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AMUSEMENTS.
BALLROOM TEA DANSANT.
The presence- of nearly 130 people at tho
Continomital yesterday afternoon proved
that Uve Innovation ot a ballroom tea
dansant, which will bo herd regularly,
will bo very popular. Several exhibitions
dances were given, "the Dalton«" (Miss
Millie Carleton and Mr. Bobbie Stec&o)
giving tho French tango, and an encore ot
their own, "Charleston Fox Trot." and
Mr. Dunbar and Miss G. Smith t!he four
step a.nd waltz.
Mrs. Duncan, proprietress of tho Con-
tinental, gave a short chat on Tasmania's
future. Il was evident, ehe said, tlhnft
Tasmania's great hope ray in the tourist
traille They should do their best to
make Tasmania more and more popular
as a tourist resort, and lt was for this
reason that she luul built the Continental.
After travelling on tho Continent, she
saw Hie greait possibilities of such a
place, and fett that. Chough she was
faced with a difficult proposition, the
difficulties could be overcome.' The tour-
ist trafile must be built up, and there was
no reason why Tasmanians should not
enjoy tho same benefits as did residents
on the mainland.
"The Daltons," with Mr. Carl Lowson
and Mit» Hilda Dorrington, were later
entertained to toa by Mrs. Duncan.
Tho afternoon was most successful, and
tile management advises intending pat-
rons to book tables for tho next after-
noon.
A.I.F. BALL AT LAUNCESTON.
At a meeting of tibe A.I.F. Ball Ladles'
Committee, held at tho Anzac Memorial
Hostel, Launceston, the various commit-
tees were elected for tho bail to be held
on September IS. Mrs. R. L. Parker
wrote, promising a donation of £6 to-
ward tho expenses, lt was resolved that
a letter af tliarvks be written to Mrs.
Parker for her generous ofter. Tho sec-
retary monltioncd that Mr. L. R. Hart,
the hon. treasurer of tho league, trod
donated ¡Cl. A lotter was read from the
Deputy Federal Commissioner of Taxa-
tion, exemprring thc function from tax.
CARL LAWSON COMEDY COMPANY.
The pronounced success that has been
achieved of late by companies producing
comedies in Hobart lias evidently Im-
pressed Mr. Carl Lawson. Who la an-
nounced to begin a season at tho The-
atre Royal on Saturday next. It is
Mr. Lawson's Intention to givo Hobart
audiences a repertoire of, some of the
most striking comedy successes of the
London. American, South African, and
Australian stage, and is presenting some
of them at Hobart by special arrange-
ment with Mr. Allan Wilkie. lt has
?been decided to open the seai»on with
Charles Crawford's London stage suc-
cess, 'The Wedding NIghL" a comedy
of the exhilarating typo requiring deft
treatment and skilful handling to bring
out ita best >-idc. Mr. Lawson has with
him a capable all-round company of ar-
tistes, with Miss Hilda Dorrington as
leading lady. Mr. Lawson himself has
a fine record as an actor and producer
in London. South Africa, India, and Aus-
tralia, and will present all his plays in
Hobart with every regard to detail, In
which connection ho will have tho assis
tance of Mr. Carl 'Francis.
FULLER VAUDEVILLE.
To-day, at the matinee, the Hector St
Clair Revue Company are to present theil
fourth change of programme, an all-new
revue, "Top Speed." livery member ol
tho company wililoo seen in an entirely
new offering. New songs, new dances
and new musical numbers go to make up
what is claimed will be the best and fun-
niest revile so far presented. An out-
standing feature will be Victor Roberts'!
burlesque on the much-discussed pray,
"White Cargo." Miss fíadio Gare win bc
the "Tondelayo" (an African hatf-breed), s
part which is said to suit her, and in
which she made a great success on thc
mainland, and Mr. Hector St, Clair is ihr
"boy," with Mr. Leslie Pearce as the
doctor. A pretty tropical setting, whi-
an attractive background, ha» been maa«
for this amusing episode. The Rodneys
and thc Harris Family will all be Keen ir
fresh turns, while Mel Ward and Badi«
Gale will be associated in dancing num
hers. At the evening performance th<
Governor (Sir James O'Urady) and part;
are to be Present. . ?
