ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 233, 26 June 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

CESARONI AT KING'S THEATRE. Cesftroni's renderinfr of tho famous baritone solo "Di l'rovenza" from "Traviata" (Verdi), and tho celobratod "Laughing Soriß ,, (Balfe) is nightly delighting largo audiences at the Kiuu'e Theatre. The select (Iranin "Her'Great'Chance," starring Alice Brad/ in a novel role, heads the picture programme, which also boa6ts of one of the best "Gazettes" yet seen in Wellington. The King's Orchestra plays delightful incidental' music. The plan is at tho Bristol. "HEARTS OF THE WOELD." It will bo pleasing information to picture lovers to learn that D. W. 'Griffifth's giant masterpiece, "Hearts of the U'orid,' will be screened at the iviJig's Theatre, by arrangement with J. C. \TiltTamsou, Ltd., nil next week, oommendng at the matinee on Saturday. "Hearts of the World," Which attracted -ecord houses some months ago at the Graud Opera House, is a simple and. appealing liiim.iii story, with the great war i.s a backirromul. The plans are now open al the JfSXjl, ami intending patrons should Ic-se no time in eecuring their scats. EVERYBODY'S TttEATEE. Large crowds are the rule at all sessions at Everybody's Theatre. The attraction is the powerful drama "The Lust of the Ages," with Lilian Walker in the leading part. The wonderful photographic effects ore a feature of the prodnction. Strength, beauty, and true artistry 'are apparent, and the production holds the interest breathlessly from start tj finish. The seventeenth e.pisodo of the "House of Huto" heads a stn>»E supporting programme. , EJIPKESS TfIEATM. Tho main feature at the Empress 1 heatre at present is "Just Sylvia." Barbara Castleton appears as the princess, who. thrnigh war conditions, is forced to take an assumed name, and earn her' livinir. She is iibly supported by the popular comedian Johnny Hines. In addition is shown "The Count," starring Charlie Chaplin. At ihe evening sessions Mr v i\telvin sings "The Belle of St. Mary's.". " ■■ c -' ■ ' PROFESSOK BAERADEN. Jn yesterday's issue a challenge was is- j Rued to Professor Barraden. Thie was the outcome of a telegram that Professor Barraden had sent from Dunedin to New Zealand "T-nith," stating that as he had been alluded \o by a correspondent as a fake hypnotist he would bo prepared to give an entertainment in Wellinzton, the committee to consist of local business men. Should Professor Barraden succeed in .hypnotising the majority of these men he. was to tnke the proceeds of the night—should he fail to do this the Returned Soldiers' Association to Ret the receipts. This challenge has been accepted by Mr. J. Carr, who suggested that he should bring his own class of subjects for Professor Barraden to work with. Professor Barraden has agreed to this, and the test is to take place in the big Town Hall on. Saturday night next-at 8 o'clock. Should the Professor fail to hypnotise the majority of this class the whole receipts are to be taken by Mr. Carr, and handed to the Returned Soldiers' Association. Professor Barraden is well known in Wellington, having ■ appeared here on three difi'erent occasions, each timo giving an-in- • .tercstjnj; ...and., amusing entertainment. Thevbox plan for. Saturday will open at the.Bristol, to-morrow morning at',' 9 o'clock.. There.will be ..no extra book;ing fee.. ■;'■■/ ''■"■,