ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 275, 9 August 1918, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

'"BING BOYS AEE HERE." Deßpito tho v«y inclement weather conditions there was a large audience present at the (irand Opera ilouso last evening, when "Tho Bins Boys Are Hero' was again successfully produced. I'lie bewildering succession ot quick changes, woudenully spcctucular dressing, and general brightness of the •performance contributed very effectively to tho popularity of tho ontertalnment. Tho final appearance of tho company 'will be niado tomorrow night. THE SOAELET TROUBADOUES.' Tho weather conditions last night were wholly against ail places of amusement, but the popularity of the Scarlet Troubadours, who are appearing Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, triumphed over the weather. Music, song, mirth, and danoing are the bright features of tho Troubadours' programme, and the versatility of the various artists last evening evoked frequent expressions of unanimous approval. Two concerted items, "The Syncopated Walk" and "Tho Birthday Club," were cheerful that drow forth a plenitude of applause. Meßsrs. Andrew Pace aiid George Livingstone caused much amusement in "Oh, I'm Surprised," and a burlesauo on "The Village Blacksmith." Mr. Andrew Pace again. provided ample testimony of tho fact that he is possessed of very fine vocal powers, and his several songs wero especially popular. The. remainder of the company all did full justice to their various parts, and those present wero. sorry when the curtain finally fell. The Scarlet Troub.adours will present tho same programme again to-night. ICING'S THEATEE. To-night will seo the farowell appearance at tho King's Theatro of the World feature drama, "Stolen Hours." At tho change- to-morrow Olara Kimball Young will bo seen in "Shirley Kaye," supported by her own company. Miss Young will to remombcied lor her brilliant work in "Tho Common Law." In this picture she plays the rolo of a young society girl, Queon of tho Long Island set, who is suddenly plunged into tho whirlpool of high finance by tho threatening danger of her father's overthrow from the presidency of the Union Central Railroad. Hiß two adversaries slio fights with different weapons, gaining the admiration of tho first and winning the love of tho other. Developments ariso speedily, and Shirley ■meets them, confidently overcoming every obstacle. Miss Young is said to intersperse the many tenso scenes with a winning and sparkling comedy touch. Tho love story is one that grins tho audience.

EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day ib tho last opportunity of witnessing the Goldwyn production, "Tho Beloved Traitor." Oomraouoing to-morrow at 11 a.m., the World Film Corporation will present June Elvidgo and John Bowers in "The Strong Way." Marriage for money and ths tragic, consequences which follow form tho main theme of tho plot, Tho story is told among brilliant scenes in socioty homes and cabarets. The dressing, it is stated, is a revelation.

EVEBYBODY'S THEATEE. Grace Darmond and Harry Morey will bo seen for the last time to-night at Everybody's Theatro in the Vitagranh drama, "Tho Other Man." On tho new programme to-morrow, "Kick In," a sensational Patho feature, will tako pride of place. Mollio King and William Oourteney aro featured in the leading roles. William Conrteney portrays the rolo' of a "crook," but when he meets Molly Carey, the rolo taken by Mollio King, ho makes up his mind to go straight. His pal, who has boon badly wounded in a big jewel robbery, eludes tho police, and makes his way to his former friend's flat, whero he is conoealed for tho sake of old times. Without a doctor's care, however, tho wound proves fatal. The oolice, yiowing that the thief has been hiding in the Oat, mako a raid on the place. Terrible complications arise, and the story moves rapidly with a surprising number of thrills. In addition will be shown the eleventh chapter of "Tho Myßtcry of tho Doublo Cross." '

"THE ENEMY WITHIN." ■ "The , Enemy Within," a Btory dealing with German ,Bpieß and plotters, is said to be crowded with exciting and sensational episodes. Tho picture, it is stntcd,. is artistically photographed, and tho mounting, dressing, and scenic effocts on a lavish soale. Beg. ("Snowy") Baker, tho .well-known Australian athlete, plays tho part of tho hero (Jack Airlie), and tho athletic feats forced on tho hero give full scope for, Mr. Baker's powers as a swimmer, flghtor, and runner. "Tho Enemy Within" will commence a short season tomorrow at 2 p.m. at' tho Peopio's Picture Palace.

KATHLENE MACDONELL SEASON. Tho-box plans for the J. 0. Williamson Kathleno MacDonell season ofjeven nights will bo opened at the Bristol this morninn at. 9 o'clock. Edward Sheldon's fine play, "Romance," with Hies MacDoucll and Mr. Oharles Waldron, oa Marghorita Oavollini and Thomas Armstrong respectively, will be presented for the first time in this city on Tuesday next, at tlio Grand Opera House, and will bo played for tho first four nights of the season only. It would appear that critics are unanimous aB to tho excellence of the playing of the two parts mentioned. The character cf Margherita Oavallini, tho dark Italian diva, from tho book of whoso life a purple page is torn, during tho action of tho. emotional drama, is said, to prove a touchstone for Miss MacDonell, and tho triumph of hor career. Writes a'.prominent Australian critic: "The, technical difficulty of the foreign accent waa not only overcome, but was turned to good account as an osBential characteristic of an exotic tomperament; tho impersonation was in every way charming. It is certainly a performanje that Bhould not be missod. Mr. Oharles Waldron as Thomaß Armstrong, .the infatuated Rector of Saint Giles', shows us a fine, clear-cut portraiture of a character that might very easily be overdone and brought perilously within the margin of bathos. His work is artistio and dignified." The supporting comjany includes snch well-known artists as Messrs. Kenneth Brampton, Fred Oambourne, Oharles Brown, J. Plumpton Wilson, Frank Hatherlcy, Frank Harcourt, Misses Emma Temple, Beryl Bryant, Audrey Worth, Olarico Hardvicke, Millie Englcr. To follow "Romance" will be staged "Tho Rainbow," "Tho Cinderella Man," and a revival of ( "Daddy Long '■ Legs."