AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 15909, 15 September 1915, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS

PRINCESS THEATRE. The current week's programme at the Princess Theatre furnishes pleasant entertainment. Chief among the attractions is the musical comedy revue entitled 'Catch On/ in which Elton Black and other members of the company provide plenty of amusement. The revue was again well received last evening, and "the audience also warmly applauded the turns of Coco and Chico (comedy acrobats), Musical Clarions (concertina kings), Nellie Kolle (male impersonator), and other artists. THE DANDIES. The Dandies gave their final entertainment last evening in the Burns Hall. There was a good audience, and- the various items were much appreciated, encores being frequent. The company journeyed to lnvercargill to-day, where they will give performances. SKATING RINK. The skating rink at the Brydone Hall continues to attract a fair share of patronage. Three sessions are held daily, and at each learners have an excellent opportunity to become efficient in the undoubtedly healthy pastime. The floor is in capital condition. The management have generously offered to devote 50 per cent* of the net profits next week for the purchase of comforts for the New Zealanders at the Dardanelles. ORPHANS' CLUB. The Dunedin Orphans' Club held their fortnightly meeting last night in the Waratah Tea Rooms. Bro. T. W. Dobbie presided, and an excellent programme was submitted. The club orchestra, under Bro. H. Davie, Tendered three selections —'Light Cavalry' (overture), 'Mystic Beauty' (intermezzo), and 'Glenwood' (march) —which were all well done and heartily applauded. The following members and visitor contributed to the evening's entertainment: —Bros. T. Bauchop, E. Drake, J. A. Haggitt, A. Sligo, P. R, Robb, R, Bryant, and Mr D. L. Christie (songs), Bros. F. Page, A. G. Cummins, S. H. Osborn, and G. King (recitations). During the evening the president (Mr G.W. M'lntosK) made feeling reference to the recent death at Port Said of Quarter-master-sergeant G. A. Roach, and a : resolution of sympathy with his relatives was .carried. ,