ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

Till-: ItKIJ DANDIES—TO-XIGHT. As-sur.'ly as the winter conic:'; round so do one or other company of Mr. Edward iliranscomlbe's Dandies, who have for the last, few years made merrv in New Zcaland and' thousands ol' New Zealandcrs have th.i pieasantest rei'ulle.tions of delightful ' evenings spent with the.=i> \ clever folk. Of all the Dandies' companies that have visited us none has lieen so universally popular as I In; '•Reds,'' and in consequence Mr. Tlranscoinlic has selected the Rod Dandies to tour the Dominion this winter, and they will appear at the. Theatre. Royal tonight, when, metaphorically speaking,, the id ad hand of the puhlie will ha extended to them across the footlights. During the "Reds' ; ' two years' ahsence from N'ew Zealand the personnel of the company has changed somewhat, and it is claimed that the. combination is .stronger than ever. Few comedians who have visited this country have gained the wide popularity of Mr. Claude Dampior, and those who remember his

clever character sketches and humorous interludes will be pleased to hear that he will .make his reappearance with the company, as also will Miss Irene Verc, the, dainty and charming comedienne, M>\ Oliver Peacock, the popular tenor, and last, font not least, 'Mr. Leonard Griffiths, the accomplished pianist with the perpetual smile. The newcomers have all made good in Australia and come here, with a budget of flattering press notices. Miss Mona Thomas is a soprano with a voice of rich quality and extensive range; Miss Tda Newton is a

diisliin" soiibrette of exceptional versatility:' Mr. John Wolby is a young artist of striking personality and poa-oss-iii"' a glorious baritone voice; Cyril Connolly i"s a unique artist, as not only i.i he a. talented violinsit, but also an expert dan.er; 'Harry Borradale is a light comedian of rare ability and makes a feature of catchy chorus songs, while as an elocutionist be has few equals in Australasia. This company has just completed a most successful season of eight months in Brisbane, and they bring with thorn an entirely new and very extensive vpcH'-'iro of novelties to the taste of their patrons. The box' plan of reserved cents is wealing a nrosperous appearance at Colliers, and .bumper houses seem assured to greet this wvpular combination. The company will give flirty distinct changes of programme each night.

EMPIRE PICTURES.

To-ni'dit what is described as a sensational and exciting adventure series by the famous Nordisk Company will be screened at the Empire Theatre. "The Abduction," which is 3500 feet in length, depicts the criminal escapades of the great master in crime, Dr. Gar-El-Hama-Placed in prison for a grievous crime, he escapes therefrom, and decides to mako an easy living by abducting the daughter of an American Consul, whom he holds for a' ransom of £IO,OOO. The father, in great distress, acquaints her fiancee. Lieutenant Erskine, who, with a crew from his warship, proceeds to Snake Island, where she is interned. What follows is most exciting. The supporting sr-lvjects include one of the favorite Keystone comedies, which are alwavs bright and full of humor. It is entitled "His Second Childhood," and depicts some ridiculously laughable characters, who are highly diverting. "Pleasing Uncle" is a comedy that is very enjoyable. "Willie's Bubble Burst" is a series of topical cartoons. "The Pathe Gazette" gives the latest views of the war; and "A Lea]) from the Watch Tower," Kalem's big railway drama, shows the world's largest locomotive.