ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 258, 19 July 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"LOOK WHO'S HERE. To-morrow will witness the fiftieth jiroduction of Jack Waller's successful "Look Who's Here" production at the Grand Ojiera House, 'and the positive farewell will tain place on Wednesday next. A Bpccial new programme has been arranged for to-morrow, and all the most popular of the items presented during "Look Who's Hero's" stay will be introduced. "1812," the splendid musical spectacle, will be included, as will also the 'Totted I'lnys and Dramas," which should be sure of a hearty weloome. .The delightful fantasie of "Caller Herrin," the Hawaiian scena "That Old Home of Mine," are all down for presentation, and the Tronch Scone haß wisely been retained. Frederick Dennett will play the first movement of the Greig Concerto, and Gregory Ivanoli will introduce new solos. The box plan is reported to bo rnpidly Ailing for the last four nights. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-night will see the final screening at Everybody's Theatro of "The Gown of Destiny," featuring Alma Rubens and Barnoy Sherry. At tho change to-morrow Norma Talmadgo will be seen in "The Law of Compensation." Miss Talmadge is one of tho outstanding emotional actresses of the screen, and in whatever play she appears she is sure to make fresh admirers. Tho story tells of a girl who is happily married to a good husband, but discontent whispers to her, and then comes temptation in a pleasing guise. As she loiters along the primrose path, which leads to disaster, a gulf opens before her, and gazing into it she is shown the terrible panorama of the past. The effect, of this panorama on the young woman is said to make a stirring climax 1o a play of fine dramatic power. Other items will include tho eighth chapter of "Tho Mystery of the Double Oross," entitled "Tho Stranger Disposes." EMPRESS THEATRE. To-night will ace the final screening of the World drama "Wanted,. A Mother." To-morrow one of Pathe's latest achievements, Wilkle Collins's masterpiece, "Tho Woman in White" will be screened. Flora ence La Badie will appear <ts the heroine The picture is said to do full justice to the book. Tho cast is admirably suited to the various characters, especially tho classic villain, Count Foseo. The story tells how Sir Perclval Clyde marries Laura Fairtie for her money, and then schemes with Fnsco to put nor out of the way. Florence La Badie plays tho dual roles of Laura and Ann. KING'S THEATRE. To-night will see the farewell appearance at the King's Theatre of Mrs. Vernon Castle, in the Pfltlie drama "Stranded in Arcady."

"MY FOUR, YEARS IN GERMANY." The public arc reminded that the remarkable photo-history "My Four Years in Germany" will commence to-morrow at the King's Theatre at 7.45 p.m. The great length of tho film makes it necessary to commence this screening a quarter of an hour before the customary time. The film has created unusual interest wherever it has been shown, and both in Melbourne end Sydney, it is stated, crowds had to be turned away night after night. This picture is no wild romance, hut <i statement of actual facts screened with a most scrupulous regard for the truth. Ambassador Gerard himself supervised the production and assured the.t the happenings as set forth in his book "My Four, loara in Germany," were iu noniso distorted for tho sake of dramatic effect. However, for once, truth is not only stranger than fiction, but also far more dramatic, with the result that it haß the power of gripping tho audience and maintaining interest at tho utmost pitch. The revelations which tho picture mako are at times astounding, and the wonderfully vivid impression which tho film makes on tho mind is said to give it a senso of utter reality. Tho film is being shown by tho First National Exhibitors of America, Among those who have signified their intention of being present to-morrow are the Hon. Sir James Allen, the lions. G. W. Russell, T. M. Wilfonl, and W. D. 8. Mac Donald, together with the Consuls of various Al'icd and neutral countries and a distinguished company of military officials.

MAMNI, THE MAGICIAN. In almost every part of the globe the name of Jlalini in the synonym ot the heat iu the art of magic unci sleight-of-hand, ami he has been described by authorities aB the greatost exponent of his art in the world. Maliui will make his reappearance in the Concert Chamber of tho Towu Hall on Saturday evening. Jlalini has appeavotT three timcß before His late Majesty, King Edward VII, and nine times before the present King and Queen, and also the King of Siam, and the first President of the Jtcpubliu of China. From the latter two rulers he received decorations which, during the season will be placed on view in one of the jewellery establishments. In presenting this unique cmorliiinmcDt he dispenses with the usual .paraphernalia of the orthodox stage magician, and he has neither assistants nor confederates. In presenting hia entertainment Malini likes to get close up to his audience, and many tricks are performed in the auditorium. Miss Ettie Field, a soprano, Mv. Frank I'. Johnstone,' solo 'cellist, and Mrs, Montague, pianistc, "will assist during the entertainment. The season is-limited to seven nights, and tho box plan of reserved seats is now open at tho Bristol. CROWN THEATRE. The special attractum at the Crowu Theatre to-morrow will be tho tilm story of "irty i'onr l'ears In Germany," based on Ambassador J. W. Gerard's book. It is ciaimcu mat as g moving picture the story is a revelation, and has weilded a tremendous inllucnce. Tho happenings in Germany prior to and during tho war as disclosed by the film arc said to bo truly astounding, mid it is stated that if nny : one has any. doubt aB to who is responsible lOr ttie war that person '.'ill bu of lixed opinion after necing the screen nury of Mr. Gerard's book. The Mm will be shown by the First National Exhibitors ot America, ami aitliougJi very ttny, 13 said to grip from first to last, "'he box plans for the big attraction are at Begg'sf THE PURPLE COURTIERS. The members of this clever costume comedy company are. well known to the Welling* tun putjuv:. naving given many performances to bctioiit different causes during the past three years. The Courtiers appear once every month at Trcntham Camp, when their entertainment is greatly ap-. predated by hundreds of men who crowd the Iklvation Army Institute. The company have worked hard to make a success of the performance, which is to bo ?ivcn in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall to-night in aid of the fund for tho rebuilding of St .Mary of the Angelß' Church. Tho programme, apart from containing a number of high-clasß musical selections, will include a ventriloquial entertainment,, monologues and. musical sketches, some bright and crisp dancing, comedy galoro, a whistling turn, and a host of other items of a widelydiversified, character. "JOSIAH, KING OF .TUDAH." .All the essentials for the successful production of any choral work—capable soloists, enthusiastic chorus, sympathetic audience—were in evidence on Wednesday evening, when the combined choirs of the Kilbirnic Methodist Circuit sang W. A. Ogdcu'B music, descriptive or the reign of King Johinh in Jerusalem. From the first chorus, "Jerusalem." to the finale, "Unto Him/ Be Praise," the work of the choir gave token of the care boetowed upon its training by Mr. W. Musker. Worthy of more than passing remark was the singing of the unaccompanied chorus, "How are the Mighty Fallen?" The principals wero Misses Brittain and Earaman, Messrs. W. F. Thompson and H. Wright, and all gave very acceptable interpretations _of their respective parts. The accompanists were Miss N. Korris (piano)" and Miss Fear (organ). At the conclusion of the cantata tho Rev. F. T. Read, C.F., voiced the appreciation of the audience, and thanks were accorded by acclamation, Mr. Mu3kcr replying.