ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2833, 26 July 1916, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

♦ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. _ There are many items of special merit moluded. in the new programme at His Majesty's Theatre this weak, «ji<l prcbably one of the best is that supplied by Nelson and Nelson. This duo entertain with some amazing acrobatic feats, and all their work is done on stilts. The Victor Prince Revue Company has commenced its final week of a fong reason in Wellington, and their new piece is a laughable Chinese comedy entitled ''Chow Chow, Come Along." "Among the newer artists are Chas. .King and Virginia Thornton, by Rupert Drum. They -present a scen'a called "Churns" excellently. Among others who contribute to the entertainment are Harry Cash, Clark and Wallace, and Freddy .lames. THE KING'S. Cyras Townsend Bradv has written a remarkable story in "The Chalice nf Courage," and it. has been reproduced in picture form with striking effect. '?\. most human and possible story of the primitive passions, set amid some of tho most gorgeous mountain scenery imaginable, and. developing along unusual linos to a thrilling climax, the picture ranks among the best productions that have been seen locally. The audience at the King's Theatre last night was. thrilled by tho sensational incidents that follow ' each other closely, and moved to admiration by the beautiful .surroundings that have been selected for the setting of the story. The supporting items are ".Mutt and .TeiT in. a Kitchen," rnd the "Pathe Gnzotte." The same programme will be screened throughout the week.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The big comedy programme at ■Every, body's. Theatre again attracted largo crowds to both morning and evening sessions. Charlie Chaplin in his latest achievement, "The Shopwalker," succeeds in creating roars of laughter by his auties in tho ladies' emporium, and especially in his efforts to overcome tho difficulties of the moving staircase. Hardly less popular is the Keystono comedy, "Stolen Mngic," in. which Mabel Normand and Raymond Hitchcoclc are seen to great advantage. Other" good pictures complete a very strong bill, which will be shown throughout the week. EMPRESS THEATRE. The Charlie Chaplin laughing season is on at the Empress Theatre, where this comedian keeps the audience shrieking with delight for thirty full minutes. In addition to tho great comedy film there is a star -dramatic, attraction, "The Commanding Officer," a four-act play of numerous thrilling episodes and.pathetic situations, with a tyiagnificent ending. The. official- war films and the latest "Topical' Budget" are outstanding features amongst tlio other, items_of the excellent programme. 'The Cliapim film .is shown, at 11 each morning, and Tor six times during tho day,-till 9.40. ■ . GI!AND OPERA HOUSE. . The musical comedy, "Sunset land," is to be perfoi'incil at. the Opera, House on Friday and Saturday, next at 8 o'clock, in tho presence of Her Excellency the Countess, of Liverpool, the Right Hon. AV. F. M'nssey and Mrs. Masscy. and the Mayor and Mayoress. The whole .'of the play has been elaborately prepared, and a largo attendance of tho public is anticipated. Tli'o scenery, orchestra, and lighting havo been specially arranged for and the five acts will bo woll mounted. The box plan is opening this morning at 9 o'clock at the Bristol Piano Company, and to prevent any disappointment it is well to remind patrons to book their seats 'early.' '' .

THE TIVOLI FOLLIES, 1 The Follies.will eommcnco a season of ton nights and two matinees at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday next. There aro no fewor than sixty performers in the.company. Miss,Vera. Pearce "has .added.finany- attractive numbers' to -her repertoire. '. Miss Thelma Bayo is' n dainty comedienne. . Mr.": Jack Cannot ■has a-new-buncli of. specialities;'and is ably, aided' in;"his .fuK'.eft'orts: by three 'humorists".-in.-. Georgo Welch, '"Walter Wcjenis "(coon" impersonator),, and . Billy Itega (a.quaint- pantomimist). Love songs will- fall ■ to "the late of;'. Frank- Greene, baritone,.-lvliire: Jean Iveith .is a-dainty ■solo, dancer. --STho vaudeville- part of the programme' .will. .iiitro'diico'' .the t clever Australian contralto, -Mias Ella Csspers, and another, musical act of .importance is tho Belgian-Orchestra, ..featuring the tenor Ja'cques 801. The comedy clement is supplied by Short and Little, comedy acrobats. Tho box plan is to open «t tlio Bristol on Friday morning. The company appeared at Napier last evening. .To-night they play at Hastings, after -which Paluicrston, Wanganui, and Masterton will be visited. HARMONIC SOCIETY. The- Harmonic Society is to give another of its delightful programmes in tjhe Town Hall' Concert Chamber next Saturday--evening. l The concert; which will be under tho patronage of Their Excellencies Lord and lady Liverpool, promises to eclipse all previous efforts of Jtho society. Several unaccompanied paru-songs, ranging from sixteenth century madrigals to. works published only last year, will be sung under Mr. H. Temple White's baton. A feature of the programme will.bo Percy Fletcher's stirring patriotic chorus, sung to the accompaniment of piano (Mrs. M. Siegel), organ (Mr. Ch. W. Kerry), and drums (Mr. Jas. W. Jack). Mr, Hamilton Hodges will contribute two groups of songs by French and English composers, while two instrumental trios for violins and piano will be played by Miss Frieda Walter and Messrs. Erie Meier, and Temple White. There,is a keen demand for tickets, and patrons are advised to Teserve seats at. the Bristol, where tickets can 'k obtained.