows throughout the length of this picture. The picture j'b ono of the best of its kind shown in Wellington. In addition is shown the fourteenth instalment of "The Neglected Wife." At tho change on Saturday Douglas Fairbanks will bo seen in a live-reel Triangle drama of lightning and laughter, entitled "American Aristocracy." . EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Baby Mine," tho great Goldwyn supercomedy drama now being screened at Everybody's I'heatro, is proving a big draw. Madge Kennedy, as Zoie, is the child wife, matured physically but still with tho disposition of a cheerfully-irrfl-sponsiblo youngßtcr who causes all tho trouble by a thoughtless lie regarding an entirely innocent lnncheon with her hueband's best friend. "Baby Mine" is full of serious complications and humorous situations, At the change on Saturday the Vitagraph Company will present "Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation," with an all-star cast, headed by Alice Joyce, Harry Morey, and Peggy Hyland. Thero are said to be some wonderfully spectacular wax scenes, especially that of an ocean 6et on firo.

QUEEN'S THEATER. The big feature at the Queen's Theatre this week is a Fox film, entitled "The Silent Lie." Miriam Cooper who was one oue of the stars in "Intolerance," plays the leading role. The scenes of the film are laid in the cold and barren Nor'-West. Ilesides the main picture there is another drama, and also a farcical comedy. "COME INSIDE." Theatrical managers have often said that if they only knew what the public wanted they would Boon be on the road to fortune, and according to the reported success which has been achieved by the Sydney James ltevue Company, including tho Eoyal Strollers, Mr. James has found the key which fits tho door of success, and on Wednesday evening at the Grand Opera Uouso, this combined company will present "Como Insido," which is described as a real up-to-date revue. Every branch of tho legitimate atago, from voice wialß to grand opera, is cleverly burlesqued. One moment it is a melodrama, followed by vaudeville, comic opera, pantomime, and bo on through tho whole evening. Of Sydney James the Sydney "Theatre Magazine" says: "Our own conclusions respecting the head of the Royal Strollers is that he is a. most versatile, liiglify-giftea comedian entertainer that Asutralia has over seen." Tho Wellington soason is limited, and tho box plans open at the Bristol on Monday moraina;. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Stranded." is the star picture now screening at the Empress Theatre. A very fine Pathe scenic illustrating tho wonderful varied beauty of American scenery, iB also Bhown. Commencing next Saturday, "In the Balance," a picture . Btory of I'hillipß Oppenheim's great novel, "The Ilillmnii," will be tho chief attraction, starring Earle Williama and Grace Darinoud.

NORTHLAND BABY CONCERT. ' A concert in aid of the Ked Jersey and Bed Cross Funds, per the Northland Baby (No. 19) was held in St/' John's Schoolroom last even in j. The hall was well filled and the concert went with a swing from start to finish. "Tlio Red Trianglers," a popular band of entertainers, and Miss Nesta Caiwell-Cooke and her dancing • pupils, were the main contributors, and all acquitted themselveß well. The takingn ior tlie evening nhould materially assist the Northland Baby, and also the Bed Jersey and lied Cross Funds. TRAMWAY ENTERTAINERS. The Tramway Entertainers are always ready to give their services in aid of any patriotic affair, and last evening thcße clever amateurs gave one of their interesting entevtainnionts in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, on behalf of tho Press Baby, in the baby competition. Tho attendance was small owing to the numerous counter-attractions. The programme was a bright one, the most attractive item being a comic duot by Misb Chapman and D. Ramsay. This was a Bkit on spring cleaning, and was very clever. Other contributors to the programme were Miss Flaws, Mrs. Dunn, Messrs. A. Carrutiiers, D. Rikihana, W. 'It. Dixon, G. Houston, and H. Dunn. Mr. Bert JlayaJl presided at, the piano.