AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 16279, 23 November 1916, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

PRINCESS THEATRE. The programme at the Princess Theatre attracted a, good house again last night, •despite the inclement weather conditions. The Victor Prince Revue Company is the principal attraction. ‘ The Beauty Show ’ is full of humor, and there is «. good selection of songs. Other contributors to the bill arc- Edwurdes and Parkes, Three Ruddles, Coyne and Livingstone, and Cestui a. Mr Chris. Richards, the English comedian who appears at the Princess Theatre next Monday evening, is the first male “star’’ the Fullers have exploited on their circuit. His act is said to be one extraordinarily novel and clever. Ho has no routine, so the critics say, relying upon improvisation; but every, report shows that he is by many diameters the most brilliant and engaging artist the firm have imported. His appearance in Wellington has filled the house for a fortnight. Mr Richards plays only one week here. ‘IT PAYE TO ADVERTISE.’ To-night, at His Majesty’s Theatre, will bo presented for the first time to playgoers of Dunedin the scrcamingly-himioroun and brilliantly-clever farcical comedy ‘lt Pays to Advertise,’ which in Australia broke oven the records established by ‘ Got Rich Quick Wallingford.’ Mr Halo Hamilton is regarded as one of the best comedians yet known in either London or New York—a reputation bo has more than sustained in Australia and the Dominion by his excellent impersonations in a scries of the world’s latest and most, successful comedies. That he ranks second to no other comedian in England and America may he gathered from the fact that he was selected to create the part of ‘ Get Rich Quick Wallingford’ in both those countries. Mr Hamilon is said to be a natural comedian, and the fortunate possessor of a .charming personality, and when the occasion demands seriousness it is claimed he exhibits the very highest dramatic art. From the moment Miss Myrtle Tannehill made her first appearance in Australia sh© leapt bito the hearts of playgoers, and on her farewell appearance in Sydpiey she was. accorded a most enthusiastic “sendoff, the stage being literally covered with iloral and other tributes. As Mary Grayson in ‘lt Pays to Advertise’ Aliss Tannehill has achieved one of her greatest triumphs. Another artist with a London and New York reputation who will make his hrat appearance here this evening is Mr Donald Bowles. Besides sharing th© honors with Air Hamilton as chief funmaker, Air Bowles also produces the comedy. Miss Celia Ghilr»ii will doubtless receive a hearty welcome when she makes her appearance, as she is extremely popular with local theatregoers, ‘lt Pays* to Advertise is said to keep the audience in a bubble of merriment from the moment the curtain rises, and at time)? the humor has them roaring with laughter. The play also unfolds tv charming love romance. Only two performances can bo given of the comedy, as on Saturday and Monday the spicy, side-splitting, and novel farce ‘Twin Beds’ will lie staged. The season will bo brought to a close on Tuesday ■with a representation of Wincleli Smithe delightinl comedy ‘ The Boomerang.’ Day sale tickets are obtainable at the Elite Warble Bar. KING EDWARD THEATRE. ill© star attraction in the programme to be presented id the King Edward Theatre to-night is a. Keystone Triangle, film entitled ‘The Waileis Ball." The scenario was not only written by Keystone Fatty, but the picture was'directed bv him, and be takes the leading part—that of the cook in a, cheap restaurant. Playing opposite him is A 1 St. John, the acrobatic member of the company, and Kate Price, formerly comedy woman for the Vitagtaph Company. St. John is the quick-liro waiter. There is no time lost , when ho and Fatty get. busy. Fatty’s real troubles began, however, when lie .starter out to complete an order for “Single one,’’ which, being intei preted, means fried fish. The fish was still alive and- kicking. Fa-tty and others chased it until he was out of breath. But it was nob until the gallant and daring sportsman gave it the quietus that it could bo prepared for the pan. Ip to this stage matters had been running more or less quietly .in the cafe. Rut when. Die time came to go.to the, grand ball to lie held under the auspices of the. Amalgamated Association of Animated Waiters, A 1 stole Fatty's only dress clodics, and also Ins best girl. Fatty got even, however, ior he. stole Kale Price's evening gown. But Kate had her own ideas, and pot them into execution. ST. PATH I(.Tv’S B AZAAR. The, Catholic bazaar in the South Dunedin Town Hall continues to prove n strong attraction, and last evening really good business was done. An .excellent programme was rendered during the evening. An orchestra of 12 instruments from St. Philomena’s College contributed a number of selections, and the children of St. Patrick's repealed their patriotic tableau and song, ‘For God. Home, and Liberty,’ which was heartily received. The. effect was very fine, and "a double encore resulted. By special request (be item will be give.-a again to-night. The girls also contributed a . bluebell action song, which was loudly applauded. To-morrow evening is the (imil night of the bazaar, and it is hoped that all inter-sted will make a. special effort to see that (lie success of the last two nights is prom aimed. as there is a good prospect rd the desired ro’.Milt—the raising of £lO0 — being attained if the people rise to the occasion. DUNEDIN ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. The Dunedin Orchestral Society are giving a. special concert in the King’s Tlieat.ro on Wednesday mxt (Show Week). The orchestral programme will he selected from the inept popular number? played during the season. Dunedin's leading soloists will take part, and opportunity will lx l afforded ill© general public and country visitms to bear this nld-e-teblishcd and popular society, whose .subscription concerts are so largely attended. A special request to have lb;* overture ’ Post and Peasant’ included in the programme will be acceded to. Full particulars and complete programme will be advertised later. Popular prices will be charged, and already there has been a brisk demand for tickets. The concert promises to be a conspicuous success, and a musical treat may be looked for on Wedimday evening next by the public and country visitors alike. TILS MAJESTY’S TREAT RE. The Dunedin season of ‘ I'cg o’ My Heart’ was brought to » close at His Majesty's las! night by the English Comedy Company.