ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15664, 18 July 1914, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE ARGYLE CASE." At His Majesty's Theatre, on Monday next, Messrs. J. C. Williamson will pro dure for the first time in New Zealand tha latest detective play, entitled " Tho Argyle Cape," by Harriett Ford and Harvey J. O'Higgins, written in co-operation with Detective Wm. J. Burns. According to the Australian press, few plays have succeeded in arousing Ihe audience to such a pitch of excitement. This effect is said to have been brought about by the drama tic arrangement of the play. When th« curtain rise?, the murder of John Argyio has been a mystery for some days, the police are battled, and " Ne'er Sleep Kayton," h"ad of the Kayton detective agency, is called in to solve the problem. Xlio finger-prints, the wonderful dictograph. the cross-examination, with all the modem methods of the American detective iorcc, combine to interest the audience in an un usual degree, an interest which is sustained to a high degree right throughout, the performance. 1 lie curtain will rise punctuality at eight o'clock. '•THE DANDIES." Every seat was occupied last night in the lown Hall concert chamber and "The Dandies" were kept biity responding to recalls. The merit of the peiiormanc<: lies in the fact that the programme includes first-class music as well as items in a lighter vein. The humour of Mr. Roland Henry and a concluding concerted item sent the large audience away in a veiv happy mood last night. OPERA HOUSE. The various acts at the Opera House, wero received with applause by another I delighted audience last night. This week's programme contains some very entertain ing items and is well worth seeing. The same programme will be presented to-night and at the usual matinee this afternoon.

■ OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTION. Active preparations are now being niacin by the Fuller-Bromian management for the forthcoming season of Miss Daisy Jerome, who will appear at the Opera House on Monday, July 27. The management anticipates a repetition of the great success which attended this clever artist under the J. C. Williamson management in the great comedy revue, Come Over Hero," or, more recently, her success at the Empire Theatre, Brisbane, in vaudeville. Miss Daisy Jerome ranks as one of the great character comediennes on the modern stage by reason of her unusual methods and singular stage appearance. The salary being paid to Miss Jerome by i the Fuller-Brennan management is said to ■ be a very large one. So that everyone will have an opportunity of witnessing this ■ great artist, no increase will bo made in* . the prices of admission. The box plan for I the firs' sis nights and two matinees will be opened at Messrs. Wildman and Arey a • next Tuesday morning at nine o'clock, when intending patrons are advised to book their seats.

ORGAN RECITAL. The citv organist, at the recital in the Town Hall this evening, will play Liszt's legend, "St. Francis Preaching to the Birds" and two movements from Widor's fifth symphony- Novelties at this recital will include Bach's Aria in D, an Andahte and march by Weber, Nevin's "Slumber Song," and "Triumphal March" by Callearts, "FANNY'S FIRST PLAY." The Auckland Shakespere Society announces its first reading of the present season for Tuesday, July 28, when Ber nard Shaw's brilliant comedy, "Fanny's First Play," will bo presented. From the playgoers' point of view none of Shaw's plays has approached this in popularity, and it had a phenomenal ran in London. The cast in the present instance is an exceptionally strong one, and an excellent reading should result. SUNDAY-SCHOOL CONCERT. The young people connected with tho Tabernacle Sunday-school gave an enter tainment in the school hall last night. The Rev. Knowles Rempton presided, and tho programme was composed of interesting items, including action songs, vocal solos, recitations, etc. Master Henri Lissack, the talented child violinist, played "Polonaise," and for an encore "La Gracious." He was accompanied by his tutor. Mr. S. Adams. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The Princess Theatre was well patronised at all sessions yesterday. _ "The Daredevil," the story of a circus girl, and "Captured by Mexicans" are the best pictures in a varied and interesting programme. On Monday next "The Harp of Tara," an Irish drama, will be produced. The Alhambra Theatre, which has & reputation for a high standard of films and music, was crowded last night, and the long and varied programme greatly pleased the audience. Among a number of pictures of almost equal merit "Tho Anarchist" is the best. A novel picture is being screened at tho King George Theatre. This film depicts ragtime dancing, and the dancers are accompanied bv the music. "The Black Spot," a thrilling storv of Russian revolutionaries is the star drama. The programme will be screened again to-day. "Seeds of Wealth" is tho star picture at tho Globe Theatre in the new programme. An exciting Indian drama entitled "A Redskin's Mercy" was also very popular at all sessions yesterday. "The Golden Beetle" is attracting largo numbers each nicht to the King's Theatre. The picture features big game hunting. The Newton Picture Palace was well patronised yesterday, "Between Man ?,nd Beast" being the chief attraction. " Patrons of the Queen's Theatre wen well pleased vesterday with the strong corned** pre-franr-ic that was screened. An excellent film. "In tlv Hour of Temptation." is al"o included. The star picture at the Arcadia Theatre is "The Four-hoofed Hero." This film was well received at all sessions vesterdav"The MaiT"l« of Nat"re" is still showing at the West End Theatre and there is a show- sitpr-nrtin<- programme. A nmtinpe will be held this afternoon. The Lvr'" Thenti" will be open ns usual to-night. TK's -reek's programme contains I some excellent films.