ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10290, 27 May 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S. The change of programme at His Majesty's lust evening attracted a crowd ed audience, wluci- tliorougniy enjoyed cno tare provided. The element of novelty was m tne revue ' Muipay in the Irene.presented by Tom Haveriy and his Kute -tne action comic., around the woes of the camp cook, alias ' musny. ' and in tbat role air Bu.y Maroney gives me non s snait of the comedy. 'The music has a military ttavour tnrougnout, and nere again Jyiuy Matoney is to tne fore with witticisms ol ins own compus.cion. he is assisted vocany by Miss hutty Kennedy, Mtss Mabet Umver and tne ixewpie mius. xae soie, “Amt it great to be a Soldier" and tne quartette "I wisn 1 was in Bagnty,' 1 proved successful, while Miss Kennedy’s so.o, *'hainoun«ge,’ a ....a;,; ant ballet by the Kewpie Kids, was another uis*.*net-iy goon uem. in many parts Mr Tom Haveriy, as Private Michael Murpny, uc-ps tue comeay along, and fogetner with Jiuly Ma.oney scored a distinct success with tne national song of woe "Plum and Appte. Buunes Lawrence as Lieutenant Swankpot was received well and ms singing oi "Gallant Sons og New Zealand,’’ assisted by tne Kewpies was successful. Mr J. P. G’Neill pleased the audience with his Irish drolleries, and proved entertaining. The vaudeville portion of the programme included new items from the popular Italian artists Signor and Sig nora Molinari, who sang several solos and duels. They ..ere iceoived with applause. The only instrumentalist on me programme ..is Alsace, who rendered several classical items on the violin, and as a ’cello solo "Une of these Eays.” His selections on the alsacephone gamed much applause. Inly Vookler, who commenced her second ween, rendered two songs, "Only a Red Cioss Sister’’ and ‘‘lndiana.’’ and was favoured with an excellent reception. The Brothers Delavato in a novelty entitled, ''Lliuplinitis'’ were particularly entertaining. Neliie KOi.e, who is a well-known favourite, again appeared and was accorded an enthusiastic reception. The whole entertainment went with a swing from start to finish, and was greatly’ assisted b) Mr Frank Crowther’s orchestra. The same programme will be repeated this evening. EMPRESS THEATRE. When Lucifer was thrust out, of the Garden of ±,ueu he set out on a search tor a soul who would reject him. For every one he found, one hour’s happiness was to be granted to him. He had a long search before he found one. "The Sorrows of Satan.’’ now screening at the Empress, shows how/ his quest began and ended. A strong list of supporting films is also shown. A feature of the .entertainment is the singing of ‘‘The’ Beils of Peace’’' by Mr C. Melvin. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. War, with its pathos and humour, is tho substance of tho plot of “The Better ’Ole” now being shown to crowded house* at Everybody’s Theatre. It is an alb English production, and the studies of Old Bill, Alt', and Bert are masterpieces of character acting. The adventures of the three pals, associated with the irresistible nature of the Bairnsfather humour, make a lesson- that is worth Reaming. Mr R. Meates introduces “The • Better Ole” with "Up from Somerset.” The supports include the thirteenth episode of "The House of Hate” and the latest Gazette. KIN G’S~THEATFIE. Two things will strike theatre-goers in connection with the “Death Dance, ’’ now being screened at the King’s—Alice Brady’s acting and her appearance. She seems to have obtained greater self-con-trol and powers of expression. She receives admirable support /torn Mahlyn, Hamilton and Helen Montrose. An’excellent programme of music 'is being played to this picture. The supporting programme is well up to the King’s high standard and includes the final episode of “The Scarlet Runner.” "THE THREE DOORS.” Crowded houses should greet the staging of Mrs James Hannah’s and Miss Gladys Campbell’s original phantasy "Tile Three Doors." These two ladies are presenting an original idea of their own and have spared -no pains in the draining of their performers, tne designing of their settings and costumes ami the selection of their music. Such a big undertaking bv two such capable artists will no doubt be crowded with unqualified success end wnen the cast—a long list of well-known names in both dramatic and dancing sections —is seen, an unusual feast seems assured to the ear and tlie eye of Wellington. Mis Hannah and MiasCumpbel; together will stage -t I.—The Door of Happiness. 1; Act 11. Mrs in mu -cage a- pageant in colrur and movement _ based on Ken" "Ode on a Grecian Urn” and Miss Cinnpheii will give a very original ex -.■sition of the value of eurvthmics. calisthenics, and of dramatic dancing. In Art i fl. will come the gorgeous fairy scene from . ‘to Mmsuinmer Night’s I)re n in’' the quarrel of Oberon and Titama. This will be the work of Mrs Hannah with ballet and moths and fireflies and two solo dances arranged by Miss Gladys Campbell. The orchestra, led bv Miss Mav.Evatt. a talented young Wellington pianiste, will include Signor Alf. P. Truda (flautist). All proceeds go to the Wellington Free Kindergartens. The box plan is now open at the fine, tol. THOMAS MOORE ANNIVERSARY. The musical public of Wellington will have an opportunity to-morrow of enjoying an excellent concert programme oi items selected from tho works of Thomas Moore, Ireland’s national poet. Those who were present at the finals ot the competitions on Saturday evening were delighted, and those who attend tlie con. cert to-morrow in the Town Hall will have the pleasure of hearing tho winners in choral, solo, concerted, and elocutionary numbers, assisted by Mesdamos O. Ellis, Beauchamp, and Emmerson, Misses Teresa McEnroe, Eileen Driscoll, Gladys Watkins. Nellie Strickland, and F. Outrim, and Messrs Kevin Dillon, A. C. Melvin. A. Fogarty. E. B. Li Eeade, and E. J. Healy.