ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 78, 29 September 1934, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

The Eegcnt Theatre is now- presenting ,i British picture, entitled "Thoso Were the Days. This screen adaptation ot Pinero's "The Magistrate," iv delightiiil comedy of the nineties, is notable not only lor its comedy excellence, but for its wonderful recapture of the atmosphere of the London music hall. "Lily o£ Lagunu has come down to the present generation as an air. but the unique art of the vnudevnJian who sang and danced it has not come down. That is one reason why .those Were the Days" should bo welcomed by the young generation and the old generttr tion alike. The young will recognise, and the old will remember, the consummate skill with which the singer induces his music hall audience of beer-drinking soldiers, sailors, and civilians (plus sweethearts) to sing the chorus. Not only Lily of Laguna," but "Carve a Little Bit Oil the Top," the "Valentino" duo, and My Old Man" come singing their way back out of the dead past; and Jane Carr presents a vivid reincarnation of the mimic hall "vamp" of the nineties—big hat, robust figure, high kick, and everything. That hour or so in the London music hall in the days of horso cabs and top hats is <i very rare privilege, one to be remembered. The picture has found a supreme comedian in Will Hay, and the situations and the dialogue are as brilliant as any screen adaptation' of "The Magistrate can hope to be. It is not an exaggeration to say that there is not a dull moment. The Magistrate (Will Hay), who sentences his own wife (Iris Hoey) and, her lady friend (Angela Baddeley) to seven days gaol "without the option," arrives in that predicament by an ingeniously logical process, (mis)led by his precocious stepson (John Mills) and by hf» own susceptibility to the feminine and bacchanalian attractions of the Majestic music hall. • Iho story is too well knit to require any making up by the audience. Two military men (one o£ them played by the inimitable Claud AHistcr) figure in the dock with the ladies; Lawrence Hanray makes a real Victorian Clerk of the Court; and the melee in which tho music hall scenes terminate is oue of the best of. its kind, lhe background o£ the comedy, and its oasis df illusion, are faithfully preserved. "Those Were the Days" is an entertainment in itself, but it is reinforced by a beaver picture that will appeal to all naturalists, by an all-colour musical burlesque (Napoleon and his wives), and by bright newsreel features. "20th Century."

The screen version of Broadway's great comedy smash "20th Century" opens next Friday at the Eegent Theatre. "I've never done anything I like as well as this role! It's immense! A roie that comes once in an actor's lifetime!" declared John Barrymore. Carole Lombard, who acts the leadiug feminine role opposite the great Barrymore, comes in for her share of praise from this nstute thespian. Of Miss Lombard, Barrymore says: "She's probably the greatest actress I've ever worked ■with)" Tlle supporting cast includes such perennial favourites of the stage and screen as Walter Connolly, Hoscoe Karns, Kalph Forbes, Charles Levison, Dale Fuller, Edgar Kennedy, and Etemne Guaidot.

THE DUBARRY.

Only twice more will there be opportunities of seeing tho magnificently staged production "The- Dubarry,"' at the Grand Opera House. The gorgeous French Court, with its pleasure-seeking and intriguing courtiers, forms tho background for the life of one of the most interesting courtesans of history, who rose from the humblest of positions by her mixture of charm and brain, until she was not only a force in the land, as well as tho King s chief influence, but was admired for her wit and attraction. The Versailles Palace Gardens are well represented by i clever designing. Fvocking, dialogue, and atmosphere are brilliant, but one leaves chiefly with the impression of the remarkably successful presentation of a part demanding the keenest of intuitions and perceptions, played by Sylvia Welling, whose fine soprano voice is not the least of her qualifications. , . I "Waltzes from Vienna."

