ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16894, 5 July 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. The second concert of the season by thepopular Bohemian Orchestra, under Mr. Colin Muston, attracted a record attendance, to the Town Hall last night. Her Excellency, the Countess of Liverpool and party were present, as was also the Amen* can Consul, Mr. A.. A. Winslow. Notwith-

standing war-time depletion, the performing ranks of the society continue to be creditably filled, and from the point of view of the balance of parts in certain of the ensembles there appears to be little to cavil at. After " God Save the King," the orchestra proceeded with "The Star Spangled Banner," the audience remaining standing mranwhilo. Then followed Sousa's stirring "Stars and Stripes for Ever" march, this being played in honour of the " Glorious Fourth" of July. The inarch mado a great impression, the effect being enhanced by ranging four trombone players in front of the platform in true Sousa style. A recall was inevitable and the march was repeated. From the point of view of serious interest, the outstanding programme number was Liszt's " Piano Concerto in E flat." with Miss Evelyn Wyman as soloist. The performance of this justly famous work engaged the closest attention of the large audience, and ! roused enthusiastic applause on its conclusion. Throughout, Miss Wyman- showed exceptional technical skill and intelligence, I investing her music with requisite charm and power as demanded by the moods of the composition. Her mastery of the heavy and more exacting portions, and the clear playing of the ornamental cadenzas and intricate passages in the upper register of the pianoforte were also of outstanding merit. The seven-note theme, with its impervious message, formed an admirable vehicle for musical adaptability between the soloist and orchestra in the first movement of the concerto. This led . into the " Quasi Adajio " section, with its | muted string effects, and melodic ideas .fo- the piano. In the last movemont the terse orchestral utterances were deftly interwoven with the intricacies as set out for the keyed instrument, and the vigorous finale was striking and brilliant. Throughout there was commendable sympathy between soloist and orchestra, and the recall <*t the close wis hearty and well deserved. Mancinelle's "Cleopatra" overture was given with the orchestra's usual skill, and von Blon's " Blumenflustcr" was musically satisfying. The clever patrol, "Wee McGregor," by Amers was warmly redomanded, and hearty plaudits were bestowed upon Meye-Helmund's "Rococo Serenade," with its dainty pizzicato effects and haunting 'cello subject. Massenet's descriptive " Fete Boheme " and Ring's " Three Negro Dances" were much admired for their inherent charm. Miss Gwen D'Andney made a creditable first appearance at these concerts, singing Grieg's " Autumn"" Storms " as a solo, and afterwards appearing with Mr. Arthur Colledge in the duet " Venetian Song" (Tosti). These items were warmly encored. Mr. Alan McElwain, the popular elocutionist, and the society's stage manager, made a farewell appearance prior to going into camp. His budget of humorous sketches was as diverting as ever, and ho was the recipient of warm and generous applause. Mr. Arthur Colledge's bass solo, " Pipes of Pan " (Elgar), so pleased the audience that he was compelled to appear again in "Shipmates of Mine" (Sanderson). Mr. Colledge would be wise, however, to dispense with his music when making public appearances. The concert concluded with the war hymn, " Thou, Who Hast All Thy People in Thy Sight," in which the audience participated. "COME INSIDE." The Sydney James New Revue Company, in conjunction with the Royal Strollers, presented their programme before a crowded house last night. "A Night-at the Movies" was humorous, but Mr. James's illustrated song was the most laughable item of the programme. "A Snice SminceSpie," " A Game of Cards," and "A Voice Trial," were all good. There will be a complete change of programme to-night, when "Aladdin," a "potted pantomime," will be given. This is said to be vory humorous.

PATRIOTIC CONCERT. A patriotio concert was given last night by the Central Mißsion choir, band, and orchestra, under the conductorehip of Mr. T. Adams, in the Central Mission Hall. Part'of the proceeds of the entertainment, 1 which was given under the auspices of the i Women's Christian Temperanca Union, are to go towards the fund for a refreshment hutment for New Zealand soldiers in France, and part to the Mine-sweepers' Comforts Fund. Mrs. J. Cook, president of the W.C.T.I'., (.resided over a large gathering. The Rev. R. Gebbie gave, an interesting address, in which he explained the work in aid of which the entertainment was held. Tho programme consisted of musical items and of recitations. Solos were given by several vocalists not in tho choir. OPERA HOUSE. Excellent entertainment is provided at the Opera House this week. Tom Haverly's Irish Players produce a laughable farce, "Daniel Murphy's Elopement." A feature is the dancing of the Kewpie Kids. Clever turns are given by Frank, Lank, and Alice,- Vaude, and Verne, Bellora, The Maxims, and a quaint pair, F. 0.8. and Partner. Music is supplied by Burke's Orchestral Band. KING'S THEATRE. The benefit performance given by the Merrymakers to the baritone singer, Will Beresford, attracted a large audience last night. The programme included the dream scena from the " Silver King," and [ a smart soubrette turn by Connie Ogilvie. Charles Archor, as Wilfred Denver and Goo. McDermott. as Jaikes, were well received. Omah further mystified the audience. Will Beresford received a double encore for his turn, and the audience showed their appreciation by recalling him again and again. SIGNOR CAPELLI. Signer _ Capelli, the Italian operatic tenor, will open a season of four nights only at the Town Hal] concort chamber on Saturday week. Signor Capelli, who was principal tenor in the Gonsalez Opera Company, scored a great success in Australia. The programme will contain the gems of Capolli's repertoire. Among the assisting artists is Mr. John Amadio, the well-known flautist. The plan opens at Wildman and Arey's nest Wednesday.

