AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 303, 21 December 1921, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

COMMUNITY SINGING. The community singing in the Town Hall last cvcuinf; was attended liy many enthusiasts, ;iad tile large audicuce Joined lv very heartily in sitting many old favourites. The songs were led by the Lyric Kour. Helore Che programme »r singing was rommrm-Kl, Mr. W. J. Holdewortli made a few remarks, speaking of the couiunmity sinking that \vnd Iso successful in tlio older countries, and the I benelit, from all points of view, that would Ilie derived If it were adopted iv New Zealkin.l. Mr. A. K. Wiloon, with bis organ j solus, .Vila well reeehed, and iv addition a very pleasing imlivitlual programme join variety io the evening'g i-iueriaiiuueut. Tho Lvnc Quartet. Messrs. Alan McKlwulu, au'l T. Harris. MUses Violet Lambert ami Winifred CrosaeK, and Master Bert Atkinson contributed to the programme, the actual commuuit.v aiuKln-,; concerning itself with "Old Hundredth." "Lord Lomou-I," and several other old favourites published in the "AH Nations' Song Book." The publisher of this collection of old and popular songs is ouo of the founders of the community singln:,' which has now been tried for the first time in New Zealand, and a letter haw been received from Mr. Wilbur. U.S. CousulGenerat, referring to its popularity in the United States, and commeuiling the system as being a capital one for social uee. It is the indention of the promoters to call a public meeting after the Christmas and New Year vacation t<) discuss and consider the future uf community singing in Auckland, and its beuetUs. "NIGHTIE NIGHT." The box plans for the lirst six nights of the J.C. Williamson Joseph Coyne sca>on. during which will be presented the famous farce-comedy "Nightie Night." uru now open, at Lewis K. Eady and Sou, Ltd. "OLD MOTUBK UiriSUARD" I'ANTOSIIMK. I'antomimc is to be the attraction at Fuller's King's Theatre during the coining holidays, starting at the inatiuee on December IM. The production is "Old Mother I Hubbard," the plot being built round the favourite nursery rhyme, t'oulo is the name of the caiiine, and his linpersenntor is Mr. Arthur Meredith, who specialises in animal pans. The principal fun of the panto ia supplied by Mr. (Jco. Harpur, as the Dame, assisted by Sir. Arthur Bertram, as Mr. Hubbard, Miss ltubee Raymond us Sally llorner, and of course xood old Ponlo. The scenery, painted by leading Sydney artists, Includes a distinct uovelty lv a* freakish .Ihzji scene. Another line example of (he scene-painters' art is a transformation, entitled "The Seasons," representing spring, summer, autumn, and wiuter. Amongst other scenes art; "Hubbard . Vllle," "The Kmperor's I'alace," "Above the Clouds," "China Town," "The Enchanted Forest," "The Widows Kitchen." Special attention I has been pakl to the vocal portion of the I panto, some of the soloists having voices well above tlio average. Miss Ethel Osboru, who plays the part of the Fairy l'rincess, has a beautiful lyric soprauo voice. Seats may be reserved without extra charge at Lewis K. liady anil Sou, Ltd., Queen Street, and Finlay's, Newton, for daily matinees and night performances. CHRISTMAS ORGAN RECITAL. The city organist, Mr. Maughan Harnett, will give a special Christmas orgun recital In the Town Hall on Saturday evenlug next. Miss Lois Evans will bo the vocalist. "THE CHEAT McEWKX." An entertainment of an unusual nature will be presented on lioxiug- night at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, by "The Great MeEwen." who recently completed an eight week season in Sydney under the direction of J. and N. Tait. Boxing night will mark the first of the remarkable MeEwen entertainments, for such they are entitled. In spite' of the fact that he is one of the acknowledged authorities in the science of auto-suggestion, or mesmerism, iv demonstrating his powers, he is said to make laughter the keynote of his entertainment. The Australian Press critics describe his entertaiument as "most unusual and extraordinary," and be has drawn crowds wherever he has appeared. "The Great MeEwen" is claimed to be one of the greatest of living mesmerists, and as n magician, card manipulator, and raconteur he has few equals. There is therefore little doubt but that his appearance In Auckland will command a great deal of interest. The box plan for reserved seats is now on view at Carter and Asher's, tobacconists. Queen Street, opposite Wyndham Street, and applications for s«ats for country patrons will be attended to strictly iv the order received. AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. OPERA HOUSE —Fuller's Vaudeville. PICTURE THEATRES. THE HIPPODROME —Puclv Jones in "Straight from the Shoulder." THE NATIONAI "Roped" and "Mothers THE STRAND— Clare- Kimball Young in "Hush." THE LYRIC —Monte Blue in "A Perfect Crime." THE PRINCESS —EtheI Clayton in "Wealth." THE QUEEN'S —Tom Mix in "Prairie Trails." THE GRAND— "Rudd's .Now Selection." EVERYBODY'S — Pauline Frederick In "Ttie Woman in Room 13." THE TlVOLl —William s. Hart in "The Whistle." THE BRITANNIA —WiIIiam I'arnum in "Drag Harlan."