ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 286, 22 August 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TEE SCARLET TROUIiADOUKR. Tha now programmo offered last night by the Scarlet Trobadours was a distinct improvement on others that they have appeared in during the potent season Miss Ivy Davis is still a considerable contributor to tho lun of the evening, and she is certainly a. versatile and clover young lady. Iter little bit of song and farce untitled "The Tea-Shop Girl' was very bright and amusing, and she vw the central tiguro also m anotlior.» sketchy item, "In Chinatown," which was tuneful ns well as spectacular. The other comedians, 'Jlesßr's. George Livingstone, Andrew Pace, Keg Hawthorno, aud the rest, all . entertained After their method. Mr. Beg. Hawthorne had a song witii, a, yodelled Refrain-almost a new idea again. Mr. Iteun Miller was encoreu most enthusiastically for his song, "Shipmate o Mine, ana in response he sang "The Two Orenadiers," a very good song, and a very difficult song, very well sung, lie was deservedly applauded for true, lus beet ettort of the season. Miss Lalla Ward and Miss Madeline gnight each Bang brncßeu of <ongs, and latei they sane a couple ot duets. TtaßO two ladies arc uncommonly good vocalists, aud tbeir numbers were all much appreciated by the audience. Miss Hilda M'Murtry apd Mr. lief. Hawthorne gave a good exhibition of tneir skill as eccentric dancers. One of the best items on the whole list was a selection of vocal waltzes by the singing members of tno company. Thb entertainment concluded with the Inevitable fartc-this one, entitled "Ymn ot 'At*," the characters being Gor. man soldiers, with most exaggerated goose step action. The last niifhts of tho seaßon are announced. KING'S THEATRE. Madge Kennedy is starred in "Nearly Married." the Goldwyn picture now screening at tho King's Theatre. The picture is (produced in tie Goldwyn flrßt-class style, the photography and settings being wokks of art. "THE DEEMSTER.", HaU Caine has given a distinctive motion picture production of the romance and beauty of Manx life made luminous In the pages of his best-loved boolt, 'Tho Deemster," which is to, be presented for tho first time in Wellington at the King fl Theatre on Saturday next. "The Deemster" will be screened four times daily, at 2, 4, 6, and 8 o'clock. In the rendering., and atmospheric production of the epic romance no expense has been spared in order that the verities may be observed. In costuming, in '-.ettings, and m characterisation the Manx lifo is claimed to bo faithfully pictured. The exact places .where the novelist located tho various episodes of, his story were visited, and the incidents taken on the very ground arc said to be pictured with fine fidelity. The late «iison Barrett played a dramatic version of "The Deemster" under the title of Bon My Ohree." and made a great success in the part of Dan Mylrca, In tho Picturo adaptation the author's son, Derwcnt Hall Caine, is said to give a masterly perform, anco of'this lovable character, and tlio beautiful American actress, Marian Swayne. is claimed to rise to great dramatic heights as Mona Mylrca, Tho Deemster," which is in eight reels, will bo screened exclusively at the Kings for one week. Special music accompanies tho picture, and this will he interpreted by an augmented orchestra. Seats may bo Tesei'ved without extra fee at tho Bristol.

EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho popular novelist, Robert W. Chambers, is the author of the Vitagraph diWa, "The Woman Betweon Friende, now showing at tho Empresß Theatre. Alice Joyce plays the leadinsr to e Oho story tells of a sculptor and an artist wUo swore eternal friendship on the eve ot tno sculptor'B marriage; but before very long the artist ran away with his friends wife There are some very beautiful scenes, ajut the peaceful ending after the strcsß of emotion is very pleasing. THEATRE.. A five-reel Triangle drama, "The Firefly of Tough Luck," featuring Alma Ituheus and Walt. Whitman, is the special attrac-. tion at Everybody's Theatre. An interesting selection.of supporlinir items includes this twelfth episode of "The Mystery of tho Double Cross," entitled "Tho Riddle of the Cross." RED' CROSS PICTURE ",Toan tho Woman," tho spectacular, and historical picture to be shown to-morrow night av tho Crown Theatre, is expected tobe the means of giving a good forward | push 'to the Copper Trait as its outstanding merits aro now being fully real ised. Tito roserved sales at fivo ehiliiugs aro reported to bo selling well, and the promoters adviso early bookine: at tho Bristol, in order to secure the best scats. To meet the wishes of hundreds of patrons to whom five shillings is an unusual sum to pay for a night's pleasure, a large number of good seats aro bcinc made available at two shillings and in this case, tho advice is "come early." All the preliminary indications aro said to point to a full house. It is promised that both the piclure and the musio will be outstandingly good, and as every penny of the proceeds will bo planted on the Copper Trail l , this provides the final argument for popular patronage.

LBB TOY CHUNG COJIPANT.' Tho Loo Toy Ohnng Company will make i their appearance at the Grand Ope.vti ; House ou Wednesday evening next. Leo TViy Ohung is said to have an ca«y, grace- , ful manner whilst on tho stace,- and to 1 handle a pack of cards, causing then, to do his bidding, mn up his arm. lump into tho air, etc. TJien comes "The mystery of the Chinese Temple," in which Lee Toy • Chung impersonates tho priest of tho ! tcmiplc, and performs different miracles, ; such.as swallowing fire, and then blowing j showers of sparlis, ahcstß of (lame, and clouds of smoke from his mouth. Another remarkable feat is the production of different articles in quick succession, i.ntit the stat'o is luerjilly filled with Sagt, handkeroJiic's, lanterns, etc. Leo Toy j Chung will, it is stated, be supported by a , comnanv of high-grade artists, incladniß: ; Profcsso'r D'Almaine, medical hypnotist : As the season is limitod to four nights -j only, patrons »Ve advised to book their t seats at the Bristol. Plan opens on 'Jlon- 9 day at 10 a.m. „ !