ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 142, 11 March 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE M. B. FIGItAN SEAJON. Mr. M. B. Fignian and the members of his supporting company brought their Wellington eenson iq a close last night with a final performance of tho bright American comedy, "The Man on the Box-" Mr. Figman, in his original role of Lieutenant Warburton, was again very successful, and he was welt supported by the members of his company. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The programme given at Everybody's Theatre this week is one of the best seen for a long time. "Desert Gold," Beaumont Smith's great racing drama, after a phenomenal week at the King's Theatre, has been transferred to this house, where largo audiences are seen at all sessions. Tho second attraction is Mrs. Vernon Castle in a Pathe five-reel detective drama, "The Hillcrest Mystery," a thrilling mystery drama with a delightful love theme running through it. In addition is shown episode two of the "House of Hate." An additional attraction is the special engagement of Sapper Theo. Trezise and Miss Irene Raymond, who give an exhibition of the latest ballroom dancing every afternoon at 3, every evening at 8. Sapper Trezise will be seen in a humorous singing act. Special music will be rendered afternoon and evening by an augmented orchestra. Seats mav be reserved by ringing 'phone No. 50. ' KING'S THEATRE. The-triple attraction programme at the King's Theatre was greeted with warm enthusiasm by a crowded house last night. Charlie Chaplin in "A Dog's Life" is one of the funniest things that ■ artist has ever done. "Mrs. Leffingwcll's Boots" gives Constance Talmadge ample opportunity to display her piquant charms, while the additional attraction of Mr. Theo. Trezise and Miss Irene Raymond, who contribute a delightful dancing act, met with the heartiest applause. The programme is supported by strong incidental pictures, with musical accompaniments by the King's Orchestra. EMPRESS' THEATRE. The vtwo big attractions. "The Surrender of the German Fleet" and "Neighbours," are drawing large houses at the Empress. Theatre. The iirst-nanied picture is an authentic and comprehensive showing of the surrender in every detail. Other interesting items are the armistice celebrations in England, France and Belgium. • "SURRENDER OF THE GERMAN FLEET." The great historic picture showing the surrender of the German fleet was displayed again at the Town Hall last night by Messrs. J: and N. Tait. This official picture, authorised by the British Admiralty, covers a great deal of ground, and is keenly interesting throughout, and shows the surrender of the German submarines, a mystery ship, the visit of King George to the victorious Grand Fleet, arid the arrival at tho Firth of 'Forth of the German ■battleships and armoured cruisers..Some of the surrendered German vessels are seen at close quarters, and there are interesting glimpses of British and American ships, enabling the spectator to uriderstand some' of the changes in naval practice that the war has caused. During the programme patriotic songs were sung by Mr. Herbert F. Wood.- The big picture will be 6hown again, this evening.

"TABZAN OF THE APES." The picturisation of. E.' Rice Burf oughs's famous book has been acquired bj J. C. AVilliamson, Ltd., and will be screened for the first time in New Zealand at the Grand Opera House for seven nights' and two matinees,, commencing at the I matinee on Saturday next. The gist of I this exciting jungle-society story is as follows:—Lord Greystoke and his wife sail for Africa. There is a mutiny on board their boat,,and they are cast on an miinhabited jungle island. Soon after landing a son is born, and in less than a year Lady Greystoke dies. Shortly after the apes, which abound in numbers, attack the hut. In attempting to save his child Lord Greystoke is killed, and Kalo, an ape, whose baby has just died, kidnaps his.son, who eventually learns to love the. she-ape as. ■ his - mother. He is taught to conform to the lives of the apes, climbs trees, uses their guttural language, and is fed on nuts—hence his name "Tai'zan," which means white ape. Meanwhile Lord Greystoke's unscrupulous .brother in England has married 'a barmaid, and usurped the family title. Ono Binns. who was formerly a sailor on the mutinous ship, happens to be cast on the island, and seeing Tarzan with the apes recognises him, and eventually takes tin'news to his aunt in England. Binns is imprisoned for his pains, /but eventually escapes, and tells his story, and a search party sets out. When they reach the jungle Tarzan is afraid, but accidentally meets the beautiful young girl of the .party. He watches her from the treo tops, and one' day rescues her from the dutches of a massive Zulu, who is about to' abduct her. " Later she and her maid are attacked by a lion, whom Tarzan kills in a foarful combat in full view of the audience. Love for the jungleman is inspired in the heart of the English .maid, and all ends happily.. \ A full orchestra of ten will render the'quaint music. A .matinee will be given each Saturday, commencing'at 2.30, when children will be admitted at half-rates to all paTts. The bos plan opens to-mor-row at the Bristol. PIANO RECITAL. Few .opportunities are afforded' the people of Wellington of hearing a piano recital. The Chopin recital, to be given by Miss Fisher on Thursday evening, March 13, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, will therefore be looked forward to with great interest, especially as, Miss Fisher is a native of Wellington. With her great musical gifts, Miss Fisher will undoubtedly adci another opportunity that* we so rarelv get in Wellington of hearing some of'the wonderful literature that has been written for the piano.