ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 112, 8 November 1930, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE. The fun is fast and furious iu "Hold Everything." at St. James Theatre. Plot there is none, music is merely a hurried incident, and the chief aim, to amuse and bewilder by spectacular technicolour magnificence, succeeds admirably. Joo Brown, as Guik Schiner, is the comedian of the funniest burlesque fight picture imaginable. Both his ring craft and facial and vocal dislocations arc utterly absurd, and to crown all his "sweetie" is Winnie Lightner, a priceless comedienne, whose winkIs more artistic than Joe's but every bit as effective. They cannot meet without quarrelling or making the most ardent love, and it is always a toss up which will happen. Georges Carpentier is the hero, deeply in love with Sue (Sally O'Neill), daughter of his trainer, Pop O'Keefo (Edmund Reese), and to add to the merriment both lie and Schiner are besieged by many beautiful ladies. As both Sue and Winnie are red-headed and insanely jealous, there is never an idle moment. Sally O'Neill and CarpeiJtler havo some pretty duets, and Winnie Lightner's song, "It's a Cock Eyed World," is clever work. Carpentier's trainer wants him to win on points, but Sue insists on a knock-out, and gets her way. The whole is screamingly funny, a novel note being the reply to ail serious questions—somebody is always in trouble—in song. The rest of the cast fill humorous roles almost as successfully as the principals, while the large spectacular scenes are wonderful. Amongst some excellent turns in the introductory portion of the programme is clever work by Tex M'Leod in "The Story of a Kope." Ho spins a wide loop in every conceivable cowboy trick, skipping in the whirling noose, making it climb from a snake crawl on the floor to above his head, and all the while keeps up a flow of dry humour of a quality all too seldom heard. "The Opera House" is a pleasing musical skit, and there is also Rubini, a violin virtuoso. REGENT THEATRE. Adapted frum tile stage success, "The Swan," by* Melville linker, "Olio Romantic .Night," which commenced its Wellington season at the Regent Theatre last night, certainly serves up romance in large quantities. The plot is drawn from the realms of romance and concerns the heir-apparent of one of the Lilliputian kingdoms which American scenario writers assume to fill up odd corners of Europe, who, for political reasons, is asked to leave the Indies of his gay parlies and wed tin: Princess Alexandra. Nut the least anxious to bring about tliu "marriage of convenience" is the princess's mother, but. the hitter's well-meant schemes too often defeat their own object, and it is not until a love-stricken tutor is used as a means of stimulating jealousy iu the prince's breast that things begin to move in the right direction, though it takes an equally astute countermove on the part of the prince to straighten matters out when it seems that they must end in an impasse. A strong point in the picture is the clever dialogue which is practically confined to live people—the prince, the princess, the princess's mother and uncle (a venerable churchman who has not quite lost touch with the world), and the tutor. They are played by Rod La Rocque, Lillian Gish, Marie Dressier, 0. P. Heggie, and Conrad Nagel, respectively, so that the exchanges throughput never fail in their object. Though no serious effort is made to keep within the bounds of possibility, the picture is fine entertainment. Some exceptionally good supporting features precede the main picture. The Hearst Metrotone News includes scenes at the sinking of the R.M.S. Tahiti, the audience giving a sympathetic clap as the ill-fated ship made her final plunge. Another interesting item is a discourse on archery, past and present, and the effectiveness of the arrow is convincingly illustrated. Much excitement was to be gained from scenes at an American aquatic festival, at which many thrilling stunts were performed with the aid of outboard motor-boats' and aquaplanes. In addition there were two attractively-staged song features. