ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 287, 23 August 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE SOAR-LET TROUBADOURS. Tho now prograramo which the Scariot Troubadours arc rendering at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall is ono excellently chosen for those- -who wish to while away an evening. The bill is nicely varied, and the work of the members of tho company iB artistic. Tho vorsutilo Jliss Ivy Davis appears in "Tho Tea-shop Girl," in which she character sketches and ] sings very effectively. Without mentioning the other .performers individually it may be said of them thnt they have selected numbers that the public aro always glad to hoar, and that they do those numbers justice The company will conclude its Wellington season on Saturday. KING'S THEATRE. "Nearly Married," tho Goldwyn comedydrama featuring Madgo Kennedy, will be screened for the last time to-night at the King's Theatre. "TIII3 DEEMSTER." One of the most nonttUr novels in the English language iB Hall Oainn's "The Deemster," an adaptation of which in tho form of an eight-reel picture will bo screened for the first time in Wellington at the King's Theatre, commencing at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, and thereafter daily for one week at 2, 4, 6. and 8 p.m., under the direction of E. j. Oarroll. Mr. Hall Caiue himself h"iiig a Manxman would account for his faithful picturing of the lives, habits, and characters of the people amongst whom lie was born. Tho inspiration for his work is the love and sympathy he still bears them. "The Deemster" was played by the late Wilson Barrett's company under the title of "Bon My Chrec," and was hailed as "a high achievement in dramatic art." The picture unites all that is poetic and dramatic and fantastically beautiful in tho lives of the Manx folk. Mr. Hall Cairo's son. TJerwent Hall Oaine. is said to bo PRificularly well' nlaced as the incorrigible but lovable Dan, and Miss Marian Sffayne. the well-known New York star, was specially engaged to nlay opposite him as Mona. A full orchestra will vender the special mti;ic thnt accompanies the film. The management, anticipating big crowds at the evening sessions, request intending patrons to attend the dav sessions wherever possible. Seats may be reserved at tho Bristol without extra fee.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-night will see th 6 final screening at Everybody's Theatre of the Triangle feature, "Firefly of Tough Luck," starring Alma Kubcns. At the change to-morow Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno ■will bt seen in a Pathe masterpiece, entitled "The Mark of Cain." A detective, story is always suro pf a good welcome, and "The Mark of Cain" )b said to be ono of the cleverest stories of this kind yet produced. Ontr Trowbridge ia mysteriously murdered, and his nephew, Kane (Antonio Moreno) is accused of the crime Trowbridge's dnnghtnr lends every effort to free Kane of the crime. After \\e has escaped from the clutches of tho law, they work together on the case, and soon come upon the fact that the judge, a great friend of the murdered man, and an ardent admirer of his daughter, is actually the. guilty man. It is not long after tlvie that they confront him with the accusation, and he confesses. The climax that develops is described as dramatic and terrible. In addition will be shown the thirteenth chapter of "The Mystery of tho Double Oross." EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day and to-night the Greater Vitagraph drama, "The Wuman Between Friends," featuring Alice Joyce and Marc MacDormott, will be shown for the last time. Commencinc to-morrow, a Wor'd feature. entitled "The Witch Woman," will ho screened. The successful writer. V7il-la'-d Mark, is the author. Efhol Clayton takes the part of Marie, a. French pc-ir,:int girl who is wronged by an artist driven from homo in disgrace, and loses her reason. She 1b said to do 6ome excellent acting in the mad scones, during which Marie lives in a cave, and acouires the reputation of being a. witch. Some -very pathetic touches occur in the story. In tho hands of a skilled psychopathist Marie recovers her reason, and eventually wins to happiness. Some of the scenes c? Bohemian life in Paris are said to bo particularly good.

IjEE TOY CHUNG. Jsost Wednesday oveiiing will mark tho initial performance at the Grand Opera House of Lee Toy Chung and his company, who have just completed a successful season at Auckland and districts. Ho will appear in his original Oriental stage setting, introducing quite a host of novelties. It is said ho never fails to keep his audience, interer-ted. his ouiet. easy manner and quaint mannerism lending ai' enchanting Atmosphere to tho world of mystery which he presents. A special feature of his performance is that in which he unfolds the mystery of tho Chinesetemple. Tho company supporting Leo Toy Chung includes Professor D'Almaine. who is said to he a show in himself, giving several new medical and scientific tests of hypnotism at the same time keeping tho audience in roars of laughter with tho comedy scenes introduce/1 by his class. Tho season will be a limited one. Tho hoi plan for reserves will opon on Monday morning at 10.

TO-NIGHT'S PATRIOTIC PICTURE. In giving this final reminder of tho Red Cross picture bcneflO at tho Crown Theatre to-night, the promoters point out that those who go will benefit a humane work to the full extent of their admission money, as tho whole production is being generously given free by the film and theatre proprietors. Some excellent circle scats at five shillings aro still available, while the popular price of two shillings for unreserved seats for so remarkable a picture is expected to fill the remainder of the theatre to overflowing. Tho Thorndon Red Cross girls will sell home-made sweets.