ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 October 1919, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

EMELIE POLINI SEASON. Theatregoers are assured that there will bo nu luither re-arrangement as regarus tiie opening date of uie J. and jN. ia.lt Dramatic Louipanv at tliu Grand Opera House, whicti is now scheduled tor Monday evening next. Tile members of iiiu company lue 011 the Jtaheno, which is expend to arnvu tais evening, imt will not (iisemlML'jk her passengers until Saturday evening or Sunday uiormng. Miss Euiehe POlllll comes nerahled by gtuviag accounts lroui Australian tlieaU'egoas, aau tiie opening production, "Do Luxe Annie," winch introduced her to Australian auuientes, win \c iu> uk vehicle for her first appearance in the Dominion. J. ami N. J ait are supporting tne star wita a strong cast, anu tno production is said to bo up to the usual standard of this well-known theatrical firm. Tiie second production of tlio season will be Max iUarcin's dramatic novelty "J'Jyes of louth," which is claimed to do 01' ie of the hnest productions to visit tno Dominion. Its novel staging, brilliant lighting and orchestral ehects, together w.th tne rapid changing of the various episodes by mechanical means, make it lull of interest irom start to finish. Tne box plans for the first six nigliM of the season are now open at tho Bristol. "DAMAGED GOODS." Present indications are said to point ti> a mgfily successlul season of the film "Damaged Goods," which is to be shown for tho rirst time here to-morrow night at the Town Hall. The exhibition to women will connnenco next Monday evening tit the Concert Chamber, and tile large hall will be utilised 1. accommodate the sterner sex for the balance of thu season. Mr. I'ortus, who is controlling "Damaged Goods," states that the ojxmiiig season in Sydney this week was marked by huge attendances, his cable advice reading that the police had been requisitioned to handle tne crowds there. Tiie story built round "Damaged Goods" is of ah unusual character, but nevertheless the author has, in his wisdom, provided a wealth of human interest in an absorbing theme of dramatic climaxes. It is true that tho motif displeases a section of any community, but as the appeal is directed at the massen the minority have to be disregarded in the handling of such an important public question. i'esterday afternoon at the King's Theatre a gathering of invited public men assembled to privately view "Damagad Goods." The box plans are on view at the Bristol. C.T.'S MALE CIIOIK. The commercial travellers' male choir, under Mr. Temple White, will make its first appearance before the public, in the Concert Chamber this evening. The choir, which has been heard "in club" 011 several occasions, will sing a very excellent variety of part songs, including "Oil the March" (Becker), "O peaceful Night" (Ed. German), "Hymn Before Action" (H. AValford Davies), "The Beleaguered" (Sir Arthur Sullivan), and the glee "If Doughty Deeds" (Cobb). Vocal solos will be contributed by Miss Eileen Driscoll, Messrs. Hugh wright s J. Searle, Charles and Jenkins, and ill'. Norman Watson will play a violin solo. Mr. Harold "Whittle will prefide at tho pianoforte. WELLINGTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY. The Wellington Scottish Society and Tipe Band have obtained the Town Hall for October 11, when they will give one of their well-known performances. The booking plan is at the Bristol. Tickets mnv be obtained at either llegg nnd Co.'s or the Bristol.