ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9870, 16 January 1918, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. There were two now turns introduced into the programme at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening which were ot signal merit. One was by Hickey and Rose, two juvenile dancers, who surprised the large audience with figures in quite a new style—singly and conjointly. The youthful pair displayed remarkable vigour, as well as artistic grace. The other novel feature was the appearance of the Three Kennedys in a musical act. An agreeable selection of pieces was given. The performer on the ’cello and cornet is an unusually fine artist. His execution on the 'cello is marvellously facile and he shows much musicianly feeling with an exceedingly broad tone. This member _ of the Kennedy family was recognised as a particularly shining light of the orchestra of the last Italian Opera Company which visited Wellington. The flautist gave a rather clever original composition representing the wind of an approaching storm. The act commenced with the barcarolle, from "Tales of Hoffman” and the "Miserere” from "Trovatorc” (flute and cornet), the latter being - generously encored. The dramatic playlet of Mr Ted McLean and Miss Genevieve Leo formed a sterling feature of the programme. The other were Blake and Granby, the Coleman Sisters. Mackay and Graham. Reo and Helmar, Lilian Tcece, Jones and Raines, Ernest Pitcher, and the Klcntos. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE.. Every man has two countries —the other one is Prance, and typifies the affectionate . regard in which our great Ally is held the world over. This is the text of "For Franco," the gripping romance, of the war film now. being screened at •Everybody's. No. 1 now V ifagraph stars Edward Erie and Billy Howe make their bow to picture audiences, and there is no doubt of their certain, popularity. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Let him go to gaol," This comes from the kindest-hearted parent that could be imagined, and reflects faithfully the desperate straits to which his worthless son has brought him. However, his gentle heart will not fit the last let him take stern measures, and so "The Comer Grocer" pays the forged cheque and is penniless. This is the title of the star film now screening at the Empress. KING’S THEATRE. A striking resemblance to General Jofiro is borne by Thomas Guise, the Triangle actor, who portrays General Durand, one of the victims of the enchantress, Honore Zonbay in “Sweetheart of the Doomed,” the star feature now screening continuously at the King’s. Louise Glahm. is featured in the role of Honore Zonbay, which gives her an opportunity of some very fine acting in a complete change of character. CROWN THEATRE., Juno Elvidge and Muriel Ostriche present a remarkable contrast in this strong World Film drama now screening at the Crown Theatre. June Elvidge has the role of sister to the engineer who is gradually giving way to drink and imperilling his position. Muriel Ostriche is a society bud, whose task ip life it is to find a husband with riches, all other qualities being of no account. Carlyle Blackwell has a role in which he is attractive, .particularly ih the first scene where he portrays a gilded youth, irresponsible and likely to wreck his future. Although the story is on a well-worn theme of the prodigal son, its treatment fs quite fresh. Episode 14 oi “The Iron Claw," and the latest "Topical Budget" are, included on the programme. kypnotkTbntee.tain.ment. A hypnotic entertainment was given by Professor Anderson at the .Town Flail Concert Chamber last night, and it will be repeated this evening. It was on familiar lines.- Subjects were invited from the audience to come under the influence of the Professor, and at his bidding performed extraordinarily foolish things' to the great; amusement of those present. Mr Anderson was fairly successful in handling those who canie forward for treatment. He was assisted in filling the programme for the evening by several vocalists, and a gentleman . who displayed considerable cleverness in a club-swinging act. As there was no printed programme the names of these artists were not made available.

J. C. Williamson. Ltd., attractions to be produced during the year comprise a goodly list,of successes.. The dramas include ‘‘The Silent Witness. Easiest Way,” ’The Thirteenth Chain "A Scrap of Paper," “General Post, "The Heart of Wetona, 'The Man Who Came Back," "The Willow Tree. Amongst the comedies are the folJowing:—"A Tailor-made Man, "Business Before Pleasure," "The Cinderella Man,” "Captain Kidd, Junr., ‘ Hlt-the-TVail Holliday.” “Johnny. Get Four Gun.” "Nothing but the Truth, Parlour, Bedroom, and Bath. ’ Musical plays include "The Maid of the Mountains.” "Maytime," "The Aviator. Oh Boy/’ "Oh, Oh, Delphine, What Next?” _____