ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 212, 2 June 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE LITTLE DAMOZEL."; Another interested audience iratched the performance of H. Monckton Hoffe's play, "The Littlo Damozel," by the Tait Company at the Grand Opera House last niKht. . This successful play, which has many humorous and dramatic situ--ations, and a pleasant epico of griginnlity, will be presented for the Inst timo this ovening. It is to be succeeded tomorrow evening by the delightful comedy "Daddies," which is to be played for the romaining three nights of the 6eason. "Daddies" pleased "Wellington audiences greatly when it was first produced, and it is sure to be welcome again. } KING.'S THEATRE. "The Veiled Adventure," a delightful comedy-drama, is at the head of the list at tho King's Theatre for this week's programme. The leading, role is played by Constance Talmadgo and her work is equal to anything- she -has yet accomplished. Tho story is'one that 6uit< Miss Talmadge admirably. An exceptionally good programme of supporting pictures Is also screened. Madame Annette Hayward, operatic contralto, gives a superb rendering of old-fashioned songs, and tho King's grand orchestra plays a well-selected programme of mu•ical items. There will be a full orches- , tral matinee to-day, and a special matinee to-morrow. The'plan is at tho Bristol.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. - Bessie Barriscnle has one_of the best' parte of her career in."Within the Cup," which is shbwing at Everybody's Theatre. Tho picture contains magnificent; scenes and dresses, while the masked ball is one of the outstanding features. The supports, include the latest Pathe, Gazette, and scenes from tho Royal visit to the garden suburb, Bonrnville. EMPRESS THEATRE. Crowds still flock to witness the screening of "The Miracle Man" at the Em-, press Theatre. This picture embodies a delightful story of the wondrous work-, ings of human nature, and the miraculous, not super-natural, power of faith, and has proved one of the most powerful draws screened in Wellington. A charming love theme runs through the story. Madame Annette Hayward, operatic contralto, sings "Sweet Hear My Prayer" with encKan'ting effect, and is awarded prolonged applause. Magnificent music specially providod' for ] the picture is interpreted most capably by the orchestra. This remarkable picture will only be screened for two more days. "THE DANDIES.". ' Tho programme that is being presented at the Concert Chamber this week by the Dandies is full of good things, rausir cal and otherwise. The new Dandies may be said to have established themselves as firmly in public favour as their predecessors succeeded in doing. Their entertainment is bright, tuneful, and oniusinjj, and these are qualities that cannot fail to appeal. A cabaret scena, introducing some jazz dancing, is a feature of this week's bill. The next new programme is'to be presented on Friday night.'' "ELIJAH" TO-NIGHT. That famous oratorio "Elijah," to be < given in the Town Hall to-night by the Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. Temple White, promises to rival some of the best performances the society has yet given. Last evening tho society's chorus' and orchestra of 250 performers wont right through the work. A .' splendid cast of principals will take part. Miss Belle Pollard, of Melbourne, will be the soprano; Mr. Walter Whyte, of Sydney, .the tenor; Miss Mabelle Esquilnnt. of Dunedjn, the contralto; nnd Mr. John Prouse the baritone. The part of the Youth will be taken by Master Tom George, and .the mezzo solos byMrs. W. J. Coventry. A limited supply of 2s. tickets will be on sale at the Bristol, where ss. and 3s. seats can still be .reserved. The doors, will open at 7.15. '• Mr. Harold Bowden; representing J. . and N. .Tait in New Zealand, has received a cablegram from Melbourne to . the effect that, if a suitable tour can be arranged it is his firm's intention to send to New Zealand their pantomime "Mother Hubbard." The "panto' lias Barry Lupino for. Dame, with Jack Cannot as Mr. Hubbard. Moon and Morris, dancers, are'also included in the.cast.

Trentham Military Hospital.

Ihe outings arranged for- the pabente in tho Trentham Military Hospital last week included aftojda'nce at -the boxing contest: in the Town -Hall, when several of their members were tho guests of . th'o AVellington Boxing Asfociatipn; a concert given by Signor Cesarom, nrTanged by the "Y.M.C.A.; the 'fortnightly dance for patients on the 27th; an evening iu the Red Cross Club; a toe u the Red Cross car arranged by the Salvation Army, and an afternoon at which patients' were the guests- of Lady Ml. The officer commanding and the matron of the hospital wish to acknowledge with thanks the following:—Tho weekly issue of smokes, comforts, flowers, cakes, sweets, fruit salads, from the- Wellington, Bed Cross, also ward'visiting; sweets, cakes, fruit salads, and ward visiting, St. John Ambulance Association-, lamb, Mrs. Hoorhouse; appleSi'iMrs. Adams;, books, Mr.' R, Turnbull; .£l, Mrs. Hannay; "Bystanders" (Rata); apples, Mr. Liardet.

Help trie Orphans. In connection with the street appeal whiich is being made next Friday for St.. Joseph's Orphanage, Upper Hutt, the following i 6 a list of the ladies who will bo in chnraa and the positions allocated to each: General supervision, Mrs. M. Gleeson; Government Buildings, Mrs. Gibbs; Stewart Dawson's, Miss Cooper; Kelburn Tram. Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Corrigan; Post' Office, Mrs. Dwyor and Mrs. Wright; Cuba Street, Mrs. Meyer; Oourtenay Place, Mrs. O'Sullivan; Newtown, Mrs. Maitland, Mrs. Keogh, ana Mrs. Maloney; Boulcott Street, Mrs. Guise. Mrs. Scott,' Mrs. ■ Mahony, Mrs WicklTfi'o. Mrs. (XDriscoll; Veitch and Allan. Mrs. Rcardon. A London correspondent writes that there are many students of the New Zealand University who will be interested to hear that Miss Emily, R. Broome, M.A., formerly of Wellington, and now of the County School, Enfield, is the only colonial graduate in charge of nn English public - school for girls—evidence that New Zealand degrees are worth holding, even in England. This school is quite a big one, accommodating : SCO girls, eleven of whom at pro-, sent are post-mi'.triculants reading foi inter-arts. etc. Her sister, Mies Florence Broome, was long nn art at tho Wellington Technical School. Sho is well-known in London as a professional illustrator, and as author of a book on "Brush Work."