ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 279, 14 August 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"ROMANCE." Unfortunately the opening performance by the J. 0. ' Williamson Company of "Romance," which was advertised to take place last night at the Grand Opera House, had to be postponed until- to-night, owing to tlio late arrival of the boat with absolute essentials on board. For some considerable time nast it has been the , custom for companies coming from -Sydney to open on the Itonday night. In this instance, to make sure everytlr'ng would be in order, and that the production would not Be marred in- any detail, tile management decided to open a night later, but .to no avail. The whole of the scenery, etc., is now in tile theatre, and the stall worked all niglit, so that "Romance" will bo definitely staged tonight. The management sincerely legret the inconvenience intending patrons were put to, and offer tlieir apologies, at tho natrib time advising booked-seat ticketholders that they can either have their tickets transferred to any other- night during the season or money refunded. . THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. A large audience greeted the Scarlet Troubadours at tho Toivn Hall Concert. Chamber last evening, when the entertainment provided by this talented company again gave keen delieht. The Troubadours are particularly successful in the concerted numbers, and the operatic selections are a strong feature. Artistic finish is seen in all their work, particularly in the solo numbers. The light comedy items are particularly acceptable. the humour and catchy wittiaisms beinp: of a very bright, original description. The Troubadours will continue their season, wifch frcciuent changes of programme, the first being announced for to-night. KING'S THEATRE. The cast in the drama, "Shirley Kaye." now screening at the King's Theatie, is headed by ■ Clara KimbiU Young. Shirley, hearing of the disaster which threatens her father and her own social position, uses all the weapons in a woman's armoury, and she wins. In winning, she loses the man whom she started out to fight, but ended up by loving. Additional items include a fine Pathc scenic, showing the various cathedrals of England, one of the most interesting scenics seen for a very long time. "THE ENEMY WITHIN;" ■ A picture full of sensations and thrills, entitled "The Enemy Within," is provlug a great attraction at the People's Picture Ealace. Tho film has an additional interest, in that it introduces the wellknown Australian athlete, Reg. L. ("Showy") Baker, who makes his first appearance in the picture world in the character of Jack Alrlie. a soldier who is brought back from the front to set atr nought thf machinations of an enemy gang who are plotting a"ainst the security ol Australia. The various scenes are most striking, and Mr. Baker performs some astonishing'and daring feats, which fully display his splendid athletic nrowess.

EVKRYBODY'S THEATRE. / Mollie King is the heroine of the sensational story, "Kick In," tho star featire now being screened at Everybody's -Theatre. In addition is shown the eleventh episode of ''The Mystery of the Double Cross," entitled "Love's Sacrifice."

- EMPRESS THEATRE. In "The Strong Way." now showing at the Empress Theairo, Ji'~* Elvidgo'takes the pathetjc part of liuntce Torrcncc, with fine power and charm. The settings of the picture are fine to a degree, and probably no scrcen ever reproduced more heautiful garden-scones. In addition there is a remarkable cabaret scene, with an exhibition of fancy skating, which is (suite out of the ordinary. . "ELIJAH.',' "Elijah" is to be performed by the Choral Union in the Town Hall to-night. The performance is to be given, as a complimentary concert to Mr. Robert Parkeo, who has now been conducting in Wellington for 40 years, and feels that his work in that direction must be curtailed. This will, therefore, be his final year before the public as a conductor. "Elijah" was the first work he conducted in Wellington forty years ago. and it is fitting, therefore, that it should bo the work iliat is to crown his long career before the Wellington public. The cast of soloists will be as follows:—Soprano, Madame Bella Russell, of Auckland: contralto. MissMma Caldow: tenor, Mr. Martin DuU: baritone. Mr. John Prouse. All the principals are irivintr their rervicca free of charge. The ■loors will open at 7.15, the performance concluding at pbout 10.20. Tho box plan can be inspected at the Bristol, where ali priced tickets are obtainable.