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Cheer Up and Smile," a Fox Movietone alltalking, singing romance, is the main attraction at the Paramount Theatre this week. The picture is a college story, and the plot is woven around .Arthur Lake and Dixie Lee, who, as college sweethearts, arc transferred to the swift-moving life of Broadway, where their troubles and complications provide the background of an amusing story. Olga Baelanova, Hu^Kinu drnnintic slctress, wlio hus become popular"on the audible screen, enlivens the misunderstandings of the young lovers when she falls in love with Lake. Dixie Lee can never understand that Lake, has nothing to do with all of this, consequently her jealousy places him in an embarrasing position. This situation provides Lake with his best opportunity to portray one of his shy, bashful characterisations. "Whispering" Jack Smith plays the role of singing entertainer in a New York night club. Amongst the featured players who appear in this tuneful college play arc Johnny Arthur, Charles Judgels, John Darrow, Sumner Getchell, and Franklin Pangborn.. The featurettes and gazette are interesting and entertaining "The Cuckoos." which opens nu Friday next at. the Paramount Theatre, offers a new theme in talking pictures of the musical comedy type. The comedy is the keynote, and is featured above singing and dancing. Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, famous funmakers of "Rio Rita," are headlined. Jobyna Howland, a sixfoot comedienne of Broadway fame, was brought from New York especially for the picture Mitchell Lewis, as a Gypsy chief, instils drama Into the plot with his diabolical plans, which are foiled by the antics of Wheeler and Woolsey. Director Paul Sioane had many beautiful sets built, Radio Pictures' dancing chorus gracefully proceeds through intricate ensembles. Dorothy Lee executes clever specialty dances, and Marguerita Padula sings colourful gypsy songs. Throughout all, however comedy predominates. In virtually every scene Wheeler and Woolsey are active with their clowning antics and wisecracks. June Clyde, as the niece of the wealthy Johyna Howland, is kidnapped by gypsies. Hugh Trevor plays her sweetheart. Wheeler and Woolsey appear as fortune-tellers who use their psychic iiovvcts to locate, the girl. Their efforts along this line arc the last word in comedy. Box plans open on Monday next at Bristol and theatre. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. The murder .will out theory is evidently dominant in the mind of the groat English mystery writer, A. K. W. Mason, whose famous yarn. ■•At the Villa Hose," is being shown at the Artcraft Theatre. The locale of this picture is picturesque Monte Carlo, and the story revolves around several people, chief among them being the super mystery snlver of the Mason mind, Hanaud, Madam. d'Auvry, Celia, Madame's protege, Ricardo a fop, and Wcathormill, a young man-about-town. "At the Villa Rose" is a melodrama in every sense of the word, but it has a delightful vein of humour running through it. , It is a British production. SHORTT'S THEATRE. A British production, "The American Prisoner " is being shown at Shortt's Theatre. The picture deals with the turbulent days 01 the early eighteenth century, when England was at war with Napoleon. Exciting times were witnessed when enemy merchantmen were captured for "gun-running," and were imprisoned at Dartmoor. As "Lieutenant Stark. Carl Brlsson has a dashing role, and is supported by Madeleine Carroll, a delightful British star. Their voices record perfectly. Miss Nancv Price gives a remarkable interpretation of an "old hag." and A. Bromley Davenport as the "Squire," has a role that is polished and cultured. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. i. Metro-Goldwyn special picture ■ heads a large programme to be screened at the Empire Theatre to-night. "The 13th Chair," a very unusual mystery drama, -stars Conrad Nagel and Leila Hyams. The story is laid in Calcutta, with the mysteries of old India contrasted vividly with the mysteries of modern spiritualism. Favourite tricks of mediums arc exposed in order to heighten the effect of other mysteries in which the wits of the detective in' the play are baffled. An excellent supporting programme includes an all-talking Our Gang comedy. "Small Talk." a special dance band number, a novelty trio, and a.Metrotone Ncwsreel. BRITANNIA THEATRE. Victor M'Laglen sustains his reputation as a merry pursuer of the fair sex in "On The Level," Fox Movietone comedy drama, showing «t the Brilamii.i Theatre. lie makes love m a pretty and vivacious French girl, and when he attempts to throw her over for a new and more intriguing woman, the other girl chases him throughout a period of dramatic and humorous situations. The inimitable Fin Dorsay is M'Laglen's first love, while LI I.van Tashman portrays the character of the vamp who inveigles him into a real estate racket and into which M'Laglen plunges his iron working pals. