ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 35, 5 November 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. The management of the King's Theatre will present this evening at 7.30, "Nine-tenths of the Law," which is described ns a fine story of the* biff woods' with a theme 80 biff that it cannot fail to reach tho hearts of all beholders— that of mother-love. Played with sincerity and real power by an exceptional cast, it hna an undoubted nppmil. Mitchell lewis is said to present one of th# truest and most sympathetic.pictures of the French-Canadian woodsman ever seen on the screen, even surpassing his wonderful work as''Poleon in "The Barrier." - Included in t the excellent support} is a comedy special, "Save Me, Sadie," and tho latest Gazette. Mr. Geo. Child, the eminent basso, is this week's vocalist, and the King'.s orchestra can be relied upon to do full justice to the incidental music. The box plan is at the Bristol, where patrons are advised to book their seats. Late reservations may be made by telephoning Kind's, 22-212.. .

. "TEE SHADOW OF LIGHTNING RIDGE." "The Shadow of Lightning Bidge" is the title of E. J. Carroll's latest Aus-traMan-made motion picture, with "Snowy" Baker in the lead, and it is claimed to eclipse "The Lure of the. Bush" and "The iTan from Kangaroo." "Snowy" Baker, as the Shadow, is afforded' wide scope, for his special drainatio talents, ana doos some hair-raising stunts. Mr. Baker is supported by Miss Brownie Vernon, Mr. Wilfred Lucas, and Miss Berenice Vere. This latest Austra-lian'super-feature, which comes with the very highest encomiums, is remarkably rich in romance. The. plot of an excep--1 tionally clever scenario is skilfully concealed until the finish, and the denouement is said to bo a fitting conclusion to a picture that is packed full of good things. "The Shadow of Lightning Ridge" will be screened at the Empress Theatre, commencing at 11, a.m. to-dny. The star picture will be supported hy the first episode of a new serial, featuring William Duncan. ' The exact times of Screening for both subjects are advertised in our amusement columns.

. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Commencing' at Everybody's Theatr.e (o-day, Corinne Griffith will appear in "Deadline at 11." In her role of the girl reporter on the big daily, she is said to bo charming. Many interesting sidelights on. the way a newspaper is oonductcd are said to be shown in realistic manner. The picture has real attraction in the way of plot and action, and is 6aid to be thrilling throughout, working up to a splendid climax. It is directed by George Fawcett. Included in the programme is the latest Rollin comedy "Raise the Rent," a two-reel farce,.which, is said to exceed tho most popular mirth-makers in its ability to raise the audience .to laughter. CARTER THE GREAT. • Carter the Great, who will appear under the direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., at the Grand Opera House to-mor-row night, is a 1 keen student ,of the occult, and his entertainment is spoken of as weird and at the same time instructive, interesting, and very amusing. The old tricks he makes new. and he fills his performance with the funniest scenes and most astonishing situations. Included in .his programme are a large number-of elaborate and bewildering illusions, their evolution and perfection representing years of study and diligent experiment. Levittaion, which will probably be included in this tour, is one of his mosterpices, as is also "The Lion's Bride," a beautiful spectacle in which a live lion is changed to Carter himself. Yet another of the many featured. of Carter's performance, is "A Night in China," in which he impersonates the famous. Chinese _ court magicians. This is an exposition "of ancient Oriental necromancy, _ wherein the wonderful sorcerers of China are imitated. Assisted by Evelyn-Maxwell, Carter demonstrates- the theory of transmission of thought, and '.mental. telepathy to the-degree iof astounding revelation, and in "The Magical Divorced he ftdiieves rMQaikable effects. In th© early part of the programme ho presents a series of novel- sleig'at-of-hand tricks. The Wellington season is limited to ten nights, and the box plans for the first 6ix nights and the matinee on Saturday week are now on view at tho Bristol.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. A photo-drama of the sea. "The Shark," produced by William Fox and starring George Walsh, will be shown at the Queen's' Theatre to-night and during the coming week. The action of this play is said to be powerful and swift. Thrilling scenes abound. Vivian Eich, in "Would You Forgive?" enacts the role of a woman, suffering from the nariow-minded persecution of her husband, a victim of 'unwarranted suspicion. She is supported by Tom Chatterton in the role of husband, Ben Deely, and Lilie Leslie, all well known in the film world, ( The final performance of "Tilly of Bloomsbury" was presented at the Opera House last night. • Miss Ava Symons (Wellington), violinist,' and Miss Constance Leatham 'Christchurch), pianist, intend to em bark on a short concert tour shortly, commencing at Christchurch on November 22. Wellington will probably be included in the itinerary.

Petone Harmonic Society. The first annual' social and dance of the Petone Harmonic Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and. the gathering was in every way a success; 1 Interspersed with the dancing— in which about 100 couples participated —items were contributed by Miss M. Jenkins and Messrs. Walsh' and i'ierard. The supper arrangements were in the hands of Mesdames Duncan, Lazarus, and August, and the following comprised the social committee Misses L Wal6h, Duel;}, .U'Jenkins, Kearns; Walters, It. ■Walsh, Mrs. Hodgkinson, Messrs. Ryan, L. J. Bradley, and Walsh. Miss Pomfrey supplied the dance music. During the evening the Mayor (Mr. J. W. M'Bwnu), on behalf, of the society, presented Mrs. I'ierard, who has been connected with musical affairs in Petone for some considerable time, o&d is pinnist to the society, with an oak cake stand. Mr. Pierard suitably replied. Women's National Reserve. The W.N.R. held its quarterly , meeting of committees last week. Mrs. Corliss presided. A most interesting! letter ti'om Lady Liverpool was read. Much regret was felt at the absence of Councillor Norwood, who was to hove been the • speaker, but a telegram wiu> read from • him expressing regret, as lie was wca-ther-bound at Wanganui. Mrs. Coleridge Eoke upon . the work of the Mothers' dp Division, and upon the duties and ' privileges of women generally with regard to civic work. Mrs. Mathew Holmes spoke of the* Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Cemetery at Karon, and showed the plan of the lich gate that Mrs. Hope Lewis is erecting in memory of her husband. Slw also told of the sun dial she is giving herself to the memory of Dr. Mathew Holmes, and of Mrs. Kane's gift of a flight of steps leading tq the sun dial in memory of her son. Mrs. ■Porter eulogised the work of the W.N.R. local branches for the Residential Nursery, and reported the amounts donated by each for the nursing only. These amounts were ns followßurhampore, -810; Hataitai, £30; Johnsonville, .£!> 55.; Kelburn, .£63 2«.; Karon Road, ,E32 10s. 6d.; Ivarori, ,£l6 12s. 2d. (and a regular monthly supply of groceries); Kilbirnic, £22 lis.; Lower Jlutt, i'TO 10s. 4il. (also six equipped cots); Newtown, .I'lo Hi. Cd.; Wives' Club, .£(1 165.; Khnndnllah, .£10; Oriental Buy, XII); Mrs. Findlay's tea, <£26 17s. 3d.; Mrs. Cliote, £3 15s. fid. Seatoun only formed a branch prior to Violet Da/, and collected on that day X4O, but in addition it has just had n concert realising .£l6. These, with Hie sum raised on Vfolct Day, amounted in all to .JC7OI 12s. 3d. from local branches only. Apart from the money raised by those branches, M.rs. Corliss stressed their fine spirit in always readily helping and supporting any good workbrought before them by headquarters. 'J'he.v hnd also done a considerable amount of sewing. for the nursery, and their whole-hearted sympathy was beyond all praise.