ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15932, 1 June 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"WHO'S THE LADY!"

To-.vigut, "Tho Glad Eye" Company will play "Who's the Lady?" for the last time, and the clever French farce will be replaced by the long-promised production of "The Chaperon," in which Miss Ethel Dane will be seen as "Rosie." "The Chaperon" will be staged for three nights only, in order to afford the race week visitors a chance to attend the company's farewell performance, which will be a revival of The Glad Eye." OPERA HOUSE. The weekly change of programme at the Opera House last night was witnessed by a large audience. Mr. Dan. Thomas, I the English comedian, was again the "star" of the entertainment. His repertoire is an extensive one, and enables him to display his versatility to a marked degree. Four items quite distinct in type I were contributed by him last night. Of these, his female impersonation songs were the best. He was especially good in the character song " The Duchess of I Seven Dials," i number calling for something more than mere comedy work in (its interpretation. Mr. Thomas s "dance" jsong with patter was likewise good. His ! burlesque Hebrew song created roars of ! laughter. The reappearance of Messrs. Vaude and Verne, with their original "gags," was warmly appreciated by the audience, with whom they easily attained popularity. Mr. George Edwards and j Miss Rosie Parkes, clever and versatile I artists of refinement, diverted those in front in a " turn " frequently productive of genuine amusement. Misses Dormer and Lloyd, Australian specialty artists and 'dancers, were well applauded on their first appearance here. Mr. Carl Merlyn, humorous magician, was another successful contributor to the bill. Other artists •wore Mr. George Campbell, comedy ijuggler; Courtney and Shaw, song and piano specialists; ' the Ruddles, song, dance, and acrobatic specialty trio; and Mr. Tom Dawson, comedian. THE DANDIES. A change of programme by The Dandies last night attracted a large audience to tho Town Hell concert chamber. The popular combination was entirely successfid in keeping those in front entertained throughout the evening, and encores were accorded to all 'the artists in turn. Mr. Claude Dampier, one of the funniest and most natural of comedians, convulsed the audience with his character songs, "'The Waiter" and "Sea Trips."' With Miss Irene Vere ho made a laughing succesof the duets, "Cosy Little Vicarage" and "The Toba,cconint," besides assisting Mr. Harry Borradalg in a, humorous interlude. One suspects ttijit Mr. Dampier was th*» author of the clever skit, " Who Smashed Bill Kaiser," in which the company brought the first part to a close. This was greatly appreciated. Miss Irene Vere was again seen in some of her rag-time specialties. Miss Ida Newton sang several bright songs, including " Come Along Kate," "Sophy," and "Baby at the Zoo." Mr. Oliver Peacook's tenor singing was much enjoyed. His solos included " A Little Love," "Because," "A Request," and "Absent." Mr. John Welby, basic, sanj; with spirit, ■" A Short Cut," and othe' numbers. Miss IMona, Thomas, soprano. rendered sweetly the songs "Perfect Day," "Fairy Pipers.* and "Jack and 1." Mr. Cyril Connolly's violin solos, "U Trovalore" selection; and "The Swan," were artistic items. Mr'.. Kerry Borraciile, in songs and recitations, was cordially applauded. Several concerted numbers completed an 'admirablo programme, which will be repeated every night this week.

PATRIOTIC CONCERT. Attention is directed to the patriotic farewell concert to, be given by Mr. Harold Gregson in the Town Hall 'on June 10. Air attractive •programme has been drawn up and includes such items as orchestral selections by the Bohemian orchestra, the Kennedy Family, the Lyric Four, and organ solos by Mr. Gregson. In addition there is a well varied list of supporting artists. Thfe full proceeds are to be donated to the.Hospital Ship Fund. PRINCESS THEATRE. Tins tenth instalment of the fascinating serial film "The Trey o' Hearts," was screened at the Princes* Theatre yesterday on the occasion of the weekly change of programme. This section of the picture is entitled "Steel Ribbons/'iand, like its predecessors, is full of'interesting incident. An exceptionally funny comedy, entitled "Twoedie's Double Exposure," was also shown and proved a valuable addition to the programme. The latest Warwick Chronicle was screened and contained views of many interesting events, including the review of 25,000 Irish Nationalist volunteers by Mr. John Redmond, M.P., at Dublin. "The German Spy" is the title of an exciting drama. i e. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A fascinating drama in two acts, entitled " The Return," was included in the new programme.* shown at the Queen's Theatre yesterday; -The plot of the story was clever and held the,interest of the audience throughout tho production of the film. Another powerful picture was "The Family Record," which was intensely dramatic in character. A most laughable comedy, "The Country Cousin, was much appreciated by the audience, who also laughed heartily at "Jolmnv's Sole Heir." I GRAND THEATRE.

