AMUSEMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 162, 10 July 1926, Page 19

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE. i-je introduction at the Majestic -os f »rdav n '- the phonofilm was T! ' Wl - Vwir- "Teat interest aud much at U>e audiences i£tZZ. -vented ', V, Lee de ' . hai Hiieved wiat was once Forr °; '"; the or.lv impossible thin, ■ hoiid't to ■-'■■ , * t he motion picture, it nas made i'Tlileit Sim articuUte. The p ctur« """•^ in ;.. C "" vat forward n« the Tl,^ tr f nroH.iT: Hi'i <ro of a *ulhVicntly JrfiS, 'io illustrate what ? rear ?.'t. S Sv .-• «pctrt -hen t> *** 1,1 ■- ' ' ~■-•■ r nn the invention hay ti -:;,"SSir" , invc.l^r.,n S . Thcfilm. r ; nip ; ;. P . day included five hnn.joi.tp fl ° • Ji,r t-Ti-- Dr do Forrest playlns « f'.V',- V;",,v,,rv. n comical ass v *s£> 1r tr^ t"own operati- *in=cr. The instrumental fi ~ „ ,l,c lailer wore of very fair 1 irv' I wis difficult, however, to SSSiJnS of what was hem, sa,d o^^^^S^ShliS: 11 0,-l:y.an,iillu, Tnliiift-h feature, slwi-rinir Marie 1 re\ ost ■„,! Monte Blue! ami telling the humorMSrtory of a married couple's affairs \ Ion" supporting programme is also pre-pont.-d and a musical interlude is ]>rovirtcl by Mr. F. Poore and Mr. J. Page. STRAND THEATRE. ■•.Man and Maid."' the chief attraction now being shown at tho Strand Theatre, i- described as the best of the Elinor i.lvn 'series to date. The picture was Jirected by the famOU? novelist from one of h:-r own stories. "You may criticise a Crlyn picture." pays the critic of the '»\v' York "•Sun." in reference to the film, '"but you will never find yourself sleeping through it- And you certainly will bo caught napping when the bin scenes conic along. For Mine. Glyn's bi« scenes are bijrgiT than anybody Aie'b. And 'Man anil Maid' is the l>iggest f.lyn picture yet." Tiie writer specially chose her ca-t for the production. Harriet Hammond and Lew Cody have the lending roles. Mis? Hammond was previously a Mack Sennett bathing beauty, and Cody appears for the first time as a real hero in the ynwt of Sir Nicholas Tkormomlo. Alec Francis. Kenee Adoree, TJa"inar Desmond, and Leonie Lester are also in the cast. A Strand Magazine. Patlie Review, and comedy are included on the bill. Mr. Barry Coney (baritone) sings during the interlude, and a special musical item is "Lilac Time." GRAND THEATRE. The screen version of "Recompense," Robert Keable's sequel to his much-dis-cussed "Simon Called Peter," is now being shown at the Grand Theatre. The film is a faithful reproduction of the original story. Marie Prevost is excellently cast as the "guy, outrageous Julie," and Monte Blue as Peter, the army chaplain. , RIALTO AND REGENT THEATRES. '"Trouble with Wives" is the principal feature at both the Eialto and Regent Theatres. It is a delightful comedydrama, telling of the difficulties of a neirly married couple, who quarrel very shortly after their marriage. Florence Vidor, Esther Ealston, Tom Moore and Ford Sterling have the leading roles. At the Rialto a second feature is "Revelation," starring Viola Dana, and, at the Regent, "Bluebeard's Seven Wives," with Ben Lyon in the leading role. DIXIELAND CABARET. Decorations on a scheme based on the wonderful Egyptian Temple of Lights have been adopted for the special carnival night to be held at Dixieland Cabaret, Point Chevalier, on Monday next, when "A Night in Cairo" will be held. According to the management, this session will be the most attractive of the year. Special novelty items will be given by well-known performers, including Hiss Lilliokalani, who will dance the original Egyptian '"Dance of Death," and -Miss # Grace Gordon (vocalist). The Internationals will play special music. MUNICIPAL BAND. The _ Municipal Band will present v a splendid programme of musical items at the Zoological Park to-morrow (Sunoa.v) afternoon at 2.45. Among the many charming numbers to be played are the bright marches "Urvullers" and Faithful and Bold"; hymn, "Lest We overture, -.Morning, Xoon and Night"; cornet solo, "A Perfect "ay , (soloist, Mr. Fred Bowes): selec!l 0 "' "The Maid of the Mountains'; Hoist s^ "Jupiter, -, from his suite "The rianets ; morceau, '-Andante Keligioso," and waltz "Gold and silver." In the ; owj > Hall on the same date at 8.30 P-m- the band will play asain. \ programme of much charm and character will be given. MUNICIPAL CONCERT. JJueh interest is being shown in coqn«t,on with the Municipal Concert to oni' Yen -' n tlle T Hall this evening. rommencinp at 8 o'clock. Madame Kosie in TV" 1 be !,card for the first time "■Auckland at this concert, and will n-iniJ I' VlOhn - har P :ln(1 nr ? an aecomitem ? \ GOUnOd ' S " Avc M " ia -" oWl€r "In w° ghen by '"adame will be Tvitl, n th ° G<?ntle Lark " (Bishop), from -r tP ? l ' lifrato - a,lfl " C "o *°™" J«» Rigoietto" iverdn. Mr. Cyril Fanh'V i P ' anist ' wiU be " ear <l" in tnrne'r A , r in '° m f tU (Ch °P in) and Xoc " vlnl lajor h - v tlu " same composer. Edit actin " Ci v n >-:ranist. Mr. anfp; i m ° r (Bach) - a »d Canzone WWttaker will be the accompanist. "FAUST." t«naTefn U h klam, Ch ° ral is '<»r «*> " «in??