ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10086, 27 September 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

“THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR.’’ Such a powerful drama as “The Thir. teenth Chair’’ has not been seen at the Grand Opera House for many a day. There is not the slightest doubt that the company appearing in the drama is also one of the most capable ever seen hero. Tne brilliant American aertess. Miss Margaret Wyoherly, appears in her original rolo as Rosalie Le Grange, and sne is supported by Mr Brinsley bhaw as the American detective who unravels the mesh, of mystery round which tho play is written. The play is weird io a degree, uud the audience is taken through the play in a state of wonder. HIS MAJESTY’S. There was a crowded audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening*, when the current programme by Fullers’ Vaudeville Company proved thoroughly popular. Two favourite comedy sKetch performers, Miss Elsa Brull and Mr Arthur Hemsley, madp a most successful eappearancs in their hilarious musical farce “Fun in a Music Shop.’’ Mr Hemsley, who impersonates a typical English “knut,’’ com pelted frequent outlaughter by his drolleries. He “Lancers,” a ball-room song, and performed an eccentric dance that evoked au emphatic encore. Miss Brull sang pleasingly “Blue Eyes” and assisted Mr Hemsley in a duet, a rag-time coon medley. Miss Brull also played her partner’s pianoforte accompaniments. “Murphy’s Elopement,” by Tom Haverly's Musical Farce Company, continues to be a big attraction. Miss Maude Courtney and Mr “C” conclude their season tomorrow evening. Tho programme will be repealed this evening, and there will be tho customary matinee to-morrow. CAPFELEI. Cappolli, the famous Italian operatic tenor, will make his appearance in Wellington at tho Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening next. The musical critics throughout the Dominion have been unanimous in their praise of this gifted singer, and the following from the Dunedin “Evening Star” is one of the many eulogistic notices : —“Tho Cappelli season was bi ought to a conclusion on Saturday evening in the Burn’s Hall, which was filled with an audience who in point of enthusiasm equalled, or possibly surpassed, those who had listened to the famous tenor at his previous appearances in His Majesty’s Theatre. Indeed, a-t the end of the concert Signor Cappelli, after responding to a triple encore, had to again'and again bow his acknowledgments to the applause and cheers whichrang through the hall. . . . Sonor Luoien Cesaroni, the popular basso, was also in form, and was obliged to supple" mont his programme items by two others on each appearance. The entrancing music which Mr John Amadio produced from his flute kept everyone spellbound until the last note died away, when■ thla applause broke loose and the i nev^ ablc encores resulted.” The two other members of tho combine turn. N Mib im McCallum, soprano, and Mr Harold Whittle havte also been the recipients of most flattering notices. The box plan served seats for the three concerts open at the Bristol to-morrow morning. ENGLISH PIERROTS. The latesot report on the progress of those members of the English Pierrot Company who have been indisposed through the effects of influenza, is s-ueh as to indicate their re-appearance at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, when a change of programme wil be introduced. Owing to previous arrangements, the season must definitely terminate on Thursday next. Tho box plans fo r the last four nights open at tho Bristol on Mnnday nest. - Patrons holding reserved seat tickets may exchange them’for any performance during tho balance of the season. KING’S THEATRE. To-night will see the final screening at the King's of “A Soul in Trust,'’ featuring Belle Bennett and Barney Sherry. Picture patrons will he in luck's way during the coming week, judging by the programme which will be show® at Tho King’s. This is a triple-ioaturo event. Most prominent is the Metro superfeature “Revelation,” in which the great Rusgian-American actress, Nazimova, makes her debut on the screen. She has already been showing during the past week in Wellington and has been attracting such crowded houses that it has been found neessary to run for another week. Those who affect to depise the pictures, might well make a point'of seeing “Revelation," and if they still remain unconvinced that tho film is a now and groat art, they may be regarded as incorrigible. Tho second feature will be the Triangle drama "Shoes that Danced,’.’ in which Pauline Starke again shows herself to bo a delightful actress. She has a difficult role and carries it off with great success. Wallace McDonald plays opposite to her. In addition, the third instalment of tho exciting serial “The Fatal Ring,” will be shown. It is entitled Borrowed Idenity,” and carries the serooh for the violet diamond of Daroon a stage further, EMPRESS. 'TP-night will see the final screening ol the Vitagraph drama “Tho Tenderfoot.” Commencing to-morrow a Triangle drama entitled "One Shot Baker” will be shown. Roy Stewart is the star, while the heroine’s part is taken by Josie Sedgwick, who proves to bo a very pleasant heroine indeed. There is plenty of excitement in the story, and some doughty combats. "One Shot” decides to return to civilisation, but on his way the roach is stuck up and rdbbod. Ho is injured, and nursed by Mary Sheridan, whose father is killed by the outlaws. “One Shot” decides to bring tho culprits to justice, and for that purpose he feigns to have lost his mind. When he has found the evidence he needs he proceeds to act and is just in time to save Mary from the hands of tho outlaw leader. There are many very dramatic situations and tho whole picture is done in convincing style. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. To-night will see the final screening at Everybody’s of the great Ivan feature, “Babbling Tongues,” At the change to morrow a picture which combines novelty, attractiveness, drama, comedy, beauty, and a popular and accomplished star is to be presented in “The Wild Cat,” with Miss Jackie Saunders in the lead. It depicts tho reformation of a reckless tomboy sort of girl who delights in having her own way upon every occasion. A frame-up between her lover and her father, who have both suffered from her wilful ways, brings about a change. Tho taming of tho hoyden is accomplished by a young man ivlio has to resort almost to violent methods before ho succeeds in his purpose. The story might well be termed nn up-to-dnto version of that well-known Shakespearean play, “The Taming of tho Shrew.” ARTCRAPT THEATRE. A sensational Western drama called “Wolves of tho Rail” is being screened at tho Artcraft Theatre thi« week. William 8. Hart ia to be seen in thu film in one of his moat attractive roles. A charming story of the Arabian desert is related in a picture entitled "Barbary Sheep?’ in whieh Blsie Ferguses plays the leading part.