ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 97, 18 January 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE. An entire change of programme of picturcs( and music will tako place at the King's Theatre this afternoon, commencing at 2.15, with an evening! session commencing at 7.15 to follow. The piece de resistance on the pictorial section of the programme will be a Pathe supcrfeature entitled "To-day," in which that popular screen star, Florence Eeed, A-ill appeal- as the adventurous wife. The story of "To-day" is said to be written with considerable subtlety, and the climax is quite unexpected. The settings and dresses are said to bo gorgeous in the extreme. Another, long Gazette, a Triangle comedy entitled "The Finishing Touch," and the fourteenth episode of "The Fatal Eing" go to make up an exceptionally strong pictorial series of pictures. Special mention should be made of the orchestral music to be played by the King's Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. L. D. Austin, who has selected an exceptionally fine repertoire. The entr'acte selections will be a xylophone solo by Sergeant Charles Stewart, and Chopin's famous etude, "Wintry Winds." The plan is at the Bristol, and after 1.30 p.m. seats may bo reserved by ringing the King's telephone, 3U3.

"HEARTS OF THE WORLD." Large audiences continue to assemblo at the Grand Opera House to witness the screening of that remarkable and intensely interesting photo-play, "Hearts of the World." This great war picture is superbly mounted; many thrilling scenes from the battlefield are ehown, and the incidental music specially written far the film is excellently rendered by an admirable orchestra. "Hearts' of the World" will be screened this afternoon and again to-night, and tho management is so satisfied with the business done to date that it has been decided to extend the season to Wednesday next.

MAE MABSH AT EVERYBODY'S. An absorbing mystery and a delightful love theme are the outstanding £eaturee of the Goldwyn production, "The Face in the Dark," the attraction to-day at Everybody's Theatre. Mae Mareh portrays the leading role, and the drama is said , to give her' greater opportunities for emotional acting than did "Polly of the Circus," the play which made her such a favourite. Tho story centres round a bank robbery, and as the heroine's lover is arrested on euspicion she busies 'herself to try and trace the real culprit. By a skilful piecing together of slight clues, she comes to the end of her quest only to realise that nor evidence proves conclusively that her own father committed tho robbery. The climax that develops is unexpected and intensely dramatic. It is stated to be a picture without; a dull moment. A well-chosen list of items support the feature.

"THE BOAT-WAITERS." Crowded audiences have been the rule since "The Boat-waiters" commenced their season a week ago, and laet night was no exception. To-night, in the Concert Chamber, this talented combination will present an entirely new programme, and eeverol new artists will "join in" for the final week. The announcement that Mr. Albert Russell,'the talented comedian ■ and entertainer, has consented to assist his fellow artists will oomo as welcome news. A clover dancer,- Miss Edna Bell, will make her first appearance, and sho will present the classical dances, "The Dying Swan" and "Destiny/ , Now items will be .rendered by Mr. Borneo Gardiner (siffleur and entertainer at the piano), Mr. Hnghie Ogilvie (Scotch comedian), Mige Lalla Ward (soprano), Stewart and lidore (musical, sketch .artists), Mr. Andrew Pace (singing comedian), Miss Nan Taylor (singer of Scotch songs), and Mr. Frank Wright (burlesque comedian). .A laughable comedietta entitlod "Camouflaged" will be presented by Messrs. Wilton Power, Felix Bland, and Andrew Pace, and Misses Madge Surtee3 -and Nan Taylor. Mies Miriam Kutnor is the accompanist. Plans wilfle at the Bristol till' noon to-day, and afterwards at Ned Perry's, tobacconist, where 2s. tickets may also be obtained. "GOING UP." ; The J- C. Williamson New Eiiglieh Musical Comedy Company—which was to have contributed to the Christmas festivities, by opening at the Grand Opera, House on Boxing Night—is now definitely announced to be sailing by the Manuka, and will commence its long-de-iayed Wellington season on. .Thursday evening next. "Going Up," the opening production, is said to hold the Austra-: lian altitude record for musical comedy. It is reported as a show that combines pleasure, gaiety,( continuous vitality and vim, catchy music, and pretty girls, a fa-rcical, interest-compelling story, and clean, wholesome fun. The action of this new musical play, according to Australian critics, never lags. The stage is always filled with follity, and the fun is of the sort that leaves a satisfying impression. The etory is taken from James Montgomery's iarce "The Aviator." One of the most striking examples of excellence is said to be the performances of the chorus, which lends collective beauty as well as individual charm. One of the most enjoyable items is the haunting waltz, "Ticklo Toes." When the play was presented for the first time in Australia recently. Miss Maud Fane sang and danced this number with such effect that sho. literally "stopped the show," as the ' audience would not allow the performance to proceed until it had been repeated again and again. Mi. Alfred Frith, with Jiis quaint,.dry humour, is the man Who has written a thrilling novel of aerial adventures, and-lets the false impression get around that they are his personal experiences, and thus has to accept a flying challenge from a da.ve-devil Frenchman. The hand and heart of the girl ho loves depends on tho result. The funniest pnrt is the ending, for he wins the race and the girl, because when he gels up he forgets how to. como down. Box plane will be opened at tho Bristol on Tuesday morning.

EMPRESS THEATRE. He lost the first fight for Mβ wife's honour, but ho took care that he would not lose the second. The story is told in the Triangle feature, "Old Loves for New," in which Marjory Wilson and Lee Hall play opposite to each other, and which will be screened for the first time at the- Empress Theatre to-day. Thia picture tells a romantic etory ot society mid Wild Vfest life, and shows 'how ■ a voun» wife's actions nearly lost her hueband'e We. One of the best supporting programmes suen lor-a long time ie ■ promised. One p-cture, Just for .Toy," is described as "really entertaining and alxmudm,, -it,, drills, it is a roviev of the most during and excitiug pastimes knowu,.and includes log- $& X JZffiSjj Barnes! "Hunting the H-.opopotemus. a comedy, and the latest Gazette are included. . .

BURNS'S ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. Some special features are promised in connection with the Scots' Isationnl Concert, to be held in the Town Hdl »•« Saturday night''in honour of the IMltn anniversary ol Robert Burns, rii&se include Highland dancing by Mr. AV. b. Boyd, the well-known local exponent, and a troupe o£ 20 juveniles, amongst the best in the Dominion; ako tho boorish Society's Pipe Band, and a - Harry Lauder, Master Winston M Cwttj. need nine years. Ill© vocnl artists are Martin Duff, \ho . well-known tenor, who has sung to lnrge audiences at bt. Andrew's Hall, in Glasgow; Madame Dempster, who will mi* some ScotUah aifs; Verdi M'Keiine, '»s.s, who w ill he heard in favourite songs; Len. Barnes, the well-known baritone; Mr. and i • Culford Bell, who will BuiWs finest poems; and \\ ■ « • ford, entertainer nnd humou™ 3tconcert is being held under the auspitea of tho Scottish Society.