AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18144, 9 July 1919, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL SOCIETY. Tho Choral Hall wan well filled last evening, ihe occasion being the repetition by tho Christchurch Musical Society of Elgar’s ■'The Spirit of England,” Stanford’s “Last Post," ” Our Empiro Victorious,” and part of Sullivan’s “To Deum,” tho performance taking- tho form of a Pence celebration concert. The sir gill" of the National Anthem and tho “ Hallelujah Chorus ” (Handel) precoded the prißentation of tho Eigar work. As on the provious occasion when tho programme wan presenter! tho soloist was Miss O’Connor Tho whol» performance was impressive, and the opportunity of hearing tho inspired mnsical setting for tho Fecond time was greatly appreciated. The ‘‘Last Post' was also finely presented, and in ” Our Empiro Victorious '* tho solo parts were again effectively sung by Miss Osborne (contralto) md Mr Blakeley (tenor). The concert pro-tp-ammo was brought to a dose by the singing of Sullivan’s ” To Deum ” (first chorus) and “ God Save tho King.” Dr J. C. Bradshaw, conductor, is to bo oomplimented upon tho excellent manner in which the several works wero produced at each concert. Miss Maoloodsmith was tho accompanist, and Mr \V. E. Skelton led the orchestra in his usual accurate manner. VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL. On Monday next, at tho Choral Hall. Miss Louise Crouoher .and Mr Alfred Bunz will give a violin and piano recital which should ho of a very attractive nature for tho musical publio of Christchurch. One of the main matures of tho programme will be a sonata by Cesar Franck, a native of Liege, and one of the most remarkable of modern composers, A concerto by Brahms, sonata in D Minor, Op. 108, will be presented for the first time in Christchurch. This was tho last sonata written by Brahms, who himself played the piano part at its first publio performance, with Joachim as tho violinist. Miss E. Louise Orouchor will play “ Serenodo ” by D’rdla, and ” Kuyawiak,’ by Wieniawski. Mr Alfred Bunz will perform Ch.pin’s •’ Noel mm,” Op. 27. No. 2. and ” Valse, A-flaV' Oj,. 34. Mr Hamilton Hodges will be the supporting vocalist, and will sing diei ” iuuiMimo num Rosamund,'’ “ tier Portrait,’’ ‘ The Erl King” (Schubert), also tom ” American Indian Songs ” (Cadman). The box pian will open at The Bristol this morning.

OPERA HOUSE. A full attendance greeted the presentation of the current week's programme at tho Opera House last night, and the entertainment proved just to the general taste, applause being bestowed very generously. Come and Baker’s turn of songs and dances was delightfully bright: Marjorie Alwyne sang pleasingly: little Doreen Doro contribu.ed several pretty Eongs and dances; Ray and Gray kept tho audienoe highly amused with their funny stories and iokes: Baron, tho ventriloquist, and his pal Nobler, added to the general enjoymont; as did also Louis YV. B!oy (banjoist), Jolly John Larkin (the coloured comedian), and Edgar Bevnon (tho gifted boy juggler). Tho star turn was, of course. Leonard Nelson’s, the Sopnlar comedian contributing several of his ost comic and character songs, and receiving großt applause for the singing of his latest success, “ Billo.” Excellent incidental music wa.3 supplied by Mr A. Bidgood’s orchestra. The programme wiii bo repented to-night. The succoss of tho recent amateur competition. which resulted in a professional engagement being given to tho winner, has prompted the management to hold a similar competition next Saturday night, for which entries aro invited. As on the provious occasion, competitors may present any class of act, LIBERTY THEATRE. “ Thp Cinderella Man,” tho screen version of the novel by Edward Child Carpenter, is the principal film in tho series of pictures being presented at Liberty Theatre this week, “ Tho Cindorel a Man ”ie a Goldwyn photo-play, in. which the chief roles are portrayed by Mae Marsh and Tom Moore. The story concerns a father’s desire that his daughter shall marry woalth, and the picture describes his experience in that way. It is an excellent film in all respects. " The Cindorella Man ” will be shown again to-day, together with good supporting films. CRYSTAL PALACE. “Race Suicido” and “A Rich Man’s Plaything” the two films which head tho attractive programme at tho - Crystal Palace this week, again drew largo attendances yesterday, particularly at the evening session. “ Raoe Suicido ” is a sex problem photo-play, which has proved exceptionally interesting wherever shown. The leading parts are portrayed by Ormi Hawley and Hart Metcalf, and tho subject, which deals with the problem from pre-historio times, is presented in six reels. V a ] e9 kiQ, Surutt is tho principal character in “A Rich Man’s Plavthing.” These pictures nnd supporting films will be screened this afternoon and evening. ■ ' ' • GRAND THEATRE. Thero aro two special feature films m the now programme at tho Grand Theatre, both being of considerable merit and entirely different in character. “ Brown of Harvard,” tho more popular of the two, besides being a rollicking oollege story, contains a charminy love romance with infinite appeal. “ The Flower of the Diißk,” is thesecond star film. Viola Dana plays the leading part. Tho other films include “ Fishing in N.Z. Waters.” “The Friendly Bee.” both educational, and “ In. and Out,” a Christio comedy. STRAND THEATRE. Two tftar pictures are includod in tho programme that is being scroenod at the Strand Theatre this week. One is “Woman’s Weapons.'’ in which the chief role is enacted by Ethel Clayton, and in tho second ono Mary Pickford is seen as Amarilly in “Amarillv of Clotheslino Alloy.” Tho pictures will bo shown again to-dav. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. ” Tho Mask,’’ a Triangle picture, starring Claite Anderson, is tho principal attraction at Everybody’s Theatre this week. The suppar'.iny items include a William Fox drama enti led “ Durand of the Bad Lands,” episode 18 of “Tho House of Hate” serial, " Picturesquo Dalplrny ’’ (scenio) and tho latest “ Patho Gazette.’’ QUEEN’S THEATRE.. Tho picture programme which is being presented at the Queen’s Theatre this week is headed' by “ Tho Ghost Flower,” tho loading character in which is portrayed by Alma Rubens. It is a story of passionate love and a vendo' to. There aro also several good supporting films. SKATING The Colosseum Skating Rink was well attended last evening, when tho nutsic of Dunn’s orchestra was a pleasurable added attraction. The usual sessions will bo < bserved to-dav, A special carnival is being arranged on behalf ot the Returned Soldiere’ Association, to be held towards tho end of this month. The annual social of the L.O.L, Pride of the Boyne Lodge will bo held in tho Oddfellows' Hali Itoneiora, on July 11, at 8 p.m