ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 294, 6 September 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TIGER ROSE." To-night will bo tho last opportunity of witnessing tie J. and N. Tait drama, "Tiger Rose." Miss Mario Ilka is an undoubted success in the namo part, and what is probably tho finest piece of stage mechanism yet seen here—the representation of a terrific thunderstorm • gives the play added interest. KING'S THEATRE. Alice Joyce's latest production, "Slaves of Pride, now showing at the King's Theatre, is proving a highly popuinr offering. It contains a choice assortment of situations and characters, admirably fitted in a. story with appeal and a happy knack of telling the truth. The vitality and magnetism of Alice Joyce's performance stands out throughout tho whole production as a worthy achievement, and Reldom has this lovely gtar been seen to better advantage. The supporting films aro of a very high standard, especially the comedy "Tho Grocery Clerk,'" which can hold its own against any comedy seen here for some considerable itime. Air. Charles W. Moore, a popular local baritone, sang with much success "Friend o' Aline" and "Madelon," for which ho received a hearty encore. The King's Grand Orchestra play as an entr'acte selections from "The Mikado." There will be a full orchestra nintinoo on Wednesday. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Earle Williams plays the lead in the Vitagraph feature, "When a Man Loves," showing at Everybody's Theatre. . The story is an alluring and romantic ono that has for a background nil \ the | (inarm and beauty of the Occident and tfie Orient. Another number of the exciting serial, "Tho Mystery, of 13," is included in the supporting list. EMPRESS THEATRE. ""The First Law," which features Irene Castle, and Antonio Jloreno, is the special attraction at the Empress Theatre this week. The story centres round a girl who becomes entangled with a gang of blackmailers, and is full of interest throughout. "The Grocery Clerk," a particularly good coinedy, a topical film, and another episodo of the "Liberty" serial complete the programme. ENGLISH PIERROTS. The Pierrots have made so mauy friends since their Wellington season began that their approaching departure will occasion regret to a large number of people. In their present programme they maintain the high standard set. by their earlier performances. Classical songs, fine instrumental numbers, dainty dancing, and plenty of humorous items are, as usual, included. Two or thre» clever little sketches, in which the whole company is concerned, are certain to prove very acceptable. Large audiences have been attracted on the two occasions on which the current bill has so far been presented, and it is hardly probable that in this, the last week of the company's stay, there will be any slackening in the volume of business at the box office. The management's advice to "book early" may, therefore, be worth taking. ORGAN RECITAL. Another organ recital was given by Mr. Bernard F. Page (City Organist) at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, and those patrons who were present thoroughly onjoyed the programme provided. Arr. Page opened with "Ciacona," by Pacelbel. which he rendered in exquisite style. His interpretation of "Nocturne," by Wolstenholnie. was also characterised by great expression. "1W Gynt Suite" (Op. 16), by Grieg, "Fantaisie in A" (Cesar Frnnck), "Serenade" (Widor), and "Barcarole" (Faulkes) were other favourite numbers. Bv request. Mr. Page also played "Alorning Afood," "Aso's Death," "Anita's Dance." and "In the Hall of the Mountain King." "OUR REVEILLE." A total of 233 performers are rehearsing daily for the spectacular extravaganza which opens on Wednesday next at the Grand Opera' House for a short season. Air. Lints, tho producer, is delighted with the talent at his disposal, and promises the public a pleasant surprise. In Dunedin and Chrifitchurch Air. Lints trained the whole production, but in Wellington Aliss Estelle Beere is 1n charge of the distinctive ballets, which include The Novel Pom-pom. Black and White. Rose. Military, Dutch, 'Irish, and The Beautiful Flying Ballet, all of which will be performed by Atisc Beere's trained pupils. This has f>rtabled Air. Lints to have more time for the huge choruses, marches and such novelties as The Human Statuary Number, Beautiful Bells of Peace, and The .Human Bar of Music, There are 31 separate numbers, 18 vocal solos (62 performers in one chorus), 130 performers take part in the brSliant stage spectacle "The. Great Liberty Afarch," and more than 470 costumes will be worn in 155 minutes, an average of three per minute. The scenery and lighting effects are a bis feature of tho production. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. HABMONIC SOCIETY TO-NTGHT. A concert by the Wellington Harmonic Society (conductor, Jlr. H. Temple White) is to be held in the Town Hall to-night at 8. The programme will consist of works by Sir Edward Elgar, and will include "6, Happy Eyes," "Weary Wind of the West," <,'Go, Song of Aline," and "My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land" (unaccompanied), and "The Challenge of Thor," "It Conies From the Misty Ages," and "Spanish Serenade" (accompanied). The Indies of the society will render "The Snow." a gem, with accompaniment arranged for two violins and piano to be played by AlissesS Laurie Anderson and Dorothy Mills and Air. Harold Whittle." Laurie Anderson will play violin solos, "Allegro poco moso" and "Romance." Al'abelie L. J3souilant, contralto, will sing "Like to the Damask Rose" and "Where Corals Lie": Frank Charles will be heard in "The Pipes of Pan," and the Harmonic Quartet will contribute "After Afany a Dusty Alile." Air. Harold Whittle will bo at the grand piano. The box plan is at the Bristol. The proceeds are in aid of the Y.M.C.A.