ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 182, 22 April 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

VAUDEVILLE AT HIS MAJESTY'S. Tnc new comuiiiitiiou of artists to bo ! lianciUou al ino cimngo ol proi'ruuiuic at Hid lllcillio mis evening includes uiuiu poivcmu dramatic actors, Mr. 'i'eu Mucueuii iLu Jiioi ucmivievo Lee, who leaven lUeu- ouenusa wiul a delightful tempering ol' liglii comedy. The pair wih appear ui a skeuui winch lias received consistent approval wherever it Ims been playeu, aim which is entitled "Love Finds a vVay.' Tbis playlet was written b; Mr. AuiiiLciiii during 'ins recent season in litis ciiy. Another relu.-u visit will bo that ol oei'b'oain Copclainl and his mindrending "Aid," who \uil be seen in a new ana novel exhibition of this lilienouienal child's almost uneoiuy powers. Vesto and jullyau, n rather aniiaiial act that embraces melody, a line or two of comedy, and jelling, will uiako an initial bow here. n.<;iy and JlraLe, the American eocer.trio dancers and musical comedy stars, who iiicidi'. sjeli a bis impression on their lust season in Wellington, will reappear, nail the remainder of what should oo a iKivrt.'i'ul list; -it attractions will ini'ludu the Trio ClaasiiiUß (Musical Ken!io;iya) in a 111)1/ sarlM of musical masterpieces; M'Kay and Cirahnm, Mr. "0.," Miss Maude Courtney, she Eallancinos, the juvenile Dancing Maxims, Clarence Crawford and Ward Lear. QUEER'S THEATRE. "Patsy," the star feature at tho Queen's Theatre this week will please picture patrons, for it is a. drama of tho heartgripping sort with plenty of thrills. The story is that Palsy Prim (June Caprice), who, though born in the c.ty, is brought up West. She is sent 'by her father to a friend in Hew York .for education and contact with refinement. The friend has died, .and the letter which precedes Patsy's arrival is received by his son, Dick Hewitt (Harry Billiard). Little short of (i revolution takes place in Dick's bachelor apartments on Patsy's arrival. A housekeeper and a maid are hired, and between them and Patsy Dick and his butler are taught new steps. Dick's wild life brings him into contact with an adventuress named Helen Arnold, and one night when intoxicated Dick marries her. Patsy is already in love with Dick, and tho unexpected arrival of Dick's sister Alico adds to the difficulties of the situation. Alice urges her brother to marry Patsy, and while he would like to do so he cannot because of his marriage to Helen. Alice gives a party to whioli Patsy and Dick are invited, and tho entertainers engaged are Helen and a man. Helen tries to blackmail Dick, and when he refuses she •is on tho point of exposing him when iM butler entors, and Helen, on seeing Kim, bolts from tho house. It apivi.rs that Helen is the wife of the butler, whom she abandoned years ago. After this all goes merrily, and the story ends as Yl-ost peoplo would like. The supporting films are also excellent.

THE KING'S THEATKE. ' The weekly change of programme was effected at the Kiug'a Theatre on Saturday, when the principal film o£ tho uow series waa a Triangle drama, "The Degenerates." The chief characters are Pell van Duyan, sen., head of one of America's oldest and "bluest" families; young Pell, his only child, who is everything a Van Duyan should not be-in short, as unprincipled and cowardly as it iB possible for* a young, man to be; and Kaikcrlse van Duyan, an orphan, and first coualu to young I'ell. Tho "peril" comes about thuswiso: The sole ambition of Vaa Duyau, sen., is to bring about tho marriage of his sou and Katheriue. Sut young Pell is such a shockiuß example that it is obviously impossible for Kaihorine to entertain any ideas of marriage along these lines; moreover, she is secretly iu love with a young author. Pell, on the other hand, has been secretly married to ono of his father's servants-a youug Irish girl. Events then move quickly: Young Pell is found iu the garden, aca-S; his wife dies, leaving a baby boy—"the last of the Van Duyans"; and Katheriue mavrieß her author. Old Van Duyan, shaken by the tragedy, refuses to have anything to do with cither Kutiicrinc, her husband, or his grandson, ftnd it is only after many years that a reconciliation takes place, mainly through ihe winning ways of tho child. Some Jino interior and exterior scenes brighten the picture. Supporting the main picture are another instalment of "The Neglected Wifo" and the "Gaumont Graphic." EMPRESS THEATRE. Besides telling a rather interesting story the World Film play, "Diamonds and Pearls," the main attraction at the Empress Theatre's change of programme on Saturday, again brings before tho public the notable actress Kitty Gordon, who has already established her reputation for tho powerful, representation of such roles as is her lot in "Diamonds and Pearls," which shows how extravagant habits of life brings terrible trouble on a jouiig bride. ' Tho daughter of an aristocrat, brought up in the lap of luxury, marries for money alone, and proceeds to dazzle society. with tho splendour of her entertainments', which in fact even amaze and later financially embarrass he,r millionaire husband, nho has to put a stop to her wasteful practices. .A "friend" assists her with the usual consequences, and the ending speedily comes, full of dramatic surprises. The homes of millionaires are prominent throughout, and tho brilliant dress creations worn should appeal particularly to women. Everything that goes to make a good screen-play _ean bo found iu the picture. A Triangle comedy of a royal rogue supports tho feature. Iu it are several new ideas, vhieh at the climax cause shrieks of laughter ns only a Triangle farce can. The grim realities of the times are shown m. tho "Topical Budget" of war pictures.

EVERYBODY'S THEATBE. A torn dollar-bill plays a, prominent part in "I Will Eepay," -which is showing at Everybody' 6 Theatre this week. Roger Kendall is sent by the editor of his magazine to Nashville. to close a contract at 2 cents <i word with Azalea Adair, a coming writer. The chief impression on him, on arrival at Nashville, is made by a torn dollar-bill which he gives to the negro who drives him to Miss Adair s home. Among his hotel acquaintances is llsjor Caswell, whom he dislikes but tolerates. Ho meets Caswell in the hotel bar, where he excites Kendall's interest by producing the same torn dollar bill. Kendall also raeetß Virginia liodnoy, daughter of the Judge, a close friend of Azalea, who is somewhat, of an invalid, and the two are at once drawn towards each other. The tragedy »f Azalea's life is that she is tho wife of Major Oaswell, who nbuscß her, taking every cent she can get, even the money which the negro hackman makes and which he forces her to accept, retribution follows. Caswell is shown up in his true colours, and meets with a tittnig end, leaving Azalea free to 30111 her life with Jhat of a good honest man. Kendall is HI'S means of unearthing Oaswell. and Bets his reward in securing Virginia for Ms wife. '. The supporting pictures include a Vitagraph comedy, "Captain Jenks s Expectations." <i I'aihe scenic. Coaching at Kerwick," and the "Pathe Gazette.

CONCERT AT POHIIIUA. A very successful concert was held in the hall at i'orkua on Friday night, in Hid of -the funds 01 the local school. Ihe concert party, which motored out from Wcllinglou, was orgauised by Idr. 11. A. \V JL'Keuzie, and the various items given we're much appreciated by a well-hllcd house. The piper, Mr. W. Brown, and Miss M'liCllau received a doublo encore. Emphatic recalls were given to Miss Mavis King, Miss C. Sandeis, Miss W. Churchill, Mr. Woodward, and to Mr. and rs. Peek. The chairman of the committee, Mr. h. Windley thanked Mr. M'Kenzie and those with him for their kindness in coming out and affording such a treat, and stated that it might give the visitors some satisfaction to know that their efforts would benefit the school funds to the extent of £17 or £18. A dance followed tho concert.