ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 292, 29 August 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE DEEMSTBIt." Founded on Hall Caine'B well-known book, and with tho author's 6011, ■ Mr. 'Dorwent llall CalnOj in tho chief Dart, "The Deemster," at present being ihawn at tho King's Theatre, may well be described as a veritable triumph of the photo-play producers' art. In his enactment of the role of Daniel Mylrea, Mr. Derwent Hall Caino presents a very lino character study, and the supporting cast is a particularly strong one. The play is full of dramatic situations of great grip and power, and it is meeting a strong appeal to Wellington picture-lovers. The plot of tho story is laid on tho Isle of Man. and the spectator gets some splendid of the beautiful coastal scenery. No effort has been spared in preparing the picture, which is elaborate in every detail. Jlany thrilling incidents arc depicted, the most realistic being that of the fight on tiho cliff between Dan and Ewan, the Deemster's son, In which the latter is hurled' to his doom. A specially augmented orchestra provides tho music. The box plan is at tho Srißtol. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ' The main film at Everybody's Theatro this week is a five-reel I'athe mystery feature, entitled "The Mark of Oaiu," in which tho popular Irene Vernon Castle makes her reappearance. She is ably supported by Antonio Moreno. Even apart from the story, which is of compelling interest, the beautiful scenes alone make tho picturo well worth seeing. Supporting items include the thirteenth episode 01 "The Mystery of the Double Cross." ■ EMPRESS THEATItIi. in the World drama, "The Witch Woniiiu,'.' Ethel Clayton plays the part of the heroine, and 6he acquits herself with Honour. The film is perfectly produced. Today and to-morrow will be the last two days of the present programme. RETURN VISIT OP ALLEN DOONE'B COMPANY. A pleasing feature of the. produnlion by the Allen Doone Company is that everything dono is clean and bright and tlio droll situations depend on merit of acting and flashes of wit nn<l not. any departure from a. worthy standard. ,By maintaining this high level Mr. Dnone is strengthening the reputation' that he wins in his acting. He attains a striking success as an actor, and it is well to know that this iB gained by such admirable methods as Jtr. Doone adopts. There is something about tho simple little plays that Mr. Doone and his excellentlybalanced company produce which the audiences enjoy in a way that is not qujto tlie same as they do in other dramas. The explanation is the relish of the natural flavour and the colour and freshness that are given to the action of the pieces: their homely note is appealing in a special sort of fashion, so is the sweetness of the atmoephere, the rhyme and jollity of the interpretation and the 6prightly melody of the music. Mr. Allen Doone will commence hie Wellington season at, the Grand Onera House on Wednesday evening next, when he will stage his latest success, "Lucky O'Shea." This drama, according to critics, is Mr. Doone's best play. He will fro seen in the. narae-oart. Larry O'Shea." The plans for the first sis nights -will be opened at the Bristol at 10 o'clock on Monday morning.

CONCERT FOB COPPER TRAIT,. The Hutt Bowling Club's cichth annual concert, which will be held in the Town Hall, Lowor Hutt, this evening, is being given in aid of the Red Cross Copper Trail. Last year's effort realised £140 for the wounded soldiers, and judging from tho array ol talent which appears in another column to-night's gathering should be even more successful than that of last year. There will be a copper trail under the management of Mrs. George Pearce. and a sale of home-made sweets by Mrs. G. H. Scales. Tho booking for seats is Baid to have been very encouraging;, hut there are atill a number of good seats available. ' Their Excellencies the Gover-nor-General and the Countess of Liverpool have extended their patronage, and have also signified their intention of being nresent. The concert will be undor the direction of Jtr. E. J. Hill. For the convenience of performers a motor-bus will leave the Bank of New Zealand corner at,7 n.m., returning after the concert, and for natrons a motor-bus will leave Stout Street at 7 p.m. A train leaves Lower Hutt after the concert at 11 p.m.

ANKTJATi DRAMATIC'RECITAL. Mr. and Mrs. Oulford Bell are presenting their pupils in an elocutionary recital on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept-ember 4 and 5, in the Concert Chamber. Tho programme will be very diversified, no fewer than seven children's plays are to be given, besides various pharacter sketches, musical monologues, and recitations. An entire change of programme will be presented on tho second night. Attention is drawn to the nhotograplis at the Bristol and Begg's. The entire profits will bo handed to the Navy League Funds. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool have accorded their patronage'. Peatß can be booked at the Bristol to-morrow.