AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16358, 1 November 1918, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

MISS STELLA MURRAY'S RECITAL. l t tbe Choral Hall last m S ht the long.rnected event of Mia* Stella Murray » apon the concert ata-o in » song rcSui of her own took placo m the I**"™* « « large and ca?er auoicnce- Some jeai* «o the tout,? lady's fine voice had already a - tracled attention in musica. circ.ts. bho wU attained a development of her vocal no*ers which well justified the r,r,d intei-es. ' taken 'in last night's demorstra.ion. Hers uncommonly rich and true contra!.o . Voice well equalised thrown the whole cow • Z,«' It is a «r»paihetic voice, (Resting emotional capacity and temperament « no mean order: lur enunciation is good ?.nd clear esccpting perhaps here and there aome indistinct final consonants, fche unaeratands the- mechanism of her voice and uses i* wi»h skill, and when, after a while, -she iines with'' l«s« nervous tension, t-iese merits will grow even nlorc apparent. The tonp ■ho had chosen for her debni were most suit•bls for ' ast night's display. I" '- na opening number, Gluck's beautijul "C*» Faro," sho iron the hearls of her listener*, the, mournful character of fho nria being impreseively convoyed. "God is. Mr Shepnerd, bv Dvorak, proved the meet effective of tho tecond group of her -orgs. whilst jn the third tho force of Brahms s weighty J3la.:k--amith," and the expression in a setting of Heine's "E'or. as a Lovely Flower,'' by Carlton Maeon. mado these the most conspicuously successful. As tismil, Brahma's "Lullaby" waa taken too slowly. In her final presentations the first verse of tho lovely "Banks of Allan Water" waa airiiilarly dragging:, hut the sad ending was well delineated, and the "List Rose of Summer," "My True Love," 'and "The Sweetest Flower," only added to her laurels. It is difficult to estimate bowman? flower gardens were despoiled on her behalf. Miss Murray bad tho good fortune to obtain the co-operation of Mr Charles Scbilskr. Mr Schilsky is an artist somehow always suspected of an unholy pact. On© of the most hard-workedof men, with little or no time for pracrtioe, he yet contrives to fascinate by tbe artistry, the refinement, and virtuosity in his manipulation of the violin. He played, in conjunction with Jlise Muriel Little, a eorta la by Mozart, with a beauty of tone, especially in tho Andante, and a. reverence in style wholly admirable. The Mozartean piano technique is all but lost, nevorthele«« Mis« Little, who also tastefully _ Accompanied Miss Murray, play, ed with very good effect and sympathy. In a most capricious "Hondo Capriccioso," ll r Schilsky gave a good sample of up-to-date virtuosity, and of his penetration into the . very heart of a composition. Mr Alfred Worsley, at tho orpin, seconded the piano accompaniments to the Biblical tongs very artistically. The whole recital, very largely attended, must be pronounced a striking success. FISK JUBILEE SINGERS. The King's Theatre was well filled last night with a highly appreciative audience when the Fisk Jubilee Singers repeated the programme with which thoy opened their season. The choral selections were very popular, very hearty applause being accorded them. _ The soloists, Miss Belle Gibbons, , Miss Leli% Wyburn, Madame Cecile Stephano, Miss Clare Solly, Mr Huntly Spencer, Mr Sid Haynes, Mr Harold Wilson, Mr Marshall Palmer, and Mr Leo Belcher, were, highly successful in the numbers they contributed, and met with a very appreciative reception. To-night the company will repeat the same programme, THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. The Scarlet Troubadours will open in the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening with what is said to be an acceptable assortment of comedy and musical trifles. Several seasons have passed since the management first in- • troducod this cheerful organisation, and in the interim many changes have been made. The Troubadours of other days hare become scattered over various parts of the globe. It is another illustration of the old giving place to tho new, With the managerial contention that the advantage lies with the new. The trend of all programmes or performances of to-day is on the light side, the public domand being for comedy, and the scarlet Troubadours are reported to be of more than average strength in this department. Their singers aro gifted with a good fund ■ of humour, and their comeditns possess voioes • which are very useful in the concerted operatic numbers which occupy a prominent . place in the company's repertoire. The box plan is on view at The Bristol. OPERA HOUSE. * Tie ounent programme at the Opera. Hoqgft-continues to gain popularity. There w#s. another good house .aat evening, and the various turns wore much enjoyed. Miss Xellie Kolle received a-great reoeption, and ths .Gilberts,, in. .their comedy turn, were also much appreciated. Mr Al Bruce and his company of Rosebud# repeated with, suc- " cess their third revue, "Lulu." The pro- . gramme will 'be repeated this evening. On Monday Gale and Sadie, dance and long artiste, will open a season here. The Al Bruce Company will stage their fourth piece, entitled ''The Candy Shif>," which is claimed to have some beautiful scenic effects. 