COMMUNITY SINGING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22196, 13 September 1937, Page 5

COMMUNITY SINGING

There was a large attendance for the final community singing of hymns and sacred choruses held in the Civic Theatre last evening. ' A combined choir under the leadership of Mr F. Christian, gave the two choruses from the "Messiah," "For the Glory of the Lord," and the Hallelujah chorus. Two solos were sung by • Mesdames Allen and R. Inglis.

AVON "MOONLIGHT SONATA" Two world celebrities. Ignace Jan Paderewski and Marie Tempest, are brought to the screen in "Moonlight Sonata," the film which is extending. its season at the Avon Theatre. I Paderewski is faiaous as a pianist; but there was just a doubt in the mind of some music-lovers as to whether the filmed production could do justice to his genius. It is safe to say that, right from the outset, their fears were set at rest, and they were treated to an evening of exquisite entertainment. "A Star is Born" A real gala Hollywood premiere, complete with pressing throngs, searchlights, radio announcer, and celebrities, is one of the thrilling highlights of "A Star is Born," the technicolour production starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, which is coming to the Avon. Streets, buildings, and places of amusement, which have made the name of Hollywood famous throughout the world, will be seen for the first time in their natural colours by moviegoers throughout the world in "A. Star is Born." As the title indicates, the picture portrays the rise of a little country girl to Hollywood stardom. In the picture the audience shares with Esther Blodgett, portrayed by Janet Gaynor, the heartaches and happiness, the gaiety and despair, that go into the ultimate crowning of a motion picture fetar - _^