ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15964, 8 July 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE COURT CARDS. There was a crowded audience at the concert chamber of the Town Hall last night, and the members of "The Court Cards" Company were given another warm reception. A new programme will be presented to-night, including the latest comic successes. The company, which is composed of talented performers, bids fair to become very popular in Auckland. RICHARDS' TIVOLI FOLLIES. This morning at Wildman and Arey's the box plans open for the Rickards' Tivoli Follies season, which begins at His Majesty's Theatre next Monday evening. The Follies' programmes are said to be very happily varied by clever vaudeville specialities and a big revue, that highly diverting form of entertainment that is so popular all over the world. Of the performers, such names as Jack Cannot, Frank Greene, and Vera Pearce, formerly associated with musical comedy, will be happily remembered here. Quite a plethora of English and American artists will make their first appearance. Mr. Mcintosh has also secured Mr. Robert Parker, the baritone, for the New Zealand tour. Mr. Parker's fine reputation in grand opera is already widely known. There is also a full ballet and a specially-imported orchestra. OPERA HOUSE. A change of programme was presented at tho Opera House last evening before a large audience. Among the performers Were several now artists, who became decidedly popular before the entertainment was brought to a conclusion. The most successful performer was Miss Eileen Kleury, a chic comedienne and impersonator. She was dainty, and has what is by no means a common possession amongst vaudeville artists— a pleasing singing voice. In her impersonations she delighted the audience. First she g;;ve a most life-like imitation of Miss Daisy Jerome singing "In the Heart of the City," and 111 response to a demand for an encore once more impersonated Miss Jerome. Another en«ore was asked for, and this time Miss Fleury appeared as Bill Bailey, one of the Josephine Gassman troupe. _ In this impersonation she was also highly successful. Another good turn was that of Phil Ascot, a dancing specialist, who was most warmly received by the audience. His dancing ' was of the fancy clog type, and was an improvement on similar turns performed in Auckland of late years. A reappearance after a lengthy absence was made by Miss Jessie M. Millar and her sister, Miss Dolly Millar. The former is a clever cornetist and a practised manipulator of the piano accordeon, whilst the latter is a dainty comedienne. Both performed brightly last night, one of Miss Jessie Millar's best items being the '"Miserere" from "II Trovatore." A first appearance was made by Arthur Douglas, a Scotch comedian, who sang songs with swinging choruses. While he kept to this type of song ho was distinctly good. The other newcomer was Miss Eva Barnes, whose turn was not of much interest, the only song she sang being scarcely a success. Madam Marion created much interest by her performance of "A Dauchter of Proteus," in which, she claims, she plavs the seven female characters. The act was staged in full stage-lights, giving the audience an orxirtunity to view the costumes from angles, and to see that the changes were complete. Miss Nellie Kolle, who will conclude her Auckland season at the end of this week, gave new male impersonations, while Tozart, the vagabond artist, who also leaves Auckland at the end of the week, painted cleverly new pictures. Last appearances were also commenced bv Lumlev and Rhodes, eccentric character comedians, the iwo Rhodeshiirvs, patter specialists and Rozeal and Ross, in a jnjjirljnn. sketeh. Tlie performance will be reputed nightly, and the usual matinee will b« held on Saturday.

MADAM MARION CHALLENGED. A challenge has been issued to Madam -Uarion. who is at present appearing at the Opera House in a quick change specmltv. The challenger claims tb*t more than one woman takes part in the turn, and has agreed to donate £5 to the Hospital Ship Fund should he bo proved wrong. The test will take place tonight at the Opera House, when Mr Ben Myers will view the act from behind the scenes and will later announce to the audience the result of his investigations. BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. In the Town Hall this evening the Bohemian Orchestra will submit its second concert of the season. An excellent programme embraces the following items:— Marche Triumphale, " Cleopatra," Mancelli; "Songs Without Words," Mendelssohn; "Russian Rhapsodic" Michiels ; "Gavotte." Gossee; "Three Dances, Henry VIII.," Ed. German: overture, "Raymond." Thomas; and " Valse Triste." Sibelius. Madame Bella Russell will sing Handel's " Rejoice Greatly " and Weber's Softly Sighs." Mr. " Laurie Kennedy will contribute two popular 'cello solos, "Le Cygne," Saint-Saens, and " Tarentelle," Pepper. That the works produced by this society are acceptable to the musical public isevidenced by the fact that the committee has been compelled, for want of seating accommodation in the Town Hall, to close the subscribers' list, and new subscribers can only be enrolled as vacancies occur. A limited number of seats are available for -subscribers.

ORGAN RECITAL. There was a fair attendance at the free organ recital given in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by Mr. Maughan Barnett. city organist, when a most enjoyable programme from the works of well-known composers was presented. The recital opened with a march from "Song of Emuire," composed by Mr. Barnett? Then followed a Norwegian dance by Gripe, two pieces from Boellmann's Suite Gothingae, and the Miserere Scene from "Trovatore," by Verdi. One of the most enjoyable items. Edgar's latest work, "Carillon," a tribute to Belgium, followed after a short interval. The other numbers were also greatly appreciated. The usual weekly recital will be given on Saturday evening. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. " Three Weeks was screened before a crowded mdie.ice at the King's Theatre lost evening. The film is proving vcrv pi pular. s A comedy entitled " The Winner." will head the new programme at, the King George Theatre to-day. " A Daughter of Destruction" is the chief drama. "The Roma-ice of a Poor Young Man," the adaptation of a novel by " Octave Feuillet, will be the chief feature on the new programme at the Princess Theatre to day. "The Heart Punch." a splendid photoplay, featuring Jess Willard, is proving a very popular attraction at the Globe Theatre, where it heads a good programme. A film showing items of special interest in last Saturday's procession is being presented with a good series of dramatic and comic subjects at the Lyric and West End Theatres this week. All sessions at the Grand Theatre were well attended yesterday. " The Locked Door" drama, and "Fatty's Fling." featuring Roscoe Arbnckle, are the chief items on a programme of well-sustained interest. A drama entitled " Cards Never Lie " will be the chief item on the new programme at tho Queen's Theatre to-day.