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. | Patrons of the Regal Theatre will have an opportunity to-night of judging for themselves how much the talkies have added to Miss Joan Crawford's charm when they see her in "Untamed." The story deals with a girl who is reared in the heart qf a Jungle and is transplanted to New York society circles. The story is said to be a very powerful one. "Great Gobs," a Chas. Chase comedy, heads the large supporting programme. "Raise the Roof" is to bo serened on Monday. NEW QUALITY THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Paris," with Irene Bordonl and Jack Buchanan, which drew a large audience at the New Quality Theatre last night, will again bo shown to-night. Miss Bordonl assumes the role of n French actress, a darling of Paris, who falls In love with an American youth because she believes he lias a nice, sweet mother. The nice old lady does not turn out so sweet, and so the actress, after many comic entanglements, turns to her stage lover. Some of the outstanding scenes of "Paris" are made in tochnicolour. Seats may be booked by ringing 21-304 before 0.30 p.m. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. A good programme is being shown at • the New Princess Theatre. The chief picture is "Vagabond Lover," starring Rudy Valee. There lire some interesting supports, as well as a further chapter of "The Jade Box" serial. "RICH PEOPLE." A private cablo from America states that Constance Bennett, the girl who was personally selected by Rex Beach as the heroine of "Son or the Gods." lias made a tremendous success in the outstanding t;i|] ; ji>j? production "Rich I'eople." The film is due for presentation in Wellington at an early date.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. An excellent all-round" programme of talking pictures was presented at the Grand Opera House hist evening. It was headed by "The Kibitzer," a Paramount picture featuring that ininiitublo Hebrew comedian, Harry Green, whose art lias found a new outlet In. the "talkie" film. As Ike Lazarus, the proprietor of an insolvent cigar store, Harry Green has a role which fits him like a glove, and his droll humour kept last night's audience in a constant simmer of appreciative merriment. Lazarus makes a close study of the fluctuations of the stock market, and he deplores the fact that his lack of capital prevents him from making millions. His daughter Josie is engaged to a young motor mechanic, Eddie Brown, who also has ambitious but no capital, and between her father and her fiance she is reduced to a state of desperatiou. Tired of waiting for the to-morrow which nover arrives, she agrees to elope with a young man about town, who is posing as Bert Livingstone, the son of u millionaire. How Lazarus saves her from Her fate, and how he makes a small fortune on 'change is told as the picture proceeds to its happy climax. Harry Green is capably supported by Mary Brian, Nell .Hamilton, David Newell, and Albert Gran. In the supporting programme pride of place must be given to an educational film, which shows the laying of the cable from Newfoundland to the Azores Islands. Other pictures shown are "Cock-eyed News," "The Kaudy Kids' Cabaret," and "GlowWorm." DE LUXE THEATRE. Winnie Liglitner, that happy-go-lucky personality who first sprang into famo when "Gold Diggers of Broadway" was introduced to the movie going- public, has the leading role in ".She Couldn't Say No," Warner Bros, and Vitaphone production, which heads the bill at the Dc Luxe Theatre this week. In this picture Miss Lightner has ample scope In which to display her versatility, for both in drama and in comedy she proves herself one of t lie best. The story opens in a back-street night club, where Winnie Harper is one of a biiml of entertainers. She lavished her affection on Jerry Casey, who obtains a living by dishonest means. Jerry sees possibilities in Wlnnii; as an entertainer, and decides to cut himself adrift from all dishonesty. Unfortunately for Winnie, Jerry falls in love with a soclct;- favourite named Iris, and in order to keep in with her narrow set he wanders from the straight and narrow path and "pulls off a Job" in order to obtain money. He is ciiught, however, and receives a term of imprisonment. Throughout his iutriguo with Iris. Winnie remains as truo to him as ever, and her attitude earns the young man's admiration, and he eventually realises how sincere and good she is. Winnie's happiness is short-lived, howcv«.