\fter the conclusion of the "Dubarry" season at the Grand Opera House on Monday night, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will give Wellington patrons another superattraction in "Waltzes from Vienna,' u-hich will have its- initial performance ort Tuesday. The story.o£ '^W.altzes frflni: Vienna"'is decidedly interesting, for there; iV drama, in tha plot, 'and. incidents- from; the lives of Johami Strauss, sen,,,and his; illustrious son are introduced into pie, story It is woven-round a clash between, the two-men, arid there is a considerable, amount of sentiment mid comedy'through-; out the performance. It has.been,described as "an eye, ear, and heart'; show The elder Strauss'was averse to his son following in his artistic footsteps, and the worldhas been made aware that there.were ■differences between the famous father and ■son over the latter's desire to become a; musician, 'At times a certain a™°™^f bitterness o£ feeling was displayed on both sides, so much so that .the y°™S.»a».bercame a clerk in a savings bank, bit. hi* mother was on-his side in hm troubles and she aided him. in Ins wish to. obtain a, musical education-. This he receiv« from; plomatieally- moves in the diction of, Tieace between the father and son,and has, ■SSS"intervie*s with. Strauss senior (Lou; Ve arnonrr«Pect.in g . the 'son's .mus.ca , cateer, and she even goes IP_*f/"MS; him that.Johann 3unior (John Dudley : w™ one day stand higher in the musical wo Id than he. In the end the soii triumphs and wins the approval of *c father. This all makes a romantic story. Ihe comedy is again supplied by Cecil KellavZ as Hieronynms Ebeseder, and he is ably supporte/by Leslie »™^V% dinand Wessely). Leslie Hoi land, as ~-,,,1 TTirprh cives an excellent chaiactor October 10.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

Antonishing in its sweep, colour, and dramato Sn, "Viva Villa!" winch has Wallace Beery, Stuart Evw.n Leo CairiHo, and Fay Winy at the head of its tremendous caVmade an immense ™P~ on the audience at the De Luxe Iheatie fart night. This story of the most famous bandit of the modern word, a man who had a hand in two revolutions and about whose name there clusters .as many legends as those woven round Kobin Hood, does not profess to be history. It i< the legendary rather than the real Villa that Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayer hay* brought to the screen in one, of thP triumphs of nlmdom. It is a vivid story of the rising of a people, the suffering and repression under the old Mexican regime being strikingly pictured, and the rabid, ravage, and reckless warfare of the twin campaigns being revealed in one flashing incident after another. The tension nnd swiftness of the human drama being played out on one of the largest stages ever devised for a film may obscure the tact that the picture is also marked by extreme art and that the acting is brilliant. Beery has never been better than in this picture, the swashbuckling role he plays being probably the best he has had since his "Butch" in "The Big House. The breadth and variety of the different stories woven into "Viva Villa!" make dissection of the plot impossible, but love and war, loyalty and crime, riches and death go hand in hand throughout the entire picture, which is certainly to be classed as one of the most notable films of the year. In support there are the usual newsreels, an entertaining Charlie Chase comedy, and Mr. Paul T. Cullen, the popular singing organist, who last night received a tremendous ovation when he appeared for the final week of his always popular offerings of music and song.

SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY,

"The Four Masked Men." -which will be screened at the Seaside Pictures tonight at 7.45, tells the story of four masked desperadoes whose path of crime stretches ■ across two countries. How they are finnlj l.v brought1 to bay provides-an -exciting I climax to this clever production.

STATE THEATRE

I Delightful musical romance is the theme of "'Princess Charming," the (JauinonCBritish production which heads the programme now showing at the State Theatre. Evelyn Laye, England's foremost musical comedy actress, who appeared with distinction in" "Waltz; Time," repeats the role in which she enjoyed success on the stage as the Princess Charming who elopes with a captain when it is arranged that she should marry a king. George Grossmith is cast as the King o£ AuHand, whose kingdom is financially on the rocks and who wanted to marry the princess for her money, and Yvonne Arnuud, the famous i'rench actress, is the Countess Annette, who is sadly put out by the impending marriage. The princess's country is in a state of revolution and she has to flee to Aut'land, accompanied by Captain Luna (Henry Wilcoxon), with whom she falls in love. She rebels against marrying a king whom she has never seen, and when Captain Lima is cast into prison on her account she issues false commands- on behalf of the kini; and they escapo together across the border. _ Miss Layo sings several tuneful songs which are particularly suited to her voice. A second feature subject on the programme is "Sleepers East," a mystery drama dealing with a girl who is an eye-witness to a murder, but, with the natural aversion to the publicity entailed, she goes into hiding. She is discovered by the police, however, and is brought back in the cause of justice. Wynne Gibson and Preston Foster have tho leading roles. On the stage the Blue Bird Percussion! Band, composed.mainly of children, is heard in several numbers.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

