ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16265, 26 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

- PAUL DUFAULT CONCERTS.

The popular French-Canadian tenor Paul Dufault and his company made their final appearance of their return season in Auckland at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening, when notwithstanding the inclement weather conditions the theatre was practically filled by an audience which was warmly appreciative of the comprehensive musical programme submitted. M. Dufault jWas in good form and his generous response to the demands of his hearers caused his programme numbers to be more than doubled. His selections included "Where E'er You Walk" (Handel), the aria, "How Many Hired Servants of My Father," from Sir Arthur Sullivan's " The Prodigal' Son," " The Spirit Flower," " Love Me or Not," " Ouvre Tes Yeux Bleux," Lorraine," ' and " Reveille." With Miss Pauline Bindley he took pact in the duets "Romeo and Juliet" and " 'TwasaLover and His Lass." Miss Bindley 's clear soprano voice was heard to great advantage in " The Wren," "Oui La Voce," " Ah, Love But a Day," and "Leaves in the Wind," and Miss Florence Scapini was again very successful in her violin selections. The accompaniments were played by Mr. Harold Whittle in his usual artistic manner, ' - . OPERA HOUSE. The programme for presentation at the Opera House this evening includes a number of new turns. High-class comedy sketches will bo submitted by Kong and Thornton, while Marr and Evans, talking comedy acrobats, appear in a novel act. Bryand Cheebert's Manchurian acrobats, •who delighted large audiences nightly last week by their amazing feats of strength, will continue their performance throughout the week. Other artists are the Lampinis, comedy conjurers; the McLeans, dancers; Mods. Poincare, animal impersonator; Eddie Burns, dancer; Dan Thomas, pantomime artist; the Newmans, comedians; and Alsace and Lorraine, musical duo. ' ORGAN RECITAL. There was an attractive programme for Mr. Maughan Barnett's organ recital at the Town Hall on Saturday night, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by a fairly large audience. _ The principal item "was a beautiful symphony by Louis Vierne, the chief organist at Notre Dame, Paris. It comprises six movements, of which three, the allegro vivace, the- andante, and the finale were played, Mr. Barnett giving a fine interpretation. A fantasie from Bizet's famous " Carmen" was also skilfully handled and highly appreciated. ' Ypres Melody," arranged for organ and Carillons by Mr. Barnett, was another musical treat reflecting the highest-credit on the composer's playing and composition Other equally enjoyable item? were by West, Lemare, Gluck, and Paderewski. GRAFTON THEATRE. The introduction of a new programme at the Grafton Theatre on Saturday was responsible for large attendances at both the afternoon and evening sessions. Considerable interest 7 was aroused by the fiveact drama, "Body and Soul," in which Florence Rockwell offers an excellent interpretation of the character of Claire Martin, the central figure of the st?>ry. Claire suffers at times from loss of memory and commits actions of which, when in her right mind, she has no recollection. Through this she becomes involved in an awkward predicament, from which she escapes after a terrible experience. Supporting the production are a number of high-class films. This is the last week of the children's essay competition. In all, six prizes are offered for the best essays on the principal pictures presented at the theatre during the last four weeks. KING'S AND EVERYBODY'S. A distinctly new type of comedy, in "Fatty and Mabel Adrift," was introduced at the King's and Everybody's Theatres on Saturday. While brimful of humorous situations and startling adventures, there is an absence of that grotesque impossibility that has hitherto characterised the majority of these productions. Included in the film are magnificent scenes of the open country, while the views of a sunset at sea rival in splendour those presented in scenic studies. ' Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand are the cen- : tral characters, and act with conspicuous I ability throughout. Shortly after their [ marriage their house is blown out to sea, j and their adventures while adrift ar& ludicrous in the extreme. How a society butterfly is made to see the error of her ways is admirably illustrated in "The Butterfly's Lesson." The movements of the Royal Artillery while in action are shown in detail in a fine topical film, while in the Gaumont Graphic is contained the latest pictorial news of the world. A pioture of great interest describes the making of a naval gun.

