ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 142, 11 March 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE LUCK OP THE NAVY.' "The Luck of the Navy." the play which is being presented at the Grand Opera House by Allan Wilkie and his company, claimed the close interest of a crowded audience again Inst evening. The melodrama is fascinating, for it abounds in thrills and dramatic situations, and gives an insight into the devious methods of the genus spy as made in Germany. "The Luck of the Navy" will lie staged every ■. evening this week, and there will bo a special matinee on Saturday. On Monday evening the company will introduce H. F Maltby's famous comedy-drama. "The Rotters," which is reported to bo the most laughable production staged for many years paat. Tho story concerns the reprehensible bohaviour of the family of a middle-class self-made, man whose watchword in- life is "respectability." The plot develops with uproariously laughable situations until not one member of the selfmade man's family can eßcape tho condemnation of the audience. Tho box nlan is at tho Bristol daily till 5 p.m., and after that hour at Ned Perry's, where tickets may also be obtained during the day. THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night will see tho final screening at the King's Theatre of the remarkable Select comedy-drama. "An Experimental Marliagc." Clara, Kimball Young, who will be socu to-morrow evening in "The lioad Through the Dark," docs not depart from her superb type of emotional acting in this picture. In fact, if possible, she is better. In it sho takcß the part of a young French girl who falls in love with an American. The first lew months of the war finds her a oantive. She has become tho companion of a German officer in order to save tho lives of a townful of people. It is the girl's associations with the olliccr, and the cvcntß which follow, with', her as a spy for France, that furnish the plot for the story. It is a thrilling tale, and one in which Miss Young appears to great advantage. . Tho supporting films will include comedy, scenic, industrial, and the latest Gazette. A spociallv-Bcleot-ed programme of music will be given'hv the King's Grand Orchestra. Mrs. J. F. Woodward (soprano) will sing "Invitation," "Itosa Kesurgot," and "Carolina." THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Those who cn.ioy tenso situations and an exciting climax should not miss the great feature at the Empress Theatre, "The Man Prom Kangaroo," which will ho shown for only two more days and nights. Tho story iB one of actual life in Australia, the characters being typical of the land of the blucgura. The leading role is played by "Snowv" Baker, the wellknown Australian athlete, and the part »ivi's him splendid opportunities to display his ability. He is engaged in catching cattle thieves and hiß experiences are exciting throughout. His desperate iumps from and on to moving vehicles, exhibitions of buck-.iumning, a daring lean from tho bough of a tree on to a galloping horse, and a general all-round display of "stunt" acting, are wonderful. There is r«niditv of action, and tho audience follows tho fortunes of '.'The Man Prom Kangaoo" with close interest. "Tho Man of Might," a stirring serial is also shown, and is called the "Lean Through Snacc." The screening times of "The Man From Kangaroo" are as follow:—11.55, 2.25, 4.30. 0.35, and 8.40. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho brilliant programme now showing at Everybody's Theatre inoludes a- delightful World Film feature, which deais with married life in society, and features the two favourites June Elvidge and Madge Evans. This programme will be finally screened to-night. CONCERT TO-NIGHT. A popular concert will he given in the Cbncert Chamber (Towrt Hall) to-night in aid of the Central Mission Building Fund The assisting artists are: Misses r'--ir m M. Gawlcr. Peecy Jones. N. Amies, R." Perry. Qucenle M'lnornoy.lanny Kuliicr K. Aitclilson. and Lea: Messrs. Geo. Peck. E. Perry. B. Sliardlow, A. Kingston, R. Orichton and L. Puller. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. A meeting was held at the Y.M.C.A. last evening to arrange a liublic farewell to Mr V. W. Crawford, who has accepted an' engagement with Messrs. J. C. Williamson. Ltd., and intends lo leave [or Australia on March 25. Mr. M'Laren, vice-president of the Wellington Orphans' Club, presided and it was decided that the farewell should take the form of a complimentary concert, to be held In tho Town Hall on Tuesday, March '23. Spontaneous offers of assistance were tendered by leading artists of the city. A stronsr committee was anI pointed to arrange details.

At the Palmerston North Police Cuirt a young married woman named Grace Smith was remanded to appear at Wellington on charges of forgery. It is alleged that accused on Dei-ember n at Wellington forged the name of Eileen Wood to three withdrawal receipts from th» Post Office Savings Bank, ami thereby wrongfully received the sum of ,C:i2 Ills. Considerable interest was lnke;i in the flection of a Licensing Committee for I'ahiatun. There were nine candidates for the six seats, and the voting was fairly heavy, resiilrins in Hit' return of the Moderate "ticket," those elected bein" Messrs. .7. 13. Westlnkc. W. Snell, A. lioss, G, J. Goldfinch, and J. 11. Fairhurst.