ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 37, 7 November 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE GONDOIiIERS." The deliehtful performances of "Tho Gondoliors that arc being Riven by the Wolliiißton Amateur Operatio Society are ono of tho topics of tho hour. The amateur Btandard has been raised considerably by this performance, and it is now quite evident that wo have the talent in Wellington for tho adequate performance of all tho works of Gilbert and Sullivan. It is pretty certain that these works would bo performed more frequently were not the conditions made so difficult, lho present cast is fitted. nicely, both in personality and physique to every demand made. Miss Bathie Stuart makes an alluring Tessa; Miss Helen Gardner a captivating Gianetta; and Messrs. F. Twiss and H. P. Wood play well togother as Guiseppe and Marco. Miss Dorothy Cameron ae Casilda has only one weakness-a predeliction to over-sustain hor high notes in tho two beautiful duets she has with Luiz. Her voice is strong, musical, and "alivo," but she is apt to lose the rythinical charm of Sullivan by tho easilyremedied fault mentioned. Mrs. Stuart Dallas is admirable as the Duchess and Mr. Zante Wood as the Duke, outs up a performance which commands general admiration. Hie bumptious egotiera and studied manner of speech and gait are to tho manner born. Mr. T. Forrest is also effective in an eccentric sense as the Grand Inquisitor. The booking is very heavy for the remainder of the season. On the request of Mesdames W, F. Massey and J. l>. Luko the society has consented to give a special matijjoe performance on Saturday afternoon in aid of the funds of the Returned Solders Club appeal. As tho booking for Friday and Saturday evening is very heavy many will doubtless be glad to hear of the extra performance arranged, particularly those residing in the euburbs. For this performance Mr. Bert. Boyle hae forgone the royalty on tho opera.

KING'S THBATEE. One million dollars, a beautiful heiress, a handsome lawyer, a mysterious foreigner, a trunk full of jewele, and two dozen gorgeous mannequins, and some 01 tlie best clotheß in the world. The above are the outstanding points of "Dodginir a Million," the Goldwyn drama now being ecreene'd nightly at the King's Theatre. Mabel Normand, who won auch fame as a Keystone comedienne, makee her dobut in the pictures as an emotional movie star. The whole production is on a grand Boalo.

EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. The Triangle feature drama "The Eun-awa-y Wife." starring Gloria Swan son Jβ delighting large audiences at Everybody s Thefttre this week. The niciure deals mainly with two people of ordinary everyday life, but the story is told in an interesting way, and is given a setting which appeals to picture-lovers. The end is exciting and full of thrilling incidents. EMPBESB THEATEE. "The Oldest Law" is a World feature, starring June Elvidge, with John lowers playing opposite to her. There is some beautiful mountain scenery, and some gorgeous dresses in tho production. Dreoe circle Boats for the night scions may be reserved at the theatre during: the day. MS. AND MES. BELL'S PUPILS. There was a fair attendance f.t the entertainment given by the pspito of Mr. and Mrs. Culford Bell in the Concm .Chamber last evening. The entertainment was practically a repetition of the one given three or four weeks ago for patriotic purposes. On this occasion the proceeds, together with the cash. received from the eale af home-made sweets, is to be devoted to that extremely worthy object, the Wellington Free Kindergarten. Jfr. and Mrs. Bell are to be commended for their persietent efforts during recent yeare to raise money for those causes near andMear to all. Four out of the five little plays submitted were revivals from ljst month's effort. These included "The Never, Never Land." a little dream fairy play for tiny children, whioh is brightened with sour'and dance; that comical eccentricity, "The Puddinsr Made of PlumJ , the Dutch play "Courage," and the briirht comedietta "The Ladies' Academy' for the elder girls (in which Iris Wilkinson, Pearl Jacobs, and Leah Hyioan were seen to 'advantage). The "Thcsnians" 'or adult pupile) were Riven their chance in a new farce, entitled "By Accident." in which the fun was well sustained by Jlesers. Lionel Inch, Vryn Evans. 0. Zorn, ?nd Gordon Kirk, and Miss Sylvia TJdjr. Most of the 'smaller porformers received tributes from thoir friends in the way of sweets and flowers. The plays were presented by Mis and Mrs. Bell, with Mr. Oyril fiinyth as stage manager.