-, but the manner in which she devotes herself to his interests right up to the last help to make a picture which is unusually effective in its emotional appeal. Miss Lightner sings several songs throughout the piece, and these add greatly to tho charm of the picture. Chester Morris plays the leading male role. Others in the east are Tully Marshall, Sally Ellers, mid Johnny Arthur. There is an excellent supporting programme which includes a Paramount Sound News, showing the sinking of the liner Tahiti, Fox Movietone News, sound cartoon with music and effects, and a picture depicting the life of Wagner. Mr. Paul T. Cullen is at the Wurlitzer organ. Tho De Luxe Theatre management announce for Friday next the presentation of an allBritish two-feature programme which is stated to be an entertainment of extraordinary excellence. The same programme has just recently completed a record two weeks' season in Chrlstcluirch, iind has, according to advice received, been tho subject of highly flattering comment as to the splendid quality of Britain's latest "talkie" releases. Each of the productions is said to be more than worthy of "special" status, and the combination of the two represents an entertainment of a standard rarely witnessed in the Dominion.. The first production is a brilliant adaptation of Dion Tethcridge's London .stage success, "Loose Ends," which stars the eminent English actress, Edna Best, together with a selected cast of notable British stage and screen stars. It represents powerful drama of a sophisticated sort, depicting life in the London of to-day in a manner calculated to hold the spectator's rapt attention from beginning to end. The second feature is an "Epic of Hilarity," an all(llaloguo British comedy, "Not So Quiet on tiie Western Front," which depicts the lighter side of war in delightfully humorous manner. England's favourite comedian, • Leslie Fuller, has the principal role, and Is well supported by a superlative company. "Not So Quiet on tho Western Front" rather resembles "Splinters" in theme and action, but is said to surpass that popular production in entertainment qualities. Box plans for this two-star programme are available at Bristol and Aitken's. THE MAJESTIC. "Loose Ankles." which fluttered its airy course in the Majjstic Theatre for the first time yesterday, is primarily an hilarious comedy, with Louise Fazenda, Daphne Pollard, and Ethel Wales holding up the feminine end of the fun, assisted on the masculine side by Otis Harlan, Norman Douglas, and Eddie Nugent. Comedy pervades the performance, and yet leaves room for a slight love story in which the girl is Loretta Young and the hero is Douglas Fairbanks, junr. There will be some interest in the question of how the- younger Fairbanks stands the test in "talkies," and It will probably he admitted that he does quite well all that he is asked to do. As a serious, high-minded youth forced by circumstances to call on a girl for tho purpose of compromising her —which ho does not do, but remains to worship her—Fairbanks looks the part as well as any other American actor is likely to do. All the compromising is really done by tho girl (Loretta Young), but this casting of the woman in the role of the temptress is now so firm an article of faith in the Hollywood creed that it will occasion no surprise. The moral (?) seems to be that in all worldly affairs, as seen through Hollywood, the initiative has now passed to the female sex. On the whole. Miss Young makes a merciful temptress, and the broad comedy of her maid and accomplice (played by the London low comedienne Daphne Pollard) disguises the criminality lurking in their combined attack upon the hero's garments. Louise Fazenda has to play the leading part in a "drunk" scene at a cafe, in which she Is aided by Ethel Wales, and by Douglas and Nugent, to win many laughs. Most of the comedy scenes are in fact dependent on team work, and in this department the cast is strong. The news gazettes