ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 August 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE The double feature programme showing at the Empire to-night is made urj of two delightful comedies and stars two of the most popular screen artists in the; world. fhe first is "Swim Girls Swim," starring the ■ vivacious Rebel Daniels. This,is a mile-a-minute comedy of campers life i and Jias numerous thrilling situations. The big event in this picture is the appearance of Gertrude Ederle, the "first woman to swim the English Channel. She . plays an important part of coach to Miss Daniels in the swimming sjports. "Lonesome Ladies," starring Lewis Stone, supported by Anna Q. Nilsson is the second attraction. It is a comedy, of domestic life, with gay parties and pretty women. This programme is one that should not bey missed. Box plans are at Cull's' or 'Phone 186., • v ' ' V ,' ~ ' REGENT The final screening will take place tonight of Colleen Moore in "Irene." A double star programme will bo shown- tomorrow night. Adolpke "Menjou 'in "Ace of Cads" is the film version of Michael Aden's novel. Menjou portrays "Beau" Matfurin as no other player could possibly have done. The dissolute young Guards lieutenant who reforms for love of a woman, is betrayed by a false friend, loses her and' comes back twenty years later only to kill-a second love so that the first may nve —becomes an intensely real person in'Menjou's skilful hands. The second star production is. of quite v a different / character. ''The Dixie Flyer," which features Cullen Landis and' Eva Novak. Just imagine if you* can a father's feeling when he learns that he has sent his only and well beloved son,to his death. This is only one of the great thrills contained in this great, railroad: melodrama. 1 Ring 1102 for reserves. There will be a matinee to-morrow at 2.30. " ' ""•

DAISY HALL, NEW ZEALAND'S PRIMA DONNA , The singing world has awakened to yet another of New Zealand's accomplishments, for this country has produced a " pure coloratura soprano in Daisy Hall, who has gone far in her profession, and is acclaimed by. the great Masters of Italy as one of the greatest artists of the* day. Daisy Hall has been named "the prima donna of the southern hemisphere," and those New Zealanders who have already, had the' pleasure of hearing her, are loud in their praises of' her great ability. It is not often that nature endows a singer with such magnificent vocal equipment and rare talent. Further, Daisy I Hall lias such a commanding arid attractive stag's presence and/charm oi manner that stamp her asi an artist who takes her place in the ranks of the world's greatest singers. She comes to Nelson with a big reputation, after having won her way in i the musical world •by sheer hard, studies, coupled with the gift of a golden voice. The recitals on Monday and Wednesday evenings will probably be opportunity Nelson wilt have oi hearing Daisy Hall before she returns to Italy, where she goes very shortly to make lieV debut at La Scala Opera House, Milan, the recognised world centre of Italian opera. Mrs P.- Vining will preside at the piano and Mr T, B. Louisson has kindly consented to act as flautist. The box plan is at Begg's. v