LYRIC THEATRE. A high standard is maintained throughout in the new programme screened at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday evening. The first part of the entertainment was opened with an unusually interesting Pathe Gazette, followed by a coloured scenic study showing views of river life near Paris, and was concluded with "Cartoons in a Sanatorium," a film which never fails to amuse, and a series of views of the battlefield of Neuve Chapelle. "DaVid Harum," an adaptation of the novel of that name, is a comedy-drama in three parts, and occupies the whole of the second portion of the programme. Depicting episodes in the life of one assuming the guise of a miser, but who is in reality a philanthropist, the picture is always interesting and amusing. It is a release of the Famous Players Company, and the acting and setting are features which in no small measure assure the success of the film. GRAND THEATRE. Of chief importance on the programme introduced at the Grand Theatre on Saturday is a comedy featuring Charles Chaplin, entitled " Laughing Gas." In this picture the versatile comedian presents a number of very humorous" situations, which at once amuse and interest. A pathetic drama, illustrating the part the women play in the war is contained in " The Woman's Share." The climax is both surprising and satisfactory. A topical film of unusual interest deals with the might of our allies on land and sea, while a further series of views shows the arrival of the Russians in France. The beauty of Switzerland in winter is described in a charming scenic study T ' The Engadine Alps." The latest happenings at Home and abroad are chronicled in the Topical Budget. GLOBE THEATRE. Patrons of the Globe Theatre are afforded the opportunity of witnessing a display of excellent films during the week. The fifth episode of "Stingaree" chronicles the further adventures of the outlaw, interwoven with which is a charming love romance. A remarkable instance of double exposure is given in " Queen for an Hour," in which Miss Edith Storey plays a dual role. A scenic study of rare beauty and charm describes in detail the quaint old Italian town of Bogania. Another drama of merit is "His Convert." " Charlie in India," a series of cartoons of the famous comedian, Charles Chaplin, and the Pathe War Special complete the programme. PRINCESS THEATRE. Large numbers of people attended the Princess Theatre on Saturday when a new programme was submitted. " An Enemy to Society " is a fine dramatic effort by the Metro. Company, containing a novel plot. The positions of honour are assigned to Hamilton Revelle and Lois Meredith. Stephen Adams, a modern Robin Hood, robs the rich to help the poor. He is the head of a gang of "crooks," who systematically rob the houses tha wealthy. tematically rob the houses of tha wealthy.

Stephen Janissary is a grasping monopolist, who years before had caused the ruin of vkn Tron)p, then a grocer in a small way. Van Tromp, also one of the gang, plans to enter Janissary's house and annex his valuables. Adams, who falls in love with Janissary's ward, states his intention of running straight, and refuses to accompany his former friends on their thieving expeditions. Dramatic developments ensue, and after a series of thrilling situations the story is worked to a satisfactory conclusion. The supporting programme is comprised ftf humorous and topical studies. KING GEORGE THEATRE. An attractive programme is announced for presentation at the King George Theatre this morning. A pretty love story, "The Path of Happiness," is the leading subject. The story was written by Elaine Sterne, and has in the principal role Miss Violet Misereau. The sixth jpisode of " The Broken Coin" tells of a startling discovery that greatly affects the fortunes of those engaged in the search for the _ Crown jewels. " Flirting a la Carte" is described as a comedy of unusual excellence, in which a wife flirts in order to get even with her husband. The latest scenes from the several theatres of war are shown in the Eclair Journal. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Body and Soul," the foremost picture in the change of programme at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday, promises to be one of the most successful dramas screened here for some time. It is a story of dual personality and on® of original conception and excellent characterisation. Miss Florence Rockwell offers an excellent interpretation of lights an*l shades of the life of Claire Martin, a girl who suffers at times from a loss of memory. _ While in her strange moods she commits actions of which she has no recollection when in her normal state of mind. Complications which provide many exciting situations, ensue, and are dramatically developed in the climax. There are other fine supporting items.