ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10608, 5 June 1920, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE DANDIES OF 1920. Yet another tucccss was scored by "The Dandies of 19-.30," when they presented a complete change of programme to a large audience in the concert chamber of the Town. Hall last evening. The programme contained many gems, ano once again tho "jazz" artists. Miss Annette Lang and Mr Percy Oughton demonstrated their versatility in further new steps. In their "Jasz Medley dance, which consisted of steps from waltzing to ragtime, tho couple wero scon to excellent advantage, this being one of their best numbers. The popular "Shimmy Shako" was also given to much applause. As usual the burden of providing merriment fell to Mr George Sharratt, and he succeeded in keeping those in front in joyous laughter. His character songs, "Nobody Loves Me." and "The Villain Still Pursued Her," were of special merit, and the little comedian was loudly aipplauded- He was associated with other members of -the company in "Moonshine" and "Ono Little Time,". and other topical numbers that were favourably received. "What Will Happen in 1950" was a most entertaining concerted number. Miss Wyn Faulknor sang "Bubbles," end responded to a. Woll-deserved encore, her tuneful contralto being distinctly enjoyable- The basso of the company, Mr Renn Millar, sang "Nita Gitara," and was also pleasing, together with Mr George Sharratt, in the humorous duet "Whotherisins." Miss Hauel Fuller was in fine voice in "The Slave Song" and "The Day I Get to Heaven," while she was also heard with Messrs Sharratt, Millar and Kennedy Black in "Three. Very Good Men." A charming personality and stage presence, combined with a sweet soprano voice, were the chief assets of Miss Rosa Walton, who achieved success in several monologues at the piano. Miss Annette Lang provided several' solo dances, "Dettiny" being a most effective step. The concerted number, "Down in Old Virginia," was the concluding item of the first half. In the second half of the programme the Dandies were introduced in a cabaret scena, and its topical allusion was most successful. Wienawski's "Obertass ' was skilfully played by Miss; May Joyce, the solo violinist. As encores she played "Liberslied," and "Ava Maria." "The Boy Scout," with Mr Sharratt as the "scout," Miss Fuller as the young lady, and Renn Millar as the father, was hilariously funny. It provided the success of the evening's entertainment Mr Thos. "Jenkins was thoroughly enjoyable in his "song "My Queen, and the attractive programme was concluded with "A Country Scena" by the company. This new programme is characteristically full of up-to-date cheeriness- It will be presented again this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S". Fuller's vaudeville company repeated their current programme -before a crowded audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. This week's musical play, "The Flyaway Girls," ■by the Harry Burgess Revue Company, is one of the best of their extensive repertoire. Entertaining acts also are those by Kadoma (Japanese Rieley performer), Pollard and Jackson (operatic Little Mona (child trapezist), Maggie Foster (violinist), and Pagden and Stanley. The customary matinee is announced for to-day and the programme will be repeated tonight.;' . .: ;-■ ;..; "DADDIES/ 7 The sentimental, yet highly interesting comedy "Daddies," again drew and delighted a large audience at the Grand Opera House last night. Miss Ernita Lascelies as Ruth Atkins, makes a charming adopted daughter and admirable wife. She is ably supported by Mr Herbert Ranson aa the guest of the Bachelors' Club, and by Mr James Crocket, converted from a grim- old bachelor to a real "Daddy." The remainder of the oast is a strong one, and the juvenile characters are very creditably sustained by the Misses Elva Powie,' Joan : Beere, and the Quinn's. To-night is the last night of the season, and as the play is a particularly good one, possessing many qualities attractive to heads of families as weir as juveniles, there should be a crowded house. _ : " I "THE MIRACLE MAN." It can be said without doubt that no picture since "The Birth of a Nation" haa got right down into the core of human understanding as has "The Miracle Man," which is being screened at Everybody's Theatre to crowded houses. The 6tory, so widely told, is one that demonstrates that the powers for good must secure the, victory over those of evil, and that it only needs faith to bring them to perfection. . A gang of criminals' hear of the strange powers of a "patriarch" in a remote village. wh«i» beauty of life and faith have helped to bring health and' peace of mind to, the suffering. Assuming innocence and belief, they surround him, and stage a pretended "miraole" through which they plan to exploit the sightless healer as a business enterprise. Their cunning succeeds beyond all their hopes, but unconsoiouely they fall \indet the spell which they had sought to use. They are themselves transformed, lifted bv» faith from depravity to a cleansed, ennobled manhood and womanhood.

