ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 73, 20 December 1920, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. A varied and entertaining programme nt tlio King's Theatre this week is headed by Constance Talmadge in "In Search ;.of a Sinner." The pictnro is an exceptional one. Produced on a lavish scale, with a wealth of splendid settings, many humorus situations are developed as tho plot unfolds. The story. dealing with an ideal and a real husband is decidedly original, 'and is an excellent vehicle for laughter. Constance Tatnadge is seen r.t her best in tho production. A varied series of pictures is screened in support, while additional clmrm is added to the entortaininent by the vocal numbers of Mrs. J. F. Woodward. The programme will be repeated throughout tho week, and at a matinee on Wednesday. .EMPRESS THEATEE. The mystery drama that is so popular with the motion-picture loving public, is present in this week's programme ,at the Empress Theatre, the super-featuro film being a fine production entitled "What Every Woman Wants." The heroine is characterised by tho noted American" actress Grace Dannond, who appears as a typisto whose love of dress often outweighs her better judgment. The story is of unusual interest in that it presents the great problem of the cost of living and tho question of how to dress properly on small means, which is a conundrum that modern woman has to face. A good selection of supporting films is screened. ' EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. Larfje audiences attended Everybody's Theatre on Saturday and enjoyed the latest Vitagraph feature, which stars Miss Corinne Griffith; as "Miss Ambition." "Miss Ambition" is splendily staged and mounted, and is produced by a strong caste. "THE MAN FROM TORONTO." "The Man Prom Toronto," the bright comedy presented by tho J. CT. Willinm-son-Hugh D. M'lntosh Company, drew another laige audience to tho Granij Opara House on Saturday night. The story, rotating to the results of a strange will leaving a conditional fortune to a widow, is bright and eventful, and., the cast is a thoroughly good one. Mr. Gecrgo Tully, who is a player of real merit, has the title part, and Miss Marcaret Swallow gives a really delightful study as the widow. The support is satisfactory throughout. The comedv is lo bo presented each eS'oning this week. "THE MESSIAH." It is very many years mdrb so brilliant a cast of soloists has been engaged for Handel's masterpiece, which is to be given by the Choral Union in the Town Hall to-morrow evening under the baton of Mr. H. Temple White, the society's conductor. They will lie headed by Miss Amy Evans and Mr. Fraser Gange, both of whom have had world-wide experience in oratorio. Judging by the heavy booking reported at the Bristol, intending patrons would be wise to book without delay. Miss Mabelle Esquiiant, who will take the contralto 6olos, is well known to Wellington audiences as the possessor of a pure contralto voice of exceptional'quality. The tenor role will | be taken by Mr. Sydney Butler, of Auckland, The choir and orchestra havn been specially augmented for this performance, which should be n memorable one. The secretary urges upon ticket-holders to be in their seats not later than ten minutes to oig'nt. as under 110 circumstances will anyone bo admitted except between the numbers. One hundred only two shilling tickets will be on sale at the Bristol on Tuesday morning. 'The final rehearsal will take nlace nt the Town Hall at 7.30 this evening. ■ MISS MARIE TEMPEST. (Miss Marie Tempest, one of the most "important star artists ever engaged by the J. C. Williamson management, is announced to play a twelve nights' season at the Grand Opera House, beginning next Monday (Boxing Day) with the matinee and evening performances. Writing of this brilliant artist'g reappearance in Sydney recent.v, the critic of the Sydney ''Sunday Times" expresses himself as follows:—"'The Duko of Killiecrankie' has never been played here before so delightfully as. it was played last night. Miss Tempest's is tho admirable and adorable 'art that draws nil things unto herself. Whatever she does is none perfectly in her manner, and in contemporary English comedy her manner is unique in distinction. The famous actress handles every situation with consummate skill. But skill 'is only the beginning of her artistry. She is immeasurably captivating because she is so exquisitely and 60 consistently human and feminine! Mr. Graham Browne, one of 'the most pleasing comedy actors who have appeared on the stage in Australia, is humorous as Welby, and plays the part, as is his wont, in a manner en-., tirely his own. It is long since Svdney has had such brilliant comedy so ndmirably staged and so charmingly During, the course of the Wellington reason -Miss Tempest will appear in other plays in which she has become famous, notably "Cousin Kate," "The Great Adventure." "A(; the Barn," and "Mary Goes First." The box plan for tho entire season opens at the Bristol on Thursday morning. BOT SCOUT CONCERT. Tho St. Paul's Boy Scouts gave their annual concert on Saturday evening in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, and notwithstanding the many other atthe Scouts were welt patronised. The boys sought very 1 i\tle outside assistance, for the lads themselves were able to provide a very attractive programme. "A Day With tho Boy Scouts," which opened the proceedings, gave a veiy fair idea of a Scout's work and (itiTTes during a day in camp. The training of a tenderfoot was another very interesting item in which a number of Scouts took part. Ambulance display. semaphore signalling, and militarv physical[drill by juniors and'seniors all tended to show the excellent training of the Scouts. Recitations were eiven by Scouts D. W. M'Kenzie and W. Knox, the effort of the former being particularly good. Songs were sung by Scout W. Knox and Mr. F. A. Camnbell, and a duet "The Rising of tho Sun," was effectively' sung by Masters' Jack and Cecil Witters. The sccord Part of the programme comprised n medley of choruses, songs, recitations, nnd a violin solo by Scout W. Leask. Scoutmaster D. M'Kenzie was in command of the Scouts.