ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10562, 13 April 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

- ■ HIS MAJESTY'S. A packed audience was present at Bis Majesty's Theatre last evening, when.i-n entire change of programme was introduced by Fullers' Vaudeville Company. The "big" act of tho evening was the acrobatic "turn" by Archie and Gertie Falls, . who made their first appearance. These remarkable performers brought down the house with (tho mot city of their feats and their astonishing cleverness. Gertie Falls cornni-onced with graceful -evolutions- on a suspended rope end a trapeze, after which, both revelled in tumbling and somersaulting until a storm of applause was evoked. It is safe to assert that it is some considerable time since anything to rival the achievement!* of the Falls has been witnessed in local vaudeville- The Paul Stanhope .Musical Revue Company appeared in a musical farce entitled "Vanity Fair." The outstanding feature of the farce was Mr Stanhope's comicalities as Spike Murphy, who kept the audience in an almost continuous state of merriment. One of the best vocalisations was Mr Mark Erickson's in his scena "Bachelor Days." Other numbers were "Welcome Song," by Miss Le Cain; "Old Bush Track," by Miss Maude Miles; a. clarionet solo by Mr Ernest Pitcher; "Amsterdam." by Miss Gwen Moloney and chorus in Dutch clogs; "Dear Old Home of Mine," by ■ Miss Maude Miles and Mark Erickson; "Valse Capelia". (solo dance), by. Miss Eileen Moloney; and 'Heart of a Rose." by Miss Helen Le Cain and chorus. In the second part of the programme Miss Florence Fox, male impersonator, sang very effectively three -charming ditties, "My Barney Lies Over th Ocean," "1 Want a Doll," and "Oh, How She Can Dance." Miss Maud Courtenay and Mr "C." enhanced their great popularity with a laughable new duet, "Pennsy'vania," and their latest topic.il versos in "I'll Still Love You.". As a humorous raconteur Mr "C" is in :i class of his own, and again last -evening he caused hearty laughter with, his rapid-fire jokes. His singing of "Killarney,-" in a contralto voice, scored a "hit" also. The Darraghs were' thoroughly entertaining in their; humorous patter and vocal duet. Excellent, also were the offerings of Mr George Hall, the veteran raconteur, who ■was vociferously recalled. Flaneur and his well-trained dogs concluded the bill. The aompany will appear again this evening. "'POSSUM PADDOCK." Miss Kate Howarde'a all Australian company, which during the past week has been playing at the Grand Opera House the back-blocks sketch comedy "'Possum Paddock," is continuing its season for a further six nights. Last nights audience thoroughly enjoyed the original jokes 'and situations Miss j Howardo has introduced into her typical "selection" story; tho humour involved is of a, type which is not often recorded, and which is peculiar to tho back country of Australia. '"Possum Paddock" will continue every night this week. "DADDIES." BY J, AND N. TAIT'S COMEDY CO. Twonty members of J. and N. Tait's Comedy Drama players were passengers by tho Ulimaroa yesterday from Sydney, and an this well-known management are making special efforts to present the successful comedy "Daddies" under perfect conditions, (he company will remain here until the opening of tho tour, which starts on Monday evening next, at' the j Grand Opera House. Great care has been exercised in selecting the company' for the forthcoming Dominion tour, and it will serve for the Australasian debut of a distinguished English actress in Miss Ernita Lascelles, who was engaged by Mr Nevin Tait in America a couple of months ago. Mips Lascelles is to play the part of Ruth Atkins in "Daddies," and when the company returns from a short visit to the south she- will be again* seen in "The Little Damozel,' "Kindling." and possibly another play. Mr Herbert Rawson, the English actor who has.also just arrived from America, will make his first appearance here under J. and N. Tait's . management. The other visiting actors in the company include Misses Georgia Harvey, Jean Williams. Shirley Maxwell, little Elva Powie, a particularly clever child of between six and seven.years of age who plays.the important role of Lorry. Jlessrs George Bryant, Morris, H. Moron, Hilton. C. Lawrence. Mr E. ' Morrison is producing the play. The box plans for the six nights' season will bo opened at the Bristol Piano Co. on Thursday, and as there is said to be much interest being shown over J. and N. Tait's latest enterprise the booking is expected to be heavy.

CONCERT AT ST. PETER'S HALL. St. Peter's Hall, in Ghuznoe street, was crowded last night, when a concerc organised by Mr Rodney Pankhurst was given, the proceeds of which are to go towards the Kelburn Church Building Fund. ' Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool was present, and during the interval Mr Pankhurst thanked Lady Liverpool for her attendance and also the audience for their patronage and the performers for their help. 'lho success of lust nigtt'-s concert encouraged him to trv again, and he announced a further entertainment in about 6}x weeks time. The programme was a first-cla6s one. and most enjoyable, every item receiving the heartiest ,of encores. TheMisses Gwen and Huia Shepherd opened tho concert with a pianoforte duet, and later Miss Gwen Shepherd gave _a musical monologue Mr Montague Gillmore sang several times, appearing twice c-n the programme, and also taking the nalco of Miss Annette Portmati, who was unable to sing owing to a soro throat. A malo quartette, consisting ot Messrs V. R. Bennett, G. M. Howe, W. Fielding, and C. W. Svenson, gave two glees, which won great favour with the audience, which on each occasion demanded more. Master Winston McCarthy was hoard m two bcotch songs, the encore being the old tavourite "Roaming in tho Miss May Chatwin sang charmingly, and Mr S. Alright was heard to advantage in lhe Village Blacksmith" and other songs. His voice has lost none of its char m and richness during his period of active service. -Miss Fanny Kutner gavo a musical mono oguc, and later a character [sketch" and Mr Harry Phipps *nd Mrss Eileen Driscoll sang. Mr Zanto Wood musical recitations in his own quaint wav and initiated tho . audience into the'life of case loved by those On the ' Staff " A violin solo was, plaj ed oy IMr B O'Brien, who was accompanied by his sister. Mr Rodnev Pankhurst played th« acompaniments for tho smgI era.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Alice Brady.liasa.Tery fine part as Tnnn V.vrie in Woman and Wife, which if "evening at Everybody's Theatre. This picture as a film adaptation of the worlifamous novel, "Jane tyre. Miss Brady pivea a pcrtoct **&<* «£ I heroine of this groat book while the remainder of the oast are « 0 Thro are splendid supports, which go to make a programme of groat interest. THE". KING'S.. The usual large and enthusiastic audience was again in attendance at the King's Jo«t evening, when the Star picturo "The Lesson," featuring Constance Talma dge and Tom Moore, wore accorded a great ovation. The supporting items were also well received. Sir Mar}™ iDuff. the Sottish tenor, rendered hi» rangs in truly artistic manner. There will be a full orhestral matinee to-mor-row (Wednesday) afternoonn, when the King's Grand Orchestra ' will play selection! from the "Conntry Girl.; "Oh I Oh! Dalphin." and others. The plan is at the Bristol.

THE EMPRESS. One of the latest and funniest come-dy-dramas is now showing at the Empress, nud is entitled "Coax -Me, which features June Jilvidge. This young lady is particularly good in comedy, and her part as "Nany" i« excellently prayed The story deals with, the love affairs of three couples who get terribly tangled up, and after many lively scenes and amusing situations every thins straightens itself out, and each ona man. nge» no marry the riglit girl. lp anyone who enjoys good, clean comedy, ttio picture is recommended. The melodrama part of the programme consists of the seventh chapter of "'the Man ot Might," which is full of excitement and interest. The remainder of the programme consists of the usual Gazettes and Ecenics.