ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2162, 30 May 1914, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. At the Grand Opera House last night "The Bad Girl of tho Family" was, repeated by the Willoughby Dramatic Company in tho nresenco of an appreciative audience. Miss Nellie; Fergusson, as Bess Moore, Mr. Cyril Mackay as Lieut. Marsh, Mr. Darcy Kehvay as Sammy Snozzle, and the various other actors all performed their parts in a manner that met with tho approval of tho company's patrons. Tho season is to bo brought to a close to-night with tho same drama. Tho performance starts punctually at 7.45 p.jn. "CHARLEY'S AUNT." Charley's Aunt,' "from tho land whero tho nuts come from," will be with us agaiii. She arrives at tho Grand Opera House on Monday next for a season .of three nights., Sinco tho first production, twenty-one years ago, this play has made hundreds of thousands laugh, and at tho recent London! revival it proved to bo more popular than ever. The performance by our local amateurs should be of a very high order, as tho cast is particularly, strong. Dr. Norman Hales will make merry the part of Spettiguo: Mr. Norman Aitken will play tho title role; Miss Addio Evans, who was so successful in tho '"Geisha," is playing Amy Spettigue; Miss Eleanor Gurnoy, Ella Delahoy; Miss Ruby Scott, Kitty Verdum; Mrs. Percy Woods, Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez; Mr. C. Bentley Russell, Jack Chosney; Mr. J. Phillips, Charley W.yclchain; Mr. Kenneth Aitken, C'oionol Sir Francis Chesney; and Mr. Phipps Williams, Brassett. • ' THE .DANDIES. Anothpr big crowd filled the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, last night to be entertained" by the "Orange Dandies," ■who are at present playing an excellent programme. Mr. Roland Henry, the company's comedian, was in capital form, and had to respond to several encores.' Misses Ethel Walker and Linda Bradford, and Messrs. Andrew Pace and ['George Taylor wcro heard to advantage in an operatic vocal quartet and ill solos and duets, while the other members of this bright company also contributed enjoyable items. Thc_ same programme is to be repeated this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This week's vaudeville programme at , His Majesty's Theatre contains a pleasing variety of entertaining items. "TTis Vvuldrons,'' an Engusu troupe, appear in an .amusing comedy turn, and "The Era Comedy .Four" are a talented party of entertainers who casilyearn tho approval of thoir auditors in a series of plantation ditties and ragtime songs. Others who contribute to the present programme are: "The National Duo," Josep'hino Gassmann and her. Piccaninnies,, Fernandez and May, Lavinio Tyson and Jas. Opie. The usual matineo will be given this afternoon and tho current programme will be presented for the last time this evening. A change programme will be staged on Monday, notable newcomers being Bailey's posing dogs.

THE KING'S THEATRE. Last night's entertainment at , the King's Theatre was presented in' the presence of General bir lan Hamilton and party, and a very large and appreciative audience. The excellent ■list of pictures shown' Diet with "a 'cordial reception. The screening of that splendid film "The Big Camp of New Zealand's Territorials'' was ..punctuated with which, at its termiiiatioli, broke forth into prolonged applauso. "Threads of Destiny," "Picturesque Greece," "The Bombardment of the Devon,?' "Cadets at Newtown Park," and others are-all pictures of merit. The. full programme will bo shown at a matinee this'afternoon at 2.30, and the final screening takes place this evening. "CAPRICE." ~ For Monday evening, -at the King's lheatro, the management announces-an event of more than usual importance in the first presentation of "Caprice," > a filmic reproduction in 4000 ft. of photography of a play which achieved remarkablo success in the legitimate American theatres, and which tlio "New' Vork World" affirms is'better still as shown in pictures, with, the world's leading film actress, Mary I'ickford, in tho leading part, supported by the Famous Payers' Company of New York. Miss Pickford's. theatrical career borders on romance. Although yet in her teens, ber acknowledged ' genius, magnetic. personality, sweet nature, and electrical vitality have placed her right in tho front rank of film players, with the result that the salary she draws is stated to be on a level with that of a rrimo Minister. "Caprice" is describ- ™ « s a heart-play, which goes to prove that love levels all ranks. It tells of tlia story of i a rough diamond, a mountain maid, and shows her transformation into a gilded society woman. It is cited as "a drama of sunshine and shade, smiles and tears, full of lights and shadows as an April day, which possesses wonderful heart appeal, and boasts that one touch of Nature which 'makes the wliolo world kin." The wliolo of tho second part will be de-' voted to its screening, and the management states that it will be supported by a picked programme of finer general strength than any hitherto submit--Sri , r ™, a !!-xilinry films arc: "Thirteen tt i 3 Flight Over tho Seine -in a • Hydroplane" (Paths colour), "Pedro, the Dog Charmer" (Star vaudeville), 'winter Scenes in Stockholm" (Svea) a special number of the "Pathe Gazette," and "Sally's Klopement" (Flyliic comedy). The King's Orchestra will supply appropriate music. Seats for any night of the season may be reserved at tho Dresden.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. • The final screening will take place today 'and to-night of the current scries of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. Tho chief subject is the Vitagraph Company's masterpiece drama "The Right and tho Wrong of It." Tho plot is full of interest, and grips from start to finish. The supporting subjects include: "Tho Message in tho Roso" (Edison), "A Deal in Real Estate" (Lubin comedy), "Topical Budget" (illustrated news), "Making Butter" (tho industry in the Italian Alps), "Tho Soul of a Roso (Lubin drama), and "He Who Laughs Last" (Koinic farce-comcdy). A complete change is announced for Monday. SUNDAY CONCERT. Tho Wellington City Band has prepared an excellent programme for its concert to be given at' His Majesty's Thoatro to-morrow night. Mr. C. V. Molir will sing "Shipmates o' Mine" and "The Soul's Awakening." Mr. J. C'alvert (tenor) will sing "Tho Requital;" etc., and Messrs. Mohr and Calvert will sing the favoitrita duot "Excelsior." The band will play some interesting items, including a pretty selection, "La Forza clol Destino" (Verdi); a dainty Indian Intermezzo (with bell and other effects), '.'Aishn," and other items. A silver coin collection will be made in aid of tho band fund.