ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9998, 15 June 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HiS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This week's programme at His Majesty's Theatre is a particularly bright and diversified one. The company includes the Musical Kennedys, the Five Lewins, Mandeno's Dogs, Vaude and Verne, and Prank, Lank, and Alice. A new "turn" was introduced last evening by Coco, She and It, who contributed a clever comedy specialty aot. ENGLISH PIERROTS. Another large attendance greeted the English Pierrots at the Town Hall conceit chamber last evening! The programme was a particularly bright one ?-nd embraced a number of items new to Wellington audiences. The outstanding feature was a burlesque entitled "The Vicar's Daughter," in which Mr Charles Lawrence led the fun in characteristic fashion. The company will appear in the concert chamber until further notice. "FANATICS" AT EVERYBODY'S. In the Triangle drama, "Fanatics," the star feature to be shown to-day at Everybody's, Barney Sherry fully maintains his reputation as one of the foremost of screen actors. As Nioholas Efyre he plays the part of a steel magnate, who himself is like tempered 6teel. The story centres round the fact that Robert Lathrop beoame a slave to the charms of Lola Monroe, a vampire, whose evil influence causes him to wreok his business in order to satisfy her demands for luxury. At last he applies to his friend Eyre for financial assistance, and is at first refused. Later, through his wife's influence, he obtains it, and hastens to Lola only to find her in the arms of another man. A fight ensues, and Lathrop is killed. His wife, in spite of the verdict of suicide, is convinced that Eyre is morally responsible for her husband's death. How she decides to be Tevengetl, and the method she adopts to achieve her end gives the title to the play and make an intensely gripping story. In addition is shown the third episode of "The Mystery of the Double Cross," entitled "An Hour to Live." "PANTHEA" AT KING'S. There is tremendous power and undoubtedly a daring theme in the remarkable Selzniok photo - drama, entitled "Panthea," the star feature to be screened at the King's to-day. Norma Talmadge takes the title role, which by the way was made famous by Olga Petrova on the speaking stage. The part gives the young star the best ohanoe of her wonderful career. She first appears as a young and famous pianist in Russia. Later she has to flee, because she is wrongly accused of a murder. In England she meets and marries a young musical genius named Mordaunt. After two years Mordaunt is. in a state verging on nervous breakdown due to disappointed ambition, owing to not being able to get his : opera produced. His wife' chances to meet Duositor, who promises to produce the opera if she will agree to Ms dishonourable terms, f The terrible alternatives thus presented to a good woman make an intensely emotional situation, and the question arises whether or no in saving her husband's life she did wrong. It is a pioture full of vital quality, and it is perfectly produced. A well ohosen list of items supports this feature. EMPRESS. Cardinal Mercier, the courageous prelate of Belgium, who has so steadfastly opposed the German aggression in that strioken country, is the central figure in the World feature, "The Cross Bearer." The part of the Cardinal is taken by Montague Love in a very convincing manner, while Jeanne Eagles takes the part of Lianne, his ward. The story has an historic basis, and an enthralling love theme is woven round the oharming figure of Lianne, who loves, and is loved by a Belgian officer on active service. The German Commander looks with evil eyes on this sweet young girl. The Cardinal uses every means his wits can devise to save her from the desires of thiß German, and the combat between the one defenceless man opposed to the might of the enemy makes a notable story. Eventually her lover in disguise passes through the enemy lines and reaches her, but no sooner are the two united in the marriage eeoretly at night by the Cardinal than oircumstances part them, and the German Commander devises a plot which makes it appear to the young Husband that Lianne is false to him, while at the same time she is led to believe that he is a traitor. A striking feature of this great play are the spectacular soenes of .Cathedral interiors and the Cardinal's visit to the Pope. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The management of the Paramount Theatre offer an. exceptionally attractive programmo for to-day's change. The leading feature Is a convincing dramatic studv entitled "The Hungry Heart,'' in which the favourite actress, Pauline Frederick, appears.- lie supporting atoms are well selected.

WATERSIDE WORKEtRS' BAHI>. An excellent programme has been arranged for the Waterside Workers' Band concert to be given at tho Paramount Theatre to-morrow night. Their Sunday night concerts have won for them a premier position in tho ranks of band combinations, and tho band holds a fair sbaro of popularity with musio-lovers. A glance at the programme shows an excellent - and varied one, comprising favourite and popular numbers. 'I he band items will include a brilliant overture, Caliph of Bagdad (Boieldieu), Concert "Ueviens" (IVagoon), founded on the celebrated song, "Come Sing to Me"; also tho ever popular "Smithy in the Wood" (Miohaelis), with full effects. The band have also seoured the services of a little pocket artist in Baby Zelma Carroll (age six years), who will reoite "An Eulogy" (Goldsmith) | this itom should not be missed. Other contributions will include vocalisations by Miss Eiileen Driscoll, who has soleoted "Sing, Joyous Birds" and "B r ells of St. Mary's." Mrs Fred Moreshead will sing "Love goes Gathering Hoses." Mr B. Jackson, the distinguished NitenesoTek soloist, will play Kiubinstein's Melody in p. This instrument is of queer construction, but discourses excellent music, and must be heard to be Tealised. A silver coin collection will be taken at tho doors, and patrons are requested to give as liberally as possible. Miss M. MoCleland will act as accompanist.