AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16309, 5 September 1918, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

CAPPELLI TO-NIGHT. At the Theatre Royal tliia evening Signor Cappelli, til© famous Italian operatio tenor, will maJio his appearance in Chriatchiixcli. rhe programme tor to-night's concert is a most attractive ono, and should appeal to all music-lovers. Among Cappelli's numbers are "O Paradise," from Meyerbeer's opera "L'Africana"; "Tho Flower Song," from "Carmen"; "On With, tho Motley," from "Pa-gliacoi," and "Thou Heavenly One," from Verdi's "Force of Destiny." Mr John Amadio, lio brilliant flautist, who is a great favourite throughout the Dominion, will play Moskowski's "Serenade," "Gipsy Revels" (Ed German), Schubert's ""Cradle Song," and Valse Op. 64 (Chopin). Miss Natalina McCallum, eoprano, will sing "Caro Nome," from "Rigoletto," Batten's "April Morn," and "Poor "Wandering One," with flute obbligato by Mr John Amadio. Signor ■ Cesaroni, basso, will ting the Prologue from "Pagliocci," and "Haste Thoe for Vengeance" (Donizetti). Mr Harold Whittle, who has made many previous visits with big concert stars, will act as accompanist. The number of scat 3 booked at The Bristol is large. Concerts will be given to-morrow and on Saturday evenings, when complete changes of programme will be presented. On Monday night a concert will be given in Ashburton. OPERA HOUSE. The entertainment submitted at the Opera House last evening met with a big reception by a very largo audience. The vaudeville turns in the first part were all warmly applauded. Mr Hughio Ogilvie, Scotch comedian, who is in his final week was given a very appreciative hearing, having to Tespond to several encores. Jones and Raines were also a popular couple, tho former'a parodies of well-known Bongs causing hearty laughter. Burns and Le Clerc (dancing duo), Wallace Brownlow (operatic baritone), and Bessie Lester (American comedienne) all appeared with great eucoesß. "Seaside Frolics," presented by Mr Walter George's Sunshine Players, earned further kudos for this popular company. The rapidfiro comedy of ijlr George Storey and others kept the big house in. a simmer of merriment, and the several musical numbers and the assistance given by tho ballet wcro warmly applauded. The same programme will be given this evening. "JOAN OF ARC." There can be no doubt that the motion picture hae opened up an entiroly new and unlimited field for the presentation of great historical events' in the form of most stirring and spectacular dramas, and the enormous amount of preparatory work necessary to produce a picture like "Joan • the Woman, which comes to Crystal Palace next week, will, it is claimed, astonish historians and students. The life of Joan of Arc is unique in human history, as having been recorded under sworn testiinony• During the great trial when Joan of Arc was called upon to prove she was not a heretic, every incident and detail of her life was revealed. Th«fie records are preserved to the present day, and weTe carefully searched for many months by Mr De Mille and a big staff of the best authorities so as to make sure of historic accuracy as to customs, manners, drees, and details of the period. The big masterpiece will be shown twice daily all next week, and tho box plan, opens at The Bristol this morning. QUEEN'S THEATRE. William Russell in "The Torch Bearer" attracted large aud*°enoes to tho Queen's Theatre yesterday. _ The supporting subjects wecre and included tho drs-ma, * The Dancer," the comedy "The Musical Marvel,' and the interest picture, "Baby Bow Wows. At all sessions to-day tho same films will be shown. STRAND THEATRE. "Jack and Jill," featuring Jack Pickford and Louise Huff, attracted large audiences lo the Strand Theatre yesterday. With its supporting subjects it will be shown at all sessions to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. There woro large attendances aft Everybody's Theatre yesterday, when tho cinematograph version of Hall Caine's powerful novel, "The Deemster," was again screened. Today at all sessions "Tho DeeniEter" and the supporting feature vill be shown. The picture will be screened at Ashburton oa Monday and Tuesday of next week. GRAND THEATRE. Tiola Dana in "A Weaver of Dreams" and tho admirable eunporting subjc-cts drew large attendances to the Grand Theatre yesterday. At the evening session several vooal items wero given by Mr W. Trewerne, and tho orchestra gavo appropriate selections. To-day at all sessions the same films will be shown. CRYSTAL PALACE. The William Fox spectacular feature, "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," attracted large audiences to Crystal Palace yesterday. The gorgeous 6cenic effects and the fine acting of Virginia Lee Corbin and Francis Carpenter delighted one and all, and the film was acclaimed na one of '.he finest witneisscd. The supporting features were the Sunshine comedy "A Milk-Fed Vamp," a Bud Fisher "Mutt and Jeff" cartoon, and the Paramount Gazette. Mr Farqubar Young's vocal items were highly appreciated, and the selections by the Crystal Palace orchestra added to the enjoyment. At all sessions to-day the same film 3 will be ehown. LIBERTY THEATRE. Large audiencea yesterday witnessed the programme at Liberty Theatre, including "The Mark of Cain," starring Irene Castle, and "With the Force® in Mesopotamia." Tho same films will be screened r»t all 6essions to-day.