AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 180, 1 August 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

PLAZA THEATRE. The current week's programme afc the Plaza—a double-feature list composed of an English comedy, " Bill and Coo " (Billy Merson) and an English drama, " Many Waters " (with Lilian Hall Davis, Arthur Margetson, and Elizabeth Allen)—will yield pride of place shortly to a fine drama from Hollywood. This is "Attorney for the Defence," featuring Edmund Lowe, of " Transatlantic." fame. He is supported by two popular and able players in Constance Cuinminss (" The Big Timer " and " Behind the Mask ") and Evelyn Brent, whose last big role was in Charles Bickfortl's " The Pagan Lady." It is an appealing story of a court drama that might have happened in any land and at any time. The acting by the principal players is reported by several overseas critics to be of a very fine (standard in this picture, while the arrancements of the. plot and scenery are authentic copies of the original. The film has had very good eceptions in Australia. MUNICIPAL BAND. A well-appreciated programme was presented by the Auckland Municipal Band, under "Mr. Geo. Buckley, in the Town Hall lent night. All the numbers were well received, encores bein* frequently demanded. Verdi's "Attila," Rossini's "La Gazza Ladra," and compositions by Delibes and Strauss, were played. Cornet, flute and xylophone solos were given by Messrs. F. Bowes, H. C. McLennan and R. Jackson. Mr. O. Chcesman was accompanist. "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST." To help the funds of the local Presbyterian Church, the Bible class girls of Otahuhu successfully staged the operetta, "Beauty and the Beast," in the Mangere East Hall on Saturday night. Although it was not so good ae other similar productions, for the want of strong voices, it was well done and was thoroughly enjoyed. Mies Ivy Jones and Miss Jean McTetridge took the parts of the "Sylphs," Hebe and Hero. Miss Edna Muller, ae the "Beast," afterwards the "Prince," took her part well, although more use could have been made of her voice. Miss Jean Gardiner played the Baron's Jester, and Miss D. Box the Baron. Others taking part wore Miss Edna Jones as "Beauty," Miss Zoc Fearley as "Lady Mighty," and Mise Joyce Wilson as "Lady Jofty," and Miss Caesie Cook as the Courier. Misses J. Douglas and O. Kendrick were the huntsmen, while Misses J. Jones, J. Morton, J. Kendrick, R. Gilmour and D. Best were the bridesmaids. Miss Roic Jenkins acted ae pianiste. Mr. W. N. Ingram was the producer. CONCERT FOR UNEMPLOYED. The Neville Carlsen Revue Company provided an enjoyable concert in the Birkdale Town Hall on Saturday in aid of local unemployed. A feature of the programme was the initial public appearance of Mr. Carlsen's seven-year-old son, Jack. Others who contributed were:—Mme. V. Paskell, Mrs. J. Holt, Misses D. Laweon, J. Hiscott, D. Lockwood, J. Tucker, B. Lelean, J. Coleman, J. Boyd, J. Trainer, J Watte. Messrs. G. Carken, K. Smith, J O'Kane, W. Audain, J. Davey, J. Holt, B. Parkinson, L. Porter, W. Baker. N. Carlsen and Master A. Parkinson. Mrs. Holt was accompanist. HENDERSON JUVENILE FORESTERS. An address to the boys of the Juvenile Court of the Henderson A.O.F. wae given by Captain Billington, traveller and welfare worker, his subject being "Sowing and Reaping." He exhorted the boys to be sure that they made something of their lives. He drew interesting comparisons with natives of the South Sea Islands, whose natural laziness was due to the profusion of food axound them. He also told eome absorbing tales of his travels and experiences in the South. African and Grsat War campaigns. FAVOURITE CONCERT PARTY. A coneert was given at the Star oE the Sea Orphanage, Howick, on Saturday by the Favourite Concert Party. The programme consisted of songs and musical selection (piano, concertina aaid accordion), conjuring, ventriloquism and shadow trickery. The contributors were: Messrs. J. Eaves, J. Row, L. Taylor, R. Green, H. Green, R. Green, jun., and Howard Andrew. The party was entertained to supper by the eisters.