ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15687, 14 August 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE DANDIES.

"The Dandies," that versatile band of entertainers who have been appearing nightly in the concert chamber of the Town Hall for the lust few weeks, have quite established themselves in public favour, judging by the largo and appreciative audiences they attract. East evening was no exception to the general rule, and patrona were provided with another delightful programme, which included items that could not fail to please the most fastidious. In fact, judging by the recalls, the audience could not hear enough of the various artist*. The company showed to great advantage in concerted numbers, and their catchy choruses appealed to all. One of the most entertaining items was a humorous trio, "The Throe Astronomers," by Messrs. George Taylor, Harry Webster, and Andrew Pace, and it kept the audience in a great state of merriment. A most pleasing duet, entitled " Birthday Morn," was given by Misses Ethel Walker and Linda Bradford, and it met with a. great reception. Miss Naomi McQuoih contributed a soubrette song, which was loudly applauded, while Mr. Roland Henry's comic items proved most acceptable. " The Dandies" will appear again this evoning.

OPERA HOUSE. The current programme at the Opera House is exceptionally entertaining, and was received with enthusiastic applause by a crowded house last night.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

"Fantomas," a great detective drama, was the principal item in the new programme that was presented at the Alhambra Theatre last evening, and it attracted a large audience. The 6tory concerns a dangerous French criminal and Ins gang, who aro wanted by tho police, and the search' {or them results in some most exciting scenes. Another good item is a film showing the departure of the Auckland troops for Wellington. There are several comic films which help to' make up a -really good programme. PRINCESS THEATRE. An excellent series of films marks the change of programme at the Princess Theatre. The most popular picture with the large audiences at each of yesterday's sessions was an American drama, "The White' Squaw." The picture features aspects of Red Indian life, and contains a most 'realistic battle between the natives and white soldiers. Tho Warwick Chronicle describes topical events that are of interest to New Zealanders, and a scenic study of "The Gorges of Durant" is a feature in itself. " Sammy is Too Cautions" is a comic film calculated to provoke mirth ■in any audience, aiyl is 'ably supported with "Their Lesson," another comedy of great excellence. A number of , other films of equal merit are also shown, and make the programme, which will be screened until the end of the week, very interesting. GLOBE THEATRE. '.' Hearts of Women " heads the change of programme which was screened before large audiences at the Globe Theatre yesterday. The drama features a man's sacrifice to save the honour of his wife, and is 'full of pathos and appealing sentiment. "The Teamster," another meritorious drama is followed by an interesting educational film, "In an Australian Aline." The Topical Budget contains some unusually attractive items, and the programme is completed with two laughable comedies, " Hawkeye, Coastguard " and "Bloomer Yawns," the latter bfcing an extremely ludicrous creation.

KING GEORGE THEATRE. The new programme at the King George Theatie is well up to tho high standard maintained in all its entertainments. A sensational film, entitled "Shadows," is the "star" picture, and the theme centres round two detectives, a man and a woman, who in tho nick of time are saved from death and become engaged. The picture, 18 replete, with dramatic and thrilling situations, and is magnificently staged. " Angel of Deliverance " is the other drama of the series, and tells the story of how a doctor's forgiveness is won by a faithful servant. A beautiful scenic study depicts "Scenes in Lisbon," and the comedy section includes a picture of the popular "Pimples" series, "One of the Finest," a happy representation which ends in a very satisfactory manner. NEWTON PICTURE THEATRE. liargo numbers of people patronised the Newton Picture Theatre yesterday, and an entirely new series of films was shown. Aa absorbing drama entitled "Mystery of the Silver Skull," heads the programme. The plot and its consummation ore worked out in a convincing manner, and the picture never failed to appeal to the sentiment of everyone present, A lontr .supporting programme is shown, and contains an excellent collection oi dramatic, educational, and comedy films. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A problem play of great power called "The We "was tho "star" picture in yesterday's change of programme at the Queen's Theatre. A Scotchman of the old fichool is faced with the distressing necessity to tell a li" to save his daughter from a false accusation of murder. The question is worked out in a dramatic and con; vincing manner. -'Tho Cross Roads" and "Tho Cynic" are two meritorious dramas which also found favour with the largo .audiences • yesterday. The usual scenic film is a beautiful representation of " Views of Boli." The comedy clement is well represented in *' Pat's Little Son " and » Heaven Will Protect, the Working PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. "Paid in Full" continues to be verv popular with large audiences nightlv at the Lyric and West End Theatres. * 'Die King's Theatre is showing this week as its "star" picture "Our King's Navy." ~.,.■