ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 306, 20 September 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE* '-"Sauce for the Goose," an eiceptiounlly good .comedy in which the. everpopular Constance Talmadge plays the lead, is proving a great success at the King's. Constance plays tlio part of the neglected wife in a manner that would captivate any audience. She is ably assisted by Harrison Ford. Tho supporting items are of the usual high standard Mr. James Schofield, Canadian tonor. .was heard to advantage • on Saturday. His efforts in his laughing songs were accorded a tremendous ovation. The King's Grand Orchestra played a first-class selection of incidental music, which completed a most delightful evening's entertainment. Thero will be a full orchestral luatineo on Wednesday. 'EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.' j Corinne Griffith is , featured in "Tho Tower of Jewels." which was screened to big audiences at all sessions at Everybody's on Saturday. The theme is tho , reformation, of a girl orook and the attempts, of a gang to steal a handsome Jiecklace and to- prevent the girl going straight. Good supports are shown, including the eleventh episode of "The Mystery of 13." THE EMPRESS. Most people are familiar with Steele Rudd's story, "On Our Selection," which treats graphically back-block life in 'Australia, and many are' renewing acquaintance with the story'which is being screened this week nt the Empress Theatre. Tho struggles and eventual triumph of Dad and Mum and the Iludd family are shown in a manner which appeals to all, and the pathos ' and humour of the story is put to the very best use by the producer. Strong sujiporting pictures aro shown. ORGAN RECITAL. There was not a very, encouraging attendance at the organ recital given in tho Town Hall on Saturday evening by the city organbt, Mr. Bernard Pasc. As his opening number Mr. Page gave'"Voluntary in D Minor" (Russell), and he. followed this up with a diversified programme, comprising: "Canzone" (Guilmnnt;, Pensee (MSS), (Hugo Anson), "Scherzo" (Gigany), "Air and Variations" upon a theme of Handel's (hnrgElert), "Priere in C Sharp Minor," Op 20 (Cesar Franck, 1822-90), and "Ti>.e Heroique" (Cesar Franck). PATRIOTIC BAND BENEFIT. The services rendered by tlie Wellington Patriotic Band (late Jupp's) during tho wivr period and the time when tho troopships were returning have been appreciated by thousands of New Zealand soldiers and their relatives. The bandhas deserved well of the public, and that interest in its efforts has not waned was .proved on Saturday night, when a benefit concert in aid of funds for. tho purchase of .new uniforms was . given In tho Grand Opora House. The concert was a very fine one, much good talent having been engaged. Among those present. ver& the Administrator of the Government (Sir Robert Stout) and Lady Stout, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M.G. M.P.) and Mrs. Luke. The entertainment opened with the overture "L'Entente Cordiale" (Camille Lupin), by the orchestra, led by Mr. W. J. Parsong. 'An interesting display of horizontal bar and hand-balancing, given by Mr. M. Tracey and pupils of tho Y.M.C.A. gymnastic class, was much enjoyed. Mr, Zante Wood was successful in a character song. "My Word," and Miss Lily O'Leary danced an Iri6li jig with much vivacity. Master J. Watters sang "Wake Up" in very pleasing style, and. with Master C. Watters, contributed very sweetly a duet, "Flow on, Thou Shining River." "The Slave Song," by Miss Doris Stevens, a memb&r of Mr. Culford Bell's "Thespians," was sung with much charm and feeling. Mr. William Sumner aroused much merriment with his excellent comic songs, and ho also did some clever dancing. Mr. Hamilfin Hodees's fine baritone voice wa? heard in "Roses; of Picardy." A oneact play. "The Burglar," was-presented by Mr. W. A. Soencer and Miss Isabel Halligan (of tho "Thespians"), and this was one of the captivating items of tho programme. Bjr courtesy of Mr, W. Fuller. "The Smitlisonians" appeared in a selection of songs, which were all enjoyed. Mr. W. Beck, lightning sketch arlist. produced a number of cartoons and drawings, all of which were rapidly and splendidly executed. Mr. P. L. Brady sane "Old Barty," and, by special request, "The Old Bassoon," a.nd lw achieved a decided success. Miss Eardinge Maltby gave an elocutionary Item, which was heartily applauded. Not the least important event of the evening was tho playing of the march "Washington Greys" by the Patriotic Band, Under the conductorship of Mr. W. J. Jupp, and a snirited rendition was given.. Other items of the programme were an exhibition of Indian club work by. Mr. • Alick Blight, and eccentric dancine and a song bv Mr. F. Andrews (both of the Tramway Entertainers), and a. display of electric olub swinging by Mr..M. Tracey's pupils. The accompanists were Mi's. Maurice Tracey and Mr. L. Bowen.