AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 65, 17 March 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

, THE DANDIES. Something by way of novelty entertainment was the pleasure of a -urge audience which graced the Lyric Theatre on Saturday evening, wben a.selected programme of motion pictures in tbe first half and a varied offering of attractive music presented by that favourite band of artists, the Dandles, comprised the balance of the 5 amusement fare. Patrons were more than _ ! appreciative. Concert ball lovers have ret ! collections of happy evenings given by the .! Dandles, and the reorganised company, . i uuder the management of Mr. Johu Hop- _ i kins, well sustains the good reputation in , ! most of the vocal work. On this occasion , the Dandies provided quite a quantity of | diversion lv the hour or so apportioned to \ i them. Mr. Kennedy Black, baritone, pre"j sided at the piano, and often he partlclj I pated In the concerted songs. Miss Lenore Graham, a vivacious soubrette. as an In- ' | strut-res* in Koine burlesque drill, pleased, ' j and her songs, "The Lady Soldier," ' and "Katie," with stress ou an urtillclul ; accent impediment, was also applauded. She ' also delivered a recitative item discoursing ".the changing views of women on the sul>oject "Men." The basso, Mr Renu j f Millar, received a welcome, and his inter;i.pretation of "Chip of the Old Block" | proved gratifying, while the encore mini- "! her, "Lund of Hope and Glory," was eveu '; better. Miss Graham and Mr. Chupnuin -, filled in a few moments with an assortment [of jokes and quips. Their vocal rhyming ; was amusing. The humorous gem of the ' evening, however, was a pointed jest made 1 possible by an interruption, the crying of • a baby. Mr. Oeorge Livingstone, comedian, was appearing with Mr. Chapman, ' the former ejaculating "We seem to be a I howling success." After the laughter, his : confrere remarked, dryly, "They remind mc ■ of a promise—no good unless carried out." [■The youngster was quiet after that. Miss .Christine Andrews sung "Three Little ! Words," and her sweet soprano voice was iheurd also in "Comln' Thro' the Rye." Mr. | Kennedy Black, who is musical director, I introduced the "Ragtime Goblin Man," a I concerted action song, which was delightful. Miss Mad-line Knight, the well-known contralto, gained a popular reception. She took the solo part of "My Dreum Ships," the company sextet giving a rich harmony blend to the refrain part. Recalled. Miss Knight provided an appealing uud vigorous treatment of "My Dear Soul." The come- | Ulan, garbed as v precise aud hopeful dame, : created laughter iv the character study and the song "I'm In Love." Ed. German's | -Merrie England" was Included in several I choice operatic items by the company, after which Mr Chapman took the lend as a teacher (of the two choristers (Ren» Millar and Geo. , Livingston) in a sketch. The linalc Is a chora picnic scene, which went gaily. Miss Mabel . orinaud is featured in "Peek's Bad Cirl, shown earlier in the evening. The I the S wee_ IL ' Wl " ' JU rel)L ' ated nightly during THE WEST END. The main films of the new programme to * e r* Cr _'?"?. -_' thcl West K,,d to-night are lhe Grell Mystery," featuring Earle Williams, and "The i'ower and the Olory." On Wednesday night the change will have for Its heudlluer "The 'Man Who Stayed ut ■Home, a picture which has been popular wherever it has been shown. THE VICTORIA THEATRE. "The Man 'Who Stayed at Home" will appear on the screen at the Victoria -Ineatre, Devonport, to-night. This photoplay is intensely exciting, uud has hud a good run, -with large audiences, since it was released. CHAUTAUQUA.. On Thursday evening next, 20th inst and for tne roilowiug six nights, there will be Introduced to the public ot Auckland a new torni of entertainment known as the uhuutauqua movement, in America, where the movement has gamed a lurge footing, it is claimed that Chatuuqua to _Di.es education with entertainment. The performances ure to tuke piuce lv a tent on the old locjt site, adjoining the i-'erry _uild_igi_. lucre whl be two daily, one at 2.45 nm and tne other at 7.45 p.m. Each programme commences with a musical number, and the lectures toll.w. The principal contributors to the entertainment will be Doctor Johnson, Miss Mildred Clemens, the Huh. J. C ilerbsman, and Chancellor Brudfud. Miss Carrie Lanceley, an English singer, will appear, as will the New Zealand Artists' liio —ait Auckland' company, composed of Miss Jessie _artlett, _.iss Ava i_i_ons, uud Miss Evelyn Harvey. -~-.,,- | Tou may _iin_ you've seen Chudic Chaplin and you may think you're laughed at him, but when you see the mirth masterpiece, A, Dog's _lfe," the new headtluer at tne Prince. ~ you will realise that you've only caught a glimpse of Charlie. It is the first of the million dollar Chaplin's, and uenicts tuis wouuenui entertainer iv a tniee-ieel mm that puts all his previous pictures lv the shade. It is a most unimaginable furious landango of funulness, the tule concerning Charlie's dog's tall. THE STRAND THEATRE, m_*.*_. dci *gbttul Photo-play favourite Mabel Normuud is seen at ncr most laughable and eujoyaule best—once more vi broud comeuy at tue Strand Theatre. The titie of the picture is "Peck's Had Girl," In which .Mabe. Noimaud as tue bad girl starts °. _? . v ra __ ulaumu . aul a very nighty one ut that. Her pranks would melt a misanthrope. Later she blossoms forth in fine ureases—and an obtrusive camisole. 'Then things become serious, thrills commence, love enters, the plot thickens, and an unexpected denouement arrives. The staid old ~!,.. b '!r °, > vul ,tuu , k has been both amused aud shocked by the pranks of Mabel Penelope 1 eck. There are but a few of the ___.* _, °, baveu l ut some time or other been the victims of the irrepressible -uaoel's littie jo_es. Rut with __ c _rriv_l ?,. Ki ,? h . rd ? ? y , s ' Maliel decil3 <* to change her mode of living, and obtains a position in a mdlinery shop, for Richa«l soon takes a fancy to Mabel and she to him Havel poses as a jewellery salesman, but is really v private detective to who word has come of a plot to rob the Yaptank Bank W° h u_ working late one night Mabel's curiosity « arouseuAvuen sue anus some candle „ -lall near a trap door in the floor MabeHn ye-tigates and her discoveries and ______ .oTlusYon 0 " brtDSS the Play t0 a "w2SS

