AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 15899, 3 September 1915, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS

PRINCESS THEATRE. The patronage which is being accorded renevnf r f| nb programme is but a leuex ot the very high opinions which hav« been formed of the quality'of the bill of tare provided at the Princess Theatre. J-ne star attraction is unquestionably .the ™™ Montambo and Wells are .responsible. These highly-trained gymnast, are nightly becoming more popular, and the enthusiasm with which' their per-' +£l man £r IS & ' is an evidence that the public appreciate.the efforts of b>h™ZJL ™?? S - n e °ther gymnastic tPoi formers-Kmg and, Brown also met |wn i a good reception, -and the facility T lTi" ch theu is accomplished marKs them as gymnasts of no mead order, ine supporting items on the programme are exceptionally good, and the same items ; will be repeated this evening. Jtevueis becoming a feature of modern vaudeville, and what is the latest in this toie of entertainment will be presented at the Princess Theatre next Monday u;fi n n ng 'i M ' Miss Serine Howard* rh!L P /7l" C °- Sur ? Thin e-' ThisMvuo includes the very latest songs and dances, fecial scenery, and is presented by a company ot clever arid prominent artists, & C tPr T? E / ton^, I , ack - Peari Livingstone. Sr Bt00ks : Billy Maloney, and other well-known players. ' A SCRAPE 0' THE PEN.' Graham Moffat, the author-actor, is back again lor the first production here, at His -uajestys Theatre to-morrow evening, of A. Scrape o' the Pen.' The now popular play was written before 'Bunty Pulls the flings, and was first performed as a two-act n-eoe , n Glasgow. The reception 1,115 u &? 1 ? favorable, and eventually there was a longrun at the Comedv Theatre, London, when Harry Lauder * made his only appearance on the legitimate .stage in comrdy at a matinee, in which ho took the KHO of Gccrd.e.Pow a part that will be pMyedhere by Abie Barker, the delightful Kab oi the 'Bunty' production. This character, strange to say, was created in London by Mr Barker's father. 'A Scrape ,« P n V ll b<s iowd to furnish new arid rresnlv humorous types of Scottish charmer and Mr Moffat has considerably augment-d his company for the new production, no less than five artistes new to J\ew Zea'ana making their appearance in leading roles. These include Miss Mateie -M Lilian, Margaret Noble, Gertie Henderson Ale 3 Hunter and Robert Purdie, while old favorites of the 'Bunty' Con par.y will be seen in new roles. The box plan .s now open at The Bristol Piano Company. MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA, /the Bums Hall was well filled last mgnt by an audience who appreciated to the full the really good programme submitted Most of the itoms were by the JJunedm Mandolin, Banjo, and Guitar Orchestra, who played in excellent style a i ¥*?*.£* T * ricd sections. These included The Red Widow,' 'Rendezvous' (lrtermezzo), 'Me T ry Madness,' and 'Sweet Memories' (the last-named a pretty reverie & T lr r, H - °- Stokes > >rh « si »S«-s were Mr Patersrai, Miss N. Densem, and Mx ) vf l " ? ," lrr,€l, th ° lattcr takiT, & the P la «> ot Mr &. Drake, who was unable to attend owing to indisposition. All these performers weie well received, and were obliged to resjjond to decided demands for encores. Tlvs also happened to Miss Ivy Mazengarb, who recited with her accustomed skill. A .very pretty iteni, and one that phased the. audience iihmensely, was a lullaby sung by 10 little children, accompanied by the orchestra. This was the orchestra's first concert of the present season, and Mr Stokes is to be congratulated on its success. THE BOHEMIANS. Patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening in the King's Theatre to-morrow night, when an entertainment will be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association. The fact that the programme will be sustained by the Bohemian Company is not only a guarantee that it will be of a high standard, but it constitutes a claim upon every public-spirited citizen, as this talented combination has during the past months given ungrudgingly of its best in the ii-.tercsts of the wounded soldiers' and other patriotic funds. In the present instance the proceeds will be devoted to the soldiers' memorial fund, so that, in addition to enjoying a firstclass entertainment, patrons will have the satisfaction of knowing that they axe assisting a worthy cause. THE SKATTNG RINK. The healthy pastime of skating is once more in full swing at the Brydone Rink. Next week an attractive programme has been arranged for each night. On Monday evening the five-mile championship of New Zealand will be decided. A fancy dress and poster carnival is being arranged for Wednesday night, and to-morrow night there is to be a hockey match between the Ramblers and Hoboes teams. The rink will be open to-night. THE RED DANDIES. Next Monday morning the bos plan for the Dandies, who appear at tho Burns Hall on Thursday next, will be opened, and judging by the interest which is befing manifested in the visit of these popular entertainers,- a capacity house would greet Mr Dampier and his merry folk. The name Edward Branscombe" is sufficient guarantee that the performance will be of a high-class and entertaining nature as refinement, variety, legitimate wit, and humor, devoid of the slightest suggestion of vxdgarity, are what the management always presents to its discriminating public. On Thursday night a special programme of gems from the Dandies' repertoire will be presented, including their latest successes in song, dance, sketch, burlesque scentis, dramatic recitals, instrumental items, and humorous interludes and finales, all of which will be staged and costumed with a wealth of detail unusual in this class of entertainment. The old members of the famous Red Dandies who will make their reappearance are Mr Claude Dampier (character comedian), Miss Irene V«re (comedienne and dancer), Mr Oliver Peacock (tenor), and Miss Rima Young (pianist). The new members who will make their first appearance here include Miss Mona Thomas (soprano), Miss Ida Nowton (soubrette), Mr Harry Borradale (elocutionist and light comedian), Mr JoUin Welby (baritone), and Mr Cyrii Connolly (violinist and dancer). With such an array of talent the public should have a treat in store, and the programme should suit the taste of the mest fastidious, be they young, middle-aged, or old. Specid attention is drawn to the prices of admission, which are reasonable. No booking fee will bo charged cr early door extra charge made.