ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 216, 31 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE ENGLISH HERKOTS. The new programme presented by the English Pierrots in the Concert Chamber of the Town Kail last night was full of good things. The members of this company have achieved bo much popularity already with the thcut-rc-going public of Wellington that they need no freeh, introduction. Their form of entertainment Is consistently pleasing, aud their turns arc always merry, bright, and clover. There- are not very nmuy of the Pierrots; but. then many are not required, since each is an artist .oupaoln of doing more than one thing well. They eaJi sing, play, act, and malic jokes; and the ladies among them can look very nice indeed without any apparent effort at all. Miss 1 Elsn, Langley is a particularly charming gni, with a pleasant voice and an easy graco of manner that increases the effectivenew of her work. She gave a quaint solo "My I Grandfather's Girl." with an Old World setting provided by other members of the company, and was required to respond to recalls. Later in the programmo she was assisted by Mr. Charles Lawrence in the duet, "Love Jfc." Miss Billio Wilson was successful in the chorus song, "South Sen. Isle," and Miss Elsie Hosslriv san» "My Shiw" most timefully. A catchy quartet, "Tinker, Tailor," was given by Misses Langicy ar.d Eosslyn- and Messrs. Boy Cook and Leslie Austin. Mr. Coolce, who has a smooth and rich basso voice, sang "Farewell in <he Desert." and the tenor, Mr. David Lylo contributed the song "Harlequinade" most nleasingly. A pianologue, "Hough .and Bendy," by Mr. Charles Lawrence, and a comic efl'ort, "Story-Book Ball,'';, by Mr. Leslie Austin, were amonp; the other numbers forming the first part of the nrogramme. In the eecond part the individual numbers included a comic song,"The Educated Girl," by Mr. IV. V. Turner, a clover monologue by Mr. Louis Mitchell in the part of an ancient gossip with *, bad memory, and a delightful pianoforte solo by Misß Itiraa Young. The piauiste, who had chosen "The Dance ot the Dwarfs" (Greig), played with great skill and nice feeling. Scattered over the ;ro. gramme were various concerted numbers, in which tho company generally took part. These included a hilarious sketch, "Cupid on the Promenade," a- boating excursion that wa-s productive of great laughter, a melodrama entitled "The 10.30 Express," and a Chinese scena, "Hong Kong Baby." These numbers ivere all clever in the proper pierrot fashion. They wore full of queer and uncipected notions, and were staged with an amount of funny effectiveness that was irresistible. The audience enjoyed the new programmo to the full,/and recalls were many and insistent. Tho company will appear nightly during the week. "COM' INSIDE." Ab apostles of good cheer, the "Royal Strollers in "Come Inside" serve a useful purpose. _ The little company is headed by two artißts of outstanding ability In Mr. Sydney James and Miss Madeline Itossiter. Mr. James excels as a character comedian, and his marked ability Is shown in a series of little sketches. Miss Ira Bissett, Miss Josie aiiokson. and Messrs. Graystone and G. W. Desmond alßo contribute to tho gaiety of the new rovub.

KING'S THEATRE. Donglas Fairbanks will be seen for the last, time to-night at the King's Theatre in "American Aristocracy. The last screening; of the .final episode of "Tho Nojlected' Wife" will also be mado. Tomorrow. Jane Cowl will bo seen in a Goldwyn production, "The Spreading .Dawn," described as n powerful utory illustrating the Tcason for an old lady's objection to her niece's love of a young aviation officer. The aunt has had bitter experiences in her youth, and the film bliowb these. The end of the ttory is said to be as unexpected aa anything could possibly be, and the whole picture is claimed to be full of interest from every point of view. EVERYBODY'S .THKATHE. To-night will seo tne llnal screening at tvorybody's Theatre of the Greater Vitagraph's big production,'"Womanhood." In the new programme- ic-inorrow .pride of place given to tne' "Mystery of tho Double Cross." This has bceu called a super-serial owing to the fact that it shows such a distinct advanco in artistry, continuity, and convincing powers over its. predecessors. The whole story is described as remarkably realistic, and is said to keep a high lovel as an artislic production. 'Hie lirst episode of tho serial is "The Lady In So. 7." The second picture is a seven-reel Trianglo superfeature entitled "I J*™, Yon." starring Alma Eubens. Miss Kubens is ntated to Jiayo a role for which her beauty and temperament arc perfectly suited

EMPRESS TIIEATHE. ' Tp-nißjit mil be the Inst opportunity of nf°p ff i>J-n- t,l0 n ßala T o .'" the nlm TO" ; on "L t?,, lllpa ., o J fai ßous novel, The Hillman." Grnce Barmond. one of the most charming:, screen actresses of America, ,ei C o.st.arred with Earls Williams and both make the mo3i ot sonic verv striking situations. Commencing to-raor-"Th; w"T r » P r TC r f " 1 r >i««rm, entitled The Blind Adventure," etarrlug Edward Earle, will be screened. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A pictorial representation of the treat trapedy. dealing with carats of the French Revolution, by Charles Dickens, is the leadine film showing at the Queen's Theatre. "A Tale of Two Cities," as the film is entitled, has been drawing crowded houses during the week. Tht dual role of Sydney Carton and Charles Camay is played by \7illlam Parnnni. '