- Mr - Arth " r J ° rdan - the to take, !ra " at,c u ' nn -- and musician. J °«UnVvoie J ; W ° rk ° n ■ Tul - v --■ Mr - te nor f rpo 7 ' 6 a "'" r "- , " ol,nd - English reso n ; D c ani rOm . that ™. w nasal many tenor nn'T"" 1110 Whi ° h makes so he com e rb%o P as,lnt t0 ,isten t0 - and Power? \*lT V s at tbe « ni 'l> «f hLs the ceT-W. 1 * l MSt w!H s "^°" ha.! Mr arti ; f - in?l »dins: the Carl 6 ingint> of [la , ri -~" n c<vok - whose 4h 'i c °' - Aro Phi S topheles Exhibition enthu * iasm a* th. re^en: JATEHSIDE WORKERS- BAND. •* foncert will k<, ■ ev eniuo. i n F '" '] p Siven to-morrow Auckland w?*7^f T ' Theatre by the Sih -« Band B tersid ' Workers ' t T nion Sir. 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TOTI DAL MONTE CONCERTS. ' The jrreat sncee.-s achieved fry the J Melba Grand Opera Company in Australia was due to a veiy large extent to the magnilicent singing, acting and charming personality of Signorina Toti Ual Monte, and music lovers and playgoers generally will doubtless be pleased to know that Messrs. J. and X. Tait are to give the public of Auckland an opportunity of hearing this artist at the Town Hall on Saturday, Monday. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24. 20, 28 and Dal Monte's achievements at the Chicago Auditorium and the Metropolitan Opera House, Xew York, and later at Covcnt Garden and the Royal Albert Hall, are now matters of musical history. On her return to Australia recently a≤ a concert artist, the huge Town Hall.'Melbourne, was booked out. and when the famous singer made her appearance on the platform she was received by thunders of applause from all parts of the building. The following was written by a well-known Australian critic: —"Toti Dal Monte proved herself even more delicious than ever. The flexibility of her magnificent voice, its sweetness aud purity, its unerring accuracy are even better revealed than when she last sang to us, especially in the Italian operatic arias, to which she takes and gives th? greatest pleasure. On Saturday night her conquest was complete. She sang and the charming quality of her voice was comparable only to the sheer perfection of a diamond cut by a master lapidaTy. Indeed it had all the facets and moods of a perfect jewel. She was in perfect voice, wonderfully clear and trillinjr, and when after the unrestrained enthusiasm evoked by her opening numbers., with naive pride she gave as encores several charming songs in English, all of which were received with the greatest enthusiasm.* , Dal Monte's present tour must necessarily be brief, therefore only four concerts can be presented in Auckland. Associated with Toti Dal Monte will be Angiisio Beul, the celebrated baritone, William James, the brilliant pianist, and Stanley Baines, the famous flautist. Although music lovers of Sydney and Melbourne were called upon to pay 23/ for reserved seats in Sydney and" Melbourne, the prices for the New Zealand ; tour will not be so high. The box plans i for the four concerts will bo opened at Lewis R. Eady and Sons., Ltd., on Wednesday morning, July 21. PORT AUCKLAND BAND. The. Port Auckland Band will play on the Ellerslio Racecourse to-morrow, commencing at 2.45 p.m. PRESENTATION CARNIVAL. A carnival will be held in the Foresters' Buildings, Wellesley Street, this evening, in aid of a fund for relieving di"tress among the unemployed. Every person who attends will receive a gift. LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY. The Little Theatre Society will stage "The Dover Road"' (A. A. Milne) for a season of three nights in the Town Hall concert chamber, commencing July 27. LABOUR PARTY CONCERT. A combined concert and lecture, under the auspices of the Xew Zealand Labour Party, will be given to-morrow evening in the Strand Theatre. The speaker will be Mr. J. Edwards, whose subject will be '"Human Waste in Modern Society." Among the performers will be Mr. George Poore (flautist) and Mr. Walter Brough (baritone). Mr. C. H. Speed will preside. SKATINCi. The X.L.O. Skating Rink in Newmarket will be open this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and from 7.30 until 10 p.m. The Premier Skating Rink, Pitt Terrace, off Pitt Street, will be open this evening from 7.30 until 10 p.m. An evening session will also be held at the Golden Gate Rink. The Wembley Skating Rink will be open this evening. A band will be in attendance. DANCING. The Parisian Dancing Club has returned to the Society of Arts Hall, and will hold i 1; usual dance there this evening. Novelties will be provided, and Perrin's orchestra will be in attendance. Musical items will be broadcasted. A flashlight photograph will be taken. The Grey Lynn Labour Party will hold a special long session at the Gasino de Luxe, Ponsonby Road, this evening. Old-time dances will be a feature. Mr. Georg Paltridge's orchestra will provide the music. A free bus service to Surrey Crescent and Point Chevalier will be p: ivided. The first dance of the Alliambra Dance Club will be held this evening in St. Paul's Hall, Synonds Street. The Alhambra Orchestra will be in attendance. The usual Saturday night dance, arranged by Mr. George Williams, will be held this evening in the Masonic Hall, Belgium Street. On Monday night a dance will be held in fc>t. Benedict's Hall, when an exhibition of the new (lance, the "Four Step," will be given b Mr. Murray and Mi. s Glennice. The Savoy Dance Club will hold a lance in the Orange Hall, Newton Road, nn . ednesday evening. The usual weekly dance -will be held this evening in St.'Benedict's Hall, East Street. Music will be provided-by Mr. Walter Smith's Jazz Band.