ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10545, 23 March 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ms MAJESTY’S. A crowded and enthusiastic house greeted the new programme at His Majesty's Theatre last might. The Paul Stanhope Revue Company was hailed nith delight by patrons. “Pick-a-Dilly” was the title of the revue, which provided the audience with plenty of excuse for gaiety and lahghter. Mr Stanhope as "Spike” Murphy was as funny as ox yore, and dullness vanished when he was on iho scene. Miss Maude Miles appealed to her hearers in sympathetic renderings of two ballads of the popular type—•’Who taught you all those things that you taught Met” and “When 1 get You." Miss Helen Do Cain sang a pretty swing song with appropriate stage effects and chorus. Miss Ethel BenneU.o, a dainty soubrette, was concerned in one or tw r o taking numbers, including an Irish song with an effective chorus. Mi Mark Erickson -was cordially received in “An Irishman’s Dream,” which he sang with good effect. Mr Ernest Ditcher m his anility to do a. straight part, tell a droll story, and extract all manner of “sweet sounds from a flute” was a popular member of the company. A bright item was the "Hose Dance,” gracefully executed by the Misses Eileen and Gwen Maloney. The eight young ladies of the ballet were seen in attractive dances. In the second part of the progz-amme, which was devoted to vaudeville, Webber and Sbaw gained rounds of applause. The lady member of the duo sang “Heaven will Protect the Working Girl.” Louis London commenced Jus third week and sang his many numbers exceedingly well. Coco and Evans, two newcomers, gained immense popularity with their balancing acts. Keeley and Aldous presented an lagnusing travesty entitled “P-C. Whistling Jam. the Fool of the Forcer” Maud Courtenay and Mr “C” sang new and topical songs and verses. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr Frank Crowther, ably contributed its share of the entertainment. KING’S THEATRE. The current programme at the King’s more than maintains the reputation of that theatre for providing nothing but the best- in song, music, and pictures. The picture programme features J. W arren Kerrigan in a daring and sensational story, “A Burglar for a Night.” A splendid list of supporting items is also shown. The King’s 'Grand Orchestra, under the able direction of Mr L. D. Austin, gives as an entr'acte a selection from “II Trovatore.” Mrs J.’ F. Woodward, soprano, is heard in “Rosebuds" and “On Miami Shore.” A full orchestral matinee will be given to-mor-row. THE EMPRESS. Picture patrons should not miss seeing the star picture, “Ginger," now showing at this popular picture house. Miss Violet Palmer is seen to much advantage in the leading role in tms fine comedj drama, which is a particularly good story picture. The story deals with uxe experiences of two young men in’ love with the same girl, which leads to many perplexing complications. To begin with. Ginger is the daughter of a crook, begins life in crime, and is brought to court, where the old judge takes pity on her % and decides to , adopt her. Then she meets Bobby, the judge’s son. A rival for her affections is a poor newsboy, and interesting situations are introduced when, tho real lore stage is reached. After many, trials and exciting situations everything ends satisfactorily. “The Man of Might,” tho weekly serial, is also presented with the fourth chapter, entitled “The Gripping Hand." A full supporting programme is shown in conjunction with these two fine stories. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE, “Put Up Your Hands” is the chief at. traction at Everybody's Theatre, and is a bright, sparkling comedy drama, wu. plenty of action from beginning to end. Margarita Fisher is featured in this pro. duction, and gives one of the best portrayals of her career. A splendid supporting programme is also being' shown. FAREWELL CONCERT. An exceptional concert programme is to bo presented in the Town Hall this evening as . a farewell to Mr.. W. W. Crawford, one of the most versatile artists in ‘the Dominion. Th© programme will include numbers by tho famous Diggers’ Pierrots, supported by Miss Helen Gard’ner, Mies Cleo Femandos, and Messrs Hamilton Hodges, Verdi McKenzie, Culford Bell, Martin Duff, Albert Bussell, Rupert Meates, and other well known city artists. Mr Crawford will take part, and this will probably bo the last opportunity of hearing him for a. very lengthy period. Mr Crawford’s splendid stage work, his willingness to meet every call for assistance, his genial personality, and widespread interest in musical clubs and kindred institutions have igainftl for him many friends, who will watch with keen, interest his progress in professional stage work. ..he active efforts of the farewell committee and the exceptional programme secured for this evening should ensure a worthy farewell to a capable artist.