ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15175, 14 December 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE MESSIAH."

The Choral Society's annual presentation of "The Messiah," which eventuates at the Town Hall on Tuesday next, promises to be a great success. Those who were present at the rehearsal last Tuesday evening were delighted with the performance given by Madame Wielaert and Miss Gwenyth Evans, and also the chorus and orchestra, which lias been, augmented for this occasion. On Sunday next Mr. Andrew Black, the famous basso, arrives from Sydney. Mr. Walter Whyte, the tenor, is coming by the some steamer. Both will bo present at the final rehearsal, which takes place at the Choral Hall on Monday evening. In Melbourne recently Mr. Andrew Black created quite a sensation by his magnificent singing in Elgar's " Caractacus." Tho Australian musical critics were unanimous' in their praise of his performance. Some Auckland people who heard Mr. Walter Whyte as the tenor in "Samson and Delilah when it was produced, by the Sydney Philharmonic Society, considered that he had never been in better voice. Although the box plan has only been open to the public for one day a very largo number of seats have been booked. In another column of this issue the complete programme is ' published.

"THE GIRL IN THE TEAK."

The light opera " The Girl in the Train" will be produced at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday week, under the direction ot J. C. Williamson, Ltd. It is an adaptation from the German of " Die Gescliiedene Frau," by Victor Leon. The lyrics are by Adrian Ross, and the music by Dr. Leo Fall. There is a strong singing cast. Miss Sybil Arundale, prima donna, will make her first appearance here as Gonda Vander Loo. Miss Celia Ghiloni is sure to be well remembered, and Mies Dorothy Brunton is also a popular artist. A prominent member of the company also is Miss Amy Murphy, the well-known New Zealand singer. Mr. Talleur Andrews, who is also of the company, comes with a great reputation as an operatic tenor. Miss Vivian Talleur, the premiere danceuse, is from the Imperial - Opera House, St. Petersburg. Other well-known names are Messrs. W. S. Percy, Reginald Roberts. Victor Prince, Charles Albert, Edmund Sherrasra, and Dick Shortland. The. box plans for the first six nights will bo opened at Wildman and Arey's on I Thursday next at eight a.m.

OPERA HOUSE. (

The splendid programme at the Opera House drew another full house last night. The Olrac Cbmpany again created much enthusiasm by their unique and - exceedingly clever acrobatic turn. To-night they make their last appearance, before an Auckland audience- The Do Re Mi trio and the rest of the artists appeared to milch advantage, and were well received.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

The continuous programme of pictures screened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday attracted large audiences.' " Doctor Gar-El-Hama," a sequel- to "The Dead -Man's Child," proved a most intense drama, while "The Defence of the Dardanelles," a film of much interest in view of ! the present European crisis, was also much appreciated. The programme was completed by a number of other good films, including some very amusing comedies.

THE LYRIC THEATRE.

The excellent programme of pictures now being'shown at the Lyric Theatre includes several good dramas, the best perhaps being "Only a Miller's Daughter," which has a distinctly humorous ending. " Tho Awakening of Jones," a comedy introducing the ever-popular John Bunny, and many other good scenic, dramatic, and comic subjects, make up an attractive i programme ■

THE GLOBE THEATRE-

The new Globe Theatre attracted large audiences all day yesterday. The pick of the dramas is "'The Smuggler's Wife." A very finely coloured film, " Buffalo Hunting in Indo-China," proved to bo of exceptional merit, and the mirth-provok-ing John Bunny, and Flora Finch provfded an excellent comedy, entitled " Suing Susan." The same programme will be repeated throughout to-day.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL.

Among the excellent features of the current programme _ West's pictures at tho Royal Albert Hall ls'a splendid comedydrama, entitled " Manon Loscant." > A finely-coloured Indian drama, " The Medicine Woman," also proved very popular. Among several good comedies, "A Burglar's Fee" was the most entertaining. "The Carrot Caterpillar" Was an excellent nature study in colours. • '

KING'S THEATRE.

The programme of pictures now being screened at the King's Theatre includes a very vivid and convincing drama, entitled " The Devil, the Servant, the Man." " Master and Pupil"' is "another powerful drama, introducing Harry Fuimiss, the well-known artist 1 and illustrator. A host of other good films,' including dramatic, scenic, and comic subjects, completes an excellent all-round programme.

ADELPHI THEATRE.

A fine programme is now being screened at the Adelpni Theatre, Newmarket. " The Musician's Daughter" and "The Gipsy's Warning" are the two star dramas. A good selection of comio and scenic subjects, and an interesting : picture of the wTeck of the Star of Canada, make up an excellent programme.

KING'S THEATRE, HAMILTON.

This cosy little theatre enjoys the reputation of running a programme of pictures equal to any m tie city. The star attraction of the present programme is an exciting drama, " Nellie, the Lion Tamer," which is supported by several other fine films, embracing a great variety of subjects. Music is rendered by a first-class professional orchestra, during the screening of the pictures.

LYCEUM THEATRE.

Largo numbers of patrons continue to visit the popular Lyceum Theatre at Onehunga. The present programme is an excellent one, and the audiences demonstrate their approval in no uncertain manner. The dramas are of a most varied and interesting nature, and' the various scenic and humorous films are of a high standard.

PALACE PICTURES.

The current programme at the Newton Picture Palace is very popular. The drama in which most interest centres is "The Little Vagabond," an exceptionally fine picture. The supporting scenic and humorous films are very interesting.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

A Christmas concert, under the direction of the Lyric Four, is announced to take place in the Town Hall on Christmas night. A number of visiting amateurs will appear.

KING GEORGE THEATRE.

A powerful drama, entitled "A Legitimate Defence," is the star attraction at the King George Theatre. The picture bristles with thrilling incidents from beginning to end. Some other splendid films aro included in the programme.

STUDENTS' RECITALS.

The systematic training " given by Madame Martinengo to her pupils during the year was pleasantly reflected 'in the "student-abend" given by them before'a large audience at Madame's chambers in Pierce . Buildings last night Amongst the performers wae a young man of much promise—Mr. Herbert Carter—whoj, although

not yet 17 ears of age, is ' possessed -of a well-trained, tenor voice. Nineteen, vocal solos were contributed, and each was well interpreted by its, , singer. _ v The - VocaJjiits; who appeared were: r Misscfl-J. Bailee,.' Prentice, J. Rutherford, Yates, Mi Dunn,, Copelnnd, N. Dobbie, I. Herbert, Spencer,, Mrs. RogcrsQii, and Messrs. FI, Garter, C. W. Rowley, " and F. Milfc «' Mies- Iris O'Leriry contributed two pianoforte solos and Miss Ina Bosworth played two violin solos in a highly creditable manner.

ELOCUTIONARY RECITAL.

An elocutionary recital, which is in« tended to be the first of a series of . annual entertainments, is to be given by the pupils of Miss. Elsie Jay on December 16 in St. Andrew's Hall. The programme comprises a wide variety of items, to be contributed by pupils of various ages, and the entertainment promises to be of a, very interesting character. Miss Nora , Williams, L.R.A.M., will assist, playing pianoforte solos. '

, FORESTERS' , THEATRE.

The current programme at the Foresters' Theatre, Onehunga, provides a veritable feast for patrons. The series has already established itself a'strong favourite, and has attracted, largo audiences nightly. All the pictures are well worth witnessing, and until the last item on tho programme is reached the interest, does not -flag in the least degree. Tho theatre will _bo open this afternoon and this evening.