ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 47, 19 November 1925, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

STELLA MURRAY RECITAL TONIGHT. The recominenaation of a London success is brought by Stella Murray, the young New Zealand contralto whose career has been followed with much interest by friends in tho Dominion. Stella Murray gave a number of recitals in London and the provincial cities, and was always a much appreciated performer. She has returned to New Zealand with her musical equipment developed and enriched. Writing of one of Miss Murray’s recitals, tho London “Era" said: “Miss Stella Murray sang throughout in English at her recital in tne Aeolian Hall. Nothing could have been more welcome, for her enunciation of our much maltreated language is admirable. To the vowels sho gives full and true value, and each word is sounded at tho front of the mouth. Every note in Miss Murray's contralto is as sound as a bell, and has. too, the clear ring of a bell’s tone. And she sings with an intelligence and a warmth of feeling that gives point to all of her interpretations.” The "Daily Express” said: “Iler voice is exceptional and can fairly be called noble.” Stella Murray’s New Zealand tour is an event of outstanding musical interest. Iler Wellington recital will be. given in the Town Hall to-night. The boi plan is at the Bristol.

DE LUXE THEATRE. “The Spaniard,’* at tho De Luxe Theatre, shows Ricardo Cortez in a part admirably suited ’to him. He has tho title role of a Spanish bull-fighter, the very sight of whom causes feminine hearts to flutter. While on U .V J London he is lionised, but one girl fails to resnond to his courting. Later she is visiting Spain, and finds that her suitor is a popular horo there also. His wooing makes her even more stubborn until he is nearly killed by a bull, and her anxiety proves her love. The tlieme gives an opportunity for many brilliant settings and exciting bull-ring incidents. “Spring Cleaning,” which was played in 'Wellington recently by the Pauline Frederick Company, lias been picturised under th? title of f ‘Tlie Fast Set/* ano the film will be shown at the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow night. _ The ca c t includes such well-known artists as Adolph Menjou, Bettv Compson, Elliott Dexter, and Zazu Pitts. The story centres around a man who loves his wife but hates her fast, so-called friends. When everything is going wrong owing to her habits the husband rights matters bv hrinHns? about a remarkable climax. Patrons are urged to book seats without delav. The box plans arc at the Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring theatre, No. 23 —080.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A romance set in the gayest places in the world and written by an internationally famous novelist, “Enemies of Women,” the picture that is being screened at the Paramount Theatre, pro. vides an entertainment rarely surpassed. The stoi-y of the Russian who mistakes his lover’s son for a rival- is one that could only be written by Ibanez, and >i is done full justice by the cast, which includes Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens. The picture takes the audience to many of the great European capitals and Monte Carlo, and the beautiful scenes form a magnificent background for the narrative. A comedy and a gazette are also shown, while the orchestra provides pleasing music, t A pleasant change from the American pictures will bo offered by the presentation at tho Paramount. Theatre, commencing to-morrow, of Beaumont Smith’s latest production. “The Adventures of Alev.” Claude Dampier, who has already sho«n that he is as accomplished a. dramatic actor as he is a comedian, has the leading part, and Miss Bathie Stuart heads the supporting cast. Commencing in England, the story moves swiftly to Australia and New and many scenes familiar to .New Zealanders are included in the picture.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The veil of time which hides the past is drawn aside by tho Veterans of Variety, whose generous performance at His Majesty’s Theatre is sure to please even the most fastidious patrons. The vaudeville of thirty years ago when vaudeville was just as .good although different is brought l,nck’ for the enjoyment of both old and young, who find tho choruses, sones, and novelties fresh and pleasing, and having many qualities not to be found in their modern counterparts. Among the hits revived this wook are “Where Did Yon Get That Wat?" "Little Dolly Day-dreams.” and "Ting. Ting, That’s How the Bell Goes.” The Veterans alone are an entertainment, but there is also a bill of exceptional merit, including Johnny Moore, the Scottish comedian and singer, who annoars in a song S''ona, "Rip Van Winkle,” assisted bv Miss Jenny Rov. Miss Violet Victoria. > charming sonbrette. sings "Tittle Mister Bn"-p-v Brooches.” in Dutch costume, while Charles Sherman’s patter and humorous entertainment at tho piano should not he missed. A brio’llt musical agid vocal interlude is conti ibuted by the versatile Har ’is Family

■ TTTVG’S TWFATRF. “Any Woman,” the special attraction at the King’s Theatre, will be screened for the la§h time to-night. The Paramount picture, "The Little French Girl,” will commence to-morrow night with a full orchestral matinee on Saturday, at 2.30. Alice Joyce, Neil Hamilton, Mary Brian, and Esther Ralston are featured. The plot centres about a fascinating French divorcee and her beautiful young daughter. Desirous of having the girl grow up free from tho sophistication which surrounds her, Mme. Vervier (Alice Joyce) sends Alix, played by. Mary Brian, to visit at the fashionable home of friends in England. How, even here, her mother’s unsavoury reputation lies like an abyss across her path to happiness, how she is enmeshed in the differences of social standards heft*'en the two countries, and how she finally extricates herself and comes through with flying colours, is told in what is destined to be one of the finest pictures of the, current season. An excellent supporting programme has been arranged. The box plans are at tho Bristol.

QUEEN’S THEATRE. "Women Who Give,” which heads the programme at the popular Queen’s Theatre, is literally packed full of genuine drama, thrills, and heart appeal, exceedingly well acted and capably produced, with the famous characters of a well-known novel brought to life on the silver sheet. Adapted from "Cape Cod Folks,” it is by far the finest and most exciting screen play Reginald Barker has ever produced. A battle with a giant swordfish, a realistic shinwreck, the firing of a lighthouse-keeper’s home, and a ship dashed to nieces on the rocks are a few thrills. The final season of "The Ten Commandments.” and for the first time at ordinary prices, commences to-morrow nislif, and natrons are advised to book early. On November 27 will commence the now serial mystery play, "Samson of the .Circus.” in connection with which a prize of a now "Couchman” bicycle is offered. to the bov or girl successfully gathorins iin and piecing together the. various clues given. The bicvcle is on view each night at the theatre.

SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS. The Society of Musicians are giving their final orchestral concert of the season. The effort to again bring a Wellington amateur orchestra into being has had a good reception during this year, and it is hoped that sufficient public, support will he forthcoming to enable those in authority tn continue the series of concerts for 1926. It has been the aim of the officials of the orchestra to present music of n good standard, to encourage young players to become efficient performers on their various instruments, and to present with their various programmes vocal items by resident artists. The large number of requests sent in by the audience on the occasion of the last eoncert shows that a definite appeal has been made with success to the artistic taste of the musical public. Mr. C. W.. Kerry has evidently given of his best in bringing the orchestra in the first year of its existence to the present zgtate of efficiency.