AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 95, 22 April 1921, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THE HIPPODROME THEATRE. 1 filmland la by no means backward in ' coming forward with the latest develop- , ments of everything known to men, whetner ' It be the dazzling feats of the flying man ; or merely the backyard love scenes between • the scullery maid and the gardener next • door. In the case of the Hippodrome toi morrow it will be the feats of the airman, j nnd for tit!-.- to this picture, with its abunI dance of real thrills, the Fox picture men 1 have chosen the neat name "The SkywayI man." "The Skywayman" Is really sup- I posed to be Lieutenant Locklear, an lntrepia aviator who took it upon himself to demonstrate that certain thrilling aerial feats ; were perfectly possible, and he did them to prove to the authorities that they were 1 useful for airmen to know. It was not long I befoie the cinema men got hold of these ! dazzling "stunts." and the lieutenant was ' specially engaged, witu Miss Louise Lovely. I S who has herself been the heroine of more ; than one adventure film, to do all his deeds ; ]in the air. These were taken and built up j into the action part of a story, and the result Is "The Skywayman." a picture 1 which, it is well for nervous peopie to remember. is presented In the < ' form of a dream. And such feats j las removing from one aeroplane to another , while both are Hying, are just ns well to be , filmed as a portion of a rather exciting , 'nightmare. Yet we are informed they did actually happen. However, patrons can ■, witness them for themselves and draw their own conclusions. "The Skywayman," at ■ all events, makes an excellent adventure , picture along new lines. It is well • supported. I THE PRINCESS THEATRE. Mr. Harry K. Eustace with his picture i "Through Jungle Wilds," and the explana- ■ tory lecture with which he supports it. has; proved to be such an undoubted attractionat the Princess Theatre that he is going to ; stay there for another week. -Through Jungle Wilds" is such a unique film that it loses nothing through repetition, and in '"act those who have seen it .i second time have appreciated many features which had I i escaped them previously, and have nil j the more enthralled by the racy esplana- • tions given by the lecturer. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ! "Everybody is always more or less Interested in the problem whether a woman | should tell her husband ali a-lxjut her past i I—that is, provided she has a plcturesTUC I | one. At Everybody's Theatre to-day ; I everybody will have opportunity to see h hv I i the cinema men answer these problem*, | for ttie first feature on to-day's new pro- | I gramme is the film "Should a Woman Teii?" j I This photoplay is presented by a strong j | cast headed by Alice Lake, and It tells its , tale with much artis.ry of setting. The | acting all through is convincing, and the] ]. heroine registers all tb tic emotions which | are essential to the plot in a manner that | ;is distinctly pleasing. The orchestral aud film s-i-.pports are also good. THE QUEEN"?. William Farnutu has come to tile Queen's Theatre to-day in "The Orphan." an oui--1 door love story where the sands of the • desert, the pale desert moon, and ail tae | glamour of these wide spaces form a tine i iw'tground for the development of a 1 prely romance. William Farnum Wis i-beeil fast in a characteristic role for tnis 'film, and tie story as it develops gives i him many opportunities for UUe display ..f \ I his own peculiar talents. The other plc- [ tures _ye been well selected to complete lan entertaining programme, and the musical ai-companiment is good. THE LYRIC THEATRE. That whimsical "film story "All's Button" has {*>ne on from the Strand to the Lyric where by spe.-ial request it becomes the feature of the new bin starting here today. All who have seen this film during the week have g,one away contented with the richness of due character studies the author and the players have drawn, and there are many who would not like to miss an opportunity of seeing this capital pi-'- [ tuie. The Lyji..- has gathered up an inter- | esting budget of secondary films, and Its j orchestral accompaniment*, are of the nest. BOHEMIAN Or-CITESTRA. There was a crowded auuience in the Town Hall last e\eniug when the Bohemian Orcneslra gave its init-a! concert of the eighth season. A carefully _eciea programme was presented, which catered for all tastes. The performance was a very enjoyable one. and was followed with marked interest. For the first time since Its construction the orchestra admitted ladies into its ranks, these forming a sixth part of the executants. Miss Edith WhLelaw occupied the position as leader, and ably carried out her duties, whilst Miss A uy Stevenson acted as principal of the second violins, and Dr. 11. Cox. Messrs. J. Lambert F. Prime. G. I'oore, J. Jackson, F. < Amo'deo. G. 11. Woolley. It. Craig. Hogg. E. 11. Wood, and C B. I'lummer made efficient chiefs to the family of instruments they were responsible for. There was a full attendance of the orchestra, anil si=ns were . e\er evidenced that the music had been , thoughtfully prepared. The violins played with decision and accuracy, and revealed pleasing tone quality, gave breadth and • richness of sound to passages needing I strength, fullness, and dynamics. In the unfurling of the inner harmonies the violas capably exhibited the measures: a rich and sonorous tone was made by the 'cellos In solo cantabile, and in vigorous and fast . passage work were always equal to the requirements. Much remarkable music had to be displayed by the wood-wind-s, which was achieved in the best of taste. Specially commendable was the performance by the bassoons, they were certainly conspicuous and made a suitable background for the ! entire group of wood-wind, lv the colc.urj Ing of passages Mr. Jackson, the oboist. I emitted a sweet and even sound, his tone ' ! being delicate without being weak, pene- | trating without being hard, and incisive - and mordant without crudeucss. The horns I were delicately treated by Messrs. R. Ctaig I and .11. .Benn. the executants striving to produce a good tone and the composer's idea, whilst the often delicate solo pas~ai:es . for the time and" clarinet found Messrs. G. Poore and F. Aniodeo respectively, two accomplished players, aide to cope with any difficult*'. .Specially commendable was the purity of tone pj-oduced. and their graceful shading and phrasing. The tromI billies and cornets bad splendid chances in ■Massenet's and .Klgars works, and always , acquitted themselves with credit. Massenet, one of the most gifted and popular of modern French composers, was represented by his fine suite "Scenes Plttoresques." which was played with notable decision and effect. The instrumentalists ably displayed Thomas' skill in handling the orchestra in his overture to "Mignou."' The winds gave with purity of tone the "Andantino." nicely sustained were the chords of the Moderato. and the harp passages were clearly executed by Mr. Cyril j Towsey, which had been transcribed for I the pianoforte. The horns gained distincI tiou in the subsequent Andante, aud the ■ str.gij and winds produced a satisfying ■ I tone, whilst a sparkling aud vivacious 'rendering was obtained of the Polacva \ ■ I realistic and clever performance was given ; of -Skilton's "War .Dance." aurl delicate.v . played items were .McDowell's ""Sweet I Lavender," and lleiinami's "Ryicoco Seienade." Elgar's symphonic pre.ude "i'o- ■ ■ lonia" proved a highly enjoyable selection. .I It is dedicated to the tamous piaulst Igaace ' | Paderewski. and was specially written to ■j help the Polish funds, it routalns several i j popular Polish melodies. delishtfu.-fy ' treated by the author. It is a wort, wiijcii ' i keeps every member of the orctiestra busy ' | and Interested: There are so.iie fine c.iI muxes, delightful modulations, anil caarue- ■ ; teristic orchestral louche.-. The v.n'as and I "cellos gave with marked success the 1 i initial subject, aud the wind aud smug i ! dialogue was charmingly p.aye I. wh.ls. , j the expressive oboe part and txqi.i- , site subsequent theme f...- mil.i ■ ...din ' , received adequate presentment. and a grand pertormance u.i.s secured [of the finale. '1 he aceu.liiig passages ;•>- ---, I the bras.-es. the r.ctl lone of the v,,..,u- ---! winds, and the strength of. sound by the ■ ! strings all helping to make a llood of tou« . i overpowering in its grandeur and beauty. !-Saint-Saens' well knov.i; "Danse Aiacabre" ! was skilfully rendered, the waltz nu-a.-ure. • which Is set on* with grotesq.ie. hut very 1 ! Ingenious Instrumentation, be.ng displayed, in a fashion which fully exhibited the slg- . nlttc-nnre of the setting. The vocal surprise ■ ; came in Miss Natalina MeCallum. who I j sang "Bel iKaggio" w.ih a clearness of i phrasing, facility of \oice. u;:.i artistic j feeling which showed the singer had : greatly Improved her vo.ee under ihe recent training of Madame Goossens-Viee- • roy in Sydney, and brings her -before the public as a songstress or fine ability an', promise. .She possesses a soprano of musical timbre, well shaded and uue.cr go. d control. Miss MeCallum also gave with i vivacity and freedom Gounod's "Vu.se I Song" from "Konien and Juliet." After her solos the songstress was wannlv encored. A similar compKineft wabestowed upon the Lyric yuartet ar.ei their fine ehordlng. nice blend, and nrt's'ii performances of Van de Water's "Sunset" . and Verdi's "What From Vengeance " \ ' most enjoyable evening terminated with "a , brUilnnt rendering of Friedemann's "c-lavonlc Melody." Mr. Colin Musto™ co„! I ducted with his usual energy skill ™ d i good Judgment, and Mr. Cyril Towsev ta _. •luUjr played the accompanlmeato *

-*' -» ■■■« ; ORGAN EECITAL. i The city organist has arranged a popular programme for the recital on Saturday next, St. George's Day, in the Town Hall. The programme will Include a Fantasia on .National Airs. E-Igar'a march, "Pomp ana Circumstance," and pieces by Peace Crackel, and Dnbois. Miss Natalina McCalium will be the vocalist.

i AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. HIS ■_.-JESTV'S —The Mascrueraders. OPERA HOUSE —Fuller's Vaudeville. KING'S THEATRE, MEWTOn— For the Kiddles' Sake." TOWN HALL CONCERT CH««BER— English Pierrots. PICTURE THEATRES. THE If/ITIONAL —Frank Mayo in "mc Marriage Pit." THE TP-'QLl —Wallace Reid in "A'-wayi Audacious." THE STRAND —Marguerite De La Motte in "ITumpet Island." I THE Gf-f.tHD—"The Man They Could Not | Hang." ; WEST _vD—"The Mating."