ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10288, 24 May 1919, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Another splendid production will bo shown at the King's Theatre, commenc-, ing at the matinee to-day. This is the latest Select success, "The Death Dance." Tho talented and highly popular actress Alice Brady is featured in this production, and has a part that affords her plenty of scope to display her ability. The story is by a well-known writer of film play's, and weaves a fascinating fiat around a wager between two society men that every man and woman has his or her price. How the wager is decided, and who wins it are strikingly told. . A carofully selected supporting programme has been arranged. The final episode of "The Scarlet Runner" will be shown. The latest "Gazette" shows items from all parts, while "An Innocent Vampire" (a Keystone comedy) will supply the humorous side. Special music is promised by the King's grand orchestra, ai:d their programme will include Valse Triste" (Sibelius), illustrating the "Dance of Death." Seats for to-night's entertainment should be booked at tho Bristol.

THE BETTER 'OLE" AT EVERY-

BODY'S.

The fragments of Franco depicted in the "Better 'Ole," which, owing to the huge crowds that have failed to gain admission, has been transferred irom the King's to Everybody's Theatre, aro fragments from history. The characters which Bruce Bairnsfather has immortalised come to life in the shape of Old Bill, and his colleagues Alf and Bert. They are the Three Musketeers of the twentieth century, and stand -for the spirit of Drake, .Nelson, and all British heroes dear to British hearts. The lecture will" be presented exactly the same as at the King's, and Mr Meates will «lng "Up from SonieTset. Ihe wth spisode of '"l'he House of Hate" heads the supports. THOMAS MOORE ANNIVERSARY. No less than 78 entries have been received dor the 'ihomas Moore competition, which is to be hold ln the Sydney street Schoolroom. Ihere aie iune entries lor the cnuir section, 3i i_or uie .soios. 11 lor the duets, ana zA tor the elocutionary, 'Abe competitions -will commence at 10 a.m.. ana uie solo fiction will bo heard from 10 a.m. to l p.m., elocutionarv from 1 to 2 p.m., choirs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and auct* to 5.30 p.m. The finals will be decided this evening, commencing at 7 o'clock. Thfi Bristol Piano Company and Charles Begs; and Company .have donated shields, and a special shield has \ueen presented tor the oi." 3 ', I '.- Mr F. J. Oakes will 'be the adjudicator on the musical side, whilst Mr A- J-I O Regan will act in a similar capacity for tho elocutionary side. The. winnm, will repeat the test pieces of their various sections at the Moore concert m the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. iho second half of the concert programme on Wednesday night will be contributed to by Misses Teresa McEnroe, Eileen Dnsoc.il. Uladys Watkins. Nellie btripkland. nnd F. Outrim. and Messrs Iveir, Dillon, E. 8., L. Beade, A. J. Fogarty, -:i.-.i H. i. Hcalv. Mrs 0. V. Ellis will act as accompanist. EMPRESS THEATRE. Tho new programme to be screened torfiiv has for its attraction an Etaghsh production. "The Sorrows of Satan, a ■;....juaiisation oi Marie Coieui s novel. Gladys Cooper is featured in the leading role, tnat of Lady Syoil Elton. She gives a most realistic presentation of the role of a young society girl who is sold to a eontleman who bids the handsome price of five millions for her. The great wealth of decorative charm preserved throughout tho picture is bound to attract the notice of all who see the film. Tho story is exceptionally emotional unci works up ito a hno dramatic climax. Several interostinc films wsil be *,i.wi, in support. In addition, Mr C. Melvin will sins "The Bells of Peace," a very fine sonir and one very appropriate at the present time. THE WELLINGTON HARMONIC SOCIETY. The first concert of the 1919 season of" the Wellington Harmonic Society (conductor, Mr H. Temple White) is to be held on Saturday next in the Town Hajl concert chamber. Readers are reminded by advertisement in this Issue that the box plan opens at the Bristol on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. HIS MAJESTY'S His Majesty's Theatre was well attended last evening, when Fullers' vaudeville company again submitted their bright and varied programme. Among many enjoyable acts the most conspicuously successful are 'those of Signor and Signora Molinari, the musical sketch by Brightie and Carlyon, and the comedy work of the Delavale Bros. The programme will be repeated this afternoon and this evening.