ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 260, 28 July 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

| "CHU CHIN CHOW/’ The beauty of "Chu Chin Chow/* with its scenes of Oriental enchantment, its voluptuousness in massed femininity, its riotous luxury in costu7)fl* enthralled another great audience in the Grand Opera House last night, and a record reason is assured for this huge attraction. A very wonderful feature of the production is the exquisite artistry wi 1 which the most modern methods of stage lighting have been applied. In near y every scene the lighting comes , ro l r L above, and beautiful harmonies in » •nd colour, no less than astounding trusts, are continually achieved. InerS is rare magic in the burning yellow of the sands, the crimson of Bagdad sun•ets, the glowing violets of the night skies, and the scorching gold of the midday mm. The story is « elaborate i version of "All Baba and the Forty Thieves,” and it is unfolded to strange, (bizarre music that haunts the memory. Masterpieces of the scene-painter s art Are presented to the eye from the rise of the curtain to its fall. Them will be another performance to-night. KING’S THEATRE. Patrons of the King’s Theatre are seldom disappointed with the fare offered them. This week’s programme, Heart o’ the Hills,” features Mary Pickford, the brilliant American actress. Miss Pickford has a long list of successes to her credit, and in "Heart o’ the Hills” she is in 'her element. The supporting programme is good. For to-morrow night the management announce that Annette Kellerman, one of the worlds most famous swimmers and actresses, will appear in the enigmatically named play “AAhat «. Woman Loves." Miss Kellerman has been seen in New Zealand in fairy plays, in which sho had ample opportunity for displaying her aquatic talents, and although "What a Woman Loves” is a modern story, she is said to be given equal facilities of showing her wonderful swimming powers. EMPRESS THEATRE. The author of "The Beloved Vagabond,” “The Wonderful Year,” and "The House of Balthazar” (Mr. William J. Locke) achieves screen success in his "The White Dove,” which has had a successful season at the Empress Theatre this week. A new programme will be screened to-morrow. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. The final screening of Alice Joyce in "Tlfe Vice of Fools,” which has been thoroughly appreciated by picture patrons during the last week, takes place tonight. A picture dealing with one of the most potent moral questions of the day, "Madonnas and Men,” will be presented to-morrow. It is an elaborate and massive production that likens the amusements, desires, and lust of ancient Rome to those of modern times, and is Baid to have scored a wonderful hit. QUEEN’S THEATRE. "Shore Acres,” the story of New England life that made James Herne famous, will bo the principal attraction at the Queen’s Theatre commencing tomorrow. The mere mention of the title, “Shore Acres," should be a sufficient advertisement to- assure big houses, paiticularlv so as the screen adaption comes from th;* Metro studios. The story is a romance, which opens amongst peaceful folk on a rock-ribbed coast, but quickly develops into a raging drama of the sea, in which a lighthouse and its keeper and a ship have prominence. EthM Clayton, tho accomplished Para-mount-Artcraft "star,” will be seen in a motion picture version of Bronson Howard’s play, "Young Mrs. Winthrop.” The box plan is at tho theatre. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS’ CHOIR. On Saturday evening the Commercial Travellers’ Malo Voice Choir will give its second concert of the season in the Concert Chamber. The choir has a singing membership of over 50, and has been carefully trained in an entirely new programme, which includes Julius Harrison’s stirring "Viking Song,” which is being rendered for the first time in Wellington. Other items are a delightful Irish folk song, by Sir Gilbert Parker, and n new setting of the even-popular “Allan Water.” Miss Mabelle Esquillant, contralto, is appearing in conjunction with the choir, and other soloists are: Charles A. Williams (tenor), Peter Connell and AV. J. Robbins, (basses), and tho Melody Jour, who are also submitting now quartets, etc. The choir is under the leadership of Mr. H. Temple White, and Mr. Matt Dixon is the accompanist. The box plan is open at the Bristol. COLOSSEUM RINK. "If you can walk, you can skate." This is the maxim of the Colosseum Rink, situated in Vivian Street. It is a fascinating sport, this popular roller skating. There is something fascinating In gliding along the splendid floor of, tho Colosseum, one of the largest floors in tho Dominion. There are trained instructors at each session, aiyl an orchestra adds to the enjoyment at evening sessions. There is also a balcony cafe. SCOTTISH FAIR. Success still attends the Scottish Fair, which is being held in the Town Hall. The various stalls are daintily decorated and well patronised, and there is a wealth of sideshows. A good variety programme was presented last evening. There will lie a. new programme this evening. DRAMATIC RECITAL AND CONCERT To-night, in the Concert Chamber, the Rev. Archibald E. Hunt will give a dramatic recital, including excerpts from Robert AV. Service, Carter Platts, Ay. E Henley, Jay Hickory AVood, and Will Carleton. Mr. Hunt will be supported by Aliss Ava Symons (violinist) who will play the "Introduction to Rondo Capriccioso” and “Savourneen Deelish”; Mrs. J. F. AVoodward will sing "Invitation AA’nltz”; Mr. Herbert F. Wood will sing "Lolita”; the Harmonic Quartet will contribute "Reveries.” Mr. Harold AVhittle will preside at the piano. Ihe entire proceeds will be devoted to the AVomen’s National Reserve Residential Nursery Fund. The box plan is open at the Bristol. CLAUDE HAYDON CONCERT. A concert will be given in the Concert Chamber to-morrow night by Mr. Claude Haydon, all the items of which are his own composition. The programme wil include a trio for violin, cello, and piano In addition, there will be two string quarets, a violin sonata, songs, and piano soli (by the composer). Mr. Haydon has produced a grand opera in Melbourne, and has in hand tho coinposition of an opera for children, which, it is hoped, will be produced m AA ellington next year. The box plan is at the Bristol. "THE HOLY CITY.” "The Holy City” was again given last evening before an appreciative audience at St. Hilda’s Hall, Island Bay. by the combined choirs of St. Matthew s, Brooklyn and St. nilda’q, island Bay. .the soloists, Mesdames W. E. Clarke and W. Coventry, Messrs. D. AV. Lewis and F. Laycock, sang the parts allotted to them in a delightful manner, which met with no uncertain approval of the audience. The chorus and orchestra were again heard to advantage, at all times responding well tc the calls of the conductor, Mr. C. E. T’roctor. Air. J. Allen was at. the piano. Tho general opinion was that such a fine performance was well worth hearing.