also are full of interesting matter. The Fox News opens with the stunt parade of "Mystic"Nobles" in Toronto, and also shows some excellent glimpses of the late Sir Henry Segrave, with the christening of Miss Kngland 11. by Sir Charles Wukeflcld: the winning of the Derby by the Asa Khan's Blenheim in the presence of tho King and Queen (cheered by last night's audience) ; the steel-work of a huge office buildini; (to be the largest in Europe) in course of construction in London, to be served by eighteen elevators: and the burning oil rising from the tanker Ptuthis (100 feet below the waves) after she was sunk with a loss of over forty lives by the steamer Fairfax, herself hadiy holed in the bow. Universal's talking reporter'tells how tho competitors in the Manhattan Marathon swim (winner's time 8 hours :!."; minutes) ignored the official warning of liability to typhoid through sewage-infection of these New York waters; he also explains his gazette's cither topics, including American tramp life, a society mannequin parade, an "island" made for the landing and taking-off of seaplanes, a lady's hat made of glass (also convertible to kitchen use), aerial acrobacy, a tray race by Italian waiters in'Rome, roughriding, and a Chinese baby show (this item about the best in the bunch). One of the best pictures yet shown of Miss Betty Nuthall and her play is a feature of the English Pathetone Weekly, which also presents ice hockey plaved by girls on skates at Hove, Brighton; boxing on ice; girl football (Association) ; Shakespeare celebration at Stratford-on-Avon; and the Army Cup final. The close relationship between the professions of medicine and undertaking is shown-in the sketch "Thanßsgiving Day." Charles Racket's • singing is always a delightful feature, and his "La Donna e Mobile" is one of the best items on the programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "The Racketeer," starring Robert Armstrong, and featuring Carol Lombard, a picture of society life and the underworld, heads the fine performance at the Queen's Theatre. The action for the greater part takes place in tho fashionable circles of New York. •The Racketeer" heads a two-star programme,, which commenced last evening. The other feature- , s an hilarious nautical romance entitled Sailor s Holiday," and starring Alan Halo and Sally Eilers. KING'S THEATRE. Two popular comediennes, Marie Dressier and Polly Moran, appear in "Caught Short," which is now being shown at the King's Theatre. They ' are seen as Washington Square (New York) boarding-house keepers, who achieve a rapid rise from poverty to wealth as a result of dabbling in the stock market, only to lose all when the Wall Street crash occurs. The situations of this comedy are uproariously funnv particularly In the early sequences of the picture, in which Miss Dressier and Miss Moran are seen in their boarding-house activities and again later when with the sudden acquisition of wealth they attempt to play the "grand ladies." There is a good supporting programme. j KILBIRNIE KINEMA. America's most popular pair of sweethearts, Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, five beautiful songs and a fast-moving story loaded with romance and comedy, is the winning combination revealed by "High Society Blues," Fox Movietone musical romance, which opens at the Kllblrnle Theatre to-night. Excellent sound featurettes will also be screened. Reserve at Theatre Confectionery (telephone 14-202) and Bristol Piano Co. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The outdoor all-talking production "Beau Bandit" is being shown to-night at Our Theatre Rod La Rocque is seen in the picturesque rolo of a romantic villain, and Doris Kcnyon enacts a "Western" part. The story Is laid in the deserts of Arizona, and deals with the operations of a Mexican bandit against a posse of nervous deputy sheriffs. Excellent sound featurettes complete the programme. CLEMENT MAY'S STUDENTS RECITAL. For his third annual recital, which takes place on Monday, 24th November, at the Town Hall Concert Chamber, Mr. Clement May will present a particularly attractive programme, which will include scenes from "The Tale of Two Cities," "David Copperfleld," "Oliver Tivfst " from the works of Charles Dickens, Julius Caesar and Macbeth from Shakepeare's I works iind Little Lord Kauntleroy. The pro••ramnio will also include musical monologues and stories from A. A. Milne, etc. Among others appearing will be the winners of the senior and junior championships, Wellington i Competitions, 1030, and several other flrst-prize winners In the character sections and dialogues The whole programme will be presented in costume, with fine stage and lighting efVcets and should prove a very attractive oulerUinincnt. The box plan opena at the Bristol on Monday, 17th November,

