ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 137, 5 March 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"NOTHING BUT THE TKUTH."

For three more .nights the brilliant Aincricim comedy, "Nothing But . tho Truth," will continue its run at the Grand Opera- House. Since Saturday it ha; nightly delighted large audiences with the piquancy mid sparkle of its humour, and it is easy to predict what kind-of reception it will meet with from those who have yet to see it. .Sir. M. B. Figman, as the player of. the leading role, is condemned for twenty-four houra to a George Washington candour of speech—all as the result of a rash assertion, made in a. company that has a few thousands of dollars to bet with, 'j'lio world of business and the world domestic being normally run, as the plot would hint, on a basis at least of diplomatic prevarication, the way of the l rut!i-teiler proves hard, and leads to trouble. Situations occur that fulfil the audience's most malicious hopes. The temporary devotee of truth quickly Ret*! his firm, as well as himself, into trouble, and an over-imaginative senior partner (Mr. Mae- i[. Barnes) sees one or two pretty schemes founder on the jocks of veracity. The easfoas a whole is very sound, and the general presentment of the comedv excellent. "The Jinn on the Box," the final production of the season, which will Iμ staged on Saturday and Monday next. EMPRESS THEATRE. The Goldwyn feature, "Money Mad," now being screened at the Empress Theatre, is a particularly good picture. It present? a strong, exciting drama, introducing the mysteriousness of the Orient, and a love theme runs throughout. Mae Marsh, who is featured, is gor-. geously dressed, her beautiful gowns and dazzling jewellery being a special feature of the production. SURRENDER OF GERMAN IXEETEMPBESS, TO-DAY. A. memorable picture commences screening to-day at the Empress Theatre. This is described as "an authentic film record uf the surrender of the Imperial German fleet to Admiral Beatty and the British Navy, together with comprehensive views of the unparalleled enthusiasm with which the news of the armistice wai greeted in Britain, France, and Belgium." The naval pictures are said to be .of absorbing interest, and include such historic events oe the arrival of the surrendering fleet led by tho Seydlitz, the arrival of tho German emissaries aboard the Konigsberg, the U-boat cemetery at Harwich' wherein countless seapirates now , slumber harmlessly; the long lines of sea monsters emerging from the grey mists of the early _ morning, while some especially distinctive features are those showing tho battleships and submarines as seen from aircraft. A detail scene of importance is that of the a.rrival of Admiral von Jlourcr and his officers aboard tho Queen Elizabeth.. In addition, there are many varied and remarkable scenes of the armistice celebrations in Britain, Franne, and Belgium. The film should constitute a great historic record of the iiiost amazing surrender of all history, and it serves as a ■ powerful reminder of tie fact that the might of the British Navy has contributed 1 in n. unique degree-to the victory over German agsressivsness. Seats may be reserved by ringing the Empress telephone, 3442. THE KING'S. Latecomers wore again disappointed by tho crowded state of. the commodious •King's Theatre last night, when Beaumont Smith's exciting sporting drama, featuring tin famous racehorse Desert Gold, was again greeted by u packed house. Tho stirring incidents of the race track, the brilliant, scenes on Australia's great.racecourses, the sensational abduction and fight on Echo Point, Blue Mountains, the aeroplane flight to the course, and the hundred nnd one thrills were followed with in(,ease interest. • The King's Orchestra contribute an exquisite programme of musical .gems, including a clever drum burTesque by Mr. Charles Stewart A very acceptable sinjfing offering is that of Mr. len Barnes. .Thero will l.io a matinee unlay,-when tho full j progi'ftuinie wilj-'be shofrn';'--. - ' ■ EVERYBODY'S THEATRE: . "Joan of Plattsburg,"- V .GoMw.vn drama, "screening this week .at Everybody's, is an exceptionally powerful and fascinating story; "The House of Hate," Patbe's great .serial with Pearl White and Antonio Moreno, also Charlie Chaplin, in "Shanghaied," s>re the supporting items. ■ CE'SARONI CONCERTS , . Much interest is being taken in tho two vocal recitals to b? given by Signor Lucien , Cesaroni in the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, on Thursday, and Saturday next? Signor Cesaroni made a lasting impression on his recent visit with the Cappelli Concert Company, and this is said to be showing itself by the inquiries being made at the Box Office for reserves. Signer Cesaroni will be supported by leading Wellington artists. The programme is an exceptionally good one, nnd a musical treat is promised those who avail I'heniselves of the opportunity. Mr. Harold Whittle will act as accompanist.

GERMAN NAVY .SURRENDER, "Great fortune; secured 5000 feet official German naval surrender, United Kingdom and Australasia," was the text of a cablegram recently received by J. and N. T.ait from Mr. Nevin. Tait, in London. Subsequently the film was scrcjnwl in London, and in all the'other bi.e English cities at about Christmas time, and.it is ataiod that the throngs i of people who wished to see the funeral j of Germany's Navy «we no great that j they couul not be accommodated. His i Majesty ..the King,'who figures promin-i ently, 'has h.iinestf viewed the picture, and a copy of .the film with full details is to be deposited in the, British Museum j as a curonMe of the greatest naval event I 'in the history of thi» world. Every unit I in Hip surrendered Hun Navy is said to | bs clearly shown in tte film as the vessels I .paw within tha lines of British guard | chips to their allotted places at the an- j chornjjes decided upon. They como to I heel like whipped curs—great Dread- j noughts, Imttlebshins, light orni?ers, destroyer.,!, the slus-like TJ j boats (including the fariioiiß Deutschland), r.nd all the boasted sea panoply of the abhorred Teiv ton. Those who would visualise the ficene will 1)0 able to do so ct the Town Hall on Satnrdav next, wTien the Wellington season will open with a matinee. The bos plans open at the Bristol this ' morning.