ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10282, 17 May 1919, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-NIGHT’S ORGAN RECITAL. The weekly organ recital will be given to-night by Mr Bernard F. Page (city organist) in the Town Hall, at 8.15 6’olock. The programme will contain works hy Cesar Franck, Rimsky-Korean kofl, and Glazounov that have already become favourites to the music lovers of Wellington-. Three new works will be played for the first time in Wellington— - two by Cesar Franck and one by a native of this city, Hugo Anson. The other item will be a choral by Baoh, HIS MAJESTY’S. There was a repetition of the current programme by Fuiler’a Vaudeville Company at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when a crowded attendance was recorded. Thb most popular contributions include those by MdUe. Rieuse and M. Georges Roger (French entertainers), the Faynes (in a vocal and contortionist's act), the Royal Togos (Japanese jugglers and rope walkers), Corrio and Bakoi (song, patter and danoo double), and Nellie Kblle (male impersonator). The customary matinee is billed for to-day, and the programme will be repeated for the ■ last time tis evening. , LOW KUN To-night at 8 o’clock Low Kun and his company will open a seven night’s season in the Grand Opera House. Mr Kun comes to Wellington with a big reputation, and has just concluded _ a tour of the Bast.- He is introducing many illusions he has invented himself, three of these being “The Production of a Nation," “Defying GravitV' and a thrilling illusion. “The BxooutSm." 1 The company supporting the principal is” stated to bo a strong one. low Kun promises on entirely ney show, and the puiblio twill have the eaitisfaction oi knowing that thev ore to see a real Chinese at work. Patrons oan book at the Bristol. The box plan for the seven nights is now open. Early door tioketts will be on sale, at Ned. Perry's. Manner street, at 9 a.m. to-dav at Cd extra, then at the theatre from 7 p.m. till 7.20 p.m. "THE BETTER ’OLE" AT THE KING’S. Seating accommodation is sure to teat a ‘ premium ot the King 1 s at both the matinee and night when the sixreel superfeaturo, “The Better ’Ole," oi “The Romance of Old Bill,’’ will U. screened under the direction of Leo, P. Chateau’s . International • : Attractions. "The Better 'Ole", is not a war picture but it depicts the Tittle joys and sorrow and the jokes played on each other ly the men behind the lines. The six-reel are ohickfull of the humour that haf made Bairnsfather famous. Old • Bill Alf, and' Bert are' the characters pn ■minent in tho story. It falls to Old Bil'. to do the big chivalrous deeds. He accidentally- fools a spy of his : plans,,, ant Just as accidentally has them deciphered and resolves to frustrate their plan; alone. It nearly cost Old Bill his lib hut even that he faced cheerfully. Th spirit of gratitude is too lively in France but Old, Bill is saved at the opportun moment' by the little French girl wh shared his secret turning up , with ; French General, who pins the Croix d Guerre over his astonished heart an kisses him - on both - cheeks. The-, joy o -getting? back- to-'Blighty is!mingled. wil; the" pathos of the leave order that arrivjust as its owner Is carried out to' gf his 6ft allotment of earth. "The Bett’Ole” is an, all-British production, sj . is said to stand supreme as the fine: motion picture to date. Introductory ; the picture Mr Rupert Meates will sin; “Up from Somewhere.” Music has bei specially compiled, and this will bole; dered by King’s grand orchestra, tl. efitear’acto wiil Tia a medley .of xild - songs. Seats may bo resrved at tho Bri tol until 1 p.m., and after -by ringii the King’s ’phone 3143. EMPRESS THEATRE. “The Balcony of Death.” one of th . most magnificent drama spectacles ov. presented.to New Zealand picture lover; will be screened at the Empress to-da It is a French society drama and let. turns Miss -Rachel eDvirys, of the Fail; Roval.- France’s" most oharniing yoii; : screen , star.,., .This is - the first Front production since tho war. and no v. pease has been spared in making it oj of the great dramas of the year. Seen of Paris life, the races at Longcham; and the Casino at Monte Carlo ore fait fully portrayed. The whole thrilli; story is staged with a wealth, of sceneand dressing which is remarkable. Sera) interesting films will bo shown ; support. In addition Mr C, Melvin, popular vocalist, will-sing "The. EtnV lishman’s Home." Ring 3442 for r serves.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “Milestones” will bo shown at Everbody’s Thheatro commencing to-day. 1 is the film representation of Arnol Wennett’s great play, tho English pr. duoors have excelled themselves. “Milstones’’ as a plav is world known, an tho film is even better than the plait is a record- of English ■ customs an manners, and for orfc© they are fait 1 - fully reproduced, with a wonderful fide itv of. detail. . The atmosphere of tii three generations in 1860. 185, and 193-' is so strong that one feels wafted bn< to the actual scenes depicted. “Milstones" deserves, to bo classed among th greatest productions. The acting iEnglish, as are the ssettings, -the stor; and sentiment. Tho characters also En;lish, are portrayed in a manner that no' even the' best Americans can equal. Thgreat serial play, "The House of Hate,’ has become a popular item and the twelfth is a very exciting number. Miss Corrio Lanoely. one of Australasia's vocalists, and her aooomplishor musical maids, terminated a highly sue cossful season at tho King’ Theatre laevening. She has played to erwodet' houses nightly during tho week;