TIVOLI THEATRE. To-night is the last chance of seeing Julian Eltinge in "The Clever Mrs. Carfax," a film in which the artist takes a very difficult role. He is a past master in the art of flirtation, for in the picture he is seen first as a man flirting with a ,woman, and then as a woman flirting with a man, and both at the same time. Tomorrow Douglas Fairbanks will be the star actor in the chief picture, " The Man from Painted Post." This is his fourth appearance in a film from the Artcraft studios, and he is eaid to bo funnier than ever. The plot is dramatic, while the production is interspersed with humorous situations. His athletics again stand him in good stead, and it is said that his latest thrills are of the most sensational character. The direction of the film is reported to be very well carried out, while the photography leaves little to be desired. In addition, exhibitions of buck-jumping and steer-roping are given by the world's champions, Strickland, .Tudd, Grimes, Brownell and others. Eileen Percy, assists Fairbanks in this production. Miss Percy is well known as a Paramount star. NATIONAL THEATRE. "The Antics of Ann," an amusing and yet life-like film, featuring Ann Pennington, will be shown at the National Theatre to-day for the last time. Tomorrow and throughout the ensuing week "A' School for Husbands," will bo the chief film. Fanny Ward takes the principal part as Betty Manners and Jack Dean appears as her husband. The story hinges upon the fact that the pair are opposites # the husband being a man who enjoys spending money, while the wife is thrifty. Incidentally the wife teaches the husband how to conduct his own busi-

ness. At the opening of the niece he is rich, but Misfortune overtakes him, while his wife inherits a fortune., '.She keen? the fact from her husband. . Mrs, Airlee » a rival of Mrs. Manners, and when Mr. Manners dies the wife tries to outvie her rival. Then she purchases the family estates. The photography is said to be very good. Frank Elliott, who takes the part of Sir Harry Lovell, was playing an important part with Mr. Cyril Maude in " Grumpy. V

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-day is the last opportunity- of seeing " Irene Castle in " Stranded in Arcady at 1 Everybody's Theatre. To-morrow an I adaptation of one of the most widely-read i novels in the English language, The , Woman in White," by Wilkie Collins, will . be shown. The author has been recognised as one of the best writers of fiction of this • description, and the film has lent itself ( admirably to the portrayal of the many 3 tenso situations in the novel. Florence la ■ Badie takes two parts, both equally imporf tant, and widely differing from one another. 1 STRAND THEATRE. " The Gown of Destiny," featuring Alma ' Reubens, will be shown at the Strand k Theatre for the last time to-day. Popular > Norma Talmadge, in "The Law of Comf pensation," will be the chief attraction , to-morrow. In this film, which is pro- ' duced by the Selsnich Company, she is ' said to add another triumph to her 1 already long list of picture successes. The t story "from which the film is adapted is , by Wilson Mizner, and is woven around .! the joys and sorrows of domestic life. j , There is an evil element in the piece, but j; it is totally overbalanced by the nobler : I and more elevating aspects of life. The i ' photography of the film is claimed to be | particularly good. > LYRIC THEATRE. 1 "Stranded in Arcady," featuring Mrs. ' Vernon Castle, will be shown at the Lyric to-night for the last time. Its place will "! be taken to-morrow, by " The Law of Oom- ' nensation," with Norma Talmadge in the 1 'leading role. The film is from the studios ' i of the Selsnich Company, arid is adapted | from the story by Wilson Miezner. Norma Talmadge scored a decided success in ' . " Panthea " a short time ago, and in this | film is said to be better still. ' PRINCESS THEATRE. ' "The Turmoil," featuring Valli Valli, • will be shown at the Princess Theatre to- , day for the' laet time. Thomas Moore, in, i. "Brown of Harvard." will be the chief at--5 traction for to-morrow. The idealism , of this man among the university graduates j is said to tend to increase the feeling of , youth in the aged and to make the young _ j feel joyful in their possession of youth. ' GRAND THEATRE. ! Lois Wilson will be seen to-day for the » : last time hi "Alimony" at the Grand j! Theatre. It is a powerful picture, de- .; pictlng the evils of ultra-modern Ameri--3 can society life. To-morrow " Sudden . Jim," featuring Charles Ray, will be 3 ; shown. This film has its full share of f, thrills, and the acting is very good. I QUEEN'S THEATRE. r To-day is the last chance of seeing little 'jMadge Evans In "Wanted—a Mother." . It is an appealing story, beautifully told, r : This film is a distinct success for this little - • artist, who is seen at her best. To-mor- > row "The Hopper," featuring Walt Whit--1 man and Irene Hunt, will be shown. This I , is an adaptation from the novel by Mere- • dith Nicholson. I GLOBE THEATRE. ) " The Barrier," a film adaptation of Res ' i Beach's novel of the same name, will bo , ! shown to-day for the last time at the , II Globe Theatre - .