ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 52, 24 November 1917, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. tully upon the roniau rings at His Mn awlrt Theatre, and her turn eacheven! n K is very popular with the houso It 8 artistioally atased, and appeals etron?" to tho andienoo. The Creole Fashion Pkto , nrovides entertainment of a novel BOrt fni, 1 , 8 a £°?, d aDCO ?. d t0 MiBS Budd in the favour ot the audience. The Follies of of t a hn vn 5t - agC "J"*" I ,*- ,, T l>° rema nder M$S I 3 1?, da , nD by artia " who were ueforo tho public last week. "THE MORMAN MAID." Although Mormon customs and rites form the foundation of the feuturo drama ™ titled "A Mormon Maid," tho story 'docg not rely Eolely on its sensational expof? re , °f toe wrongs resulting from fanatical adherence to a curious creed. The drama itself is described as a great pro miction, lavishly produced, and acted by stars of high rank in fllmdom. Mao Murray, as the heroine, is Baid to gjvc one oi the most, appealing delineations of her wnolo screen career, and the strong cast oi men is headed by Dobart Bosworth, whoso capacity is well known. The scenes are stated to bo wonderfully conceived, some of these ranking with the Bettings or the greatest flint dramas. The plot is full of action, and is studded with scenes of < great strength. The King'e ineatro will open to-day under the new policy of continuous running. Tho first session is at 2 p.m., and the theatre will be open from thenco onwards until 10 o clock. Special music has been arranged J? r the spason of "A Mormon Maid," but tflore will be no advance in prices. For evening: sessions, seats can be resolved tho box plan boing at the Bristol.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Enid Bennett is tho star of "The Mother Instinct," tho Triangle photoplay to bo screened at Everybody's Theatre tordoy. Tho supporting cast is strong, and in. eludes Margery Wilson and Jack Gilbert. The etoiy opene with a pictnrisation of a terrific storm, and then Hies Bennett k met as an artist's model in Paris. The Bconce showing the student llfo of ths French capital are eaid to be attractive, notably the picturesque revelry of the carnival. Unto this gay life comes tho mother of tho little model, to find her nursing a nameless babo of which she seems innocently proud. Then arrives further tragedy, as tho pon left at home is accused of the murder of a fisherman. In an intensoly dramatic climax, the truth comos pat, and the heroine's sister confesses to tho murder of the man who had betrayed her. Chapter 4nf "Tho Secret Kingdom," "Carriage Oail No. 101," will alro be shown. EMPRESS THEATRE. An exciting melodrama, ia promised in "The World Against Him," the star feature to bo (wruened at this Empress Theatre to-day. Juno Elyidge and E. K. Lincoln are the stars. Mark West's littlo Bister dies as the resnlt of. a rccklo'S operation, performed by a surgeon as (in experiment, which be wo'l know would result in the child's death. By accident" Mark discovers tho truth, ana, seeing red, he kills tho assistant. For this he i< condemned to death, nnd there ii. lit, giol occurs the strango wedding that ia the central dramatic incident; oi ths Dicturea wedding in which he is the bridegroom only because he is soon to die. The acting of E. K. Lincoln is described a.s superb in a succession of strong situations, and the same is said of June Klvidge. In addition, the last episode of "The Iron Olaw," "The Triumph of "The Laughing i Mask," will bo shown, "THE MAGIO OAKPET." To-night, at 8 o'clock, at the Grand Opera Hou6o, the curtain will riso on tho musical pantomimic play, "Tho Magic Carpet," presented by Miss Gladys Campbell, which with instantaneous success when firet produced hero last, September. Tho numerous ballots whioh intersperse tho play aro of a very high artistic order, Miss Campbell being well known for her thoroughness in tho terpeichorcm art The choruses are bright and catchy, including "We are Baby Kewples Dancing in the Dow," and "Ho is the TJpliust. Nastiost Goblin of the Lot," and Miss Hazel Fuller will be heard In "Solveig Song" and "Wake Up" (Montague Phillip?). Hazel H-ardwicke, who, owing to ill-health, did not dance lest time, -will now be able to do her solos. As this will be absolutely tho final performance of "The Magic Carpet" a crowded houso is looked for, a.nd Intending patrone are adtioed to be early. Tho proceeds aro for King George's Fund for tho Navy.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. An organ rooital will be grven in thft Town Hall this evening by the Oity Organist (Mr.' Bernard V. Page), when a new Hem by Oesar Franck, .'.ntitled "Priero," will be performod. Salome' 6 "Sonata" (op. 25), the Prelude from the 9th Sonata for the Tiolin (Oorelli), Rachmaninoff's "Romance," Rimsky-lCorsakoff's "Scheherazade," tho Third Movement from tho Symphony (Suite, and tho celebrated Symphony Poem, "Danee Haoabrc," figure on tho programme. BUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra will give its last Sunday conoert of the present season to-morrow evening at His Majesty's Theatre. A popular programme has been selected, including the overture Euduro to Conquer," and selections from Carmen" and "Madam Butterfly." Other pieces will be the "Hymn to the Sun" from Mascagni's Japanese opera "Irie," and the sextette from "Lucia," while in lighter vein are tho "Jdignon" Gavotte and a quaint "March of the Littlo Leaden Soldiers" (Piorne). A silver coin collection will bo taken up.