ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 249, 15 July 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. A well-filled ■ house again greeted the screening of "Three Green Eyes" at the King's Theatre last evening, The leading role is played bya June Elvidge, who is ably assisted by Montagu© Love, Evelyn dree>'.ey, Carlylo Blackwell, and' Johnny Hines. Miss Driscoll, mezzo soprano, was accorded an ovation for her vocal items, nnd the music by the King's Grand Orchestra completed a most enjoyable entertninment. The programme will be repeated for the last time this evening. For to-morrow's change is advertised Constance Talmadge's latest feature, "Happiness ala Alode." In many cases the exposition that "Happiness a Ca Mode" affords is delightfully humorous and not far ftom true, espec : - all.v in those scenes .where the divorce and the co-respondent crop up. It is described as . n breezy romp through laughable connubial complications set out in that attractive manner that Constance Talmadge alone can carry out. "THE MAN T.FF.Y COULD NOT HANG." Phenomenal business has been done at Everybody's Theatre during the last five nights with the world-fa'mims Dhntnplay, "The Man They Could NotHiuif;" Every night- hundreds of patrons have been turned away unablo to obtain admission. . To-nisht will be the final presentation, of this remarkable picture. Ladies are particularly requested to attendl the day sessions,, and so nbvinr» the big,crush a*: nisht.;Frederick Haldane, the grftttl Enelish actor-orator, will deliver his striking lecturo at everr' ses«on. EMPRESS THEATRE. t Pieture-lovers have much to talk about In the star picture, "His Birthright," with Sessiio Hayakawa! in the leading rolo, which will bo screened for the last time to-night. In this great feature tho famous Japaneso actor i? seen at his best. The supporting programme Is particularly good. . Another sensation is promised for to-morrow, nnd wi'£ be supported bjvthp fifth episo<l« of, the thrilling serial, "Liberty." "MOTHER HUBBARD." : ■jA. pantomime of the present day, conetrnetnd to -primarily amuse the children, is somewh'iit of a novelty, seeing that most of the English pantomimes- r»rolvo themselves into glorified revues, and England is generally the source nf the pnntornimes seen in Australia nnd New Zealand. Mr. Leonard Darrell, the njithor of "Mother Hubbard,": received strict instructions from ,T, and N. Tait and Bailey and Grant to keep in view at all time that it was an entertainment for children. How he succeeded will .be apparent, at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening next, when the.story of. "Mother Hnbbard" will be unfolded, with Barry Lupino ns the dnme and Jack Cannot ns the Hnfoby. The box plans will open at the Bristol next Monday. ' THE ENGLISH. •PIERROTS. ' ' The clever musical combination, the English Pierrots, who have toured the Dominion on several occasions during the past twelve years, are announced to make their reappearance at the Town Hall on Saturday next. The English Pierrots provide fun—clean and wholesome—which may be taken as. a reason for the hallmark of popularity on the organisation. The repertoire of the Pierrots is most extensive, and many of the features have been written by the members of the company—of which there are sixteen artists, comprising singers, raconteurs, and comedians.. The male members are ; ns lost season, still including the very droll comedian, W. P Turner; Charles Lawrence, in his musical monologues; at the piano: Leslie Austin, light comedian; .Roy ; Cooke, basso; David Lyle, tenor; Louis Mitchell, baritone, and a new member—Mr. William Crougey, baritone. The ladies new to the combination are Miss Thelma Redgrave, soubrette; Miss Ena Gordon, soprano; Miss Joy Rolls, danseuse; Miss Lilian Colenzo, character 6ongs; and Mifses MacLeod,-Jurs de Saxo, nnd Bramwel]—members of the instrumental quartet—which is a special feature introduced to the 'entertainment since the English Pierrots' last visit to tbe Dominion. The box plan is at the Bristol, where seats may be. reserved. "

Cercla Litteraire Francals. Yesterday, July U, being, the .national day of France,; the Cerclo 'LitteraiTO Francois celebrated it by holding a'social gathering in. the Dominion Institute fast evening. There was a good attendance of members, and Mr. John Hutcheson was in the chair. A brief ' speech in reference to the occasion and eulogistic of France and the part she had played in. the war was made by the chairman, after which a enjoyable programme of entertainment was given,- Contributing to it wero Miss Drung and Messrs. Nelson and Spencer, who sang. Mr. Rowley gave a violin' solo, and recitations were given by. Mis. Oulford Bell and. Messrs. Spencer and Pringlo. The folkming toasts wero honoured :-"The King," proposed by Mr. Hutcheson; "La France," Mr. Lnttey, Consular Agent, for France;. 'TEntente Cordiale," Mr. Spencer; "Lo Poilu de la Victoire," Mr. Palmer. The.following resolution was passed: "That the : wishes of the Wellington Cercle Litteraire Francdis for a. speedy recovery of the president be cabled to France." Supper was handed around, and the evening' finished with the singing of "La seillaise.".A Farewell Dance. A most enjoyable evening was.spent on Tuesday, when the numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Green journeyed to, their residence at-Mount Biggs-to bid them farewell, as they are very shortly leaving- the district. The evening took tho form of a surprise party, but inad-. vertently the "surprise" leaked out, and they found their guests wholly prepared and ready to receive them. The rooms were gaily lighted, and the table decorations were effectively carried out in whito and pink flowers and trailing greenery. The entrance hall was inverted into a lounge, and dancing took place in the drawing-rooms. With an excellent floor, plenty of partners, and good dance music, everyone had an enjoyable time. At the mono wero the Misses H. Anderson, E. Avery, Mrs. George M'Cabe,- Mr. J. Green, and Master Erio Green. Those of the non-danc-ers wiere 'ensconced in an adjoining room, where they played cards and table games, or looked on at the dancers. .During'the evening some delightful eoiigs were sung, and' recitations contributed by the following:—The Misses B. Avory, Rita and Nola Davies, Nell Ross, Mesj dames Davies., G. M'Cabe, Messrs. Phil M'Cabe, Sanson (3), Good, W. J. Francis (recitation), S. N. Mnnagh, and Masters Len Davies and Brio Green After supper was served Mr W P. Simpson spoke briefly, and on behalf of all those present presented Mr. and l.rs. Green with a solid silver cake dish. Master Eric Green was the recipiout_ of a silver lead- pencil. Mr. Green suitably rcsDonded, at the conclusion of which Are Jolly Good Fellows" was sung by those presont. The dancing prolamine was then continued, end not until tho small hours of the morning did the merrymakers reluctantly exchange "good-byes" and bring a very hrppy gathering to a close by the singing of "Auld Long Syne."