ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18235, 31 October 1922, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The warm reception accorded Miss Daisy Jerome on her first reappearance at the Opera House last Monday was repeated yesterday, when she delighted large audiences at both performances with a budget of bright and entertaining numbers, new and old. The audience was kept in high good humour from the moment this vivacious and versatile artist appeared on the stage, and was very loth to let her go. There is no doubt as to Miss Jerome's place in the hears of Opera House patrons. A trio of newcomers who quickly established themselves in public favour were Les Videos, who, in a novelty tkating act, gave' an exceptionally fine exhibition of fancy skating, their graceful and daring feats evoking war'; and well-merited applause. A performance on a saucer-like platform, and an exhibition of hee! and toe dancing, given by one of the two lady members of the trio, were features of a good turn. The Ke.roy Trio, who made their firsl; appearance in a novel juggling and balancing act, made a very favourable impression. Their stay on the stage concluded with a clever balancing feat, in which the juvenile member of the party mounts a ladder supported on the fyet of the male partner, and an acrobatic display. Loader and Laney again contributed to the success of the programme. Mr. Walter George's Sunshine Players provide the second part of the entertainment, in "The Rajah.of Rangipoo," which contains several very tuneful numbers, pretty Eastern costumes, and much comedy. The players appeared to advantage, and the revue pro'ed entertaining and much to the liking of the audience. The programme will be repeated each evening this week and at the usual matinees.

PRINCESS THEATRE. The remarkable submarine drama, ' Wet Gold," which is the leading attraction on the programme at the Princess Theatre this week, ie proving much to the popular taste. Another striking film has been secured by the management for the week commencing on Friday. This is "John Chilcote, M.P.," or as it is also known, " The Masquerader," from the novel by Anna Katherine Green. The story depicts the struggle of two men, so closely resembling each other that the wife of one cannot tell them apart. The bachelor of the pair recognises in her the one woman in the world he could love, but finds himself at bay because of the sense of honour that he cannot stifle. Guy Bates Post plays the dual role of John Chilcote and John Loder.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The double bill at Everybody's Theatre ■' contains ample material for the entertainment of the nnmerous spectators at each stssion. The principal attractions are, "The Bride's Play" and " Burn 'em Up Barnes," two pictures of differing types. Heading the new programme on Friday will be the Paramount-Lasky production, " The Sheik," featuring Rudolph Valintine and Agnes Ayres. This is adapted from the famous tale bv Edith M. Hull. It tells of a lovely English aristocrat who finds herself at the mercy of oiie who knows no law but the Arab law—tnat of taking what he desires. It is described as a vivid, colourful roiaance of all time. The adventures of the heroine are said to be blended with a riot of emotion in a bizarre environment.

CHURCH FUND CONCERT. A varied and attractive programme was presented by Miss Lillian •Braithwaite, assisted by some of her pupils and others, at St. James' Hall last evming. The concert, which was in aid of :hurcr. funds, was well attended. Miss Braithwaite sang "Oh, for a Burst, of Song;" and aJso appeared with Misses H. jiuufht and P. Mobberley in tho humorous sketch " Between the Soup find the Savoury. y Other items were giv*n by Misses P. Beafell, M, Benton, 1,. R<:as, E. and F. Fraser, H. Knight, 74. Porkin, and O. Karlson and by Mr. 71. Pe:kin and Master A. Smith. DANCE RECITAL. A v*ance recital to, be given by Miss Cecil Hall will open at His Majesty's Theatre on Friday evening. The programme includes a Persian dance play entitled "Fate," with Miss Cecil Hall, and Messrs. E. Churchouse and L. Wilson in the principal roles, and a scene entitled "The Taming of the Captive." in which the "Tango de Sevilla" will be danced by Miss B. Edwards and Mr. T. Tresize. Other items include song pictures, fantasies, revues and choruses, in addition to a fairy story ballet "The Mushroom Glade," acted and danced': by 100 children. There will be a full orchestra, tinder the leadership of Mr. S. Green. The box plan may be aee:n at Messrs. Lewis R. Eady and Sou, Ltd.