ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10613, 11 June 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S.^ Fuller's Vaudeville Company entertained a large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. The Harry Burgess Comedy Company again staged their musical farce, “The Manless Isle," with great success. Popular contributions also are those by Vince and Eva Courtenay, Pollard and Jackson, the Ka-. domas, and Tittle Mona. The programme will' bo repeated this eveningThe usual matinee is announced for tomorrow. THE DANDIES. Xhe Town Hall Concert Chamber was again well attended last evening, when a special programme was introduced by the Dandies of 1920. The items sub- , mitted proved of an enjoyable character, and found hearty appreciation, judging by the enthusiastic applause each was accorded. Among those present were Her Excellency Lady Liverpool and suite. This evening there will be a complete change of programme, and Mr Will Cottrell (lyric tenor), and Miss Elsie Orange (contralto) will make their first appearances. "GINGER MICK" AT EVERYBODY'S. To avoid disappointing the crowds who were unable to gain admission to this superlative attraction last week, Mr E. J. Carroll has arranged to screen it for a further and final 'week at Everybody's Theatre, where it will be shown continuously from 11 a-m. till 10 p.m. Of this companion picture to "The Sentimental Bloke" our critic wrote: "At the outset it may be stated that the production is quite a triumph in cinematographic art. The principals in the play being most life-like characterisations, the acting is convincing, the episodes well balanced and adequately treated, the photographic quality not inferior to the best_ over-seas films, and above all the story is artistically treated. Mr E. J. Carroll, under whose auspices this new feature has been produced, is deserving of the highest eulogium for his enterprise, the success 'of which is completely assured." A symphony orchestra will render the delightfully appropriate musical synchronisation. "Ginger Mick's" provincial bookings will prevent any extension of Everybody’s season. Seats may be reserved by 'phone 50. CONCERT AT TRENTHAM. An entertainment under the auspicesof the Y.M.C-A. was given for the benefit of hospital patienta at Trentham Military Hospital, by Braund's Elite Orchestra, of Wellington. The entertainment also contained several vocal and elocutionary items, including selections by the wellknown boy singer "Tommy" George and Chas. Moore. The "boys" showed their appreciation by sending the party on their homeward ‘journey with three hearty cheers. THE EMPRESS. The new programme to-day at this popular picture theatre, has for its star attraction a particularly good dramatic picture, picturised from the famous novel. “The Illustrious Prince.” One of the most absorbing and thrilling stories ever written, "The Illustrious Prince,” from the pen of the brilliant E. Phillip Oppenheim, is utilised by Sessue Hayakawa, the Japanes star, as a screen drama. The story moves at a fast tempo throughout, interest never lags," while the sumptuous settings and striking light effects set a new standard for excellence and artistry. As Prince Maiyo, Hayakawa does some of the best acting of his brilliant screen career. In fact, his work emphasises the universally accepted opinion that h«i is, without doubt, one of the most finished actors in the silent drama. He has mastered an individual technique all his own, while his productions always evidence a meticulous attention to detail that place them beyond critcism., He has surrounded himsel/ with an excellent cast in this picture Mabel Ballin, Harry Lonsdale, Bertram Grassby, Beverly Traverse, Edward Peil, Robert Laelor, and Toyo Fujita. The supporting pictures include a .clever rollicking comedy, entitled "How Dry I am," and the usual weekly "Gazettes" will make up the remainder of the n«w programme. ‘"A FORTUNE AT STAKE." All true lovers of the "sport of kings' will appreciate to the full the great roc- - ing production, "A Fortune at Stake," by the master hand of that great wntei of sporting stories, Nat Gould, which commences at the Kinglg to-night. An all-English production, featuring those brilliant screen artists, Gerald -Ames and Violet Hopson, "A Fortune at Stake," in story and direction, as well as in characterisation, not only equals "The Whip, ‘ but it surpasses it. It represents the true British instinct for sport and fait play, and has a universal appeal that, should delight any audience. Amongst Jthe millions of delighted readers of Nat Gould’s stories, few will want to miss the opportunity of seeing this most sensational of his works brought to life by medium of the film. As Will Martindale, the gentleman rider, Gerald Ames will cause many a delighted throb to iho hearts of young maidens. Mr Fraser Thomson is under special ■ engagement to render character sketches appropriate to the picture, and the King’s grand orchestra will be heard in Suppe’s overture, "Pique Dame." THE DANCE FLAY: "A DAUGHTER OF SEVILLE.” At the Grand Opera House to-morrow night Miss Beere will produce her own dance-play, l "A Daughter of Seville," introducing many old Spanish dances and serenades to guitar and mandolin accompaniment. The atmosphere of the country is maintained throughout the danceplay—in dialogue, dances, costumes, and music. The caste is a strong one, and is composed entirely by Miss Beere’s pupils, with one exception, that of Mr Zante Wood.

Besides the dance-play a Russian folk dance, “A Bose Idyll,” "A Black and White Ballet,” and a pantomime in one act, "Harliquinade or Cpmedie d’Amour,” will be staged, featuring little Joan Boere as' Colombine, Gwen Hopkins as Pierrott, and Zelda Bailey as Harlequin. This act is original and charming. A full house should greet the young artists. MISS GERTRUDE JOHNSON. Lovers of music are promised a capital entertainment next month, commencing on July 19th. Miss Gertrude Johnson, the brilliant operatic soprano, will give a series of concerts, and those who re. member the excellence of her work during the J. C. Williamson Grand Opera season will no doubt welcome the opportunity of again hearing this gifted singer.