ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2168, 5 June 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE BANDIES." There appears to be, no decline ill the. favour in which the ."OfaKgo DaJWies" aro regarded by tho Wcfliwgton public., their weekly change- of programme lastnight being again enthusiastically received by a large house. The entertainments aro clean, and vivacious and thero is a ''go" and spoiltaniety about them that compel the approval of patrons. Time is not ailcfwed to be frittered away and from the ringing up of the curtain until the finale there is a succession of item upon item, pi-ewlMd-jng the possibility of ' dull moments. Thero is an admirable; diversity, top, in. tho items constituting the. programme, a splendid balance being ntaititained between the prone and the gay, In tho programme submitted last night tho musical numbers call for particular praise. Without exception t-h-ev wow tuneful and captivating and encores were, of course, frequent. .Misses Ethel Walker and Linda Bradford and Messrs. David Lylo' and George Taylor evoked roars of laughter with their hmnorous quartet "Strike tho Lyre," and Miss Naomi M'Quoin in "I Whistle and they all Come Round" achieved another signal success. Mr. Andrew- Paw was heard to advantage in tbs- scM'ig "Cigarette" and subsequently with Mr. Henry had the audience* in roars of laughter over the absurdities narrated in the above duct. Miss Bthei Wale Iter sung "Amarolfct" Tory effectively, and Miss Linda Bradford's singing, of "Three Fishers" was q-uite & luiished performance. Mi. David 11-yl&'s fine tenor voice was w;eH suited to the song "To Life and You," which was a siost acceptable number. Mr,. Hairy Webster. evoked much fun with his schoolmaster sketch, and Mr, George Taylor got a lot of fun out of tho Inraioroos song

"Come Along." The company fairly brought down the house wit-k a ''eauoft" song, which has to be heard to he appreciated. Their other concerted items were equally successful. Mr. Roland Henry is out on his own in things comical, and he contributed swei'al sketches which well sustained the reputation he has so deservedly, won during tho present season. Mr. George, laylor and Miss Naomi M'Quoin gave an excellent representation of the Mi-swan taiiga, preceded by a very realistic vei-siah'sf

"Ragtime Cowboy," tlio duct and dancemeeting -with very hearty approval, Other enjoyablo items were- tho trios "Follow the Crowd," by Messrs, Webster, Taylor, and Andrew I'ace, "Stmt the Door," by Messrs. Pace., Henry, and Miss M'Quoin, and "EstAidiantina," . in which Mr. Pace and Misses Walker' and Bradford took part, A grotesquely i funny farce, depicting the troubles «f a pair of lovers «t- a popular sea-side resort, caused by tho attentions of itifi-: crant vendors ami ether nuisances, ; brought down flip curtain on an audience roaring and rocking with laughter. In Mr. Brahms the company have a very capable accmttpguiistr, .•'• ".

"CHARLEY'S AUNT." 'Wellington theatregoers are t<i bo more opportunity of seeing the New Zealand Natives''■ Association (dramatic section) produce that screaming comedy, "Charley's AunU' ,Judging by the success of thfi'"' previous performances, tho club is again assured of being greeted by a bumper .h-iwsc. The box plan is now open at tho Dresden, and intending patrons should rcswvo their seats at ouco, as i]ie plan is again filling rapidly. HIS.MAJESTY'S THEATRE'. Among the'principal vaudeville tarns now.showing at Hk Majesty's Tlieatro aro Bailey's posing dogs, ftE-d Le Witte, quick-change artist, "The Pool ttaom," an interesting playlet, which purports to show life in a-Mow York saloon,' was. capably produced by half a dozen." artists. Other acts ai* provided by Ray and Ray, James OjH©, and. L:avlnea Tyson. The, company will appear again to-night. '' THE KING'S THEATRE. Charming Mary l'ickfwd, in that admirable play of lights aad Miadaws, "Caprice," continues to attract ancidelight crowded audiences at tho King's Theatre. The presence- on a pogramuM of such an attractive drama is sufficient in itself to ensure success,, but in point of merit "Caprice" does not stand alone. The supporting subjects aro conspicuously good. "Flight ever the Seine, Paris," "Winter Sefi-nos-at Stoekhoitii," "Pedro, the Dog Charmer," and "Insect Mimics' aro all sjatendid films.. "Tho Main Trunk Railway Disaster" evokes local interest., The instructive sMd educational value' of tljo' pictures will he placed at the disposal of school children and others to-morrow at 2,30.

THE EMPRESS THEATBE. "Tho Expert's Secret," a stirring drama by the AX Company, was the chief draw of the new programme at the Empress Theatre' continuous pictures yesterday. Charfes Ward, a young chemical expert, discovers a scft' process for making cement indestruttibfe. The directors of the Concrete Trust real* ise that Ward's process will mean a heavy loss for the Trust. They depute Smyth, tho chairman of directors, to ■ interview Ward, with a Tiow to purchasing his secret. Ward declines to sell, and as anticipated, the publication of his discovery causes a heavy fall in the shares of the Trust. Smyth goes to the stock exchange to buy up the Trust shares that are being rttsbed on the-, market, in <wdet to steady tho market. He is unable to stem llio tide, and ho almost collapses white leaving tho oxchange. Ja& S'hafer, whose sister is married to Ward, sera Smyth's plight, and takes the chairihan to his. home. There Jack meets the beautiful daughter of Smyth. The young couple fall in lovo at first sight,' and Smyth encourages the suit- in ord'»r to gain a hold on Jack. Finally the concrete magnate gives hia assent to tho alliance) only on condition that Jack prosurcs his brother-in-law's secret, and hands it to Smyth. Jack, blindly infatuated with Miss "Smyth, abstract's the recipe of tho process form the sate, and hurries away to catch the train. His sistor, Mrs. W'ard, ) }i jg observed his infamous deed, and, she secretly instructs her husband's seefet&ry to ovoriaks Jack. Tho secretary mounts his horse, and galloping alongside the train, leaps on to tho rear platform from his saddle. After a desperate snuggle, during which both men fall from the train,

the secretary secures the document, Ward subsequently becomes jealous of his wife's secret meeting wjlli the secretary, but when the t*wih is kiiaivn forgiveness is extended nil round, ''die supporting subjects coiwpdse "The Fast b'roight" (.Kalemdraimi), "Topifal Budget," "Windsor Castle," "Wifflcs Kidnapped" (comedy), mid 'Tho PeKOvoring Cabby."