ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 234, 21 June 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. Although the weather was on its worst behaviour the faithful clients of the EnKlish Pierrots attended in force nt the fifth weekly change of programme submitted Inst evening. In nuality the show was well up to the high standard which this popular little combination have set, and the company were In good workins trim. The harmonious relations existing between the members make fur the easy and adroit handling' of the ensemble numbers and choral elaborations which are such a happy feature with the Pierrots. In such numbers as "Bang the Drum." "3ly •ligijor" (solo by Miss Lnngley). the ridiculous travesty on "The Silver King." "Guardians of the Law," and "The Darktown Cabaret" tho dovetailing is remarkably good, and the fun aud humour of it all are communicated to overyone in the audience: One comedy'specialty turn which stood out last evening, was "Jack o' Lantern," in which Jliss Elsa Langley made a distinct success. In her costume, designed on the lines of the old il'umiuated pumpkin, and armed with a real one, she made dainty fun out of the old English practical joke, singing and dancing delightfully. Miss Langley's comedy was also Appealing in the "Click. Click" number jn which Bhc typewrites pn ardent, lover's effusion literally as ho sneaks it. _ The amorous swain in this case was comically acted by Mr. V. P. Turner. A fine vocal number was the singin" of that fine old trio, "0, Memory" bv "Miss Jlosslyn and Messrs. Cooke and Lylc. Miss Bosslyn also sang in finished manner and with charm "Lazv Moon" and "The Blackbird' (Liza Lchmann). Mr. Charles Lawrence, whose drollery is always acceptable, sang a. couple of amnsine yokel songs, and Mr. Louis Mitchell recited "The Colonel, and told an Irish story with plenty of unction. The Pierrots arc fortunate in their pianiste. Miss Rima Young-is not only a strength as accompanist, but her solos on the oianofortc show an educated and catholic taste. Last eveninc she played Liszt's transcription of Schubert's beautiful romance "To The Sea" <vith telling strength and lino cxprissiryi, and had to submit to a clamour for more. Mr lioj' Cooke sang "The Old Black Mare" and "When You Corao Home," and Jliss Billle Wilson's comedy sense found welcome expression in the slavey song "Jane" and "My Soldier." This clever comedienne waß ludicrously. .funnjL too. in the farce "The Barber's Shop," which brought the programme to a laughing conclusion. KING'S THEATRE. Norma Talmadge will make her farewell appearance to-night at the King's Theatre in "Panthea," a drama which, by the way, was made famous by Olga Petrova on the speaking stage. At to-morrows chango Bobert Warwick will be seen in a picture version of Phillip Opnenlieims famous novel, entitled "Tho Silent Master." Bobert Warwick portrays the role of an eccentric young man of much wealth, who associates with the Parisian' underworld, and uses its denizens to execute justice on wealthy oppressors of the poor whom the law does not touch. The story is poworfully told, and reaches some deep pathos before the unexpected .climax. The settings are most ornate, and altogether it is said to be a picture to see and remember. Olive Fell plays the part of tho horoine.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Olg.a Gray and Barney Sherry will t>« seen for the last time to-iruht at Everybody's Theatre in tho Triangle drama, "Fanatics." At the change to-morrow Mae Marsh and Hobby Hnrron, who appeared in "Intolerance," will be eeen in a Goldwyn feature, entitled "Sunshine Alley." It is described as a beautiful and apnen-ltnir story of a noor little cirl who was befriended and beloved by tho son of wealthy people. Her father has been taken seriously ill, and in order to provide medicine for him she is forced to sell her vet sinsinn-bird. No sooner is the bird installed in its new homo than it, becomes ill. and 'Nell has to go lo dootor it. Thus it happens that while she is there the place is robbed, and she is suspected of the robbery. As a matter of fact it is her own bro.thor who committed the crime. The denouement makes a fine dramatic situation, am vindicates the faith which her liver reposed in her. In addition will be shown the fourth episode of "The Mvstery of the Double Cross." entitled "Kidnapped. EMPRESS THEATRE. To-riip/ht will se.e the final scrccninc of tho World drama, "The Cross Bearer. Commencing to-morrow, another World feature, entitled "The Tenth Case, will be shown. June Elvidgc has the place of honour in the cast, and she is said to do some of Hie best work of liar career. Tho play, it is stated, srrips from first to last byjeason of the artistic development of the plot and the dramatic situations which arise. Incidentally there are some very fine drcsseß. CATHOLIC SOCIAL. The annual social of tho combined Catholic parishes of the city, held in the Town Ball ou Wednesday, was an unqualified success. The hall was enwded to the doors, and as the proceeds arc for defraying tho coat of Oatholjc education the social should have returjicd a Rood round sum. Amoiiß those present wore His Grace Archbißhop O'Shca, S.M., Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, 6.M., and a, larco number of the clergy. • An intorestiiiE prupramme of films supplied by tho New Zealand Pictures Supplies, Ltd.. were shown, and after that dancinrr followed, tho music bcinsr furnished by Mr. W. J. Jl'Laußhlin'B orchestra. Messrs. G. It. Harris, J. J. Troy, and D. M'Phcc were the M.C.'s The committee of nianane; ment consisted of Rev. Father Hurler. S.M. (chairman), Messrs. .1. J. T. Burke, (treasurer), and Mr. P. D. Hoskms (secretary).