ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 187, 4 May 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. •Tho Grand Opera Hou6B was filled with an enthusiastic audienco last evening, when the J. C. Williamson attraction, "LiKhtnin' " was, again presented. This is a very, commendable American comedy, in which tho dialogue is brilliant. As "Lifihtnin"' Bill Jones, J£r. .Tohn D. O'Hara is excellent, and lie is ably supported by a strong cast, among whom Lizette Parkes, Diana Wilson, lan Mlnren.y Frederick Esmelton, and Robert ;Toms occupy prominent places. The comedy is certainly one of the best that tho Williamson management have staged for some time. It is full of. laughs, and should"not ]>b missed by thoso Svho. enjoy wholesome mirth. "Lightnin' " will bo repeated to-night. KING'S-THEATRE. •■" "Human Desire," the Btar picture at tho King's Theatre, is a delightful story of a" girl who loved children and;a womai who did not. Forceful, compelling, and at all times.pleasing, the picture hits ri new note besides furnishing a snlendid role for that lovely star, Anita Stewart. The atovy has an undoubted human appeal to all lovers of children. A'very good supporting programme is also shown; which includes' a fine picture of the festivities in connection with tho Prince's visit to Rotorua. A. magnificent picturo of • all tho Maori functions, ' including pot dances, hales, and'war dances is also given. Sir. Leo B. Buekeridge, baritone, was well received, and tho musical items by the King's Orchestra leave nothing to be desired. There .will' bo an orchestral matinee on Wednesday &nd holiday matinees on Thursday and: Friday. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To b9 that tired of being made a fuss of and to.turn coward so as to prevent being continually. made a hero of, is told in n humorous and realistic way in "Thiß Hero Stuff," which is showing at Everybody's .Theatre. ..,The ' popular actor, William Russell, takes the.leading part.. After ho returns from tho' war, he is much annoyed at the series of welcomes accorded him., Later he performs, other feats of daring . and more fuss is made. He decides to. become a coward. This was quite successful until the one girl came .along and taunted him with, his supposed 'yellow streak. .Bill regains bis lost reputation, and in _ collecting together the remnants to piece together again, ho putsrup some fine exhibitions of fisticuffs Tho supports are headed by tho Piince's visit to Rotprua, which is, most entertaining, and includes hakas, poi dances and the Maoris' presentations to the Prince. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Josselyn's-Wife," the star picture: showing at the Empress Theatre, is something away from .the ordinary screen story, and Miss Bessie Barriscalo is seen to great advantage ■as the. wronged wife and mother. The story is woven around an old man who marries a young and attractive wife, who is a . bit of a vampire. The step-son is introduced to her, and then the trouble commences, as he falls desperately in lovo with his step-mother. Some thrilling moments are seen during tin unravelling of this domestic story, which'includes a murder and a lot of trouble, which is caused by a little grandson, which part is played by Ben Alexander. The weekly serial shows the tenth chanter of "The Man of Might," featuring William Duncan. Anothey picture 6hows the reception of tho Prince at Rotorua; and the Maori hakas, poi dances, and other interesting I events.

Owing to being unable to secure dates m New Zealand,- Mr. Scott Colville is opening with Carter the Great in Brisbane. The American magician and his company passed through Auckland l a few days'.ago by the Niagara.

Wedding at Masterton. , The marriage took place on April 28 in St. Matthew's Church, Afasterton, of Miss Alyson Masters Gawith, third daughtre of Mrs. Gawith and the late Mr C. F. Gawith, of "ICoeke," Masterton,-to Dr. Herbert Guy Mosei;, third jon of Mr. H. Moser, of Underfell, Kendal, England. The -ceremony was -performed by the Eev. J. Walker, M.A., and the church had been charmingly decorated for the occasion with white flowers and autumn foliage by the girl friends of the bride. The service was fully choral. The bridesmaids.were Miss Margaret.Gawith (sister), Miss Bonnie Innra (Palmerston North), and Miss Jessie Perry, and Mr. B. P. Perry, of Sulphur Wells, acted as best man. Tho bride's graceful dress was of cream satin and georgette, the court train fastened to the shoulders with ostrich feather trimming, and veil caught to the head with a. circlet of orange bios Boms. The bouquet was of roses and carnations. The bridesmaids wore, very pretty' frocks'of apricot georgette madv with tiny frills and black picture hats trimmed with ostrich feathers. The* carried large bouquets of shaded African daisies and autumn foliage. Mrs. Gawith, the bride's mother, were a gown of black and silver georgette, with black furs and a toque to matoh. The bride's present from the bridegroom was a diamond ring, and to each bridesmaid was given a gold locket. After the ceremony a reception held by Mrs. Gawith. at Koeke." and among those who were present were Mrs. K. E. Ellison (HawkVs Bay), sister of the bride, who wore a frock of navy blue georgette trimmed with fringe, and a blue hat to match; Mrs. B. V. Skeet (also a sister of th« bride), in ease Blue crepe de chine, trimmed with gold, and a white velvet hat; Mrs. S. E. Gawith, blue georgette and a b.ack hat; Mrs. A. C. Gawith, brown costume and hat to match; also Dr, and Mrs. Wobb, Dr., Mrs., and Miss Johnston, Dr. Helen Cowie and Dr.. Cowie, Mrs. and Miss Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Tyleo, Mr. and Mrs. C. Vallance, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. >crry, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Coom. Mr. and Mrs. Maunscll, Mr. F. and Miss Mounsell, Dr. and Mrs. Cook (Napier) Mr., Mrs., and Miss Collie, Mrs. Avery (NaP' or ).. Mrs. Mnckay, Dr. and Mrs.. A. Hosking, Dr.. Prior, Mr. and Mrs. H. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Carno Bidwill, Mr. and Mis. Beetham, ami Mr. and Mrs. Mace. Dr. and Mrs. Moser left by car en route for.Rotorua, the latter travelling in a saxe blue tailored costume with silver fox. furs and small black hat. The bridegroom served as a surgeon in the Navy throughout the war, and afterwards if as house surgeon at Plymouth.