Paramount Pictures, who brought Bing Crosby before theatregoers a year ago, signed Lanny Ross, a handsome _ young tenor, who gives every indicatiou of equalling Crosby's popularity, to a contract. Boss is making lm initial appearanco at the St. James Theatre today in "Melody in Spring,' 'in which ho is supported by that reliable comedy team, Charles Buggies and Mary Boland, and Ann Sothern. Ross is a full-voiced tenor, not a crooning baritone, and in "The Open Boad," "Melody in Spring," and "Ending with a Kiss," three hits from the production, he has a grand opportunity to display his voice to the best advantage.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Mystery and comedy appeal side by side in the main picture, '"Murder in the Private Car," which commenced its Wellington season at the Majestic Theatre last night. A dozen diversions, thrilling, ludicrous, and humorous, cross the development of the main part of the story, which concerns the difficulties experienced by a telephone girl whose identity is established as the lost daughter of a wealthy man in the East in meeting her father in the face of kidnapping efforts by gangsters. Telegrams from tho father to the daughter are interrupted and the daughter is led to embark upon a train proceeding east. The main thrills of the picture, as tho title indicates, centre round the private carriage on the eastbound express. -There is a collision with a circus train, the escape of a gorilla which boards the car and adds to the thrills; there is tho murder of the attorney guardian of the heiress; and finally there is the carrying out of the threat of the kidnappears to cut off the carriage from tho rest of the train and leave it to run backwards in hilly country—a private car loaded with explosives. Charles Buggies, as a "crime deflector," a ludicrous and yet. shrewd man scorning_ detectives as men who deal with criminals after the crime, saves-the party from destruction and provides the laughter. There is.a strong love interest. The cast consists in the main of such well-known artists las Ensscll Hrtrdie, Una Merkel, and Mary Carlisle. There arc excellent short supports. The Majestic stage band, in conjunction with Kathleen O'Brien's ballet, renders items.

RIVOLI THEATRE,

"Sitting Pretty," Paramount's musical comedy, with •JackOakie, Jack Haley,' and Thelina Todd and the Pekin sisters/together with "The Kiss Before the Mirror," an"1 excellent" story 'starring Paul Lukas, Kalph Morgan, and Nancy Carroll, will conclude its season tonight. On Monday a novel programme will commence a season, one picture being silent and the other a talkie. Tho silent picture, "City r Lights," 'starring Chariic Chaplin, will be a'distinct novelty and beautifully synchronised with special music and effects. ["City Lights" is an exceptional picture. Chaplin proves himself to be still the greatest of all screen comedians. Even Khe- talkies have never vanquished him, [for' '-'City Lights" still holds the record for attendances in most cities-in the world. The second attraction will be "The Lottery Bride," starring Jennette McDonald and Joe. E. Brown.

KING'S THEATRE. ■ ' ''Satire, farce, slapstick,- subtlety,, and .every -other imaginable phase,-of comedy .awj. portrayed, by twelve masterly corned-' ians in a scr,een treatment, of radio broadcasting with.: "Professional Sweetheart-, .atHho King's-,Theatre,. . Ginger Rogers .and Npi'inau Foster are in the leading .roles'of. this sprightly comedy-drama, with .a long record,of.-stage and.screen -success in serio-comic characterisations". The second ■attraction, "The World," the Flesh, and .the- Devil,".-features Harold -Edith. Box plans are at .the D.LC. and Ijheatre. . ■;.:•

'QUEEN'S- THEATRE,

• With Jean Harlow and, Lee Tracy, heajk ing an impressive cast, "Blonde Bombshell" is 'now showing fit the ■Queens' Ttotte.: J.ean Harlow is seen as .Lola! Burns, a glamorpus'film star, ■\ylio hits been made sensational V the imaginative creati6ns' of he? Press agent. Lee Tracy. Her family consists of Frank Morgan, as her father, and Ted Healy, as her brother, who, with her secretary, portrayed by Una Merkel, made her life one oi continual turmoil. Joan Crawford-and Clark Gable are the featured players .in "Possessed,^ a romantic drama. Wallace Ford, ' Skeets Gallagher, Frank Conroy, and Marjone Whito occupy important roles.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

1 TTTo double bill at tho Kilbirliie.'Kineina I tonight should prove a-great draw,_ with ißtich a star as Ramon Novarro' m A Night in Cairo." It depicts the daring exploits of an untamed- son of the' East. Another great star, Constance Bennett, will be seen in "Moulin' Rouge.'" 'She Jed a double life, as a blonde by night and. a I brunette by day, to keep the'lo.vo of one man./ Something these girls had in common told him that his dual loye-hfe was not right.