I As a prologue to the screening of this I great film, Miss Rosa Field sang In ex. cellent - voice. "Sweet Spirit, Hear <My Prayer," and received tumultuous applause. Another special feature, last night was the classical playing of ruamy high-class incidental items by the augmented orchestra of ten instrumentalists, several 'supports, including a late "Gazette," complete a realty fine programme, which will be screened at all sessions to-day. THE EMPRESS. The usual change of programme was screened at this popular theatre yesterday before crowded houses at all sessions, and another special feature was presented, under the title of. "The Great White Trail." In this fine melodrama production, Miss Doris Kenyon has a part which-suits her particular style of acting. The story is of a young girl who marries Charles Carrington instead of the Rev. A. Dean; amd later the girl's scapegrace brother proves the means of their separation, as Carrington believes that his wife's clandestine meetings . are with another man. "Prudence (Miss Doris Kenyon) flees from her husband, leaving her baby in the woods, the little one being found by her old lover, Rev. Dean.* Ye*rs later Prudence goes to Klondike as a rturee, and through «fti accident loses all recollection of her marriage. Dean, her old lover, is later transferred to Klondike os minister, accompanied by Prudence's daughter, who is afterwards kidnapped. Tho Rev. I>ean is shot -by accident., Prudence, in the capacity of nurse, finds artioles of clothing belonging to her foreaiben baby, and later her daughter is once more restored to her. All through tho picture some magnificent scenery is shown and many pretty snow scenes are shown, with the dogs pulling the sledges along. The supporting programme is very good, and includes the final episode of "The Man of Might." This programme will ibe screened for the remainder of tho week.

AN IRISH CONTRALTO. At the Town Hall concert chani'ber on iMonday and Wednesday, June 2Sth and SOfch,. Wellington music-lovers will, be priven the opportunity' of hearing for the first time the Irish contralto, Nurse Kathleen Gnrven. Tho Middlesex Hospital, London, was for some rears tho seat of Nurse Darren's nctivitie*. This raj! follovrod bv a rest trip to Neir Zeflind. On arriving in Chrietchurch har

voice was heard, by "Mrs Arthur Mead, who had just returned from Europe and America.. Nurse Garven was ' at onco persuaded to remain and atudy singing under Mrs Mead's guidance. Her progress surpassed all anticipation and she is now ready to take her place amongst the best professionals. This concert in Wellington is her first and probably her ldst appearance for some time, as she intends giving recitals very, soon in Sydney.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. The organ recital, which will be held in the Town Hall to-night, is the two hundredth givan by Mr Bernard F. Page (cd'ty organist), and a special programme will be provided. The following are the items:—-Paohelbel's (16531706) Ciacona; Harvey Grace's' Legend (Op. 16); (a Idylle, b Au Soir), E. d'Elvry; Fantasia (Op. 117). br Silas- Wagner's 1813-1883 Prelude (tb Act 111. "Tristan and- Isolde"); Pastorale (Op. 13), Cesar Franck; and Finale in B Plat (Op. 21). by Cesar Franck, (18221-90). ORIGINAL DANCE PLAY. ' At the Grand Opera House next Saturday Miss Bstelle Beere will produce her own dance play, "A Daughter of Seville," introducing, many Spardsh dances and serenades to guitair accompaniment. The atmosphere of the Country is felt throughout the danee-play, in the dialogue, the dances, costumes, and music. The caste is composed entirely by Miss Bee-re's pupils, with the one exception, that is of Mr Zante Wood. This is to form the piece de resistance, but muiiy other idylls, solos, and ballets, and rational dances are to be given. Miss Beere fully expects this to prove the best she ha* yet given. A full orchestra, arranged by Mr Frank Johnstone, with beautiful frooking and limelight effect*, will help to province a really delightful entertainment. Theif Excellencies have shown interest in the recital, and will be present, and a strong committee of ladieo has been formed—Mrs Massey, 0.8Ji.. Mesdames Jacob Joseph, de B. Brandon, Arthur Duncan, , Vivian Riddiford, and Miss Bfarcourt, and W. B. Herbert, hon. sec- By the request of many mothers of small children a special matinee will be given on Saturday next, at 2.30. I'ox plan opens at the Bristol next Afondaj morning.