AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 187, 7 August 1913, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

THE DANDIES. The clever and bright entertainment given by "The Dandies" drew another large attendance to the Town Hall concert chum her last evening, and the penonnej-» met with just as hearty applause as at every previous appearance. Mr Ford Waltham, who is au old favourite with Auckland audiences, was loudly encored for his line buss songs. The grotesque comedy items of Sir Athol Tier, and his clever concerted work with Mr George Edwards, kept the wcl , amused Mr Brennan's musical monologues and humorous recitations proved as popuiar as ever, and the other members of the company, including the three ladies, were very well received. There will be a complete change of programme to-night. "A WOMAN OP IMPULSE." Another large audience thoroughly enjoyed th;- presentation by the Company of "A Woman of Impulse ' at His Mtjesty's Theatre last evening. As on preceding nights, the work of the various artists was admirable. "Dγ Wake's Patient.'' will be staged on Saturday night. On Saturday night that popular comedydrama, "Dr. Wake's Patient," will be the attraction. Of this piece the Melbourne

"Argus" says:—"A thoroughly charming and artistic performance of 'Dr. Wake's Patient' was begun on Saturday night by the Hamilton-Plimmer Company at the Princess' Theatre. If any man or woman of the large audience went away dissatisfied with the performance he or she was very hard to please. For the play, though slight in plot, is brightly written, with smart dialogue and a great deal of the love interest which makes for popularity. Played by the right people it must charm. And the Hamilton-Plimmer Company are tlie right people—the best people since the old Brough and Boucicault Company. The box plan is now open for "Dr. Wake's Patieut. ,, OPERA UOUSB. cal Four at the Opera House is a very bright portion of the present vaudeville programme. The St. Leonards give a clever acrobatic turn each night, and other Items on the bill help to provide enjoyable diversion, for a couple of hours. •QUEEN'S" THEATRE. The new programme at the Queen's Theatre offers au uuusually flue selection for picture lovers. Of the three dramas shown, "David Garrick," a splendid story of love and adventure, takes pride of place. The film shows how an impressionable girl falls in live with an actor whom she sees at the Drnry Lane Theatre. The wellmeaning father is unable to persuade her that her love is misplaced, and writes to the actor asking him to enre the girl of her Infatuation. The actor, however, falls in love with the young lady, and finds his task a very distasteful one, but continues his part, even to the point of fighting a duel. The girl finds out that he is merely acting, and, of course, the picture ends happily with the pair receiving the paternal blessing. Two other exceedingly good dramas, "The Switch Tower" and "Billy's Sweetheart" are also shown. The humorous section of the programme comprises three laughter-provoking comics, of which "According to Advice" is, perhaps, the funniest. The latest "Pathe Gazette," with its numerous items of topical interest, and a splendid scenic showing views in picturesque Hanover are also included iv the programme.

GLOBE THEATRE. The new programme at the Globe Theatre is an excellent one, and comprises a wellbalanced assortment of dramatic, humorous and topical subjects. The principal dramatic film is "Tie Golden -Hoard," telling the story of a reformed bushranger who sliares with the chief of the gang tbe knowledge of where a quantity of plunder is hidden The man becomes in, and in his delirium discloses the whereabouts of this to his attendant, who secures the booty. The attempted revenge of the ex-bush-ranger's former companions and the other "thrills" connected with the story make the picture one of the most exciting of its kind. The two other dramatic pictures of the programme are well above average merit, and are entitled "Two Brothers and a Spy" and '"The Fire-flghtlng Zouaves." The humorous pictures are particularly good, and include "The Rise and Full of McDoo," an irresistibly fmmy story of a prize-flghter. The "Ganmont GrapTiic , ' contains the usual number of interesting news items. ORGAN RECITAL. The City Organist has arranged an attractive programme for the organ recital in the Town Hall on Saturday next. Two movements from Jthein-berpter's Sonata in C, Rossinl"s "William Tell" overture, and Beethoven's well-known Variations In G are amongst the works selected for performance. OTHEIK PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The story of the Kelly Gang, the band of thieves of whom some Australians seem to be so proud, is shown on the screen each night at the Royal Albert Hail. The programme at the King's Theatre attracts big attendances nightly. "The Doll." a dramatic study that touches the sympathy of all wlo see it, is the mosl notable item in the programme.

The mlil-weeU change of programme at the Newton Picture Palace to-day will include "At the Foot of the Scaffold," "The Diamond Path," ami "The Laird's Daughter."

At the Lyric Theatre a picture called "Tho StrrLgtli of Men" is remarkable for its iusisht into the difficulties of pioneer life In Alaska.

The chnnge of programme at the King George Tliratre to-day brings a special announcement from the management regarding a dr-ma cailed "Sealed Lips." ROYAL SKATING RINK A large number of fashionable skaters altended the Royal Rink last nicht. nnd Fome very fine figure skating was shown. The day sessions are still attracting family parties and general skaters.