AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 232, 2 October 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

PSYCHOLOGY LECTURES. The New Zealand lecturer of psychology, Miss C. E. Bates, last evening delivered her third lecture in the Unity Hall, speaking on ''The Faith that Brings Victory.' "A limited conception of life," said Miss Bates, "is that which makes for small achievement, but a widening of consciousness to greater progress and higher attainment is the first step toward increased achievement. • So often people are held back by thinking that their place iu life from birth to the grave has been preordained by fate. A new slogan we would cry, 'Build faith in better and brighter conditions for the future,' through greater personal power, enlarged consciousness and expectation." The lectures will continue this evening and to-morrow in the Unity Hall. "THE MASQUERADER." The dramatic picture, '"The Masquerader." reputed to be Ronald Colmans last film appearance before his retirement from the screen, was given a private screening ill the Regent Theatre last evening, by co-operation of United Artists (A'sia), Limited, and Messrs. J. C. Williamson Picture Corporation, Limited. Adapted from the famous stage play in which Guy Bates Post had oue of his greatest triumphs and based on the well-known book, "Mr. Chileote, M.P.," the film undoubtedly provides Ronald Colman with a magnificent starring role, while Ehssa Landi in the leading feminine part is equally impressive with regard to acting honours. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the screening, and the splendid acting of Mr. Colman ami Miss Landi in such a solid story should assure a great success for "The Masquerade! , at the local box office. MUNICIPAL BAND. f An enjoyable programme was given at the Municipal Band concert in the Town Hall last night. A fine selection of Tschaikowsky's works, and the overture from '■ Der Freischutz " were exceedingly well played, while many lighter selections found popular favour with the audience. Miss Hinemoa Rosieur (soprano) sang Ponchielli's " La Gioconda " and " Do Not Go, My Love" (Hagman), and in response to encores gave " Before the Crucifix ' (Laforge) and Squire's "My Prayer."' Mr. P.oger Errington (tenor) sang " The Spirit Flower " (Tipton) and " She Is Far From the Land" (Lambert). These, with the encore numbers, were exceedingly well sung. Mr. Eric Waters played the accompaniments with expression. COCOA FUND CONCERT. Organised by the City District Schools' Committee in' aid of the free cocoa fund, an enjo3'able concert wag held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, the following contributing to the programme: — Sunshine Boys' Club (gymnastics), St. Thomas' Orchestra (under the baton of Mr. J. Ewart), the "Dew Girls," the Moimce Sisters, the Roberts brothers. Miss McAneany's pupils, Miss Tulette and. pupils; Misses Joyce Coleman, Jesmond Hiscott, Yvonne Cartier, Eileen Smithson; Messrs. L. Zanderigo, Jack de Rose, A. J. Matthews, Lou Bickerton and W. Purcell (accompanist). LYRIC CHARITY CONCERT. The usual Sunday charity concert was held in the Lyric Theatre last evening. The popularity of these concerts was proved by the fact that some hundreds of patrons had to be turned away before the show commenced. An excellent response to the collection for the "Down-and-Out" Mission was received, the sum of £18 being collected. All the items were well received and Tepeatedly encored. LEYS INSTITUTE PLAYERS. To-morrow, evening the Leys Institute Players will present at the institute A. A. Milne's three-act comedy, "The Dover Road." An exceptionally strong cast has been arranged for this occasion. COMMUNITY SINGING. As the hundredth community "sing" in the career of Mrs. Albert Russell, a special effort on behalf of the metropolitan unemployed relief fund will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow evening. Admission is by collection. MUSICAL RECITAL. Mary Xathan (pianist), Helene Dykes (vocalist) and Olive Jarvis (elocutionist) will combine in a musical programme to i be presented in the Lewis Eady Hall en Wednesday next. ULSTER SOCIETY MEETING. An excellent programme has been arranged for presentation at the Ulster Society's meeting next Wednesday in the Oversea League rooms, Queen's Arcade. BOYS' BAND RECITAL. The Auckland City Boys' Band gave a recital in the Grey Lynn reserve yesterday, which was much appreciated. The band was under the conductorship of Mr. George March.