STRAND THEATRE. '
Frank lloyd's 10-act First National pro
duction. "Winds of Chance," and thi
noot Gibson film, "Chin of thc Frying Û,'
are to be shown at the Strand Theatri
to-night for the last time. At the mati
n»e this afternoon the final episode o
the thrilling Universal Berial story, "Thi
Kiddle Rider," will also be r/rcscnted, am
a Felix Cat comedy. On Sunday nigh
the special attraction will be the Sclznil
dramatic prediction, '"Youthful Cheal
ers," a storr of modern youth which ha
for its principal players Glenn Hunter am
I Martha Mansfield. Tho programme wi!
I also include Mirthqu&ke comedy, "Be
lieve Me," another of the popular twe
Teri Andy Gumps comedies, and the lates
j international news.
j "THE NEW COMMANDMENT."
j Robert T. Kane's initial ^production ft
First National, "Tho N ow Comm an*
ment," i» to be presented at the Strap
Theatre on Monday. It ia denoribed aa
film of. great nower and pathos, vritii
fine cast. "Hands Up" will bc on tl
.ame programme.
CONCERT AT OATLANDS. j
Miss Frances McCall, in rompuiiy willi
Mr. A. J. Davis, flautist, and assisted by
other artists, cave a concert in the Oat-
lands town-hall on Thursday night, half
the proceeds being in aid oí the locai
Church of England. Inclement weather
interfered somewhat with the attendance,
but those present^ undoubtedly had a
musical treat. Miss Iv. Fox opened tho
proceedings with' the piano solo. "Coron-
ach," ' after which Mr. C. W. MorriiieM
gave "Friend o' Atine." and for an en-
core "YoutlT." Mrs. H. Miller rendered
"Softly Awakes My Heart," and in re-
sponse to a recall gave "Hy Dear Soul.'' |
This was followed by the Ilute solo, "La
Bupn Ammonia" (Phillins) br Mr. A. 3. '?
Davis (encored), Miss McCall's' numbers |
embraced a wide range, and her interpre-
tations made a verv strone appeal. She
commenced with 'Tiosefouds" (Arditi) aud
"The Pipes of Love" (Molly Carew), giv.
ins "O. ¡Night of Stars and Splendour"
for an extra. Thc next bracket embraced
the popular airs "Robin Adair," "Carry
Me Back to Old Virginia"" and "Annie
Daurie," with "Killarney" for an encore.
Her next numbers were "Auch io Sperai"
(Handel), and "Ye Powers that Dwell lie
low" (Gluck), and an encore. Her final
selections were "ÍLo, Hear the Gentle
Dark" (Bishop) and -"The Call of the May
Time," responding to the encore with
"The Charm of Spring." These were ren-
dered with Hute obbligato by Mr. Davis
with good ejlect. Mr. H. \V. 'Watchorn
sang in pleasing style "For You Alone"
and "I Heard You Go By" with "0, Wes-
tern Wind" and "Maire, My Girl" for ex-
tras. Mr. W. Smithies gave "The Wind-
mill" and an encore number, and Mrs.
Miller rendered "Daffodils" and "My
Treasure.'' Further flute solos were given
by Mr. Davis, and Mis» Fox played "Pre-
lude in G Sharp Minor'.' and"Sea Mew's
Flight." The stage was beautifully de-
corated, and thc lady performers were pre-
sented with pretty bonquets. Thc accom
rist waa Miss K.-Fox. The Rev. A.
Sinclair thanked the performers for
their contributions.
"SEVEN SINNERS."
