ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10085, 25 September 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S. Fullers' Vaudeville Company appeared before a thronged attendance at His Majesty’s .Theatre last evening. Foremost on the bill is Mr Tom .Haverly S Musical Farce Company in their uproariously laughable musical travesty, "Murphy’s Elopement." . Prominent contributors also are Miss Maude Courtney and Mf "G.” (versatile entertainers). Boy Bonham (contortionist); and Cremer and Arnold (one-act comedy sketch artiste). The performance will be repeated this evening. . THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots afforded enjoyment for a . crowded audience at the Town Hall Concert Chamber last evening-. -The. recalls Were numerous . and wefe generously responded <to. There Will be , a repetition this evening. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. , "Babbling Tongues;” the principal at-! traction in the new programme now being screened . at Everybody’s, demonstrates the evils that may be wrought by idle and mischievous gossip.. The story ie 0‘ fa -husband and wife who live happily until Slander is directed at the wife. Ah exceptionally strong oast is headed by James Morrison and Grace Valentine, with Paul Cappeleni, Arthur Donaldson, and Louise, Baudot. Supporting items include the “Pathe Gazette." KING’S THEATRE. "A SOhl Ih Trtist,*' a stirring Triangle feature starring Belle Bennett and Barney Sherry, which is the chief attraction this week at the King’s, is a powerful play with a most unusual plot. In it mOlhordom is demonstrated in a remarkable manner. ; There are many striking scenes during the unfolding of the story. In addition to, this feature is Screened the second episode of “The Fatal Bing." . "empress. "The Tenderfoot,’’ a Vitagraph drama now screening at the Empress, is a Western tale, and has a full supply of thrills. There are many fights in it, and One .in particular stands Out as a piece of realistic work. William Duncan

plays the title part with wonderful effect and is ably supported by Carol Holloway as the girl who eventually wins him. ARTCRAFT: THEATRE. William S. Hart 'is playing the central role in the sensational feature film "Wolves of the Rail," which' is being screened at the Artcrafi Theatre this week. This subject-involves an exciting story of the Wild West, "Barbary Sheep," a story of the Arabian desert, in which Elsie Ferguson plays the leading part, is also being shown. THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. A double feature programme or highly entertaining qualities is being screened at the Qheon’S Theatre this week. "Roaring Lions and VFedding-,8e115," a very amusing comedy coupled with June Caprice in “A"' Mode*h\l^aiirsl]»»,, p* the chief items in ft programme which, is finding great favour. ( KILBXRNHJ, ENTERTAINMENT. Residents of Eilbirnie and surrounding districts BtQ invited* to . Ettwid CJivlliiMf* ham Bros', hypnotic and 'vaudeville onlentainment this evening at the Kilhirnle Hall. Professor Calllngh’ain, the hypnotic entertainer, is hupppfted .by. Vise Winnie Montgomery f Juvenile vocalist); Miss Lily O'Deary JJ (oHampion_ Scottish dancer, and her ; pupils); Hubbard (’he. cohtortionistV;' Miss : C.” Montgomery (soprano), and'*”Madameoiselle De Voile idanseuse). An interesting'programme is promised, including, the nainlesS extraction of patroh'S teeth .whilst under the hypfiotie infiaenoe of Professor Gallingham. - • • • SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra will give its seventh concert of the season at His Majesty’s Theatre on Sunday evening hext. By Special request the orchestra will perform Schubert's immortal "Unfinished Symphony.”. Other items will include’ Baynes’S overture, "Endure to feonqUer.’' Elgar’s "Pomp and Circumstance," march, and Oreig s 'Weddine Day,’ while among the lighter pieces Will tie tfie "March of the Little Leaden Soldiers" (Pierfle) and Rubinstein's "Melody in F." Mr H. Mosqhini, will conduct. .... , .