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE and ac_on 'The aviator" i_. aUC A, i . terest »v_. a {__ Pictured on the screen ifn' Story " * films are on the samtVogrim^e™ ol " ll * TIIE QUEENS THEATRE. At the head of tho fin*. _*____.___._ at the Queen's, __Tc_ti_ n f, rosmra »« drama which give. B e . B Te __________* off . a lent opportunities to di .nb.. if koal 9 exccl - ahility. The storvcom __, " U ° floub *ed wooer go to make ___ £«3_t £ tt_ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The J. C. Williamson <-*ompany continue sf^i_,_i-£L^£~ pay will be __.u__.ed to-night.TS taftuj* Wcdoesday "«>« "Oh, Boy-'"vm FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE This evening at the Opera Houso there w _..S_ b ? , i tte _ a uew l' wSk-h r a. r? Ut Uo . bt make v appeal, lhe Al. Bruce Company will enter upon lie last week of their season in "The Tin- _? l'litaeoniu." Miss B«_le Lester will make a re-appearance In the other half, along with such capable artists as Poilurd and Jackson, and Murfayne, Ray, and Gray. THE GLOBE. A double feature programme was introduced to a large audience at the Globe on •Saturday night. The leading aim is the .._" Herles of society pictures entitled "lhe Eagle's Eye." The other a Fox film, '-.'laying Fair," which stars the celebrated William Furnuin. THE GRAND. Charlie Chaplain iv "A Dog's Life" comes first on the current programme at the Grand. Of the supports the third serial of "Tue House ot Hate" Is distinctly popular. TIIE ARCADIA. To-night at the Arcadia Theatre prominence will be given to a line Ulm entitled "Naughty, Nauguty," featuring Enid Bennett. It is a story of how a pair of pretty ankles confounded certain phnrisees and transformed a backward community. TUB BRITANNIA. An American's sacrifice of life and all it holds dear to him, to save his countrymen and to learn the secrets of the German spy system, forms the theme of the stirring William Fox production. -'The Spy System," which, with Dustiu Fttrnutn in its lead is to be screened for the first time at 'tho Britannia Theatre to-night.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE ' William Faruum is always w.l com .'„__. He is particularly welcome in h_ W*' production, "The Heart of a Lion » SS. commenced its first day's £_■_?_.. National on Saturday. It"is a Dlen,m_ tte see Rig Bill go after em in his&g _,* table way. When he pulls off his nit Wrolls up the sleeves of his blue shTt' _* 4 can rest assured that there's going t__ 8 action on the screen and plenty 0 f it -__ b » is what makes "The Heart of a _I__P--0. the finest pieces of work _..._s!-_ has ever done. In "The Heart £«£?___ which Is founded on Ralph Connor .vS' read novel-. "The Doctor," M r Parnum n, ly tbe role of Harney Ketiper, « S£ _S? is disappointed in love and of the great forests. There he ___£& brother wno had once sinned against _?J. He meets also a rough forester doing his level best to see that I___ . brother is put out of the way Th- 1 "* 4 fllct between thes P throe men JltK __ women embroiled in its corn X.* makes one of the fastest-moving"nS*S_ ever shown in this city. There'- nWM to praise William iParnum any __ t h ., .f d to tell the story of the picture all familiar with his portrayal- will bo a hln to see in an how aptly and absorbingly h e n w\_BM such a story. "uu»a _\

