ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 80, 29 August 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE SMART SET. The sitiovc popular costume comedy company, under the direction of Mr. Edward Branseombe, will commence a season of two nights at the Theatre Royal, opening on Monday next. Local playgoers will remember this unique and talented combination on their last visit. Since then tlhey have been taken over by Mr. Branseombe, who has added considerably to the list of artists, rehabilitated the repertoire, with the latest .gems direct from England and America, comprising the most popular "rags," tango dances, burlesques, etc., and who now presents the Smart Set with the fullest confidence that their appearance in New Plymouth will be long remembered by local playgoers. Mr. Walter George, and Miss Georgie Martin are still "with the company, and have a new budget of duets and sketches to present." Amongst other new artists is Mr. Harry Do Bobeck, whose success in Australia under the Branseombe management lias been phenomenal. Coming from the leading London music halls with a very big reputation, big things have been expected of him, and these expectations have been more than fulfilled. Mention may be made also of the following clever and brilliant,artists who are to appear: Air. Ernest "Parkes, baritone; Miss Gwennybh Evans, contralto; Mr. Maiirice Jones, tenor; Miss Lalla Knight, soprano; and Mr. Bdgar Hulland, solo pianist and accompanist. The box plan is at Collier's, where seats may -be reserved without extra charge, and the prices are 3s, 2s, and Is.

, EMi'IKK PiUI'DKE, PALACE. ' "UAFKiUK." At 2.30 to-day, and again to-night, at 8, lihe management present a pi ogrammc of all-round excellence, featuring the Famous flayers' notable production, "Caprice," witn charming little Mary Pickford in the leading role. "Caprice" hag drawn big houses Wiierev.;,- shown, and patron ft are advised to .reserve their seats or come early, as the Empire is sure to be crowded. (Supporting films include Pathe'e Gazette, "Insect Mimics," "Winter Scenes in Stockholm," "Ped, the Dog Charmer," "luight over the Seine in a Hydroplane," and "SallysKlopeinont." King 'phone 3G5 far reserves. ■ j ItOi'AL PLCi'UKIvS. To-day and to-night the management present a decidedly ciharaung and novel star drama, entitled, "The Dance to Death," a story &et in the..glorious South film is a splendid Hawaiian dunco. Supporting films include,' "Tli.; Endless Might," Liibin drama, "Beauty Unadorned," "A Week-end ,• it .• Happyhurst" (comedies), "Topical Budget," • and "Some Japanese. Wofk(fl%" «uiof.et'her an excellent programme. Kesei'vcs at Collier's.' ! -UK. SAINT-GIiXJtUiKS OONUKItT. We would remind the lutfic-loving people of .New Plymouth of the concert % 'Mr Henry in the Holland Hall, this evening, at 8 o'clock. Air. K. it MacDi&rnud will !)'e in the Clair. 'There will he no charge made for 'adirtission. .Mir Saifrt-(Jeor»e> is ex'tunimer for Trinity College, London, an 'all-round musician, a writer on musical subjects, arid a fluent public speaker. 'He will play selections on the pianoforte, violin, and viola de gamts l '.'