DANCE PLAY. On Saturday next, 15th November, at 2 p.m. and S p.m., the curtain will rise on the annual stage production of Miss Kathleen O'Brien, the well-known Wellington teacher of dancing, when she will present her students In some charmingly conceived ballets, song and dance scenas, and solos. The frocks for this dance play have been specially designed by Miss O'Brien, and are botli beautiful and original. Graceful dancing, unique lighting and stage effects, together with good music and tuneful singing, should ensure a very pleasing and instructive night's entertainment. The ever-popular baby class garbed in miniature ballet frocks will give a ten minutes' demonstration. These tiny tots' ages range from two to seven years, and the fifty babies of this class are , busily and seriously rehearsing for their initial bow to a Wellington audience. The adult pupils amongst other items, will give a bright tap ballet clad in the latest gaily patterned beach suits and a beautifully frocked toe ballet. Worthy of mention is the nursery rhymes item, In which all the dearly-loved story book characters perform, led by a fairy Princess and her knight in armour who walk from the pages of a golden story book. This scene is preceded by a quaint ballet of nymphs in transparent glittering wings, who dance from the petals of large life-like woodland flowers. Authentic Greek work will have a place on the programme in the sombre stirring funeral dance by two of the adult students, and an amusing burlesque will further vary the list of items, which also includes a dainty old world song and dance scena. Two solos specially designed for the male portion of the audience will be given in a merry Irish jig and a sprightly hornpipe. Miss Sybil Clayton anil Sir. John Bown, preceded by a song by Mr. Ben O'Brien, will give a semi-operatic waltz. Worthy of special mention is Miss Dorothy Daniells' appealing Swan and Miss Xorma Honor's grotesque "Spider," in which she climbs from a large silvery web. The box plan is at the Bristol. There is a special matinee price for children. NAVAL BAND RECITAL. Under the auspices of the Kotary Club the RN V It. Hand will give a benefit recital at the Lie Luxe Theatre to-morrow ercniug. l'roceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Karltane Home. A very excellent programme has been arranged, which should ensure the theatre being filled. Several Savage Club and Orphans' Club favourites, who arc not often heard in public, are assisting. A lealure of the evening should be Mr. Clement Mav's presentation of "The Awakening of Scrooge." from Dickcns's "Christmas Carol. This will he given in costume with appropnite effects and is a truly remarkable piece of 'actin" which has aroused the greatest enthusiasm when done by him in various parts of the world. Mr. Albert Russell is down for ••Ten Minutes' Entertainment," but the audience are hardly likely to be satisfied that time limit. They always ask for more from him Mr. Ilarison Cook, bar tone -will sing one of his characteristic songs, "What the Bedhatred Bosun Said." Miss Hilda Chudley (contralto), who has established herself a warm favourite, is to sing "Because I Miss You So." Another One vocalist. Miss Jeanette Briggs (soprano), will be heard in 'The Call of the Maytime." At recent recitals given by VUtIL audiences have recalled Mr. Pau Cullen time and again. He will play at the S£ in 'the Rockies." Banjo duets win be niivcd bv Mrs H. G. Beeves and Mr. T. Burt, who made a great success last week, Their terns are "Speedwell" and "Take Your Pick." Mr Frank Crowther is the accompanist for the evening. Early arrivals at the theatre will have the opportunity of joining in community singing under the leadership of Mr. Albert Russell, with the organ and piano accWnanyi g. ■ The Band will play "The Magic ™" "English Songs," "Old Comrades." and "Colonel Bogey." All those taking part are glv?ng voluntary service, so it is hoped that a fair sum can be handed over. STUDENTS1 