A cleverly-planned dramatic film, en. titled "One Flight Up," was screened at the Grand Theatre yesterday. The story, the 'heroine of whidh is a newspaper woman, is full of incident culminating in • the checkmating of the villains by the COUirage of the heroine. Chief among the finis of a lighter character is a comedy entitled "Coloured Villainy." The management has b-jep fortunate enough to secure a particularly interesting budget of topical pictured dealing with trie wv.;, while among the other pictures are several good dramas and comedies, each of which has its own special attraction.

THEATRE ROYAL. The principal film screened at the Theatre Royal, Kingslnnd, last evening, when the usual change of programme was submitted, was a strong three-act drama, entitled "Liberty Belles." The war budget 'included pictures of the British Array in prance. PALACE THEATRE. A favourite moving-picture actress, Mary Pickford, was featured at the Palace Theatre yesterday in a fine drama entitled •'Caprice." The supporting programme was good, and contained several most laughable comedies. It will be withdrawn oh Wednesday night. KING'S THEATKK, Not a seat was vacant at the King's Theatre last evening, when the new programme was screened. The Pttthe War Gazette was of exceptional interest, and included some scenes of lightning trenchmaking. The chief attraction was a vivid and exciting battle drama, entitled, " War is Hell," which depicts in terrible colours the treatment accorded to Belgian peasants by the Germans. ( Other highly interesting items were :—" Making Khaki * I "The Millinery Man," "The Death Train," and "The Exhibition of Percy.'.' KING GEORGE THEATRE. A sensational drama, dealing with tho international secret service and entitled "The Buccaneer," was shown at the Kine George Theatre yesterday. The film which .was in three parts,' created much interest among the audiences present throughout the- 'day, for it contained unusually exciting situations. Another effective three-part drama, entitled "Her Supreme Sacrifice." was shown, tie heroins

being a woman who sacrificed all for th« man slie loved. The story itself was powerfully written, while its value was enhanced considerably by the fact that the cast was composed of thoroughly ti ted artists. The lighter side of the programme was distinctly good and ineluv'e.l a clever Vitngraph comedy entitled ' The Rival Undertakers."

■ GLOBE ' PICTI'IV-'.s. Chief among the attractions included in the change programme submitted at the Globe Theatre yesterday was His Wedded Wile." The story was an inleicsling one and was portrayed I-,- the lever iVitagraph players. The twelfth series of '"The Adventures of Kuthiyn ' was also screened yesterday and was entitled '• Hie King's Will." This interesting series ".ill bo closed next week, when the final adventure of the popular heroine will he screened. Among the comedies was one entitled "A Bird is a Bird," while the latest war films were abo screened. The programme will be lepeated daily and nightly this week. LYRIC THEATRE The Lyric and West End T.'ieatres «-tb well attended last nigut, win the u«uai change took place. The mos' popular item in an excellent programme v as tint entitled The Attorney for the Defence' a. drama dealing with the case of a lawyer, who defends a client he believes '<. hp guilty of murder. He gains the n.-jiutti. of his client, but incidentally hung.-, alir.nl injury to his sweetheart. He grhte<ii<eii:ly gives up the defence of murdeieis. ELOCUTION CLUB RECITAL. An entertainment has been arranged hv the Y.M.CA. Elocution Chili f.'.i- ','■■ morrow night. The majoi portion of the programme will be contributed by th* club's instructor, Mr, Tho?. Harris, and well-known vocalists will assist. A lii,'l,t recital is promised. ART SOCIETY. The art exhibition in the Soviet\ of Arts Gallery Coburg Street, drpw \erj large attendances yesterday. Lite exhibition remains open from 12.30 t" 3 p.m., and 7.3 C to 10 p.m., until the art union drawing on June 3. The star item at the 1 Grafton theatre last evening was a picture describing ii.ve and adventure, entitled " Life's Cms! Roads."