ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2888, 28 September 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Margaret Jewell is the. lending attraction on this week's programme at His Jlnjesty's Theatro. Miss Jewell, who had lessons from Madam Melba for a considerable time, possesses a very finished ly.ric soprano voice, and sings "'.Ah, Fors o Lni," "The Sunshine ot Your Smile," and "Coming Homo." She quickly gets the audience captivated, and is very well received. Miss Dora Overman is also a splendid singer, and has a strong mezzo-soprano voice. Lester Brown and Co. put en a comedy sketch, entitled "A Business Marriage," which is a great euocess. Mr. Gerald Griffin makes a wclcomo reappearance, and sings a number of Irish songs and also tells a number of yarns. Others on tho programme are Miss L. Brooke, Starr and Stan- the Ceriso Sisters, and Miss Grace C'oinpton. THE KING'S THEATRE. "At Bay," tho intense dramatic story of a woman's fight for freedom and happiness, will ne screened only twice more at the King's Theatre, to-night and tomorrow night. Tlio picture makes a strong appeal and a deep impression, and is certainly well worth seeing. Good supporting films include "The French Advance on tho Somme—July, 1916." the Paihe Gazette, "Tho Mediterranean Squadron," and a clever comedy. "THE BUGLE CALL." Commencing at the matinee on Satur-1 day next, and repeated at night _ and all ■next week, the new programme at the King's will be headed bv the latest Thos. H. luce production from the Triangle Studios, "The Bugle Call," in which Willie Collier, Junr., the clover son of the well-known, star actor, will appear in a stirring story of barrack life and war. Some wonderful fighting and riding views aro promised, as well ns\ a most human story, that ia said to be novel in plot and treatment.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The last two days and nights are announced at Everybody's of the great dramatic success entitled "The White Rope." The story' is an. exceptionally interesting ono, the real interest being in the great boxing contest in which Delaine, tho hero, wins the title from the coloured ohampion, capably played by George Gunther. The fight scene is astonishingly - vivid and realistic. The groat French' advance on tho, Somme, July, 1936, is an excellent picturo. Commencing on Saturday a Lasky drama/tic feature, entitled : :Tho Secret Orchard," starring Blanche Sweet and Carlylo Blackwell,'will be shown. "THE CntCUS OF DEATH." To-morrow night will bo tho Inst performance of the "Circus of Death" at the Empress Theatre. The picture literally teems with sensations, gorgeous scenes, and death-defying' acts, and is not merely a sensational melodrama, it is a higib-class play which is filled with tender sentiment. On Saturday Charles Chaplin will appear in the,new Mutual Chaplin comedy, "Tho Fireman,"'Sn conjunction with a, big Lasky feature, "Chimmie Faddcn." -

NEW (MACMAHON'S) THEATRE. The photo opera, "Madam Butterfly," featuring' Mary Pickford, now being shown at tho New Tiheatre, is a picturisation of John Luther Long's classic. One of Mury' Pickford's greatest triumphs is her portrayal of tho titlo role of "Madam Butterfly," while tho film is said to have eclipsed anything the Famous Players 'have ever undertaken. Tho costuming and scenic investiture throughout aro of a high standard of excellence, every detail, down to tho most minute, verging on perfection. CROWN THEATRE. The prominent actor, Wm. Faroum, whose namo is a household word throughout the United States of ■ America, is known to tho insurance companies of U.S.A. as-being tihe most.'heavily inBured man in tho whole of tho States. Ho is tho idol of matinee-goors throughout the country, and splayed tho original •rolojif Bon Hur,-and drew audiences up to 15,000 people at tho famous Knickerbocker Theatre, Strand, Now York. William' Farmtni to-day is tho most celebrated' and most sought-after picture actor in the United States and throughout Canada; and his popularity is now rapidly increasing all over the United Kingdom' and Australia, and this same popularity is expected to permeate New Zealand after pictuTe-goers havo seen a number of his pictures produced under' tho William Fox management, commencing at tho Crown Theatre next Monday. THE RUSSIAN MUSICIANS. The famous Russian musicians, MM. Alfred Mirovitch (pianist) and M. Piastro (violinist) will give a return concert in the Town Hall on Tuesday next. At their concerts throughout Australia and New Zealand they have attracted largo audiences, and havo been received with unusual demonstration. Tho distinguished career of these artists has brought about tho Tear's special sanction for exemption from military service. This is a concession which is rarely conceded to Russian musicians, and at the present time must be recognised as an honour conferred on these distinguished artists. Tho management confidently expects a largo demand for seat 6°, and intending patrons should thereforo note that the box plans open at tho Bristol this morning, when, in addition to reserved seats, there will bo 1000 tickets on 6ale at Is. and 2s. >

ORGAN RECITAL. Tho programme presented by Mr. Bernard Page at tho organ-recital in tho Tow;h Hall last night included several particularly attractive items. A Sonatina in A Minor (Karg-Elert), a very beautiful and interesting composition, was the first number. The Dorian Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Bach) was also very attractive,, though considerably more technical in structure than the Sonatina. Two of tho best compositions of Cesar Franck, "Pastorale," Op. 19, and the Finale-in B Flat (Op. 21), constituted in themselves a considerable part of the programme; and were warmly appreciated by tho audience. Tho other •numbers..were tho Elegy from the music to the tragedy, King Christian II (Sibelius), "Piece Symphonique" (Salome), and a Barcarollo (Faulkes). The next recital will be given on the evening of Saturday, October 7. THE NORWOODS.

Theatregoers who remember tho entertaining fare provided by the Norwoods during their visit to Wellington three years ago will doubtless bo glad to learn that Mr. M. H. Norwood and his company will commence a short season at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night. Hypnotism and telepathy figure prominently in the entertainment, seriousitems rubbing shoulders with others which give rise to unrestrained merriment. Mr. Norwood's performance has mystified tho public of America, the Far East, and Australia, and since their last New Zealand tour the Norwoods have travelled tho Orient and Australia.

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