BROOKLYN PICTURES,

"Just My Luck" will be shown tonight at the Brooklyn Theatre. The irresistible Ralph Lynn appears firstly as a music teacher who believes that Dame Fortune has a particular grudge against him—and later as the manager of a hotel—who, outside of nearly letting his cashier decamp with the hotel's takings, finds the world is not such a. bad place after all. Winifred Shotter is in the cast.

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN

Spencer Tracy and Helen Twelvetrces are featured in "When New \ork Sleeps," at Our Theatre. The story is written around the sporting and night life' of New York in its most exciting years, 1010 to 1032, and teljs in dramatic fashion the. joys and sorrows" of a woman of culture aiid refinement who is thrust-behind the scenes. "The Wrecker," based on the Californian earthquake last year, and starring Jack Holt, is the second feature. .:

DE LUXE THEATRE, LOWER HUTT. The story of "The Wandering Jew," screening ut the De-Luxe Theatre, Lower Hutt, tonight and on Monday . pight, is not merely the story of a mythical figure. Like all great legends, it is symbolical of the'life of any human being. The figure of the Jew is used to represent, the dreams, aspirations, and thwarted desires of humanity. Temple Thurston'a story deals first of all with a proud ordinary man in the days of the Roman • occupation of Jerusalem. Through lack of faith in the divinity of the Messiah he is cursed with living for ever until faith shall enter his soul, and in this superb picture we see the Jew wandering through the ages with the changes in his life. Conrad Veidt'fills the role of the Jew, and he is supported by Anne Grey, Joan Maude, Marie Ney, and a cast of many thousands. "Heads We Go," a British comedy romance, shows next Tuesday nnd Wednesday nights. "Son of a Sailor," will be screened" next Thursday and Friday nights.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Musical comedy stretched to its remotest limits as I'ar a.s iniayinaino finalities are concerned is contained in '"Prince of Arcadia," now screening lit I he Paramount Theatre. It deals with the whimsical destiny of a royal outcast from some legendary slate or other in Europe, and although at times the theatregoer may suspect that just homage is not being paid to reality in its more sober sense the film provides an entertainment which is sure to appeal to those with a taste for music. The producers have apparently been not so much concerned with providing an intriguing story as with allowing the well-known London musical comedy star, Carl Brisson, to exploit his virtuosity. This lie certainly does, displaying incidentally not only a keen instinct in the presentation of a character, but also a fine singing voice. Ho sings some catchy numbers which am woven attractively into the picture. Carl .Brisson lias been a firm favourite in musical comedy roles in London for many years, having played for a long period the noted part of Price Dauillo in "The Merry Widow." Miss Margofc Graham has the part of a young actress who has reason to dislike tho prince but changes her mind after meeting him incognito. The main drift of the story revolves around tho association of the prince and this young actress, whose romantic association results in defeating the designs of an aunt of the prince who desires to many him off. Miss Graham portrays the revengeful, but subsequently docile actress very well indeed and is an excellent foil for the Apolloesquo Carl Brisson, who has a fine singing voice. Other prominent members of the cast are Ida Lupino. Peter Gawthorne, Annie Esmond, and Dernier Warren.

