ENTERTAINMENTS
"LOOK'S WHO'S HKRE." Tho "Look Who's Here" Eevuo Company, headed by Mr. Jack Waller, appeared at the Grand Opera. House. last night,, and jested, frivoled, and s«ng with conspicuous success. The members of this company, now paying a farewell visit to Wellington, are too popular to need commending to local audiences. The programme thev are presenting contain,! some of their very best numbers, including a selection of the delightful "potted plays," tho hilarious court scene, and tho dramatic intetpretation of TsclwiKovsky's "1812" symphony. Sir. Wylie Watson, one of the most successful comedians Wellington has seen for many a, day, produces many laughs, and assists Mr. Gregory Ivaiioff and Mr. Fred. Dennett to make excellent music os well as frivolous ragtime. Jlr. Waller hintrelf is always a tower of strength. The company will appear a sain this evening, and will close, the Wellington season to-morrow evening. ■ MALINI, MAGICIAN. The people who think of going to the Concert. Chamber to see the entertainment given by Malini, tho conjuror, may be assured of two houra of interesting aruusomont. Tricks with cards and other 'mall objects have been doho very often, and very well, by other people, but Malini ir, the most mystifying of all performers of this class. As he works he talks, tells stories which are funny, and contrives to keen the audience amused as well as, puzzled. Tho other performers make music. Miss Field las a flexible welltrained soprano voice, Mrs. Montague is a pianist whoso merits are well known in this country, and Mr. Johnstone >plays tho 'cello well. The entertainment will be given nightly for the remainder of the week. '
"MY FOUR YEAES IN GEBMAXY." The. rerairrlublo picture, "My Four Yeais in Germany," at present beins' shown at tho King's Theatre, is founded upon tho book written by Mr. Jaaies Gerard, who had charua of the United States Embassy in Berlin until America decided to liavo nothing more to do with the Hun. Ths action of the story opens with a sketch of the scheming of the Teuton 'war lords," and works up to a really splendid finish, depicting tho march of America's khakiclad legions. Naturally the ohief characters are the foe of civilisation, the Kaiser, and his group of satellites. The horrors to which prisoners of war have been subjected in tlnn prison camps are realistically portrayed, and cau only engender feelings of disgust aid resentment at Hun mothods. The chief events happening during Mr. Gerard's etay in Germany are set forth with a great wealth of detail, being a very fine tribute to the enterpriseand industry of tho First National Exhibitors of America, under whose auspices the picture was produced. x Besides pictures of the life in prison camps, the film contains some soencß of tho war itself, vividly depicting the-misery of the war-stricken aone in Belgium and France. As a means of testifying to tho brutal and harbarous character of the German, "My Four fears in Germany" admirably fulfils its purpose, and deserves to command widespread atention. It will be shown twice daily (2.30 p.m. and 7.45 p.m.).. for tho next four days. Tho management announce that special arrangements can be made for the attendance of Bchools. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The taw of Compeneation," now screening at Everybody's Theatre, Is the story of a young \«iman to whom the dull round of ordinary life seems uneudurable. Temptation comes, and with it endless trouble. Norma Talmadge is the leading figure, and hae a dual role, which eho carries off with her usual unfailing artistry. In addition to this featuro Is" shown the eighth episode of "The Mystery of the Double CroBS," entitled "The Stranger Disposes." EMPRESS THEATRE. "Tho Woman in White," by Wilkie Collins, 1b a classic of mystery and melo. drama, and l'athe has screened this famous story with l Florenoe U Badic in the dual roles of Laura Fairlle and the'halfwitted Ann. The picture does full juaticc to tho book. OAPPBLLI, Rarely has Wellington the opportunity of hearing such a distinguished artist as Bignor Cappelli, who will appear at tho Grand Opera HoUBe on Saturday evening. Oappelli stands as one of the foremost operatic tenors, and many critics claim that no finer tenor hns ever been hoard in the southern hemisphere. A little over a year ago Oappelli appeared as principal tenor with Gonsaloz Grand Opera Company, and oil those who heard that magnifioent combination of artistß will doubtleßß agree that Cappelli was the Btar of all those star artists. llis singing then came as a rovelation, aud his characterisation aid interpretation-of the many roles enacted by him are remembered as masterpieces. Cappelli's programmes aro selected from a most extensive repertoire, and many of the goms will be presonted on Haturdr.y evening. The tour of the Dominion is limited to a few weeks, and only three concerts can be allotted to Wellirgton. Supporting Cappelli are several eminent artists, including Mr. John Amadio, Ikuitist; Signor OcßUroni, basso; Miss Veronica Bedford, soprano; aud Mr. Harold Whittle, acom'pa'nist. The box plan of reserved seats for Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday's concerts: will he opened ut the. Bristol on Thursday morning.
DIUEATTO ENTERTAINMENT. On Saturday evening a, dramatic enter, tainment of a very enjoyable character Ti-as given by Mr. ■and Mrs. Culford Bell and their Thespian Troupo at the Scottish Hall in aid of the fund for the entertainment of disabled soldiers. The first item Wilis a comedy in one act. entitled "Courting." in which a curate (Mr. Lionel Inch) and Monica. (Miss Alexa Elton), the daughter of. a wealthy parishioner, met clandestinely nt the cottage of an antiquated spinster (Web Frances SucllV Thin pirce was well played, and i's humorous Bide much enhanced by the frank sosfin of Neighbour (Misß Mabel l.awton). The next-it/an, "The Lady," was a 1 riftht, mirth-provoking comedietta, in which the dranialis ■ nr-r»oiias were well rtusUinwi by Miss Dorr Stevens, Mis 3 I\inny KiUnor, and Mr. Vryn Evans.' A comedy sliebh >bv Mr. and Mrs. Culford Roll, m which a" bright aud wealthy youiis lady was eventually obliged to propose m?.n'<s.je to her shy and sensitive swain, provided ranch amusement, In "Mis:- Patty" Miss L. Nicholas made an apt and charming sweetheart, while her swain, the fiaptam (Mr. Lionel Inch; obviously felt move at home in thei role of sailor thuii in tint of curate. Perhaps if the assignment, o. laurels were' DC.misi-iblc, MisH Doris Stevens and Miss Fnnny Kulner wnu.d ha.vo shared these between lliein at the hands of the audience. In "Kosa Dailies Revenue" <a dramatic escerpt from 'David Copperneld"), those versatile young ladies rave evidence cf an aptitude for histrionics much above th? avora-sta. .Mr. 'Vryn Evans was stas;e rasniascr, and the society's band supplied ?.n overture and interludes. Tho chief of tho society (Mr. A. Campbell), in thanliinc Mr. and Mrs. Culford flfll. complimented them on the success of thou' talented Pupils. Mr. Culford Bell in. response, said, that he, and Mr*. Bell reqardcti service;, rcr-'leivd for our soldiers not ss a duty, merely, but as a- pleasure. The entertainment c-bfed with the sinking of th': Xa-tioiwl Anthem.
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