ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19221, 9 January 1926, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS.

DAME CLARA BUTT. Dame Clara Butt, the famous contralto, unci her husband, Mr. Kennerley Rumford, will give threo concerts in tho Town Ilall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, January 19, 21 and 23, under the direction of ,T. and N. Tait. They will be assisted by Mdile. Marie Antoinette Ausscnac, a French pianist of exceptional talent, and Mr. Roy Eliett, accompanist. Dame Clara Butt is not by any means a stranger to New Zealand, she and hei husband having delighted many thousands of music lovers on their previous visits. Tho Auckland programmes will include old favourites, such as "Abide With Me, "Land of Hope and Glory," and other numbers, together with the latest ballad | successes. To-day Dame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerley ltumford occupy a position of enviable esteem in the concert world, and have a large and enthusiastic following. Over 100.000 people have clamoured to hear them during the past four months in England, and their departure for New Zealand was tho occasion of a memorable concert, in tho Royal Albert Ilall, London, when over 14,000 people were present to bid them farewell. Both are-at the zenith of success and they should draw largo houses in Auckland. The box plans for tho three Auckland concerts will open at Lewis 11. Eady and Son, Ltd., next Wednesday morning. GUY BATES TOST. Guy Bates Post and his fine supporting company will make their final appearance in "The Green Goddess" at His Majesty s Theatre this evening. On Monday evening and two following nights the celebrated actor will be seen in "The Bad Man." This play proved one of the outstanding successes in Sydney last year and broke records established by *'Jhe Masquerader." As Pancho Lopez, Mr. Post is said to achieve his greatest success. A Sydney critic declared that his study of the Mexican bandit was the finest piece of character-acting- ever seen on any Australian stage. Messrs. Leslie Victor and Ash ton Jarry have outstanding comedy-roles, and the cast also includes Misses Eilleen Sparks and Cecil Haines, and Messrs. Eric Maxon, Richard Webster, Wilmington Barnes, Gerald Pring, William Passmore, Fred Francis, Cyril Wender. Arthur Watson and Harold Brumfield. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Pathos, subtle humour and skilful acting make the Metro-Goldwvn production "The Ragman," which commenced a season at the Majestic Theatre yesterday, a highlydiverting entertainment. That prince of .youthful actors, Jackie Coogan, who has the title role, adds yet another success to his already long list. At one time Jackie appeared to screen patrons as a busterhaired boy bubbling over with tho fun of life. Latterly, however, his work has combined humour with a strong human interest;'and so it is in "The Ragman." Jackie Coogan, as Timothy Kelly, a little Irish orphan, is given up is lost as the result of a fire in an orphanage. Actually, he escapes from the barrier of brick walls to the freedom of New York's East Side. There he wins his way into tho heart of an aged " junk " collector, Max Ginsberg, and from then on the firm of Ginsberg and Kelly makes great headway, chiefly owing to the astuteness of tho junior partner. Young aud old ,wili delight in seeing Timothy bargaining for " junk " when Ginsberg is at home with rheumatism. Later on, Timothy is invested with the task of finding bread and butter for two, and how ho wins out makes a pleasing denouement. This friendship of an aged Jew and a young Irish boy lends a novel interest to the plot. The part of Ginsberg is played by Max Davidson, who puts into it all that, one could desire. Ho is surely one of the most lovable "junk" dealers one could find anywhere. The supporting cast is in keeping with the general excellence of the whole production. Some fino views of New York's great business centres are shown. Tho supporting programme offers a variety of interest. A novel film, "The New Stereoscopiks," is brimful of thrills. As members of tho audience pass into the theatre the management "hand out red and green-coloured eye-glasses. The effect of looking through them at the film is remarkable. The different characters seem to jump away from the screen right out into tho theatre. This novel production should find ghiat favour with local audiences, A comedy, " Hot Heels," sparkles with humour. Tho Patho Review combines educational interest with beauty, while the " Majestic Pictorial News " provides the latest budget of the world s most important happenings. A charming dance interlude, " Danse Parisienne," is given bv Miss Bettina Edwards and Mr. Thco. iVesizc. Splendid incidental music is supplied by the Majestic orchestra. DIXIELAND CABARET. A special gala night will take place at Dixieland Cabaret, Point Chevalier, this evening. The orchestra will supply tho latest dance music, and the hall will be artistically decorated. A feature of the cabaret is the excellent ventilation. To-morrow afternoon a full orchestra will bo in attendance. Mr. Walter Brough, baritone, will sing several songs. LADIES' PIPE BAND. The Australian Ladies' Pipe Band and Grand Concert Party will give a concert in the Strand Theatre, Onehunga, on Tuesday evening. The party is delayed in Auckland until January 19, when it will leave for Canada by the Niagara. A most attractive programme has been prepared for the forthcoming concert, items including vaudeville, Highland dancing, songs and novelties; THE MUNICIPAL BAND. At the Zoological Park to-morrow aftornoon at 3 o'clock tho Municipal Band will render a bright and varied programme of musical items. Among the numbers will bo Weber's classic overture, "Obcron," a selection, "Lilac Time," on melodies by I Schubert, Vaughan Williams' "Folk Song } Suite," solection,. "The Pirates of Penzance." euphonium solo, "The Village Blacksmith" (soloist, Mr. J. Purchase), a dream picture, "The Phantom Brigade," xylophone solo. "Tarantelle de Concert." fsoloist Mr. Rowland Jackson), together I with hymn tunes, bright marches and other tuneful items.