THE TIVOLI THEATRE A delightful and fantustie fairy gtorr ~ portrayed in "Seven Swans," the ___?„_ of the line new bill of fare at _*__}__ Theatre. "Seven Swans" is «,_«.'_ famous of all Grimm's fairy tales, li____to a living, throbbing, human photo__? made memorable by the woudertul ,_?_f_ of dainty Marguerite Clark as t__ ____* little Princess Twecdledee, who ___ _. seven brothers faces death, and __» girlish devotion at last Hud. Rh iJt_ > ward. To all those who love their _,_. tales "The Seven Swans" will''&.«strong appeal, fur it is artistically ._i Imaginatively produced, and brings -6v*T_ the hearts of all who behold It. T_s__ ture is so beautiful that were the i_J_ on e whit less engrossing the _nec_h_ would forget the story in watching __■_ ce.itri.: llgure and the background, but th. plot is fascinating. «»--_»

" OU! BOY." '■ ~ . Of the coming production of "om Boy," by the J. C. Williamson ComMW to-morrow night, a prominent Sydney ___. Writes:—"The piece is bright, timet _l. «_ has plenty of the verve one expects f__ an American production. The performi___ all round was excellent, and the verdict of the audience was enthusiastically (i_t_ able. Miss Grade Layers deserved and received a warm welcome. She it tha young, innocent, and unsophisticated bridl who has made a runaway match, __\ whose husband gets into one trouble afteE another through his own—and other*, fault. The plot is a framework for the various numbers which really give thli production both form and substance. Perhaps the best of these items wag Miss Gracie Layers' song "An 01.'tuMoneA' Wife," which has the kind of melody thait sticks in one's mind. Then there waa a! duet, "Nesting Time in Sandrate," in which Miss Cecil Bradley, had a chute to exhibit her genius for burlesque as well a. her singing ability. Mr. William Greenb who was associated with her ln this number, was aiso successful in big •___ "Packet of Seeds." Two of the -omedSS. Mr Field Fisher as Briggs, the valet/!--. Mr Alfred Frith, as COPStaWc Blmni_ provided a couple of excellent chartcte. sketches—and a great deal of the taa i'__ the evening. Mr. Fred Maguire, as G_on_ Budd the bridegroom whose _o_blM __ the basis of the play's action, got evaw ounce out of his part. Mr. George W. lougbby and Miss Mande Beatty al .ndn and Mrs Carter, filled their Important parti satisfactorily, while Mr Freddie WaJhS was very good in another small part, that of the club waiter. The chorus and ban* work was of the usual high order of a Williamson production, while the cou_n_ were both bright and bizarre, and helped to give It enough of the "girl show" ele. ment to please without offending." '-"Oh' Boy" will be played to-morrow and W_a nc. day. On Thursday will be presented Three Twins," and Friday and Saturfui You're in Love.*' The final performance of "Going: Vo* will be given to-night. . < ----.., THE. EMPRESS. "~"""^ — . There will be two leading features on .__■ new programme to be introduced at tha .Empress, Theatre to-night.. .The titles ard '-•Empty Pocl-ets" and "Betty Takes _ Hand." Both are fine productions. ■ TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAE. M The municipal organ recital attracted «' gratifying attendance on Saturday evening;. A programme was provided which displayed to fine advantage the splendid qualities "of the myriad-voiced Instrument In the Town HalL Dubois' "Toccata" received a ligkt and sparkling reading, while tbe subdned registers were nicely united In Horsman's "The Curfew." The variety and excellent writing of HoUlns' "Scherzo" received an unfolding which set off to advantage the music. Wolstenholme's admirably written sonata in D, after Handel's style of treatment, served to exhibit aU parts of the organ. The Introduction., was performed in a stately fashion on the full organ, and delightfully played was the subsequent fugal movement. Reeds and flutes were blended nicely In the presentment of the "Largo," and a stately and attractive rendering was secured of the Finale, Schubert's justly famous overture to _los_a munde, op. 26, No. 1, was given with th« yarlety and expression the music requires. Mrs. Cyril Towsey sang artistically Clay. •Sands of Dee," and Tosti's "Mattiiiata.'' receiving warm recalls after each. Mr, Cyril iowsey delightfully accompanied the cantu trice. * , ' IRISH CONCERT. >' . At the Town HaU to-night Irish dttfea. of Auckland will celebrate the annlversar. of their patron, saint by holding a grand Irish national concert in tbe Town Hal-l-he programme consists of some 22 item. _. _5 e rend ered by leading musicianChildren of the Auckland Catholic schoS wIR also participate. . _;.._.

AUCKLAND MALE CHOIB. * T ._ -^eklandAMale.Choir will hold theM fourth inferred) concert of the 19__ seMoS ?_►!.? a l own Hall on Thursday ev__nf,t_. 20th instant. The choir, cons_tlnFof soma _*____. . lU be heard ln *wmfi lhe soloists engaged for the oc______3 ***** ***• «_