AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 16529, 14 September 1917, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE. There was a complete chango of programme at the Empire Theatre to-day, when the feature attraction was a new and powerful Metro five-part wonder-play entitled 'The Dawn of Love.' The Wine role in this picture is taken by Mabel Taliaferro, the charming and gifted Metro star, and Bho has an exceptionally strong cast with her. The story is laid alone tho picturesque rocky coasts of northern Maine, and deals with the rtrife between smugglers and revenue officers, while it unfolds a charming romance. Some unusual photographic effects have been obtained, and Miss Taliaferro was never seen to better advantage on either the stage or_ ecreen. In addition to this new Metro picture tho programme includes a new Rex Beach travel series, Part 1., entitled 'On the Spanish Main,', and a new Christie comedy. PATRIOTIC CONCERT AT SOUTH DUNEDIN. A highly successful concert organised by Misses R. Maries, M. Cleveland, and M. Ryan in aid of the London air raid funds was held in the South Dunedin Town Hall on Wednesday. Or Shackloek presided (in the absence of the Mayor) over a full, house, and briefly explained the objects of the entertainment, and complimented the girls -on tbedr entihuedasm in support of so worthy a cause. A splendid programme was submitted, and accorded a hearty reception from all parts. Songs and cnarusos were contributed by Misses F. Marks and M. Wackeldono and the Rainbow Girls • aolos by Misses M. Ryan, G. Marks, Rix, Cleveland, and Mnckay: duets by Misses Ryan and Anialfltans, Griffiths and Keen, F. Marks and Mackay; recitations, Misses Crawford and Rax; fancy dances, Misses Cleveland, Ryan, and Riddell. An amusing dialogue', 'The Heliotrope Socks,' was also staged. The songs by Miss G. Marks (' Tho Fisher Girl's Song') and Miss M. Cleveland ('Please Give Me a Penny, Sir') wero greeted with great enthusiasm, and coins were liberally thrown on to tho stage during tho singing of these items, £3 being <ol!ected from tho floor and added to the fund .by this means. Miss Rose Marks aoted as an efficient accompanist throughout, and in company with other performers received bouquets, chocolate, etc., from appreciative friends In the audience. PATRIOTIC CONCERT. A concert in aid of tho funds of the North-east Valley branch of the Women's Patriotic Society was held in the Northeast Valley Town Hall last evening. There was a crowded attendance, and the programme presented was an exceptionally good one, which greatly appealed to those present. The stage was decorated in an elaborate style, and the special lighting effect provided by the National Electric Company', by arrangoment with Mr Trevor Stedman, the stage manager, was excellent. A number of juveniles contributed the major portion of tho programme, and the children were accorded a most enthusiastic reception, which was merited in tho case of every performer. The success of the entertainment was entirely due to the efforts of Mr Stedman, Mrs P. J. Blackman, Mrs Black, and Miss Mona Brunton, who_ cannot be given too much praiso for their good work. They carried out all the arrangements, including the training of the children, and wero thus responsible to a great extent for tho enjoyable ontortainment provided. The various performers wore the recipients of tokens of appreciation from members of the audience for their numbers. Those who contributed to the programme were Mr Currie's orchentra, Misses Hazel Dunn, Marion Roberts, Thelma Blackman, Freda Roberts, Berna Stedman, Olivo Glayton, Mrs Ashley Black, Master Lance Blackman, Messrs N. E. Currie, B. Rawlinson, and a chorus of children's voices. ?iliss Beulah King received a splendid reception for her two dnncing items, nnd had to reappear a third time. During tho interval the North-east Valley School Band played two selections, for which they wpre heartily applauded. The accompaniments were plaved by Mrs Blackman and Miss Mona Brunton. As a result of the concert the Women's Patriotic Society at North-east Valley will be considerably benefited. KAIKORAI BAND. Tho grand concert promoted by tho Kaikorai Band takes place at the King's Theatre to-morrow night. The programme is a varied and attractive one, and items will be rendered by all the best-known concert artists, including Miss E. Smith, a voung soprano who has carried all before her at the recent competitions. The tickets are being largely disposed of, and indications point to a very successful entertainment. Patrons are requested to be in their seats not later than 7.50, the hour at which the concert commences. Two-shilling seats may be booked at The Bristol till noon tomorrow.