ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 202, 21 May 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATEE. A particularly strong appeal is made bv "The Bettor 'Ole," the film story which introduces Captain Bairnsfather's inimitablo characlers "Old Bill," "Alf," and "Bert." The daily attendances at tho. two sessions at the King's Theatre testify to the public's appreciation of this excellent picture. There is a strong supporting programme, including episode 11 of "The Scarlet Runner." Pleasing vocal items are given by Sir. Rupert Moatos, and the King's orchestra contributes considerably to the general success of the entertainment. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Milestones." the big attraction at Everybody's Theatre, is a play showing how progress may be stayed by oldfashioned methods. The play iVlvMily interesting, and shows the launch of" the first iron ship, and the first telephone in us". There i« a charming lovp slory interwoven. The supports arc pood nnd include th 1 *'twelfth episode of "The House of Hate." EMPRESS THEATRE. Mdllo. Rachel Deverys, France's foremost ynun't actress, has ample opportunities of di=i>layii)p her emotional abililios .in "The Balcony of Death," thn attraction screening this week at tho Empress Theatre.' There is a charming love story running through the drama. Ol't'er interesting items are also shown, while an added attraction is the singing of popular song? by Mr. Charles Melvin. 'THOMAS. MOORE ANNIVERSARY. A large number of entries have been received for the competitions in connection with tho Thomas Moore annual festival. Nine choirs will compete, and there will also bo numerous solo and elocutionary items. The competitions will commence at 10 o'clock next Saturday morning, and the finals will be decided in the evening. Mr. Frank J. Oakes' will adjudicate on tho musical items, and Mr. E. B. >L,' Reade will act as supervisor. The Moore concert on Wednesday, May 28, should he an excellent one, Every item will 'bo selected l.i om Moore's works, and the musical public are promised an excellent entertainment. A feature is being made of concerted singing, for which the work" ot Moore are so admirably suited.