ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE. TO-NIGHT. THE TE KOAS. For a considerable time past New Plymouth concert-goers have missed something in the way of entertaining novelty, and fulfilment of that desire has come with the Te Koas' concert party, which will open a two-night season at the Empire Theatre to-night. The company comprises men who have fought as well as helped to enlighten the burden of soldier brothers on the battle-fronts of Europe by the soothing strains of music discoursed -historically near the trenches. As a result of their experiences, these artists have acquired intuitive judgment in the selection of items affording a real pleasure. Those who have had the privilege of attending rehearsals speak in the highest praise of the diverse solo and concerted work of the performers. What Is more to the point, the troupe promise to provide the very latest in song and verse from the music halls of the older lands. The bos plans for both nights are now open at Collier's.

THE EMPIRE. THE DANDIES. Mr. Edward Branscombe's well-known costume comedy company, the Dandies, will, under the direction of Mr. John Hqpkins, appear in New Plymouth for a three-night season at the Empire, commencing next Friday, and this return visit will mark the appearance of several new artists, and the programme to be presented is composed entirely of new items, which were produced for the first time during the recent Wellington season of five weeks. The company is so well known here that it is almost unnecessary to state what form of entertainment they present, but in case there should be any of our who are unacquainted with these clever folks let it be mentioned that they, individually and collectively, present a most varied programme of revuesques, burlesques, scenas, sketches, songs, dances, operatic selections, character sketches, a tings at the piano, instrumental interludes, and concerted numbers, and the entertainment is one which will appeal to all tastes. There is not the slightest taint of vulgarity in the whole performance. The lady members of the company include Miss Christine Andrews, a Scottish soprano; Miss Madeline Knight, the distinguished contralto; Miss Lenere Graham, a dashing English soubrette; Miss Troopers D. Tate and J. Taylor aralises in songs at the piano. The gentlemen of the company are Mr. Kingsley Chapman, tenor; Mr. Renn Miller, the popular basso; Mr. Andrew Pace, light comedian; Mr. Noel Monkman, a brilliant young 'cellist; and Mr. Will B. Keany, a clever character comedian and dancer. With new artists, programmes, costumes, and stage settings, the Dandies will no doubt attract large patronage. The box plans open at Collier's next Wednesday. m

EVERYBODY'S. WILLIAM S. HART IN "A GAMBLER'S SOUL." This great W. S. Hart drama, at one time called "The Cold Deck," is far and away the best play featuring the Triangle Western actor yet produced. Elaborate settings are features of this production, and will be a complete surprise. As well, the feminine part of the cast is of extraordinary strength. No less than three Triangle beauties are here, Sylvia Bremer, Aima Reubens, and Mildren Harris, and each hast a part peculiarly suited to her type of beauty and ability. Sylvia Bremer is the woman that "Level Leigh" loves, Alma Reubens iB Coralie, the Spanish adventuress who is rejected by Leigh, and Mildred Harris is the little sister whose advent compels the gambler to* alter his way of life. There are some hair-raising feats of athletic prowess in the play, notably Hart's leap of twenty feet from the gaol window to the horse standing below. The excitement created by the acting of the story is almost unbearable. Coralie, spurned by the man she fancied, and burning with hate, leads him into a trap which means his certain execution by the infuriated .populace. His escape is a matter of wonder. This film will go down in history as the best play Hart ever made, or ever is likely to make. The screening nights are tonight and to-morrow at Everybody's. : THE PEOPLE'S. "THE GYPSY TRAIL." "The Gypsy Trail," starring Bryant Washburn and Wanda Hawley, screens finally to-night at the People's. The motto of the play is "If you intend kidnapping the girl you love, do it yourself, because the man you hire may steal her from you." To-morrow's big bill presents Dorothy Gish in a fascinating play of the Secret Service entitled "The Hun Within," the latest gazetto, two-reel comedy—"The Tenderfoot" —and the final episode of "The Railroad Raiders."