ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2968, 4 January 1917, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

GKAND OPERA HOUSE. "To-iiight'e the Night" was again produced at tlie (jraud Opera House lust evening by the AVillianisott Musical Comedy Company before a crowded audience. TJio piece, which abounds in mirth and music, again proved a great success. To-night at 8 o'clock aud to-morrow evening tlie successful comic opera success,

"The Girl in the Train," will be produced. There is an abundance of really good and tuneful, music in the comedy. It is genuinely funny, there are some exoollent ballets, the dresses are artistic and smart, and the piece unfolds a sweetly pretty and romantic lovo story. It is these features which made

"The Girl in the Traiu" so eminently successful when it was played hero about four years ago.. The character of Gonda gives Miss Dorothy Bruuton apecial opportunities to distinguish herself. Sinco Ms initial appearance iu Australia, Mr. Charles Workman, by a series of clever impersonations, has fully sustained-the reputation ho won in London, where lie was quito famous in the comedy roles in the Gilbert aud Sullivan operas. As President Van Eyok, Mr. Workman is uaid to be irresistibly funny. Miss Connie Ediss, as Martje. will have further opportunities to provo her right to rank with tho best comediennes who have ever visited the Dominion. Mr. Field Fisher and Alfred Frith will appear as Lucas Van Tromp and Cornelius Scrop. Miss Marie Eaton, it is said, makes a dashing Jana Van Buren, and Claude Bantock and William Greene are both well cast as Councillors Van der Liege and Van Dender. The season wilt close with two performances of 'High .TinkTf." The plans arc at the Bristol. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. - Large audiences have been tho. order at His Majesty's Theatre t.lcie.w«ek,and the bill submitted is a bright and entertaining one. Two new-tomers on the programme are .Ccatrin and Leeds and Letnar. Cesti'ia, an Italian, is an acrobat of remarkable ability, and his item, which is interspersed with comedy, is a popular one. Xeeds and Lemur, who conclude their turn with a clever bwlesqufl boxing performance, sing brightly, and hnve a lot of amusing gags. Others on the bill are Dora Obewnan (soprano), Harry Little (baritone), and a number of other good artists, amongst whom are singers, acrobats, and comedians. KING'S THEATER To-night mid I'ritlßy wjil tsoe the last ecreoniugs or ''iier UolUen Cinuice,'' a pieuito jji-iy in winch Clco Ividgoley anu U'ullace Jxuid havo been ciiaruung tiie many. Commencing tiutuitlsiy alters on nt idO the wonclenul pictures ot Greater jxew l r ork will bo Biiown, mid no aoubt will attract large audiences. Patrons ai;o lirouuscu tliat they will see in an iiour and a liull more o: Wow than tuc-y couki sou in a montU's touring. 'I'hey will bo taken into places that tney could not go even if they wero arnica. The great white way, with its gorgeous iliummation, will bo soon as thousands travel thousands of miles to ace it, and stand at the corner of Broadway, 2i)rd Street, and Fifth Avenue to guze on t' lia sight oE the world in motion day and night. Elevated railroads rush overhead, street or trolley care rush by, uiotois oy thousands are on the move, while the underground subway trains whiz past at 45 luileslin hour. Supported by tho Pathe Gazette and "Maid Atad," this nrogruinnio promises to be oven above cho usual high standard of tlio li.mg'3 pictures. BESSIE BAEIiieCALB AT EVERYBODY'S. Crowded houses at all sessions haa been tho rule at Everybody's this week, wherb a remarkably attractive programme is being presented. The big attraction, is a Triangle production entitled "Honie," featuring' Bessie Barrisoale and Louise Glttuni. Bessie Barriscale plays the pint of a sharp-witted girl who endeavours successfully to save her family lioui the perils of too much money. i>hu nearly sacrifices her own happiness in tho attempt. It is a story of a middle-class family whose congenial homo in'o is threatened by suddenly acquired relics. The picturq is intensely dramatic in parts. The items supporting this feature are all well chosen. At the cliiiugy on Saturday tlie Triangle Company will present Dorothy Dalton, a .charming actress, in "The .Jungle Child," a powerful ami fascinating drama. Fierce primitive passions and the elomental lust of Late aro graphically depicted in. this original and thrilling dramatic success. EMPRESS THEATRE. The popularity of World Film picture .productions has by no- menus diminished, judging' by the success that is attending their latest release, "Tangled Fates," now showing at the Empress. With pretty Alice Brady in the leading role, "Tangled Fates" is undoubtedly a. splendid production, and well merits the hearty commendation it receives at each screening. The cast supporting Miss Bradv is an excellent onj, adding materially to the picture's success. With the genuine Alaskan screening, "Tangled Pates" is very true to nature, and it is full of those tender and poignant touches so essential to a good drama. ° In the comedy line plenty of amusement is afforded by "Jerry'e Masked Ball," whilst a good Topical Budget gives the latest happenings on the Continent. : QUFiEN'S. THEATRE. Stories of the.character- of. "The Dupe" and"The Cheat" in picture form, arc the counterfeit presentments that make the picture shows worth while. "The Dupe," which is now being ehown at the Queen's Theatre, in Cuba Street, is emphatically a fine play, both constructively and in its.produotion.lt is essentially, a modern etory, and illustrates convincingly a phase of society life that is all too familiar in greater or lesser degree. The mingled passions of jealousy and lust of gold lend themselves to sonic fine emotional acting, whilst the quiet sentiment and reserved acting of Blanche Sweet form a happy leaven to the more dramatic features of a consistently god picture play. A capital programme of well-chosou pictures is associated with this film. Signor Truda's orchestra has quickly become widely recognised.

THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE. On Tuesday evening, at tho Concert Chamber. Messrs. J. and ft. Tait will present Air. Lawrence Campbell, the well-known elocutionist and entertainer, in Li. J. Dennis's brilliant character sketch, "The Sentimental Bloke." i'or thu benefit of those who have not read tUo book it will be as well to explain that "Tlie Sentimental 'Bloke" is what is known as a Sydney larrikin, no better or worse than one. can see every day iu' that city. He is a frequent participator in the game of "two-lip," a'member of the "push," with his inherent dislike of the police, and a natural love for a "scrnn." Ho has quaint ideas of his womenfolk till he meets "Dorcen," who, by her manner and conduct, earns Bill's respect and then his love. A courtship ensues, which is delightfully quaint, followed by the wedding of Bill to his affinity, Doveen. The 'episodes in his courtship, the marriage, the friends of Bill and Doieen, make a most fascinating story full of humour, pure sentiment, ami tinged with pathos, and as recited by Mr. Campbell provides an evening's enjoyable entertainment. The box plan of reserved seats open at the Bristol this morning at nine o'clock. SELINSKY-AMADIO CONCERTS. Tho final Wellington concert in the •S'clinaliy-Amadiu four was given in the Concert Chamber of tlie Town Hull last evening. Tin , . Chamber was fairly well lilled, btiit tho performance was worthy of a much bigger house. It was an excellent ixiiiout't throughout, but the most .striking feature was tho work of Mr. Max Sc'linsky, violinist. Mr. h'elinsky is si perfect muster of his instrument, and his rendition of."Concerto til D Minor" (Wieniawski) was remarkably fin«. An encoi-o was demanded by the enthusiastic audience, and Mr. Kolinsky responded with the ever popular "Avo Maria" (Gounod). This, too, was wonderfully played. In tho second portion of the programme ho played "Nocturne" (Chopin-Auer) and "Faust Fantaisio" (Gounod-AVieniawski), and scored a big success. Mr.'John Amadio, a flautist of exceptional talent, was delightful. His playing of the fantasia. "Wind in the Trees" (Briccialdi) wns an artistic treat.

Among his other numbers were "Dreaming" (Schumann), "The Sandman" (Brahms), "Hunioreske" (Hahocker), "Introduction et Air llavanaise" (Ecichort). Miss Elsy Treweek, a soprano with a cleßr, attractive voice, a charm of deportment, and a personality, was appreciated quite as much ns the other artists. She eang several songs, but none of them pleased quite as well as "Lech Lomond": the audience merely adtnrred her foreign numbers, l>ut appreciated lier Scotch. The pianist of the party, Jliss Jessie Massbn, played "Sclierzo in. C Jfiuor" (Chopin), "Nocturne in T' , Sharp" (Chopin), "Witches' Dance" (JlacDowcll). Her work was applauded.