ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 29, 29 October 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. I

Tho feature drama "I Want Ity Children," or "Tho Master of His Ho\i6e," is tlie star attraction now being soreened at tlio King's Theatre. Alma Rubens portrays tlio role of the frivolous young wife who flirted with folly, and who failed to realise the glory of motherhood. The* picture constitutes a strong indictment against one of tho greatest of social vicee. The interest is held at high tension right through, while the ending' is one which will appeal to the mother heart of every woman. There are two 'sessions daily—2.3o and B'. Vocal items by the Orpheus Quartet are rendered during the screening of tho'. picture, also the popular song "Sly Treasure," by Miss Evelyn Hardy.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. . ' "The Moth," 'the select photo-drama now screening' at Everybody's Theatre, tells an interesting story of the life of a young girl of wealth and 6Ocinl position. How she succeeds or fails in hei> particular mode of -living mnken an entertaining picture. Norma Talmadge plays the leading role. 'The story lias immense emotional possibilities, and Miss Talmadge can always be depended on to get full value out of them. Tho climax is thrilling and tho dramatic situations aro finely contrived. Elegance of dress in an outstanding featur'o of the production. /

aktcraft theatrj?. The double star picture programme at the Artcraft Theatre. Sydney Street, was witnessed yesterday by a holiday crowd. ''Playing tie Game" is a decidedly interesting drama in which Charles Boy plays the role of a flighty young man i»ho goes the pace in New York, falls into disgrace, and retires to the West, where he plays the game and makes good. ' Tlie adventures of the young man in the great West are very exciting, and the film all through is thrilling. "Rich Man, Poor Man," in which Marguerite Clark is featured, tells tho story of a«man whose bank balance was large but whose asset in hanpiness was very small, until he won the love "of tho heroine. The supporting picture ie a Jfack Sonnett comedy, "Love Loops tho Loop," which is brightly humorous.

EMPRESS THEATRE. An interesting story is told in "Tho Interloper," the special attraction at the Empress Theatre this , week. The theme is not novel, but the manner in -which it is treated lifts the story to a- high, plane. The lending role is taken by Kitty Gordon, who makes the very best of the many opportunities afforded hor. The supnorting items are etrong, and include some Bairnsfather cartoons, which in themselves are n whole entertainment, and the Topical Budget. f ..

"THE GONDOLIERS." When the Wellington Amateur " Operatio Society puta its shoulder to the wheel there is usually some result pleasing to the public and creditable to the society. For the first time in its history the society is trying a venture with Gilbert and Sullivan, and the result of the venture will probably have something to do with the choice of works to be produced in the future. Should it be discovered that there is an appetite for the extremely clever and wonderfully melodious cqmio operas, a revival of others of the brilliant series may follow. For the occasion "The Gondoliers" has been selected, one of. ilie most youthful and buoyant comic operas ever written. The original production of tho opera in' Wellington is associated with the name 3 of Howard Vornon (Inquisitor), Stuart (Tessa). Mrs. Stuart Dallas' (Duchess), Henry Dracey (Marco), Charles \Ryley (Guiseppe), Violet Varley (Tessa), Flora Granpner-- (Gianetta), Florenco Young (Oastlda), and Sydney Deano. 'Luis), which oast gave a performance difficult to forget. The society has been fortunate in assembling a particularly strong cast, including soveral fine performers new to the Wellington public. These . include Miss Dorothy Cameron (OaBllda), Miss Helen Gard'ner (Gianetta). Mias Bathie HowieStuart (Teasa). Mrs. Stuart. Dallas (Dueheas), Fred. Twiss (Guiseppe). Mr. Herbert F. Wood (Marco), Mr. Trevor Forrest (Inquisitor), Mr. Ohas. Moore (Luiz), and Miss Ruby Scott (Inez). "The Gondoliers," which is being produced under the direction of Mr. Tom Pollard, is a dancing opera. It goes with' a lilt right throughthere is always movement, colour, rhythm to dietract and charm. Tho cachuca in the second act should make the blood dance, and tho stately gavotte will be a feature. An innovation will be the employment (for tho first time in Wellington) of the Trentham damp Orchestra, which is a'n assemblage of the most skilful instrumentalists in New Zealnnd. An entire operatic orchestra in khalti sliould be a distinct novelty in theatres. . The musical director is Mr. Frank Thomas, and the pooinrv. bv Mr Lender 'Williajnß.. IB narticularly beautiful. The coetuming will nlflo be on a superb scale. The box plan opens to-morrow at the Bristol.

"PEG 0' MY HEABT." J. and N. Tail's "Peg o' My-Heart" Company, which has been touring the Bast Coast and Wairarapa. arrived in Wellington at noon yesterday, 'and loft for Palmorston North during the afternoon. The manager (Mr. Maurice Ealph) reports big business everywhere. "Pes' will be seen in Wellington next month.

LABOUR DAY CONCERT. „ The Labour Day concert Riven in the Town Hall last night was a success, despite the unfavourable weather conditions. Tie storm did not prevent a large audience assembling, and the programme was an excellent ono. Miss Prances ilorn.Bon eang "Land of Hope and Glory and "Vashti"; Madame Anderson sang "The Enchantress," and Miss O'Neill Bang "The Little Place for You." Mr. Prank Chanton and ■ Mr. Herbert P. Wood wero the male soloists.- Mr. Chanton gave "Allah," and, with Madame Anderson, sang the duet, "Eoso of My Heart." Mr. Wood contributed "Destiny and the drinking song from "The Eoee of Persia." Other items on the programme were two dualogues. "Single or Married and "The Wooden Wedding," by Mise M'lnerncy and Mr. G.t Peake; a cornet; solo, "Killarney." by Mr. Q. I. Campbell; and some tableaux vivant, "Bonnio Scotland" (Miss Annie Grant and Miss Mary Glavin), "Merrie England" (Miss 0 Leaiy and Master Willie Brown), and "Two Fair Daughter of Erin" (Misa Mary Glavin and Miss Lily O'Leary). During tho interval compotltore at. tho Labour Day sports cave some Highland dances to tho piping of Mr. Lan Campbell. The audience enjoyed the programme thoroughly and ineistcd upon many recalls. \