PLAZA THEATRE,

Jessie Matthews, one o£ the greatest Euglish screen stars, rises to great heights in "Evergreen," which was shown for the first time at the Plaza Theatre yesterdny. "Evergreen" is among the screen successes of 1934. Jessie Matthews is assisted by <i strong cast, including Sonnic Hale, Betty Balfour, and Barry Mackny. Jessie appears in the part she played in the 'stage production, investing it with hoy compelling churra and revealing her distinct flair for the dramatic. She is given her big opportunities in the piquant situations provided by the story, sings delightful numbers, and dances with lissom grace. Direction, photography, and acting create a film of which any studio might bo proud. The story, too, _is coherent as well as cohesive. Covering a period of -5 years it shows Harriet Green, darling of variety, making her farewell appearance in London prior to marrying a marquis. The union does not'materialise owing to the reappearance in Harriet's "life of an old lover, father of her secret daughter. Years pass, Harriet dying in South Africa, and her offspring gravitating to the stage as a chorine. Tommy Thompson, an over-enthusiastic publicity agent, working on Harriet's amazing resemblance to her mother, "pilts" her over in the West End as the original Harriet, announcing that ehe has returned from Africa rejuvenated. Following numerous complications, the fraud is brought to light by Harriet's sudden confession to a first-night audience, her trial and acquittal on am_ impersonating charge, and ultimate triumph on merit. Every opportunity has been seized to present a lavish spectacle; haunting melodies are generously distributed throughout the picture; there arc dances on a big scale; the story scintillates with comedy, while strong dramatic touches, including the blackmailing tendencies oi Harriet's father, have their place. "Evergreen" is a tribute to English production and is well worthy of public appreciation.^ The supporting programme includes newsrecls, interest spots ot old England, and a pianoforte novelty by. Ivaii Perrim i" '

ARTCRAFT THEATRE,

One of the most daring and unusual of screen offerings this season is "The Solitaire Man," a startling drama of Continental erookdom and Scotland Yard, featuring Herbert Marshall, at the Artcraft Theatre. Many of the tense moments of the picture take place in the confined space of an air-liner's cabin, with the conflict between personalities mounting to terrific heights. Marshall and Elizabeth Allan portray tho romantic leads, with Mary. Bolnnd .and May Kobson sharing comedy highlights. Among tho additional subjects will be a musical revue, a Charlie] Chase comedy, and a Metrotone News; j

SHORTT'S THEATRE,

"The Woman Accused," a Paramount ,all-^tai\ s.tory,. is being shown at Shortt's Theatre, with. Nancy Carroll, Gary. Grant, audv. John Halliday in the leading roles; Tho .action centres around Miss Carroll; who' faces a murder charge on her vreddingday, as the result, of an encounter with a former lover .the night before. The latter," demanding that she return to him, threatened tha life' of Grant, her fiance, and ifon'cy, to, save him,', had committed .'tho. murder. On her wedding day .'she flees'aboard a steamer making a, pleasure '.cruise, Grant with her.' Halliday, a friend ,of 'thq slain man,'follows, aud'.attemptu to secure evidence incriminating' her. But .Gran,t;,' in' a dramatic climax, frees her 01 all '.guilt. 'The! supporting picture is '"Tlje Vanishing' Frontier," 'a. romantic "and'.thrillirig'story of early.California."

BRITANNIA THEATRE,

Joe E. Brown '■ lica<ls a' cast of 1000 .sailors ,in ,his.latest comedy, "Son of a ,Sailor," .now shoeing .at tho Britannia [Theatre. Joe' has the . role of an over-imaginative. - sailor ' whose ' boastful tongue leads him into innumerable scraps. I'The', major- portion of the scenes were taken aboard the U.S'.S. Saratoga. Jackie Cooper, is the star of a' brand-new kind of Western picture, "Lone Cowboy," which is the second attraction. It is a story (it a wide-eyed, eager youngster from the tenements' of Chicago who wanders over the wild, expansive plains of Nevada with a cold-eyed killer. Jackie plays the role of a Chicago youngster who has always dreamed of living in the Wild West, among the cowboys, Indians, and broncos of storybooks. His dream is fulfilled.

PRINCESS THEATRE

■ "Voltaire," a George Avliss picture, is now.'atf tho Princess Theatre. It is one of the greatest contributions to the screen- Mr-. Arliss has ever made, not excepting "Disraeli." It is an amazing "drama, Spectacularly produced, magnificently staged, and dramatically sound. The story moves swiftly from Voltaire's Paris apartments to the palace of the French king, into the boudoir of Mme. Pompadour, and then to the unrivalled extravagance of Versailles. All of thesa Bettings have been reproduced_ with a lavish and spectacular hand. It is the panorama of the ■world's most dramatic history unfolded "realistically.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI

Tonight at the' Regal Theatre "Dancing Lady," with Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in the leading roles, will be screened. The picture is noted for splendid dances, fascinating songs, and delightful melodies. The supporting items include newsreels and a comedy.