'CRYSTAL PALAOE. The headliner at Crysta* Palace is the artistically produced William Fox photoplay,, "The Innocent Sinner," it! vrtuch soulful Miriam Cooper plays the heroine; and . is supported by Charles Clary and an allstar cast. The la-go audiences find great pleasure fa vritnesing the revival of "Under Two Flags," another Foe classic, in which Theda Bars, gives an artistic presentation of the character of Cigarette, the Daughter of the Regiment. Other films screened aro the comedy, "A Self-mado Lady" and the latest . Austhtlian Gazette. At the evening session de luxe Mr Rex Harrison (baritone) delights » . with his vocal numbers, and the well-chosen ' . selections by the Crystal Palace Orchestra add appreciably to the enjoymsht of the audience. To-day at aIJ sessions the same films ■will be screened, f : QUEEN'S THEATRE. • ' The varied and attractive programme at ■ the Queen's -Theatre is headed by the Thos. H. Ince production, "Mother's Boy, fea- : turing Charles Ray. There are excellent supporting films. The sam« films will be screened at all sessions to-day. "RIMROCK JONES." Heading the new programme at the Queen's Theatre next week, commencing on Monday. *ill be the Paramount feature, "Rimrock Jtaes," with Wallace Reid as star, supportid by Ann Little, Charles Ogle, and Paul Hurst. Wallace Reid has won a high reputation a* a depicter of Western types, and has played opposite to Geraldine Fairer. "Rimrock Jones'' is a story of mining life, the main points of which are the tffArts made by Andrew Mcßain, a canny Scot, to deprive Rimrock Jones, tho prospector, of the mine he has discovered. There is an interesting love story interwoven, and the photography, which is by Saxon Dean, is said to be exceptionally good. There will ~ be screened, also, tho Paramount-Arbuckw ■comedy "Fatty in Coney Island," and the latest Australian and American Gazettes. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The varied programme at Everybody's Theatre is headed by the "World" drama "Broken Ties," featuring June Elvidge. There . are exoellent supporting films. Tho same 5 rogramme will be screened at all sessions toay. "THE MOTH." No picture was" ever more appropriately named than tho select feature "The Moth," which will be screened at Everybody's Theatre all next week. Norma Taimadge plays the title part, the part of a wouH-bo Cleopatra trifling with fate and for ever in pursuit of ■elfish pleasure regardless of the conee- .. quencey. Her search brings her nearer awd nearer to the danger mark, but as she flutters about the flame of her own folly the happiness .which she seeks recedes farther and farther from her. The story has great emotion-al-possibilities, and Xorma Taimadge can always be-depended on to get full value from tram. Those brilliant gifts which gained florma Taimadge nation-wide popularity in "Good-bye, Summer," and which doubled the circls of her admirers in "Panthea," established her .as a reigning _ favourite of the •creen in drama of tho highest class. Miss Talmadge's success ja due to no freak of fortune. Sheer ability—and notable performances that never raise expectation* without more than satisfying them—ave»the secrets of .her high achievement. "The Moth" • should Taise her to new heights, and the gowns iftich she wears in this production are •.said, to establish her as one of the best dressed women on the screen or stage. During the day sessions next week there will be *n extra attraction—"Rupert of Hentzau," • . the sequel to "Tho Prisoner of Zonda.'" STRAND THEATRE. The final ecreenings of the attractive proBrammo at the Strand Theatre, headed ])?. ' - "The Eternal Temptress," featuring" Lina .« Cavalicri, wilt tnke place at all sessions today. GRAND THEATRE. • Harold Lockwood in "The Landloper," and ' the Fatty Arbuckle comedy "Seaside Loaßrs," ~ - - at» included in the attractive programme at , the Grand Theatre. Tho same films will be ■rV shown at all sessions' to-day. LIBERTY THEATRE. i i' .J? l * attractive programme at Liberty Theatre is headed by "The Splendid Sinner,'"' -j* •Ourring "Mary Garden, and "Pants," a com'r.f,, •df-drama featuring little Mary McAlister. At

the evening session violin selections are given by Mi«« GltrJrs Vincent. To-day at all w®*ion.s ln« same films will bo screened. A special matineo for chi'.dron of "Pants" will be piven to-morrow afternoon. A double bill will l>e presented next week, beginning on Monday. The Triangle masterpiece "I Want My Children." in which Alma Rubens and William Desmond are feature;!, and the "World" feature film, "The Interloper." Kitty Gordon, will be the headiinera. MUSICAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. At the complimentary concert to be he/1 at the Choral Hall on Monday evening, in ail of the funds of the Chriotchureh Mu?icai .Society, items will be contributed by the Male Voice Choir and the Cathedral Choristers, ar.d al«o by the C'hristchurch Savage C'in'o Orchestra (conductor Mr A. Bunz). The Son? Cycle Company, which appeared to successfully in "The Persian Garden' and "The Daisy Chain," will present tho new cycle, "Flora's Holiday." The vocaliata _ot the company will al&o contribute choico songs of their own selection. The stage dressing will be appropriate to the subject of the song cycle. The box plan is at Milnev anvl Thompson's. PROFESSOR BARRADEN. To-niorrow night, in the Colosseum, Professor Barraden, the hypnotist, will commence a farewell eejson. A very amusing evenings entertainment ia promised. A feature of the programme will be "The Hypnotic Brass Band." The class will be put under tho Professor's "power," and told that they aro the world's greatest musicians, and the antics tiie*; perform ar<» -s-aid to be most amusing. Even if the "subjec"' has n»ver plaved jn instrument bofore, it is claimed that he will be quite successful under the Professor s influence. Another feature will be the 'Hypnotic tight-rope walker." A huge stage has been erected, an'.l a new set of lighting installed. so that the Colosseum should be «n ideal place for the big "fun factory. The doors will be opened sharp at <.10, and me overture will be played at S.