At His Majesty'») on Monday. ".Sen-en
Sinners," a Warner Bros/ .production,
featuring Marie Provost, Clive,Brook, and
Charles Conklin, will be shown. In con-
junction will bc "Monte Carlo," adapted
from tlie novel by FJ. P. Oppenheim, and
fcaturirii; "the English Mary Pickford,"
Betty Balfour. In addition to a most in-
teresting Htorj'i "Monte Cario" ie said to
offer some beautiful photography, while
permission was obtained for tho iirst time
to photograph tho interior of the Cunno
Betty Balfour takes the part of Bettj
Oliver, an English typiste worang in
Paris, who becomes tho contre ot a most
intriguing romaneo through her friendshir
with Sir Hargrave Wendetet, a financier
and patron of thc Arts: ' Stowing alua
will bo a comedy and gazettes.
PAVILION DE DANSE.
The Essendon footballers are to bo pres-
ent at the Pavilion de Danse at the City
hall-to-night. Thc latest music will be
provided.
THE CONTINENTAL.
Dancing will talco place at the Contin-
ental to-night from 8.30 until midnight.
The third annual ball of--the Derwent'
Sailing Squadron is to be held in the City
hall on August 28,
HIS MAJESTY'S.
To-day'ts programroo int His Majesty's,
001151301« pf Betty Compson in "Tho Pal-
ace of Pleasure" and Motro-GoWwyn's
"Time, the Comedian," has carool tho un-
stinted approval of au who have witnessed
it. drabbling a etroug lovo interest,
touches of drama, and flashes of humour,
'Time, the Comedian," "in which Mae
Bust'h takes tho leading part, is a story
of more than usual appeal. "The Palaco
of Pleasure" "is a vivid story of a beautiful
dancer, Lola Montez, who.bccamo tho idol
of two continents. Gazettes and a comedy
are also included in tho-programmc, which
will bc Haroencd for thc last time to-
night. On Sunday will be shown "Tho
Man from Oklahoma," starring Jack Per-
rin and his wonderful horse. Starlight;
gazettes; a comedy, "Tho Cobbler": and
"Oh! What a Night." "
LYRIC THEATRE.
At the Lyric Theatre to-night. Jack
Iloiie, in "Ridrn' . Thunder," will be
screened; also Alma Reubens in "The
Gilded Butterfly/' "Tho Riddle Rider,"
comedy, and a gazette.
The Holy Trinity pariah annual fair will
be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sep-
tember 28 and 23.
The e.s. Togo runs to Brown's Rhrer,
South Arro, and Opossum Bay to-day;
also to-morrow afternoon to the some
ports, with orchestra on board, under Mr.
J. P. Knowles.
The Old Hobartian Association bl hold -
Inc a dancing assembly In tho Towivrjoll
this evening. Tho animal fancy dress
ball is to bo held on Aucust 7.
Thc Now Town Football Club an-
nounces a cala night at tho Masonic
hall on July 23. Tho Ornemental or-
chestra has been encaged for tho occas-
ion.
The Old Technical Collegians notify the
holding of dances at tho Town-hall every
Thursday evening.
Thu annual show «rf the Tasmanian
Poultry .Society Ls to bo held on August
25 and 2(i. Schedules aro now available
at places advertised to-day.
A plain and fancy dress masked hail is
to be held at Kingston on August 4 in
aid of the KinRston Football Club. '
The Old Technical. Collegians' dance for
Thursday next has been cancelled.
Big juwel hauls by hotel "rats" aro con-
tinuing on thc Riviera and are causing
hotel proprietors and tho police cooaider
&b!c anxiety. In one day Mrs. Mathilde
Huppt], an American, lost a platinum
watch pendant and platinum earrings;
Miss Mary Bach was robbed of a large sum
of money; and jewels and & pockctfcoor:
containing £000 were stolen from Brs.
Grant Johnson, of Montreal, in tho early
hours of the morning. It is reported-that j
a gang of international thieves, some of
thom British, is responsible for tho sod
lien increase of j ow ci robberies.
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