ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10008, 27 June 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

J. C. WILLIAMSON PANTOMIME. The ever-welcome J. C. Williamson pantomime, this year “Dirk Whittington,” will bo seen hero at the Grand Opera House on Saturday nest. The story of Hick Whittington has ever been popular with young and old. Writing of the big show a Melbourne critic says i—- • Each year the wonder arises how the •T. C. Williamson people are going to find anything as good and novel for a future production of the kind that shall equal, if not better its predecessor. And yet when pantomime season comes round, we are amazed afresh, this year more than usual. Hick Whittington is somehow different to the stereotyped pantomime and has distinct novelties.” Dancing is a strong feature of the pantomime, for there are a number of beautiful and some decidedly novel ballots. There is more singing and bettor voices than ia usually met with in a pantomime. As to the comedians, they positively revel in the fun that is so liberally provided for them. Such names on a pantomime bill as Messrs Arthur Stigani, William Fullbrook, Ernest Langford, Harry Eoxbury, Billy Lo Brun, Claude Bantook, is a specific guarantee that the humour will be fast and furious. Misses Paulina Bindley, Pearl Dadd, and Ethel Walker are all first-olass vocalists. A really wonderful act is done by the Camille trio, which is surely the very last word in knockabout ’ acrobatics. In Miss Maggie Dickinson and Mr Sidney Yates, the company possesses two star solo dancers. The box plans for the first six nights, and first matinee (Wednesday next), are now open at the Bristol. HIS MAJESTY’S. A bright and diversified programme by FuDers’ Vaudeville Company was presented before a large assemblage at ms Majesty's Theatre last evening. The outstanding attractions include Bulie Keaton (vocalist), Kay Tray nor (ragtime pianist), the Lampinis (humorous magicians), Carlton Max (ventriloquist), and the Trio Classiquc (instrumentalists). There will be a repetition this evening. EMPRESS. A deep human note is sounded in the World film, “The Tenth Case,” now showing at the Empress with Juno Slvidge as the leading character. Tha play is distinctly above the average, and grips from first to last. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “Sunshine Alley” is a singularly hap. pv title for the beautiful screen story now showing at Everybody's, it is a Coidiwyn, which is sufficient to say that it is a perfect production from all points of view. In addition to this feature is Chapter Four of “The Mystery of the Double Cross,” entitled ‘‘Kidnapped.” KING'S THEATRE. “The Silent Master” is the main feature now screening at the King's. The story is powerfully told, ■ and- reaches some deep pathos before the unexpected climax. The setffnga are most ornate, and altogether it is ft picture to see and remember. ENGLISH PIERROTS. That the English Pierrots keep tha popularity they won at an earlier date is shown by the crowded houses that this talented company attract each evening to the Concert Chamber, Town Hall. The performance, throughout is bright and sparkling. There are items both humorous and serious, and the manv artists do full justice to their several parts. This evening there will be a complete change of programme. THE QUEEN’S THEATRE. To-night and to-morrow witness the lust screenings of wha/t has proven throughout the week a very attractive feature at the Queen's Theatre, Cuba street. George Walsh, the irrepressible comedian, is as entertaining as ever. The title of the comedy is ‘‘The' Yankee Way,” in which ho is ably assisted by well-known screen artists. The supporting items are well worth a visit. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. This week the feature at the Plarnmount Theatre, Courtenay place, is “The Romance of the Redwoods,' 7 in which Mary Bickford plays the leading role. SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION. As elsewhere - announced the annual meeting of the Orphanage and Social Service Association will take place at St, John s Hall, Dixon street, this evening, at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Dr Gibb will take the chair. Mr T. P. Mills, secretary of the association, will give a report of the work accomplished, and Mr T. H. Gill, M.A., will also speak. The children will give some of their pretty chorus songs, and Mr Godier and party will also provide musical items. Supper will bo served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and a thoroughly interesting and pleasant evening may bo expected. A very fine work is carried on at the Presbyterian Orphanage at Berhampore. and so many applications for places are being made* that the authorities have purchased a property at Island Bay, where about thirty more children can bo accommodated later on. It is hoped that all interested in the children, as future citizens of the Empire, will attend the meeting, and endeavour to help such good work.