ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 89, 31 August 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. At the Empire Theatre to-day, commencing at the matinee, the above management will present an entirely new series of films. The principal one is a 3000 ft. exclusive subject by the famow Eclair Co. This is entitled "The Mystery of the Glass Coffin," and, as the title suggests, lias a distinct flavor ol tlve magic and mystery of the East. The story is full of unexpected incidents, which are cleverly worked out and screened in such a way that one is ke-pl finely entertained and interested as the development is unfolded in scenes that cannot be adequately described in t'lw space at liberty. The whole thing is designed and staged: with that perfection of detail which characterises all Eclair films. "Those Eyes" is a thrilling and novel drama by the Xordisk Co. Full 'of spirited action, it shows how a burial' cut the eyes from a painting from which to watch the movements of the tenant of a Hat. In '"Positive Proof" will be seen one of those clever Essanay-' detective stores, intense and forceful in I subject; it has great plot strength and power. The A.B. Co. is represented with "One is Business; the Other Crime," being one of those clever productions for wliieh this company ia so noted. The comedy films look good, particularly the Edison burlesque, "The Yarn of the Nancy Bell," a series taken from the well-known verses by Sir W. S. Gilbert. "The Widow of Kicky O'Neal" is a Weetern comedy by Selig, dealing with many eccentricities of every day life. The latest "Ga union t Graphic"" and "A Day in an Austrian Iron Mine" are included in the instructive films of this splendid programme, which wall also be shown to-night. "THE DANDIES." It will bo readily conceded that a company with the reputation of "The Dandies" could not establish themselves so strongly in public favor were they ■ot gifted with exceptional talent. "The Dandies" are not only hailed as a great; amusement concern, but they have gained considerable personal popularity in Wellington and Auckland. In the'former city they ran a season of fortyeight nights, and forty-two nights in Auckland. This is easily a record for any costume comedy company which ever appeared in the Dominion. Each member of "The Dandies" is conspicuous throughout the performance. Mr. Gairn Wood, the basso of the company, has an excellent voice; while the resonant tones of Mr. Oliver Peacock, a very fine baritone, have established him as a vocalist in .the front rank. Miss Hilda Lane, the soprano of the company, and Miss Evelyn Ward, contralto, besides contributing solo work, also take part in several quartettes with the gentlemen mentioned. Miss Irene Vere is a vivacious eoubrette arid dancer, whose work stamps her as a inOst accomplished artiste. Mr. George Morgan is the light comedian of > the company. Mr. Morgan is also a practised dancer, who has earned considerable kudos. Mr. Claude Dampier's work as "character comedian" is extremely diverting. Many of Mr. Dampier's items are given in conjunction with the whole of the company, witli an effect delight full}' acceptable to the audience. Mr. Leonard Griffiths, who will be remembered as the brilliant pianist ol the "Scarlet Troubadours," accompanies "The Dandies" in a similar capacity. The' company will appear at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening next. The I box plan is at Collier's and the day sales j at Hoffmann's.