ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10616, 15 June 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S. There was a crowded house at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, .when a complete change of programme was submitted bv Fullers' Vaudeville Company. Tho clever Falvey Sisters wero accorded a hearty welcome on their return visit. Their melodious voices blended harmoniously ;r "Gramophone Girl," "River Shannon,'- "Hello Hawaii" and "Comin' Thro the Rye," the latter being ingeniously set to rag-time. The elder Miss Falvev was particularly successful in the descriptive song "A Pack of Cards." The sisters were recalled most insistently. Somethinc unusual in trapeze acts was presented by the Fentons, a man and u- girl, whose feats wer«> agile and graceful. The "turn" was at once recognised as distinctly meritorious, judging by the frequent applause. There is a rough, humour in the song and patter of Pagden and Stanley that appealed to a large proportion of tho audience, and these two quite fulfilled their mission as entertainers. Katie Gouiiay, in -Scottish costume, sang "Strolling W'i' Bessie," "Take Me With You aDonald," and concluded with a Highland dance. Miss Gourley was most enthusiastically recalled on each occasion. Pollard and Jackson are always assured of a full measure of appreciation for their artistic vocalisations and were awarded hearty plaudits for their offerings. Miss Pollard sang That's Free," Mr Jackson sang "Sally Horner" and thev concluded with the duet "Tho Troubadour." The ladder balancing act was repeated by the Ko- , damas, "Too Many Wives," the mew i musical farce bv the Harrv Burgess Re-* vue Company, proved a nune of mirth and tuneful melodies. The comedy parts wero well sustained by Messrs Gus i Franks, Lea Warton and Harrv Burgess, i with Misses Lola Hunt. Annje Douglas, Linda Bale, and Ivy Moore conspicuous among the ladies. The vocal items coinprised, "Peaches Down in Georgia," by Miss Ivy Moore and chorus, "J a, Da" and My Bov," by Miss Lola Hunt and. chorus, "The Green Grass Grew All Hound," bv Mr Harry Burgess. "That Dengoza Rag" by Miss Nellie Hall, Somebody Knows" by Miss Linda Dale and chorus. "All I want is in Ireland" by Mr Les AVarton, "Under any old K?nL llr Ern ost Crawford, and When I was a Dreamer" by Mr Ernest Lashbrooke and Mass Thelma Duff. Ihe programme will be repeated this evening when Goodhue and Oliver, patter and banjo artists, will appear. THE DANDIES. All the foatures and qualities that go towards making tho success of a costume comedy company are possessed by The Dandies of 1920, showing nightly in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. The members are bright audi clever, they sing well, and dance lightly with th© latest steps. In comedy the company is particularly strong. The present programme Includes many highly attractive items, pleasing songs, charming violin solos, monologues, and concerted numbers. It will be repeated until Saturday evening. "GINGER MICK." E. J. Carroll announces positively the last three-days' continuous screening of "Ginger Mick," the companion picture of "The Sentimental Bloke," at Everybody's- The almost unprecedented success of this screen classic at tho King's practically compelled, its transference to Everybody's, where, up to tho present, it has drawn crowded audiences. "Ginger Mick," it is said, is not in an?f seoise a war picture. It simply shows an two or three of the closing eoenws Mick's behaviour in khaki ana glimpses of his better self in tho firing Jino at Gallipoli, where h» lays down his life for his friend. It is a couipnoheuisivo six-reel production in whioh is included some of "Tho Sentimental Bioko" oharacttors, including the Bloke and Doreen. The sub-titles include- the best excerpts from Dennis's work, and the scenes are set in Horry. Sydney and Gallipoli. Mr Raymond Longford, who also produced "The Sentimental Bloke," is responsible for tho en biro production, and he lias eclipsed himself in jjerfectinjr a super-feature that will commend itself to all who love Australasia and her noble sons., Seats may be reserved by call 'phone 50. 6essu« Hayakawa, the famous Japanese aotor, who is now appearing in "The Illustrious Prince" at the Empress Theatre, has a unique and interesting personality. Versatile, accomplished, and always the gentleman, the brilliant Nipponese star owes his success to hard work, talent, and the ability to make friends and hold fhem. Hayakawa lives in the Hollywood section of Los Angolos. He is married, and his wife, T'suri Aoki, is an actress of exceptional dramatic gifts. Ho has decided ideas regarding tho pictures in. which he appears, ana personally selects his dramatic material and co-operates with his director in tho actual production.. Hayakawa is an accomplished musician, playing tho piano with the brilliancy of a real virtuoso. Ho is domestic in his tastes, fond of animate, and the children of Los Angeles know and.lovo him as a biff brother. "A FOBTUNE" AT THE KING'S. A packed house greeted the Nat Gould racing feature on Saturday night, and if "A Fortune at Stake" is to be taken aa on example of what old England can produce, then nothing is to be learned from America. Gerald Ames, as Martindalo, the gentleman ridor, is tho personification of British love of sport | and fair play. An unusual thrill is proviilku t:< H)i> KMit racb (icoiiu. when the hero strives neck and neck with a phan- ' torn rider beside him. Tho racing scenes are the true atmosphere, and in production, direction and acting the picture is a credit to England's producers. The King's orchestra rendered Suppe's "Piquo Dame" in a manner that called forth much applause* and Sir Eraser Thomson also received a warm reception for his character sketches. DANCE RECITAL. Tho Opera House was again well filled last night, when Miss Estello Beere's pupils repeated their dance ( recital, which was so successful on' Saturday night, and tho children wero greeted with much applause after their several items and received a number of tributes at the end, in the way of boxes of chocolates and flowers. Tho various numbers, whether solos or combined dances, wero all well done, and Joan Bcere was seen in several dances, showing much versatility in them with her fellow membars, Gwen Hopkins and Zelda Bailey, she was particularly good in the Harler quinade, all three children dancing and acting! very chairniingl.y. Little Miog Cimino ropoatedjier success in her song and'danco spocialty, and again brought down the house,. The babies were quite icharmine and many of the little soloists were not much more than babies, while the more difficult numbers were all well carried out. The Spanish dance play "A Daughter of Seville," arranged by Miss Beere, was a bright and taking performance and all the incidental dances wore prettily performed. The CacJmca was an especially bright and pretty number, the children entering into its performance with vim and abandon. Altogether tho recital was a particularly pleasing entertainment and reflected great credit on the children's teacher. Miss Beere. Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool' was again present last night. At tho close of the performance Miss Beere waß called before the curtain. She received ah ovation, and was presented with handsomo floral tokens.