ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 1, 26 September 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE THIRTEENTH OHAIE." "The 'I'mrioeuLli Oliair," tic \mril play from tho iiou oi' lJuyurd Veiller, attracted uuoUier large amueuco to the Grand Opera JUouso last evening. Tho piny has a certain'fascination in ■ tho air of myßtery created, but its Biory hardly stands the acid test of logical deduction, iu tnat tho "cop with brains" faile to ask tho ono obvious question that must, ,if answered truthfully, elucidate tho truth; as to which of Koscoe Oroeby'B guests is the murderer of Wales. Tho pla-y "gcte over" with tho aid of ono of tho strongest companion sent over to New Zealaud by J. 0. WU'liainson, Ltd., for years. It is a pleasure , 'to watch the oneemblo scones becausoof the ability of tho players rather than tho interest of the play, which, though terse in dialogue, is lacking in characterisatibn. Miss Margaret Wycherly, as Koealie .la Grange, is to be credited with a clever performance. Tho actress creates an atmosphere of scrio expectancy, in her spiritualistic mummery, but it is her emotional torments as tho mother of the accused girl in which' she eounds her deepest notes. Mr. Gaston Mervalo is well cast as Cr.Oßley, and tho Helen O'Nelll of Miss Lizette Parkee is a fine bit of work, idward Waleß, as impersonated by Mr. Inn M'Laren (in the first .act) ie a fine, straightforward, and manly impersonation. The caet includes a Burne-Joues gallery of beautiful girls, and their frocks arc bound to be the talk of the tea-rooms for days to come.

ENGLISH PIERROTS. ' Owing to several members of the Pierrots company being overtaken by Bevero attacks of tlio prevailing sickness—jntnienza—tho Concert Chamber was unoccupied last night, and will be closed again tonight and to-morrow night, reoponing on Saturday next with a now programme. Tho incident is a most unfortunate one, as the last nights of the season wore announced, tho company finishing on Thursday next, October 3. The box plan for the last four nights will open at the Brietol on Monuhj

KING'S THEATRE. \. Tho Triangle picture entitled "A Soul in Trust," now screening at the Kings Theatre, tells a thrtlling story and shows how mother-iove wins the day in a situation which is full of interest. Belle Bennett and Barney Sherry airo featured in the loading rolea, supported by a very stroug cast. In -addition is shown the atoond episode of "The Fatal Ring."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A most arresting picture'is the Ivan produotiou "Babbling Tongutis," now being screened at IWei-ybody'a Theatre. Dramatio power, tragic intensity, and _ convincing artistry aro combined in tho picture. The story oarries with it a stern, leaeon on the evils of slanderous gossip, l'he settings aro unusually ltfsurioUß, and 'tho ellect of the film i 3 heightened considerably by the. exquisite photography. ,

EMPRESS ' After a terrific fight for life against heavy odds, The Tenderfoot got up ,'and said; "Darn 'em, they've broke me pipe.j Tho words ara typical. This incident occur* in the Titagraph drama "The Tenderfoot," which featnree William Duncan and Carol Hollowny, and is now showing at the Empress Theatre. • •

ARTORAFT THEATRE..' • The programmes presented in recent weeks at tho Artoraft .Theatre, Molesworth Street, have been specially attractive, and this week there is no falling of! in either tho quality or tone of the photoplays, The main attraction at present is an adaptation of Robert Hichens'B much-dif ousscd novel "Barbary Sheep," the leading femlnino role being played by Itise Eleio Ferguson. Nothing has been lost in the transference of this flno story from words to picture. Bill Hart provides much excitoment in "Wolves of the Hail," a picture of the West, moat forcibly portrayed.

OAPPEHiI. The farewell season of Cappelli, which, is announced to commence at tho Oraud Opera Houbo on Tuesday OTeuing next: is oroatlnK much intorost, as it is seldom that the public of Wellington has tlio opportunity of hearing such a distinguished artist supported by a eoterio of worthy associates. The success of the compan.v s previous visit to Wellington will /be still fresh in the memory of all concert-goers, and thero is little doubt but that tho Grand Opera House will bo filled on Tuesday evening. The critic of tho Auckland "Star" saye of tho first of tho, return concerns: "Last night's concert in the Town Hall was tlio occasion for a display of enthusiasm and pleasure by Auckland music-lovers. The hall was filled in every 'part with an audience bent upon having, a musioal treat. That those present fully enjoyed themselves was manifested in no uncertain manner. Before and after thn artists appeared there wan an oshibition of warmth which erew in intensity as tho purforiners unfolded their delightful viand instrumental gifts. To hear Capp--' , sine is of great moment."' Sisnor Capnelli will be supported by John 'Amadio. flautist; Signor Lucira Oosaroni, basso: Miss .Nntllina Jf'Callum, a young Roprnno, of whoso voice' Hie. critics iin Ohristchurcli -wd AucVinnd speak in the highest torras. Harold SVhittlD will act ns accompanist. The box'nlans for the throe concert* open at tho Bristol on Saturday morning.