ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE RED DANDIES. • On Tuesday next, at the Theatre Royal, we will have a visit from this clever company of entertainers, who will be remembered for the delightful performances they- gave on their previous visit ju*t over two years ago. IW'iile retaining the old favorites Mr. Claude Dumpier, 'Miss Irene Yore, Mr. Oliver Peacock, and Mr. Leonard Griffiths, the company includes nine new members, nil of whom come to us with fine reputations as artists in their various l ; nes. Of their opening night of the Auckland season of seven weeks the New Zealand Herald said: "The cordiality of the reception given to Mr. Edward Branseomlie's Red Dandies was a striking testimony to their popularity. That inveterate laughter maker, Mr. Claude Dampier, convinced his friends, old and new, that his reputation was well deserved. His fun is cultured, refined, and never in the least offensive, and screams of laughter greeted his every appearance." Miss Irene Yere has made a speciality of ragtime melodies, and her duets with Mr. Dampier are, a feature of all the programmes. Miss Mona Thomas is the possessor of a fine soprano voice, which she uses with much artistry, and Miss Ida Newton makes a most winsome soubrette, with fc quaint style of singing her humorous songs. The baritone/Mr. John Wolby, iiings his songs with fine spirit, and arouses much enthusiasm with his patriotic, numbers. Harry Borradale is an artist whose histrionic ability is such as to command special attention, and his dramatic and character recitals are among the leading features of the performance. Mr. Cyril Connolly is an artist that never fails to appeal to patrons, and when this young artist is not coaxing melody from his fiddle he is dancing his way into the good graces of his audience. The programme will be changed nightly. As tlie season in New Plymouth is limited to three nights, intendbig patrons should avail themselves of the opportunity of reserving their seats at Collier's where the box-plan is now open. EMPTR'K THEATRE. For the new programme to-day at the Empire another gigantic production by the Vitagrnph Company is being presented, entitled ''Captain Alvarez," an exceptionally fine drama of the South American revolution. Robert Wainwight is commissioned by his father's company to proceed, to tile Argentine Republic' to watch the interests of his estates. Tlie country is in a state of unrest owing to the cruel tyranny of Rosas, the 'President, assisted by Tirzo, his spy and Chancellor, and Conzalo. chief of police. Many dark atrocities are committed by those minions of Rosas. The condition of things greatly outrages Wainwright's feelings. AYainwright pays great attention to TSonita, the. niece of Don Arar.a. who induces him to assist the revolutionaries. (He joins the rebels under tlio name of Captain Alvarez, becoming a scourge of the Federals. "Captain Alvarez" is supported by a new series of war news in the Gaumont Graphic: and "A Corner in Hats," an amusing farcecomedy liy the Komie Company, completes the bill. Intending patrons are advised to reserve their seats or be early. Theatre, 'phone -SOS.

ROYAL PICTURES. For to-day and to-night tlie management have a very attractive programme to present. The star film, "'A 'Flight for a Fortune." by the Majestic Company, is a big play and commands attention. "Prosecution." by the Vitagraph Co., is a thrilling story: ".Dollv at the Helm" is tlie eleventh series of "Dolly of the Dailies": "The Australian Gazette'' contains, as usual, many interesting incidents, including some clever cartoons; "What, he Forgot," by Lubin. and "Hogan the Porter." by 'Keystone, supply the comical section'of the programme.