AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16308, 4 September 1918, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

CAPPELLI. Cappelli, the famous Italian operatic tenor, -svjll maie hi 3 acpearanco in Christchurcli at ;he Theatre Royal to-morrow, Friday, and Saturday. The musical critics throughout tho Dominion have txen loud in their prais« of this gifted 6inger. and the following fioru. the Duncdin "Evenin? Star" is one of the eulogistic notices: —"Tho Cappelli brought to a conclusion on Saturday evenin.? in tho Burns Hall, which was filled with an audience who, in point of enthusiasm, equalled. or possibly surpassed, those v.lic had listened to tho famous tenor at his previous appearances in His Majesty's Theatre-. Indeed. at tho end of the concert Cappelli, after responding to a triple encore, had to again and again bow his acknowledgements to the applause and checrs which rang through the hall. It was a remarkable- demonstration, and indicated tho appreciation and thanis which Dunedia concert goers './ishtd to express to him and to his company for th* treat they bad given them. Floral favours were banded to each of the sin-eers during the evening, Sigaor C»ppelli's being a laurel wreath with streamers of Italy's national colours. The tenor sang 110 fewer than niDa songs, eaoh one of them eliciting ptonns of applause. Senor Lupien Cesiironi. the popular basso, was also in form, and was obliged to supplement bis programme items by two others on each n- - '.:cT.rajic-e. The entrancing music which 3lr John Amadio produced from his flute kept everyone spell bound until the last note died away, wlien the applause broke loose and the inevitable cncorea resulted." The two other members of tho compaify, Misa Natilina MeCalluin. soprano, and Mr Harold Whittle, have also been the recipients of flattering notices from the musical oritics. The box plans of reserved seats for the three concerts are now open at Tho Bristol. _ On Monday. September 3th, Signor Cappelli will appear in 'Ashburton. "THE BING BOTS ARE HERE." Tb» final performance of the J. C. Williamson revue, "The Bing Boys aro Here," wn witnessed by a large and an appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal last night. OPERA HOUSE. There was a very large audience at the Opera Houso last evening, when the current programme was repeated. In the vaudeville half of the bill Burns and Le Olero (clever step-dancing duo), Bessie Lester (American comedienne), "Wallace Brownlow (operatic baritone). Jone« and Raines ("the VVclsh rarebit" and his dainty partner)) and Hughie Ogilvie (Scotch comedian) all presented turns which were appreciatively received. Tho second half of the programme W3S supplied by Mr Walter George's Sunshine Players, who repeated "Seaside Frolics" with great success. The comedy never failed to obtain hearty laughter, while the solo and concerted singing was warmly applauded, the work of the ballet being also ' much appreciated. The samo programme will be given to-night. ' CRYSTAL PALACE. The lure of, the Arabian Nights is universal, and yesterday large audiences witnessed with delight the screening at the Crystal Palace of the William Fox presentation of that enthralling story, "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp." The exciting incidents were followed with the keenest interest, and the maguifioent reproduction of the marvellous scenes that convey the extraordinary happenings to Aladdin evoked expressions of the warmest appreciation. The acting # 1 the Fox Kiddies, Virginia Leo Corbin and Francis Carpenter, assisted bv an army of well-trained actors and actressos, was admirable. Supporting ? were the Sunshine comedy A MilK-fed. Vamp," a Bud Fisher cartoon picturing further adventures of that mirth-provoking couple, Jeff and Mutt, and the Paramount Weekly Gazette. Mr Farquhar Youag, at the evening eeesion de luxe, sang Glorious Devon," and gave the monologue Famuy Jars." Appropriate selections were given by the Crystal orchestra. At all sessions to-day tho "same films will be shown, "JOAN OF ARC." What is said to be the first successful attempt to- synchronise a long picture produotio" with a. musical ecore has been accomplished by William Furst, composer of the lvric accompaniment to "joan the Woman* This picture is in reality a motion picture opera and takes about two hours and a half for exhibition. It will be shown at Crystal Palace nil nest week. Misa Geraldine Faxrar, the noted American prima donna, is the star, appearing in the role of Joan of Arc. This is not the first time Mr EHiTat has prepared a music score for a big Joan, of Aro production, as it was he who composed the music for the Joan of. Aro pageant in. the Harvard Stadium in 1907.- when Charles Frohman there pregented MaudaAdams as the immortal Maid,, of Orleans. Some years before that time aid subsequently Mr l'urst was music director for tho enterprises of tho late Charles Frohman and for David Belasco. His setting for "Kismet andottor nroductions attracted wide attention. lne bos plan for the Cbxistchurch eeason opens at the Bristol to-morrow morning. QUEEN'S THEATRE. t The attendances at the Queen's Theatre yesterday were highly satisfactory, when the. film depicting phases of American poutical lifo "The Torch Bearer, featuring William Russell and Charlotte Brunton, was again screened. : Th& JHPP OT 't Dancer" (drama), "The Musical Marvel (comedy), and "Tho Baby Bow Wows (in-ter-*vt). To-day at all cessions the same films will be shown. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The cinematograph version of Hall Caine's absorbingly interesting 'The Deemster" attracted large audienoes to aU seseions at- Everybody's Theatre yesterdey. Supporting subjects included a further matal" ment of the serial. "The Mystejy of the Double Cross." At all sessions to-day the same films will be shown. GRAND THEATRE. The admirably varied programme at the Grand Theatre attracted large audiences to a 1! sessions yesterday. Viola Dana, in Tho Weaver of Dreams," pleased her largo wmy of admirers. The supports included the Charlie Chaplm film, "The Hint," views of Christchurch and suburbs, and the second instalment of the serial, "The Great Secrot. At the evening session Mr W. Trewerne gave vocal selections* and. the orchestra played appropriate mmSc. The will be shown at all sessions to-day. a STRAND THEATRE. Jack Piokford and Lomise Huff, in "Jack and Jill," attracted large audiences to the Strand. Theatre yesterday. At all sessions to-day the same programme will be shown. LIBEBTY THEATRE. Irene Castle, in "The Mark of Cain," together with the supporting subjects, including tho official film depicting the forcea in Mesopotamia, attracted largo audiences to Liberty Theatre yesterday. The samo films will be shown at all sessions to-day.