ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 267, 31 July 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE BING BOYB" TO-NIGHT. ,T. C. Williamson's Bpectacular revue, "The Biug Boyß Are Here," will bo staged at the Grand Opera House to-night at 8 o'clock. This revue, accordiug to the management, has so far proved the most duccossful production staged by -J. G. Williamson, Ltd., in the Dominion, and it is stated, there has never bevn anything providing greater enjoyment- to playgoers. The numerous wonderful effects are said to follow one another so closely vliat the audience are held from the rise to the fall of the final curtaiu. The deligntlul numbers rendered by Miss Minnie' Love, the dancing of Clyde Cook and JLue Baird, the comedy work of Jack Utnnoi, and Leslie Holland, as the fling Boys, and the tuneful songs of Nellie Payne, Rcgina ,Seaton, and Alyrtle lower, are among the most popular hits. ine marches, ballets, and ensembles, and the exquisitely designed dresses are, witn- the scenery and lighting effects, claimed to be of a- more gorgeoits chamtcr tnan has ever been witnessed in Wellington. In the two acts a succession of eleven scenes introduce a long series of pageant spectacles, gorgeously clad artists, and numerous specialities. The production is said to offer as much attractiveness for the juvenile as for the adult. The Wellington season will be for ten nights. A special matinee will be *given on Saturday afternoon. The box plan 6 for the season are at the Bristol, and in spite of tho brisk booking there are still good s.-atc: m central positions available for to-mghv b performance.

"MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY." If there are any people in Wellington who have not already seen Ambassador James W. Gerard's astounding revelations entitled "My Four Years in Germany, they should seize the opportunity to-day or to-morrow, as these are positively the last two days this sensational picture ca,n be screened in Wellington owing to booklugs in other cities. Never has a. more favourable impression b"en created by any picture previously exhibited in n clungton. To-day and to-morrow'there will be two screenings each day at 2.30 and 7.45 respectively. The plan is at the Bristol.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. As Patsy in the Goldwyn drama,, "The Floor Below," now screening at Everybody's Theatre, Jlabeli Normand will win the approval of every one who sees her. Her charming, work as Keystone comedienne is vividly remembered, and in this fine production she proves herself a j,reat cmotioual actress. Also showing is episode nine of "The Mystery of the Doublo Gross," entitled "When Gaol Birds Fly." EMPRESS THEATRE. Always popular, Alice Brady is drawing good business in the line World drama, "The Spurs of Sybil," Bhowing at tho Empress Theatre.' Miss Brady has seldom appeared in '.a more suited role. An excellent Gazette is among the supporting items. RETURN OF MISS KATHLENE MACDONELL. Mr. William Russell, representing J. 0. Williamson, Ltd., has arrived in Wellington to make arrangements for the tea«on hero of Miss Kathlene MaoDonell, Mr. Charles Waldron, and a fine supporting company. The season will commence in a fortnight's time with tho production, for the first time in New ZcaJond, of "Romance," the very charming comedy whioh jran for 1000 nights in London, 'with Miss Boris Keane In the leading role. TJie other plays to be produced during the season will be "The Rainbow," "The Cinderella. Man," and a revival of "Daddy Longlegs."

ESTHER FISHER, RECITAL. Miss Esther Fisher, dauuhler of Mr. F JI. B. Fisher, will make her first public nppearance as,a solo pianistc at the Concert' Chamber 'jo-morrow evening in a programme worthy of a player of niatu.-er years and experience if th» various numbers aro to receive just treatment. Chopin numbers predominate, but tho opening selection is Brahms Sonata iu F Minor, Op. 5, in fire movements.

WELLINGTON HARMONIC SOCIETY. For the second concert of Hb 1918 peason, to be held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Saturday next, the "Wellington Harmonic Society lias been fortunate enough to secure tho assistance of Mr. Hamilton Hodges and Mr. H. Moschini, who are too -well known''to Wellington audiences to require any commendation. Mr. Hodges will sing three charming American Indian songs by Cadman, for which Mr. Moschini will play clarionet obbligatoß. Tho latter will play Weber'g "Concertinc." and "Ballade" by Gadc. The society (under tho conductorship of Mr. H. Templo White) frill rendor a varied selection of part .songs, mostly unaccompanied. These -nill include numbers by Pinsuti, Brahms, Eaton Faning, Cyril Jenkins, and: others. The inclusion of a male quartet on tho programme is a new departure for the society, and it is anticipated that this will prove to be a popu' lar number. The box plan is now open at the Bristol, -whore 2a. tiokets may lo obtained and seats reserved -without extra charge. SUNDAY CONCERT. An interesting programme has been arranged for the Wellington Professional Orchestra's fifth concert of its season, to bo held at His Majesty's Theatre next "Sunday. Among the prtncipal items will be a. fantasia on "La Boheme," Bazzini's great overture "Saul," and. the ovcrturo to "Rienzi" (Wagner). Lighter pieces will be two Slavonic dances by Dvorak, the Prelude to "La Traviato," (Yerdtfand the "King Manfred" Vorapiol (Heinecke), whilst tho string portion of the orchestra will be herd in Blon'a delightful "Traumbild." Mr. H. Moschini will conduct. A silver coin collection will bo taken up.