ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 247, 8 July 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KING'S TIIEATB3. The change of programme to-night will be a programme of stars. The greaC I "Famous Players' " drama "The Brute", wlii be. .shown,. of 4.500 feet. .Malcolm Williams, otic of the foremost character delineators of the American stage, makes his initial appearance m motion pictures in the title role of "The "Brute," the famous drama of a | strong man's triumph over a woman's j pride and avarice, by Arnold Kummer. It is a recognised fact that all plays by. | tills company, are of the highest stand-. |ard, and "The Brute" is no exception Ito the rule.. The programme is also represented by that popular actress, i Mary Pickford in the "School Teacher i and the Waif." The Keystone Company has one of their funny comedies, entitled "Hello Mabel." There is also a genuine war picture "The Battle of the Sand Dunes," besides" an Australian Gazette. The whole programme is above the average and should be greeted by packed houses. THE RED DANDIES NEST TUESDAY NIGHT. The wonderful success of the Scarlet Troubadours some years ago clearly de- .< moastrated to Mr. Edward Branseoro.Dc that there was a splendid opening for attraction* conducted on similar lines, and which would appeal to a discriminating public that appreciates an entertainment clean, wholesome, and devoid of the slightest suggestion of vulgarity. The Rod Dandies, who appear at the Town Hall, Talhapc, on Tuesday next, was Mr. Branseombe's first venture of this nature, and it met with so much success that other companies were formed, till to-day. no less than six Dandies Companies are touring Australasia. Having such a large number of artists at his command, Mr. Brauscombo is in a position to his public companies evenly balanced, nnd with that cohesion which is so essential in 'the performances presented by Costume Comedy Companies. The : lied Dandies who visit us have jugt completed a most successful, season in Auckland of seven weeks, and prior to that they played for eight months in Brisbane, where they presented over 700 separate items, and thus it will be seen that their repertoire is enormous. The Brauseombe firm's agents in London send out the very latest songs, .sketches, etc., suitable for the companies. After they have been reviewed by Mr. Branscomoe, they are passed on to ( the producer of the various companies, who is in the ease of the Ded Dandies .is Mr. Claude Dumpier, whose stage j business and grouping are cleverly I worked out, and very artistic, and his | stage settings and costuming are a fea--1 tare of the productions. The season in j Taihnpe is limited to one night, and j the box plan of reserved seats is now \ on view at Finch's Bazaar.