ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2788, 5 June 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S.

The new programme of varieties to bo presented at His Majesty's Theatre tonight promises to be one of the biggest, as well as one of tho most diversified, that the Fullers have ever shown in Wellington. One of tho central figures in tho new coterie of artists will be Doranto, a Chinese musician, who is said to produco agreeable music from a number of quaint instruments. Another new act of importance will be the M'Leans, who will appear in a number of unique dances. Another newcomer is Miss Van Taylor,, last here with the Bunty Co., who will submit a repertoire of popular Scotch ballads. The strength of tho show will be further brightened by the reappearance of Mr. Villiers Arnold and Miss Pearl Ladd, the eminent operatic artists who will stage a new Spanish vocal scena. Others io contribute to the programme will be:. Geo. D'Alma, Grace Quine, Vernon and Reid .acrobats), Hazel Morris, and Merton and Bydon. The programmo wil bo played for six nights and a matinee will be held on Saturday. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Commencing at noon to-<lay tho management of Everybody's Theatre will present their new' programme for the week. Heading the bill is a 5000 ft. photoplay by the Edison Co., entitled "Tho Innocence of Ruth," which has received the highest praise wherever it has been shown. Tho story is said to be novel in treatment and plot, at times the broadest comedy holding tho screen only to be suddenly turned to tenso and forciblo drama. A clover vaudeville act is introduced into the story, and throughout tho action' is vigorous and moves swiftly. Space does not allow of the telling of tho story in detail, sufficient that Ruth Travers is left in the care of a rather reckless, and not over-moral, young millionaire. Complications quickly arise, but Ruth' 6 native wit, as well as her innocence, save the situation, and after many trying, though often amusing adventures, virtue finds its own reward. Miss Viola Dana, whose acting is always natural and convincing, is said to achieve a personal triumph, her rare versatility and great charm being seen to strong advantage. A clever bird .comedy, "The Artful Dodger," in which Jack Spratt's famous parrot figures; tho Pathe Gazette, and scenes of Aiizad Day both in Sydney aiid London, complete the programme, "SHOULD A WIFE FORGIVE ?" the Empress Theatre will present this morning the World-Equitable successful !'T?, thousand feet draiua, "Should a Wife Forgive?" It is the story of a beautiful young woman who married a young business man, and helped him to a big position in. the business ■ world. He allows the business to absorb him and in a way neglects his homo life. One day he meets a pretty actress, whose charm of manner fascinates him to inFrom this basis, the story develops in a whirlwind of dramatic surprises. The inan sees how near he has been to sacrificing his happiness; and t.b« outcome of this awakening is exquisitely pictured in this jwwerful story of a truant love. A ling programme of exporting items is also submitted. "THE DANDIES.", "The Dandies," in. past seasons, have always established a large following, and enjoyed a wide popularity. The visit, iiig artists aro claimed to bo a collective body of uncommonly high standard. . Sev oral of the names are well remembered by virtue of. tho fact that they originally appeared Tiere as members of tho "Scarlet Troubadours," an item which, in itself, should be sufficient guarantee that tho company opening in. the Conceit Chamber of the Town Hall next Wednesday ovening is one of first rank. During tho season trfo complete changes ol programme will be. presented each week, the Change nights being Wednesdays and Saturdays. The box plan is now open at the Bristol Piano Co. PAUL DUFAULT. The charming tenor voice and perfect artistry of Paul Dufault, who opens his Wellington season at the Grand Opera Eouse next' Saturday, are vividly remem. sered, as are also the many 'beautiful' songs he introduced to ns, and the various American composers witb whom he. has made us acquainted. There are numerous songs which will always be associated in the memory with' tlio lumo of Paul Dufault. The first which comes to the mind is the popular' "Invictus," which, lie introduced, and whicti probably caused more comment than any other sons; of recent years. Another song which will always be linked with th& name of the Canadian tenor is the French march" son» '"Ail Pays." Then' there i* Binding's Sylvelin," and tils delightful "Boat Song," for both ,'of> which we ar6 indebted, to Mr. DufauU, whose Wellington season will consist of four concerts on June lfi, 12, 14, and 17. The Ixixi plans will at the Bristol on Wednesday morning.