ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 296, 3 September 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

JIYPXOTIC SEANCE Professor D'Almniue, the liypnotifit. cnterUined a fairly largo uiidicnce ill tlio Grand Opera House laiit evening. His firs* performance was to awaken tlio subject lie had put into a hypnotic trnuco on Saturday evening. The sleeper wae conveyed on lo the stage on a wire-wove mattress, which was supported by four chairs. Tho professor oxplaincd that, assuming he died or was killed whilst the rami was asleep, it would not rceult in •■my serious consrqushock, as the suggestion ho had given the eleencr was that ho should awaken i\t 9 o'clock that night, ami even had that, suggestion not been given, a man would, under such, circumstances, givn himself an auto-sugKCstion to awaken at ft cortain time. As the aivalrenins would lio, accompanied by viqlout action, Professor D'Almaine obtained the assistance cf four men to hold the man on the mattreee. Tho hypnotist spoke about the suggestion, then suddenly pressed the sleeper's head back with both bunds. The cUrper gave a convulsive leap wJiich laxod the power of tho men to hold him down. This was dono two or three times until the dazed man eat up and rubbed his py<?j, was carried off to the back nf tho staEe, where there were food and drink for one who would never bn n.We to recall at lcaet two days of hie life. The hypnotic entertainment that followed was on lines familiar to the public. Tho final 'performance will be given thie evening.

ALLEN DOONB'S COMPANY'. " A pleasintr feature of thn productions by the Allen Doone Company is that everything douo is clean and bright, and the droll Bituntioiiß always depend on , merit of acting and flashes of wit a,nd not any departure from a worthy standard. There is something about the eiraplc little plays that Mr. Doone and his excellently balanced ■ company produce which the audiences enjoy in a, way that is Dot Quite tho saino as in other dramae, and tho explanation is the relish of the Hibernian flavour and the colour and fresh.ness that are given to the action of the pieces. Their homely note is appealing in a special fashion,' so are tho sweetness of the atmospliore, rhythm of jollity of the interpretation and the sprightly melody of the music. Mr. Doone and his company will appear in the Grand Opera House to-morrow evening in a play now to Wellington, the title of -which is "Lucky O'Shea." Hr. Doone plays the name part. The plans are on view at tho Bristol. KING'S' THEATRE. Sparkling and vivacious as over, Oliv Thomas continues to attract big business at the King's Theatre in the' clever Triangle play "An Heiress For a Day." As an attractive manicurist she fasoinatee a young millionaire, who falls genuinely in lovo with her. Not satisfied with this she masquerades as an heiress, but overdoes it to such an extent as to bring about his disapproval. Then the crash comes, and the real nnture of his affection is shown in the happy ending. Other good items on the .programme: "A Diehonest Burglar" (comedy), Pathe Gazette, and "Abbeys of England," a remarkably fine scenic.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Under False Colours," a singularly forceful screen play by the Pathe Film Corporation, is now showing at Everybody's Theatre. The plot concerns the Russian Revolution, but the story is mostly unfolded in New York, where a strong secret force is in action. The dramatic interest is well sustained throughout, and tho climax is as startling as it is unexpected. There is also being eoreoned tho. fourteenth chapter of "The Mystery of the Double Cross," entitled "The Hidden Brand," and an exceptionally interesting Gazette.

ABTORAFT THEATRE. "Tho tittle Princes»," In which Miss Mary Picklord takce the leading role, drew large attendances at the Artcraft Theatre yesterday. Tho scones of the film aro laid in London and India, and introduced into tho play are some picturlsatione of tho Arabian Nights, with magnificent Oriental Hottlnge. The story ie one of unusual' charm, and Mary Pickford playe the part ol a most bewitching and adorable little schoolgirl, the motherless daughter of a wealthy offlcor in the British Army in India. Her father dice, but she is left penniless. After two years' suffering, howovor, her life becomes a happy one, and remains so for Rood. The many admirers of Mies PicltforA have an opportunity of seeing hor in situations that abound with humours a3 woll as pathos. An additional attraction to tho programme nt tho Artcraft Theatre is tho appearance of Charlos Bay in "His Mother's Boy," a comedy-drama of the Wild Wcßt,, Charles Hay is seen at hie very best, whether in the comic, pathetic, or the intensely dramatic moments of the play. Tho programme also includes a number of very fine topical subjects, and will bo repeated to-day,

EMPRESS THEATRE. The cast of "The Purple Lily," a World drama now being screened at tho Empress Theatre,' is an ellective one, being led by Kitty Gordon, and including Frank Mayo and Muriel Ostrichc.. There aro many dramatic situations in the play and some beautiful storm scenes. ANNUAL DRAMATIC RECITAL. Hor Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has signified her intention of being present at Mr. and Mrs. Oulford Bell's annual dramatic recital, in tho Concert 'Chamber, Town Hall, to-morrow night. Tho entertainment is in aid of the Navy League Fund, and n bin programme of attractive items will be given. Prominent on the bill are tbo children's plays, in which it is promised will be found plonty of good laughs and pretty costumes. Tho performance in character of several Shake--1 spearean and Dickens sketches, and tho ! nnarrel scene from "The School for Scandal," should be interesting and l should add ooneiderably to the charm of tho gvenin.';. The entertainment is to b'e continued on Thursday, when an entirely different programme is to be presented.

VICTORIA. LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT. The Victoria League entertainment, which Is to taku place this evening in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, in aid of the French Relief Fund, promises to be of a most attractive nature, and one that will anpeal to the eye as well as to the car. Miss Mary Butler has arranged eome very charming tableaux, ono or which is a garden scene from .the French Court, showing some well-known figures in history. The dancing of a stalely gavotte will add emphasis to tho characteristics of the period. In striking contrast to moet of the characterisations will be the grim figure of JTiidnme Defarec. who, in "A Tale of Two Cities," counted the stitches of her knitting to the drradful rhythm of the guillotine- as it claimed, its victims. The elage decorations., aa arranged by Mr. Fancourt, nre exceedingly cll'eclive. 'Mr?. Harcourt will recite a poem in keeping with the object, for which the entertainment has been organised, and a mas(|uc, designed by Misb Margaret Butler, will be sliown at the same time. Tho comedy, which r.icl with so much appreciation at a former entertainment, "The Bathroom Pool , ." will be repeated this evening under [lie direction of Jlr. W. H. L. Cooper. Mrs. Malcolm will "ive an "Apache" dance, and Miss Orinckshniik will sing, an Eastern song. Sweets and (lowers will be sold during the intervals.