FAREWELL TO CLEMENT MAY,

An entertainment will be presented at the Town Hall next Saturday, October 6, on the occasion of bidding farewell to Mr. Clement May prior, to his departure for U.S.A. and Canada. During Mr. May s sojourn in Wellington he has given of his best for almost every institution, society, and club, and the finest array of artists possible in New Zealand has been gathered "together in order to do honour to Mr. May. Almost every art in music, drama, song, and story will be represented on the programme, which will include, among other items, an excellent orchestra, the Hutt Valley Leidertafel Choir, octets by:the Philharmonic Society, and ballets from the schools of Miss Kathleen O'Brien and Mr. Joe Knowsley, while the individual artists include Mrs. Wilfred Andrews, May Ross Broclie (of Canterbury), Mr. Leon de Mauny, Miss Linda Hastings, Mr. Gordon Short, Mr. Harison Cook, Miss Helen Gardner, Mr. Temple White, and Mr. E. J. Hill in Maori songs with Maori maidens. The Thespians will present a melodrama comedy under the direction of Mr. Victor Lloyd, and Mr. Clement May himself will be heard in some of his Dickens characterisations, including bis fine impersonation of Nell s Grandfather from "The Old Curiosity Shop," and some of his inimitable stories from the works of A. A. Milne, the whole presenting one of (ho finest projrrammes ever presented in Wellington. This will .be Mr. May's last appearance in. New Zealand prior to his deiiarliire.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

"George White's Kcanduls," a Vox musical comedy, is (it the JCmpiru Tlu.-atic. The cast includes Kudy Valleu, Durante. Alice I'a.ve, Cliff Edwnrds. inu' George White. On Monday anil Tui'stliiy "That's a Good Girl," slurring Jack Buchanan, will be screened.

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR

"Call It Luck," screening finally at the Capitol Theatre tonight, is a gay, diverting comedy, with clover characterisations and bright dialogue. Herbert Mtinclin has one of the linest roles lie has ever portrayed in pictures, that of a London cab driver. He has just the right knack of contrasting hilarious comedy with pathos and as a pathetic figure he makes the laughs more uproarious.

ROYAL ROLLER RINK

A special late session will be held at (lie Koyal "Roller Kink, Vivian Street, this evening. The main feature of the prograinmo will bo (lie championship lioekey-on-skates contest between teams representing Petone and the Comets. A fine musical programme has been arranged, the Koyal Orchestra introducing several new numbers. Tho usual novelty programme, will be held, featuring the mystery train, Monte Carlo, gliding partners, etc.

THE THESPIANS.

An enthusiastic reception was given the Thespian production of AVnlter 'Jlackctt's entertaining comedy at the Concert Chamber again last evening. The play is all humour from start to finish—forthright and wholesome stuff. The laughter was general, full, and infections until the curtain fell. The play is excellently produced, and well east. The performance of Mr. T. V. Anson in the difficult role of Ambrose is brilliant. Miss Marjory Murray as the many-sided Anna shows unusual talent, and Miss Ngaire Horton plays a quiet role with charm and distinction. Mr. Warren Toogood as Boroslcy is wonderfully effective, and Mr. H. A. Painter plays Pongard with artistic Jinish. Great work, too. is done by Miss IlardingeMnltby, Mrs. Kmilio Paul, and Mr. Keg. Larkiii, whilst Mr. Eric Young and Mr. B. IJ. O'Brien give sound performances.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE.

The programme for the next performance of the Children's Theatre on Saturday, October 6 and 13, at the Concert Chamber, is well up to tho usual standard. "The Tinder Box," produced by karry Plimmer, and "Tho Three Wishes," produced by F. H. Dawn, and a delightful dramatic version of "The Owl antl the Pussy Cat" will provide wholesome entertainment for both young and old. The box plan will open at the D.I.C. on Monday at 9 a.m. Mr. i\ H. Dawn is the Children's Theatre director.

SUNDAY CONCERT.

Music lovers of Wellington will have an opportunity tomorrow night at the Do Luxe Theatre of hearing a unique musical performance of melody and mirth by members of "The Dubarry" Company (by permission of Messrs. J. C. Williamson's, Ltd.), in conjunction with the lioland Sextet, who will present "A Night in Vienna, lnt'ending patrons are requested to be seated at 8.15 p.m., at which _ time the performance will commence. Tho price of admission will be a silver coin collection.