ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 254, 15 July 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English l'ierrots concluded <in eight and a half weeks' season at the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening before a packed audience, which gave, each and every one of the favourites a hearty farewell, and many charming tokens of the regard nud affection in wh'ch they are held here. The Pierrots will appear in Palmorslou North for the next three evenings. They 'return to the Concert- Chamber on September 14 for n farewell fortnight, bofore sailing for Perth, where thoy are to spend the summer months. THE KING'S THEATRE. The vivacious Mrs. Vernon Oastle in "Stranded in Arcady" (by Paths) is the attraction at- the King's Theatre this week. Mrs. Oastlo takes the part of Lucy Millington, a famous dancer, whose patrongs mostly belong to the ultra smart set. A young author, Donald Prime, has written a book—"A Woman's Way"— nnd his wealthv young friend. Edward Girder, chides Donald on his want of knowledge of women's ways generally, and, to prove his opinion is right, banteringly wagers that if marooned on an island having as his sole companion c woman. Donald would, after this experience, hold very different views regarding women to those set out in his book. The conversation is overheard by a man named Denson, who is thoroughly unprincipled, and the wager made suggests possibilities he is not slow to exploit. Soon afterwards a. bogus engagement brings Lucy Millinglon to Ottawa and a faked telegram results in Prime's arrival in Canada also. Thev are drugged and on recovering their senspß find themselves on an island in one of the Great Lakes. Here their experiences aro varied and exciting—during which Prime realises his utter helplessness and how dependent he is on the ready resource of his fair comnanioii. Tip to this point Girder is blamed for the idight in which they find themselves, on account of the wager made, at the club, but traeeay quickly happens along which soon alters the aspect of things. They discover i» canoe, and make an attemnt tfl reao'i the mainland, but after some perilous adventures they find this impossible. Eventually thev arc rescued by Girder, and they then learn that the author of all their troubles is Benson, who. in order to bmaofit under a will in which Lucy and Donald were also mentioned, had hit on this method of temporarily getting them nut of the way All ends well, however, but not until Donald's opinions regarding women generally, and Lucy in particular, undergo a great change. Among many daring feats performed by Mrs. Castle is a--50-foot leap from a cliff into the river. The supporting items arc well chosen. • EMPRESS THEATRE, i The principal attraction at the Empress Theatre this week is "Wanted, a Mower,' a World lllm, ieaturing inuige Evans auu Ueorge Mactluarric. Eileen (ulaago Evans) is ucglecied by lior lauier,. Dr. Komer IGeoi'gu AfncQuaiTie) alter the- death of her mother, ilost of the doctor's time is spent at the hospital, where he buries htmsell iu an etl'ort to forget the tragedy oi jus wile's death, tluisoppe iLionel jieimoro) brings a sick boy to the hospital, where the boy dies. Guiseppe, in «. rage, attacks the doctor, and slightly injured, lie is assisted homo by Dr. Theluia Winter (Gerda Holmes), a braiu specialist. Eileen mcetß Dr. Winter, and that night dreams about her as a lairy ni:u pursues this vision in her sleep, rising lroiii her bed and walking out on to tile edge of the lake, where she is rescued by Guiseppe, who has been hovering about overcome with his sorrow. He believes Eileen to be a gift sent from heaven ■to occupy his little son's place, and takes her home with him. The next morning, while he is out buying his breakfast, she escapes to the roof, and, in descending the lire escape, falls, striking her head. She is taken to the hospital and Dr. Winter operates on her brain, restoring her to health. The end is a happy one. Guiseppe ob-tu-in's a position as Dr. Homer's gardener, and Eileen finds a mother in Dr. Winter. Further interest is lent to the programme by the Topical Budget, an amusing item, Bombs and Blunders," and an educational picture entitled "Nature's Theatricals."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A vory fine Triangle play, entitled "The Gowu of Destiny," is the star attraction Rt Everybody's Theatre this week. Andre Leviohe, head designer for Mme. Felice, a smart Fifth Avenue modiste, wants to do "his bit" for France. He is rejected because of his puny frame, and in his chagrin at not being ablo to do his part, conceives a wonderful gown. lime. Fclico pronounced it a "dream," and it is sold to Mrs. Mortimer Iteyton, who is fast losing her husband's love. When Mr. Eeyton see his wife in this marvellous creation his love returns, and lie scuds throe ambulances to Franco as an anniversary gift to his wife. This is not the end of Andre's gown, for Mrs. Rcyton sends it to her niece. Natalie Drew. Natalie wears the. gown, and when Neil Cunningham sees her in (lie magic creation, he realises his great love for her, and at the name time it dawns upon him that he is a slacker. Ho tells Natalie that he is going to wipe out his disgrace, and if he lives (hey will marry. True to his intentions, Neil leads his soldiers over the top and retakes the Frcuch village of I'ont a Oresson from the Bodies, and tho Jlayor of the village, it transpires, is no other than Andre's father. This much the designer did for France. Also showing is the seventh episode of "The llyslery of the Double Crass."

** "ME THESPIANS."

To-night in the Concert Chamber, Towu Tall, "The Thespians." under tho direction of Jir. Ciilford Sell, will nrcEont their programme of five, fliort pinys. Plenty, of humour is provided in ■ these little comedies, and excellent opportunities for display of histrionic power. The proceeds to tn the Mayoress's Pudding and Cako Fund, and the effort on that account alone should draw a large house. The musical programme is in the hands of Messrs. Norman Watson, Harold Godicr, Harper, nnrt Watkins.