ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15747, 23 October 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

AUCKLAND LIEDEBTAFEL.

The third concert of the season by the Auckland Liedertafel was the magnet which attracted a densely crowded gathering to the Town Hall last night. Demonstrations of approval were both frequent md hearty during the evening, and most '.'i the items upon the programme were warmly encored. Under Dr. W. K. Thomas the Liedertafel mustered in large iorce upon the platform, and in. most instances the male-voice society showed a marked improvement upon the interpretations secured at the previous concert. Alacrity was displayed in attack and release, while considerable attention was shown as regards expression and clearness of diction. Final consonants, too, were More distinct than usual. *• One of the most striking musical successes was gained in a new part-song, "Hues of Day,'' Berleur, though, strange to say, this was not honoured with a recalj by the audience. The opening subdued •ententes showed careful preparation and neatness of phrasing, while the ensuing closed lip accompaniment to a baritone solo by Mr. It. H. Bellow, contained many effective progressions which were realised in a ninsicianly manner. A pretentious selection, somewhat tiring for the voire?, was Mendelssohn's "Festgesang," pp.ibodying four numbers. The opening ''chorale" was given with striking volume and precision, while the subsequent "allegro moderato" with its familiar unisonal strains was proclaimed with breadth mil majesty of tone. Some dramatic effects were forthcoming in the third of the series, the tone change, and crescendos being worthy of special remark. Paliard's powerful and varied part-song, " The Sea fight," gave the society plenty to do, and railed for much resource and adaptability in the many changes of tempo. Very telling were the phrases "Run Up the Flag," etc., while the independent partsinging in the expressive "Prayer" showed sound acquaintance with the intricacies of the notation. "The Fight" movement, couched in a strenuous-beating six-eight tempo, was vocalised with a. flue sense of rhythm, the lines from " Send On the Cannon's Fiery Breath" being especially incisive. Other male-voice selections of a more conventional tvpe were, " Lightly Foot It," "The Sabbath Call," Kreutzer, in which the quartette was sung by Messrs. M. Trenwith, F. Wright, A. Rogerson and W. H. George, "Drowsy Wood." Storch, ; 'Lend an Ear, Lady Fair," Abt, and sthers. Miss Muriel Adams, contralto, made a pleasing impression in her solo, " My Dear Soul," Sanderson, and was encored, while a similar compliment was paid to Miss X. Rhodes, Miss D. Walsh, anil Miss M. Adams for their singing of the trio, 'Lift Thine Eyes," Mendelssohn. Performances of sterling merit were the organ solos. "Lullaby," Lemare, "Toccata," Dubois, and " Finlandia," Sibelius, played jy the city organist, Mr. Maughan Barnett, and resulting in the performer's recall. Messrs. W. Firth and 11. H. Delow were associated in the vocal duet, ' Comrade, to Arms," Watson, while Air. r\. B. Ryder showed good enunciation in lei Riego's "England, Mine." All these Dei-formers were recalled. Invaluable service was given in organ accompaniments jy Mr. Maushan Barnett, while Dr. W. E. Thomas and Mr. L. G. Whittaker acted in i similar capacity at the piano. OPERA HOUSE. An attractive vaudeville programme is >eing presented'this week at the Opera louse." There was a large audience last light and each artist met with a. warm exception. "SIXTY YEARS A QUEEN." A picture illustrating the life and reign if Queen Victoria is to be screened in the Sing's Theatre next week, commencing on Monday. The film is claimed to be one of .he most comprehensive achievements of cinematography, covering as it does the iO-vear reign of the late Queen. It is said that nothing so valuable from the ?ducational and instructive viewpoints, >r so patriotic in chancter. has ever been tttempted for presentation to men, women, md children of the British Empire. Historic Empire figures, memorable episodes, md" national events, are shown in impreslive form, the film having taken ethre •ears to complete, and a very large sum of noney to produce. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A programme of unusual attractiveness vas submitted to large audiences yesterlay at the Queen's Theatre. "When Men late, - ' the chief drama, tells of a family end in one of the southern States of \merica. A shooting affray takes place between a member of each side and feeing becomes very bitter. Complications ■nsue when a man from one family falls n love with a girl from the other. After he feud is settled the girl goes to a invent and the two lovers are for ever leparated. "Retrieving the Past" is a wwerful and fascinating story. A very ieautifnl scenic picture describes " A Danoe Trip in Canada." The comedy secion is particularly strong and at all sesions yesterday "And Still He is Singing" .vas productive of much merriment. The fame programme will be shown to-day. PRINCESS THEATRE. " Lights o' London" still continues to ittract large audiences at the Princess ITieatre. and this happy condensation of George R. Sims's celebrated drama, is r.eeting with great appreciation from wtrous of the theatre. The new radianta ;creen shows the picture with excellent lefiuition. The supporting programme includes a most diverting excursion into the ■ealms of comedy—namely, " Gid-ap, Napoleon '" a story of an uuraly horse. ' The Curse of Heredity " is an impressive drama which ends ha.ppily. KING GEORGE THEATRE. An excellent series of pictures marked he change of programme at the King Treorge Theatre yesterday. Toe chief drama is " The Trainer," a racing story interwoven with love and intrigue. The Iramatic situations in the play are arranged in a commendable manner and the plot sustains the interest of the audience from start to finish. " A Page From esterlay" is another drama with the usual popular love story. The vctv latest war news is depicted in " The Warwicl Chronicle," and the entertainment is com pleted with two delightful comedies called ' We Don't Think " and " Ribbons and Boxing Gloves " which were responsible for a great deal of merriment yesterday. GLOBE THEATRE. " Fires of Ambition,'' a sensational story of lite on the Western frontier, take; premier place in the new programme a< the Globe Theatre. A drama entitled " Th( Tiger," describing how a father wreaked his vengeance upon the man who desertec his daughter, is an additional feature o: the dramatic section. A picture tha' should he of more than ordinary interest is one depicting the " German Army En tering Brussels." This film was secure, with great difficulty, but the photograph} leaves nothing to be desired. The pro gramme, which is completed with corned; and educational pictures, was well receivec at all sessions yesterday. NEWTON PICTURE THEATRE The chief drama at the Newton Pictun Theatre is a meritorious production callet ■' For His Master," which was heartily applauded by large audiences yesterday Included in the supporting programme is " The Eternal Duel," a drama with : particularly powerful story. ALHAMBRA THEATRE. The arrival in Auckland of moving pic ture tilms describing the actual operation: nf the allied and German Armies in France :»nd Belgium has been looked for witli eager interest. The public are being giver an opportunity this week to witness, ai the Alhambra Theatre. " The German Army Entering Brussels ' and "The Ruins of Termonde." Every phase of the enemy's occupation of the conquered City

of Brussels is shown -with remarkable, clearness and accuracy. The Germans left behind'them at Termonde a scene of desolation which words cannot describe. The Whole, of the city, both before and after its destruction, is depicted, however, in this film, and the appalling desolation in every quarter is shown with startling vividness. Ihe usual complement of dramatic, scenic, comedy, and educational films is also screened.

"THE SHADOW OF THE CEOSS." The picture, " The Shadow of the Cross." which has attracted a rreat deal of attention in Auckland for the last four weeks will be exhibited to-day and to-morrow for the last time. Between the usual hours of one and five o'clock this afternoon Mr. Edwin Kilpatrick will explain the picture to each audience. KING'S THEATRE. A comedy 01 great merit is attracting much attention this week at the King's Theatre. It is a description of a prizefight, in which the performers and referee become mixed up in a laughable manner. The topical part of the programme includes pictures of the " German Armv Entering Brussels." j PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. I "Just As the Sun Went Down," a local war drama, is being screened ea<-h evenling at the Adelphi Theatre, Newmarket. At the Lyric and West End Theatres I war pictures monopolise the current pro- ' gramme. i Q