AMUSEMENTS

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15393, 25 September 1915, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. The celebraUnl spy drama. ' The Mini Who Stayed at Home." was repeated at tho Theatre Royal last night, before another crowded hoy we. Tho "action of the drama was followed with intense iti tercst, and the work'of thrf. different performers was highly appreciated 'The Man Who Stayed at Home" wi : l be staged again this evening. ;

LIEDERTAFEL concert. The smoko concert of the Liedertafc!, at the Scottish Society's Rooms lasr 1 night, brought together, hs usual. largo gathering of faithful patrons who, with their customary generosity, tver* unsparing in applaus6 arid 1-ecalls. ithe quartet party coining in for the most tumultuous share. The programme provided comprised many attractive features. But an inrovatioli, introduced presumably as an experiment only, cannot be approved. For tho first tlnie the members remained seated when singing, in softer passages the position hardly affects the tono -produetidfl, hut whfre power is required, £lie compact tone, the fine rich resonaricri nhd blend of harmony > in which for some time past the Licdertafel has pre-oittliiently scored the full effect, is appreciably reducod. For singers it is an iinnattiral position. Among the part song«-p<?ffonlietl, fifst -place must be'accorded to lslgar'fi admirable cycle of iiVc part songs ffoln the Greek Anthology. They were hltftg rrith a finish and refinement tvofthy of all praise. The piiiiio pftrts were distinguished for rt natural well-balanced tone, not of tho artificially . repressed kind sometimes, censuml in the pftst. In the grand depth of the basses. Mr Millar did great servieo. especially in tho first and l#st number. ''Hattoli's Warrior's Song," and "The Voice of tho,Torrent.came next in order of merit. In the "Canon," by Eisenhower, the tenors compared unfavourably with the lower voices, The solo p&rt» «f Abt's "Tliou Cfltt'st Netdt bo Mine," trae impressively sung by Mr It. Vincent, delicately accompanied by the choriM. -Mf C. H. Schwartz eang with good expression and comprehenftiort ail Artr from Meyerbeer's "L'Afncainoi" even surpassing it with tho encore. t "Only You," a telling song by Tirindelh. Afr Lucas's "ilother O'Mino" came from a fuller heart than Amy Finden's "You Are All That is Lovely," with corresponding success, whilst Mi* B. S, Knox gave proof of progress, with moro weight and life, in Tciati's "'My Dreams." but felj off tieaih in the second number. Florence Aylward's of Mighty Sons/', a patriotic soiig, Wns forcefully given by Mr A. ; Freeman. Tho quartet of Messrs Coolcfion. Vincent, March and Millar rontriIwitcd no fewer than fotir numbcrs for the one on tho programme, in their usual approved style., perhaps even bettor. Mr Wbrsley accompanying skilfully, plav-. cd with taste thrco soli of Russian origin, little refiner] pieces somewhat beyond tho understanding of tbo audicnce «t a first hearing.

BOY SCOUTS' KING OF THE cai?<nivAi». In the King's Theatre this evening in connexion with the Boy. Sceute' King of tho Carnivnl, in aid of the Red Cfosa Fund, a concert -will 1»6 given by leading artiste. The crowning ceremony will also take place, and be performed by tho Mayor. -The King of .the Carnival competition wa» promoted by the St. Michael's Scouts, who recognised the need of the wounded soldiers. ■ They hope to add a substantia) sum to tho fund. The competition closes at lour o'clock at tho Kirtg's Theatre ,to-day. The object being a worthy obe, and * credit to the boys, it is expected that there "will bo a bi2 attendance. The programme: will bo contributed bv Mrs W. Joll, Miss Ethel Lissacfc. Mrs B. A. Homo. Mr H. C. Foster. Mrs F. McDonald, Mr It. P. Vincent. Mr Sydney Brett, Mr Les Cookson, and Mr It. Clarke.*

OPERA HOUSE. Hearty applauso was bestowed upon Leu* Hofman, th© tramp juggler, by last night's audience, which also received tho items given bje Eileen Floury and the Eclair Bros., with approval. The programme will be repeated for tie last time to-night. The Great Lutes and Co. open on Monday. Their performance -is said to be unique in every respect. Clemens and Dean, feature dancers, and Hazel Morris, a "ragtimer," are amongst the supporting company.

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS, | "The Spoilers*' will bo shown for the : last time at His Majesty's Theatre toS night. The usual matinee takes place I this afternoon. Patrong who can posjsibly do ho, are advised to attend tho ; matinee, and thus avoid tie crqgh at > night. The new feature For Monday is a representation of the well-known melodrama, "Alone in London.'.Supporting the star picture Are several films of a varied character, including interesting war doings in England ill the "Patho War Gazette." Good attendances were renorded .at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. In addition to th© current programme there ■wi-H be shown to-day, "The Indian Brothers" and "The Fire-Fighting Zouaves." • A largo audience witnessed the programme at the Empire Theatre, Sydenham, last night. The sarile films' will bo screened this afternoon and oven-1 i"g. ! At the Grand Theatre yesterday, j large audiences witnessed Charles Chap-1 lain as "A Woman." The same programme will be given to-day and this evening. ' Excellent patronage was extended to the lobe Pictures yesterday. The same films will be -screened to-day an I thiß evening.. There were - large attendances at Everybody's Theatre yesterday, and the programme waa greatly enjoyed. Today and this evening the same pictures : will be screened.