ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16121, 8 January 1916, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" THE DANCING MISTRESS." Another very successful performance of the opera "Ma Mio Rosette" was given in His Majesty's Theatre before a full house last evening by the J. C. Williamson. Royal Comic Opera Company. Miss Ethel Cadman again excited storms of applause for the popular solo, "I was Dreaming," while the acting and the singing of Mr. Reginald Roberts, Mr. Derek Hudeon, and Miss Cadman in the dramatic chateau scene created an enthusiastic demonstration. To-night and Monday night will be the last two nights of the, present season. On both evenings the company will produce the London musical play " The Dancing Mistress," which, it is stated, is their best all round representation. "The Dancing Mistress," it is said, glides, dances, and skips gracefully through the piece in all corts of picturesque garb and places, to the accompaniment of nappy musical conceit?. And when she is resting bevies of pretty young ladies take her place. The only lady who does not danco is Misa Pindrop, an acidulated and j highly correct principal of Down House, a select seminary, where tho plot begins. It is not a very intricate ' plot, just being the love of a famous air-1 man tor a dancing mistress, some trickery with a necklace given by a wicked baron, and t tie drawing of a £20,000 lottery prize by a French lady, who proceeds to sr>end it in lavish hospitality. The music in tho new musical comedy is said to be/ very melodious, and possesses much at/ traction, ninft of tine numbers being varied and with a telling rhythm. Ail the principals are seen to advantage in "The Dancing Mistress.'' The scenery and costumes are, it is said, a special feature of the production. The cast includes Messrs. Leslio Holland, Phil Smith, Reg. Roberts, Claude Bantock, Derek son, Charles Albert, Alfred Andrew. John Ralston, Misses Ktliel Cad,ihau, Maggio Moore, Mrs. L&uri, Misses Alice Rennet to, Addie Lennard, Nellie. Faync, and Minnio Love. The plan:, will bo on view at Messre. "Wildma.ii and Arey's till noon, and afterwards seats may I>;> reserved at Coleman's. H.M. Theatre Arcade, where tickets for the stalls and ga!lcrv may also be purchased.

OPERA HOUSE. There wad another large attendance at tho Opera House last evening, ■when the week's attractive programme was again presented. Dele-vale and Gilbert were heard to advantage in their comedy- numbers, while the antics of De Car, the famous Continental clown acrobat, caused much amusement. Bollinger and Reynolds gave another exhibition of their comedy wire act. Further extraordinary feats of hand-balancing were given by the AstelleS. The programme will be repeated at the matinee this afternoon, and again in the evening. KINGS THEATRE. The programme which will '>e submitted at the King's Theatre next week promises to be of exceptional interest.- The main attraction wjII be a World Film Corporation picture entitled "Housekeeping Under Cover.'' To-night will be tho last occasion on which a Gaumont scenic picture dealing with Egyptian life and commerce will be screened. " The Hazards of Helen" series has been advanced a further stage by the production of " A Matter of Seconds." '1 lie most interesting drama is entitled "Love's Way." A matinee will bo given this afternoon, commencing at 2.50 p.m. *

KIN a GEORGE THEATRE. Some vivid impressions of tho historic city of Constantinople, with its medley of Greeks, Turks, and Bulgarians, are contained in a scenic film which will be screened at the King George. Theatre today. Glimpses of tho fortifications and surrounding country are included. An Oriental romance entitled "The Last Egyptian, contains many remarkable scenes and thrilling situations. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. At Everybody's Theatre this week, " Love's Way" occupies premier position. The story is cleverly conceived and well acted throughout. Another instalment of he serial drama concerning the Million Dollar Mystery, entitled. "Trapped by the Flames," deals with the further efforts of The Black Hundred to secure the vast sum of money, which s' mysteriously disappeared from Hargrei.-c's safe. "The Honeymoon Pact." featuring Lilian Walker, is a pleasing Vitagraph comedy. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "His (heater Courage," by the Essanay Company, is the special picture now being shown at the Queen's Theatre. The drama, which is a romance of detective work, sets out to prove that however admirable physical bravery may bo. it is in every respect inferior to "the higher spiritual courage, so long as he or she is aware of the presence of that higher moral courage which springs from a strong will and a clear character. "Steady Company" is also a fine drama. Amusement is provided in "Charlie as Champion.'' with Charlie Chaplin as a pugilist. LYRIC THEATRE. Tonight will be the last opportunity lovers of drama will have of witnessing "The Shnlamite." a picture which has drawn hundreds of interested spectators to the Lyric Theatre during the week. The film is adapted from the "fell-known novel of the same name. The story has a Biblical foundation in " The Song of Solomon." '1 he arrival of the hospital ; ship at Mahcno at Auckland is vividly i depicted in a locally-produced film. riCTITLE ENTERTAINMENTS. " Chinese Vengeance.'' a storv of the Chinese underworld in San Francisco, is the chief picture on the programme being shown this week at the Globe Theatre. I "'the Valley of the Lost Hope"' will be screened for the first time on Monday. " The Last Egyptian" will be screened at the Grafton Theatre this evening. The Princess Theatre is at present shelving a fine dramatic film, entitled, "The j Man Who Found Himself."