ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 310, 25 September 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

EXGUSK PIERROTS. i Thero are two outstanding numbers of ! artistic excellence in this weeks .m-o----gramme of the English Pierrots Hint arc worth the money, nlonc. ■ These.aro Sunanno's Sabots," the gripping little Dutdi eone, so beautifully expressed by ..tier, Elsa. Langley, and the sinems of 11-.e Lnvo Lily" by Mr. David Lylc, who vocally 16 .1 tower of strength k> the Pierrots. Another tuneful number and ft musical Ingenuity ie "Ragging an Opera, in which Mr. Lyle appears as an outraged Yerdi, to protest against his melodies beinc "raegsd." Good comedy Is pro- , vided by Mr. Obas. Lawrence and Mr. W. P. TurniT, and dainty Billie Wilson is always thero "with the goods.' ITlero ■will be another change of programme on {Saturday 'evening.

KING'S THEATKE. "A Soul in Trnst," a stirring Triangle feature, starring: Bello Bennett and Barney Sherry, which is the chief attraction this week at the King's Theatre, is a powerful play with a most unusual plot In it mother-love in demonstrated in a remarkable manner. There are many striking eoeneo during the unfolding of the stnry. The second episode of The latnl ning." entitled "Crushing Walls, is also shown. Pearl White, who was the etnr in "The Iron Claw." is featured in the leading role.

BYEEYBODY'S THEATBE. "Babbling Tongues, ,- the principal attraction in the new programme now boms screened at Everybody's Theatre, demonstrates the evils that may bo wrought by idle stnd mifschierous gosetp. The story Iβ tnat ot a husband and wife who live happily, until slander is directed at tho ■wife. The husband die 3as the result of a, duel, convinced that his wife and dearest friend have betrayed him. An exceptionally ptrong cast is headed by' James Horrlßon and Urftce Talentine, with Paul Cappelini, ATthur Donaldson, and lomee Baudot. Suiportins items include the Pathc Gazette, giving all the latest war news.

EMPBESS r HEATEE. "The Tenderfoot," a Yitagraph drama, now screening at the Umpresa Theatre, is a Western tale, and as such has full supply of thrills. There aro wany fights in it. One particularly that sii'ndu out, as a piece of realistic work. William Duncau plays the title part with wonderful ofleot, and is ably supported by Carol Holloway as the girl who eventually wins him.

AETORAFT THEATRE. The Artcraft Theatre in f'ydiioy Street is earning an enviable reputation lor the high-olaes programmes it is putting forward. This week there is offering two big eofoen' stars in the one bill, viz., the beautiful Elsie Ferguson In a wonderfully Qno adaptation for tho snreen of Hobort Hichens's novel. "Barbary Sheerf, and tihe robust, purposeful Bill Hart in "Wolves of the Hall," 'which is full of good red blood thrills. The piogramrae will run until Friday.

EETTJEN OF OAPPEMjI. At the Orand Opera House on Tuesday, Wednesday, cud Thursday next, Capuelli, the famous Italian operatic tenor, will give three conoerts, and the return visit of tho gifted singer is creating much interest In musioal clroles. Bince Cappclli's first appearance In Wellington he has toured the whole of the Dominion, and everywhere, it is said, he has ii'fit with great reoeptions, and last 'week in Auokland, where three return concerts were given, hundreds wore turned away. Five ooncerts were given in Dunedin, and of the final ono the "Otago Daily Times" says:—''Very rarely hae a singer enthused a. Dunedin audience as has Cappelli, tho fjoldon-throated tenor. When it came to his final numbers, the applause, which had been generous throughout the evening, inorcased in volume until cheers rent the air. It was a remarkable demonstration." A young soprano, Miss Natilina M'Oallum, who has quite recently Joined the company, will be heard lor the first time in Wellington, and the critics of Ohrlstchuroh and Auckland speak cf her in the highest terms. Mr. <Vohn Amadio, flautist, will, no doubt, receive a very hearty welcome, and Slgnor Lucien Cesnroni, basso, will also make his nuppearancc. Mr. Harold Whittle will again act as accompanist. For the three concerts special programmes have been arranged, and all tho artists' vill contribute new numbers. Tho box plans for tho three concerts open at tho Bristol on Saturday morning.

SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra will give (ts seventh concert of tho season at His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday evening. By special request tie orchestra will perform Schubert's immortal "Unfinished Symphony." Other items will include Eaynes's Overture, "Endure to Conquer," Elgar's "Pomp and GircuaiHtaucc" Msireh, and Grieg's "Wedding Day," while among the lighter pieces will be thi) Jl.ivch cf the Little Leaden Soldiers (1 iernc) n,d Ifubinstein's "Melody in F." Mr, H. Moschinl will conduct.

Tho speakor «t tho residents' and soldiors' service on Sunday morning was Mr. T. B. Newcomuo, wia ill , . tt.uh:ird lirown addressed tuo men's meeting iu tho afternoou. About 51) soldiora and visitors were welcomed at the straugew tea. Seventy-live soldiers were entonaiueil nt the after-ohurcli sons-sorvico ana .tupnvr liuriug tlio wueh-eml M oais .M.d 468 lia-uln wero supplied at iliu liift-el in llouicott btreet, uud 102 oede iind b:i uiuals ut tne main Y.11.0.A. in vVillia Strwit-ii, tutal oi 346 beds and 736 meals.