ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15997, 16 August 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE VIOLET DANDIES." The opening night of tho Auckland season of "The Violet Dandies," Mr. Edward Branscombe's latest costume comedy company, attracted a very large audience to the concert chamber of the Town Haii on Saturday evening. The company of 10 performers presented a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. individually, they number in their ranks several exceptionally talented artists; collectively, they are a bright and effective combination, comparing very favourably with other companies of the same kino. Mr. Cnthbert Hose is a clever artist, whose monologues were a feature of the entertainment. In his character sketch, " The Simple Curate,*' and in the humorous sketch, I Coulon't Distinguish the Words," as well as in the numerous encores demanded by the audience, Mr. Rose was quite delightful. A dainty and versatile performer was Miss Dorothy M. Gard'ner, whose clever comedy work quickly found her many admirers. J Her first number was a humorous inter- I I lude, '• us Waltz," but she scored an > i even greater success with Mr. Cuthbert ■ Rose in " How They Do— one of the ! ' most entertaining items of tho evening. In : ; the second half of the programme, Miss j Gaxd'ner gave a humorous item, " It's the . Little- Things That Tell," and as an encore, the story of the English "Tommy/' who knew a little French. The dancing of Miss Marguerite l^eroywho will be remembered a3 a member of '* The Arcadians" Company, which toured Sew Zealand a few years agoproved a decided t attraction. A dainty and fascinating performer, she was loudly applauded in the dancing duet, "Kitty/' in which she appeared with Mr. Oswald Browne. Her later appearance in "The Dream Girl," in which she danced very prettily, and in the oriental finale, " The Persian Slave," served to strengthen the high opinion that was formed of her talents as a danseuse. Mr. Howard Hall, basso, h*s a very useful voice, which he used with considerable effect in his songs, " Blow, thou Wintry Wind"' and "The Dream Girl." Messrs. Otto Collins and Oswald Browne are per- i formers of a type familiar to patrons cf vaudeville. In a ragtime duet, " The Chicken Rag." and a comedy sketch, j " Dashing Dandies," they were favourably j received. Miss .Shirley Cooke, sonbrette, I Miss Kate Checkett," soprano, aid Mr. j George Brooke, baritone, were all useful j members of the company. In their con- . I certed numbers, "The Violet Dandies" were distinctly successful, the comedy j ; quartette " Rentes." the catchy item " Go. i I 1,0,'' and the vocal number, In the 1 j Corn Fields," being all enjoyable performances. The finale. "The Persian Slave." i in which Miss Marguerite Leroy and Miss i Dorothy Gard'ner play the leading parts, I was effective and entertaining, sendinc the i audience away apparently well pleased I with the musica 1 fare provided. The j pianist of the cempanv is Mr. Edward I Cahill. "The Violet Dandies" will repeat their performance this evening, and on Thursday will give a complete change of programme. OPERA HOUSE. A special attraction in the return season of the Paul Stanhope Revue Company will be presented at the Opera House to-night. j The Stanhope Revue Company have just | concluded a very successful tour of the I management's Southern theatres, and whilst J away have produced new revues. Vaudeville patrons of the Opera House will., therefore, see this company in new productions for the return visit. The new revue to be presented to-night is entitled "Pardon Me." Paul Stanhope, who is well remembered for his eccentricities, will play the principal comedian role. As, Spike Murphy, he will be supported by a j large company, which includes: Miss I Fritzee De Guy, American comedienne: j Miss Ruby Kennedy, clever soubretfce and } vocalist; Frank Norton, character ! comedian : Les Bates, actor and vocalist; ! the "Bitty" chorus : the 'Frisco Quartette ; the New York Ballet: six clever young Americans, and many others. The revue will take up the second part of the programme, the first being provided by vaudeville specialty acts, including the three Ruddles, child acrobats, Billy Wells, and the Eclair Twins. American" dancers. Ernest Pitcher, comedian ; Frank Herberte. entertainer : and others. Seats may be booked at Robertson's music store. THE CHERNIAVSKYS. The last of three concerts given bv Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavskv, prior to their departure for America, after a successful tour of New Zealand, was held at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night, when an attractive programme was presented, the talented Russian trio once j more delighting a crowded house. The items included the " Mendelssohn Trio " and " Chopin's Funeral March," the 'latter being played in honour of British soldiers who have fallen in battle. A polonaise by Chopin, for piano and 'cello, the Jewish air, "Kol Nidrei," and Schubert's "Ave Maria," and a number of other classical pieces, were also given. -' KING GEORGE THEATRE. The sixth episode in " The Master Key" serial story will be the chief attraction on the programme which makes its first appearance at the King George Theatre to-day. The section of this interesting photo-play which was presented last week showed Ruth Gallon captured bv Wilkerson and his confederates and" taken to an old smuggler's den in Chinatown, San Francisco. Her further adventures in the great Western city, and the methods adopted by Dore to assist; her are portrayed In the sixth episode, which should prove no less exciting and interesting than anv of its predecessors. There is a good supporting programme. ' PALACE THEATRE. There was a good attendance at the Palace Theatre, Karangahape Road, on Saturday evening. "Dough and Dynamite," a comedy, featuring Charles Chiphn, was the chief film on the programme, which wag loudly applauded. An entirely new series of pictures will be presented at this theatre to-night. The new programme is headed by a drama which should prove popular. NAVY RELIEF FUND. A children's patriotic entertainment in aid of the Women's Navy Relief Fund was held in St. Sepulchre's Hall. Khyber Pass Road, on Saturday afternoon, "and the proceeds from the sale of tickets programmes, and sweets amounted io about £40. The function was organised by Mrs. Maguire, president of the Grafton branch of the Auckland committee, and the programme was contributed to iby Miss Buxmißter*s pupils, aided bv Mrs. Heap's pupils. The items included dancing, songs, choruses, recitations, and tableaux. There was a large attendance, and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. e *

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. " Charlie, the Tramp" is the chief film At the Queen's Theatre. _.". he J?* dium Thieves" appears at the Kings Theatre. ""Who Violates the Law" heads the programme at the Globe Theatre. ~ Charles Chaplin appears in -Charlie, the Tramp at the Princess Theatre. 'Doppington Family Tree" beads the Urand theatre series. " The Outcast*" is the chief film at tho Lyric and West End Theatres.