ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15950, 22 June 1915, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE DANDIES." There was a large audience at the concert chamber of the Town Hall last night, when " The Dandies'' commenced the last week of their Auckland season with a new programme. From beginning to end the entertainment was bright and interesting, and the combination proved that it has fairly won its great popularity here. As usual, Mr. Claude Dampier kept everyone in merry mood. Mr. Dampier 1 s humour is catching and wholesome. The concerted items given by ''The Dandies'' last night were a special feature of the programme. Messrs. Borradale, Peacock, and Connolly caused much hilarity with their presentation of "If the World Were Ruled by Girls." ',' My Moon" was sung very effectively by Miss Mona Thomas. A character quartette, "The Village Pump," was rendered in a pleasing manner by Messrs. Borradale, Peacocke, Welby, and Dampier. Mr. Oliver Peacock's fine voice was heard to advantage in a pretty song, entitled In the Sunshine of Your Smile." The well-known song, "The Deathless Army," was contributed by Mr. John Welby in a manner that won him a hearty encore. A comedy song, " Little Soldier/' by Miss Irene Vere, caused much amusement, and a duet by Miss Mona Thomas and Mr. Oliver Peacock was well received. Considerable feeling was displayed by Mr. Cyril Connolly in a violin solo, " Romance D'Ambrosia," and the pathos of "The Flower Girl" was cleverly brought out by Miss 'Mona Thomas. A "humorous song, " Mister Bear," was given by Miss Ida Newton. The members of the company were heard in many other items, all of which evoked the warm approval of the audience. Mr. Leonard Griffiths presided at the piano. "The Dandies" will appear again to-night. OPERA HOUSE. 'Variety is the keynote of the new programme "presented at the Opera House last night, and the performance contains many entertaining items. There was a large audience, insistent in its demands for encore numbers. This week marks the last appearance here of Mies Dorothy Harris, the American artist whose ability and personality combine to make her a, popular performer. In a number of ragtime specialties Miss Harris was remarkably successful. . Among the new performers is Alton, a comedy acrobat and late partner in the Lennon, Hyman, and Alton troupe. Hie turn is noticeable for many clever balancing feats and a remarkable variety of somersaults. An amusing performance of a novel character was given by Bluffo, who makes an imposing entrance to the stage by airship and keeps the audience thoroughly amused with skilful juggling and laughable comedy work. Other artistes new to local audiences are Val and Lottie Newman, character cwnedians. 'the extraordinary make-up of the male partner was responsible for much of the laughter that the turn created. The most successful item in their turn was a. burlesque of melodrama, but after this form of entertainment, the recitation by one of the pair of a poem on the war, with nothing of a frivolous character in it, fell somewhat flat. More comedy was supplied by Lumley and Rhodes, who excel in bright and amusing patter. Making her last appearance in Auckland, was Miss Nellie Kolle, male impersonator, who was unusually successful in inducing the audience to join with her in singing choruses. A reappearance was made by the " Two Rhodesburys,' 1 vaudeville performers, well known in Auckland. Much of their patter is new, and their 6ongs are of an original character. The "Tossing Testros" appeared in some new acts, including the lifting by one of the trio ol a Japanese rickshaw, weighing' 3001b. " Little Verlie," a child contortionist, anc Phil. Percival, musical artist and bur -lesque ijomedian, were other performer! who found favour with patrons.' Th( 'same bill'will be given this evening, anc will be continued throughout the week. ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital will be given in the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon at 3.30. The public are notified that phildren in arms will not be admitted, and that the doors will be closed during the performance of each item.

. GRAND THEATRE. Ail excellent series of pictures was screened for the first time at the Grand. Theatre" yesterday. The leading feature of the programme is the drama entitled "Law of the Wilds." Frank Storm and Steve Baker, prospectors, are in love with Jenny, the unhappy wife of Peter Lear', a trapper. Trouble arises, and Lear attacks Storm. Lear is shot when endeavouring to escape from the sheriffs. who have been looking for him. Other attractions include, "Our Latest Topical Budget," "Methods of Margaret," "Japanese Silk Industry," "Mystery of the Tea Dansant," and "Hearts' and Planets." ■ ' KING'S THEATRE Another fine series of films was .presented at the King's Theatre last evening, whenf an entirely new programme was presented.The principal item on the programme is entitled " Children of the Circus," a drama dealing with circus life. The Pathe Gazette is full of topical items, including views of the Zeppelin raid on Paris on March 25. This picture was taken a few hours after tho raid and shows the destruction that was wrought by the bombs from the airship. LYRIC THEATRE 1 . " Lil o' London," which forms the leading attraction at the Lyric Theatre this week, attracted a very large audience last evening. The picture deals with London society and with the slum life of that city, " ilie Phantom Thief," is another fine drama, and it was loudly applauded. An excellent scenic film, "Beautiful California," also proved popular. GRAFTON THEATRE, 'inere was a large attendance at the., Grafton Theatre- last evening, when an entirely new programme was presented, "The Flooded Mine," a further instalment of "The Trey o' Hearts," was the principal attraction, and the ' exciting 11 ! adventures of Alan Law and Judith Trime and her gang, who are pursuing him, were followed with interest. "The Casting' Net," a beautiful coloured drama, proved very popular, and was loudly applauded. There are also a number of good comedy items, and they created great merriment. GLOBE THEATRE. "The Green Idol" is tho title of a fascinating Indian story portrayed in pictorial form at the Globe Theatre yesterday. In the comedy, "Wilful Ambrose," a highly amusing picture is produced. The latest Pathe'" Gazette contains many views of special interest at this time. Another topical picture of interest is entitled " In the French Lines at Rheims." The drama, "The Good in Him," is very interesting. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The chief picture in the programme shown at the Queen's Theatre yesterday was the drama, "Flower of Faith," This is a beautifully-acted story concerning the adventures of a young country girl who goes to the city. The gift of a rose plays an important part in bringing her love and happiness. Two other interesting pictures are " Charlie's Night Out" and the Eclair Journal. KING GEORGE THEATRE, * The star picture in the collection presented at the King George Theatre yesterday was an adaptation of the novel by Charles Neville Buck, entitled " The Key to Yesterday." George Carflr is condemned to death for participation in (i Smith American revolution. He takes

a desperate chance and escapes. Fred. Marston is the exact double of Carter.' He receives injuries, which canse him to lose his memory. When he recovers he takes another name, and is later'mistaken for Carter. _ This is the foundation of a most absorbing story, which was followed with unflagging interest from start to finish. Among the best of the comics is "To Be Called For." The programmer will be continued to-morrow. PRINCESS THEATRE Those who patronised the Princess Theatre yesterday enjoyed heartily tho screening of the comic film, "A Night Out." Unabated interest was manifested .in the 13th instalment of the picture, "The I Trey o' Hearts." The programme will J be repeated to-day.