RECITAL. Mr Eric Meier announces his annual students' recital to take place in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday next In the nist these recitals have always been marked Efthe'ir hfgh standard of artistic performince and there is every indication that tins < ontrafto) and Miss Ormi Reid <*f > s»; ist ™° proceeds are being handed to the.Christmas Cheer Fund of the Wellington City Mission, a Sse which should merit the generous pubic support that it has received in the past. Mr. Frank Hopkins, one of *Ir V'T ,V ?mbroslo~!s Hunt nimils will be heard in DAmorosios "Canzo Pnetta" as a solo number while he will also play first violin in Mozart's trio In E flat in company with Mr. Eric Meier, viola, and Miss Elsa Walter, piano. Schuberts Quartet (opus 16S) will also be played, the performers being Miss Marjorie Harvey, first violin, Mr. Frank Gilbert, second violin, Mrs. Eric Meier, viola, and Miss Violet Wood, 'cello. Violin soloists will include Miss Maureen Murphy, Miss Margaret Pilcher. Mr. Bernard Gallate Mr. Warwick Thompson, and Master Eric Sharp. Variety will be added to the programme by tho playing of Serenade (Mozart) and Ballet Music from Rosamund (Schubert) by tho students' orchestra, a combination of about 25 instrumentalists. Box plans are available at the Bristol. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page (City Organist) will give his weekly organ recital at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, and the programme has been arranged as under: "Pavane," by Byrd; "Capriccio Pastorale," by Fresconaldl; Musette, by Dandrieu; "Fantasia and Fugue In A Minor," by Bach; "Meditation (-No. 3) in C Sharp Minor," by Ropartz; "Psyche— Poeme Symphonique pour Orchestre et Choeurs by Cesar Franck; and Choral-Prelude, 'Mortify Us by Thy Grace," by Bach. STAFF ENTERTAINMENT. On Monday night and Tuesday night the staff of the D.I.C. will give a revue in the Masonic Hall, Wellington terrace, m aid of he Cancer Campaign. This enterprising move on the part of business people whose days are a?readv filled with arduous duties has roused considerable interest, and tickets aro_ selling well. The entertainment will be in the form of vaudeville, introducing ballets, so o dances, •ion^s a balancing turn, and one short comedy" 'The programme is full of variety; in fact over 30 members of the staff are tali ng part' in the various items, except for "J« orchestra it is entirely a staff effort. The scenerv by Mr. Fancourt will be a special feature there beinf? complete changes for the Old Garden. Dutch, Spanish, and Happy Days ballets. Tickets are 2s Gd, and there are no reservations. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "The Tollers," featuring Douglas Fairbanks, iunr ■ will be screened at the Star Theatre ton gh't" This is a story of the coal mines and it is packed with thrills and dangers and the «.,-nassine love and gentleness which can t Sr Uans aform Srou Vgh men and women into.wrfttble gods. The other feature is "Hold Em Yale, a story of rival football teams fighting for the honour of their schools with a few points between success and failure. SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. Adapted from the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" will be screened at the Seaside Pictures,^ Lyall . Bay, to-night. This is. a nerve-tingling story of the wizard of Baker street, who comes from retirement to assist a friend, and solves one of the most puzzling and amazing mysteries of the day. Splendid supports, Including a cartoon will also be screened. Seats may be reserved by telephone or at the theatre. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAHAR. "The Virginian," Paramount's great outdoor tall-ie starring Gary Cooper, supported by Mary B an, Riehard Arlen, and Walter Huston, will be screened to-night at the Capitol. This storv deals with the efforts of the Virginian to track down a band of cattle thieves. Apart from the powerful story, the superb acting and the excellent sound recording, the picture is conspicuous for the picturesque settings of the old West. Strong supporting short subjects will be screened. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Mr Gordon Short announces his eleventh students' pianoforte recital to be given at Nimmo's Hall on Wednesday, 19th November. A programme of duets, quartets, solos, and concertos will be presented.