ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10280, 15 May 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Another crowded audience assembled at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when every item of a liberal programme by Fullers’ Vaudeville Company was enthusiastically applauded. There will be a repetition this evening. “THE BETTER ’OLE.” ‘ Elsewhere in this issue an announcement occurs which should gladden the hearts of all picture lovers. Commencing next Saturday, at tDo matinee, a pictorial adaptation of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather’s great triumph and masterpiece. “The Better ‘Ole,” will be screened for one week only at the King’s. “The Better ’Ole” is not a war picture, but it depicts the little joys and sorrows and the jokes played on each other? by the men behind the lines. It is referred to as a play ot sunshine, with an occasional cloud ot broad Trumour, interspersed with just a touch of pathos. The world-famous characters. Old Bill, Bert and Alf. are the chief actors in this great play. The plan opens at the Bristol to-mor-row (Friday). Owing to the importance of this attraction, “The Better ’Ole’’ will be screened at Shortt’a Theatre and the King’s all next week. THE KINO’S THEATRE. At both matinee and evening peiformances the King’s Theatre was again crowded with delighted patrons. Forty minutes of superb entertainment is provided by a concert company ot musicians, led by Miss Carrie Lanceley, the sweet soprano. Miss Lanceley sings popular and national airs very charmingly. Last night she gave Webber’s “Oh", Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster,” and “Walta Song” (Boheme). Miss Lanoeley is supported by a band of three young ladies, who are all masters of their own particular instruments and make a coterie that cannot miss. Miss Doris Struble is a fine pianist and gives a monologue piquantly. Miss( Ava Symons has talent as a violinist, and Miss, JNeilie Simpson plays both flute and "cello excellently. This concert company presents its numbers between the pictures, chief of which is the Goldwyn comedy drama, “The Kingdom of Vouth," featuring Madge Kennedy and Tom ■Moore. Always an item of merit is the entr’acte by the King’s Grand Orchestra.

EYEEYEODV'S THEATRE. The popular actor W. S. Hart la featured in “The Apostle of Vengeance.” which la delighting huge audiences at all sessions at Everybody’s Theatre. Hart is seen as a parson in this picture, which is a distinct change from being a cowboy or railway bandit, as ho is generally represented. The supporting programme includes Episode eleven of “The House of Hate.” EMPRESS THEATRE. Crowded audiences testify nightly to the popularity of Dick Rosson, the star in Triangle’s latest production entitled “Cassidy.’" This is without doubt one of the most thrilling sensational pictures shown t in Wellington for some time. The, supporting items are all excellently chosen. Mr Milner, who has ..established himself a firm favourite with Wellington audiences, renders nightly “When the”" Great Red Dawn is Shining.” , LOWKUK. Considerable interest is being displayed in the coming visit hero of the genuine Chinese magician Low Kun. Ho will open a season at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night next, and will continue in season for the following six nights. The management is offering £IOO to any local institution if proof is advanced that Dow Kun is not a genuine Chinese direct from Hongkong. Low Kun has a, full company of artists assisting him, all of whom were selected by himself during his extended tour of the East. The box plan for the season is now open at the Bristol.