ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17109, 14 March 1919, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■ MA.I MJIJESTY?S THEATRE. I -many -diverting -situations and the Jiaantinß irefrains of : the 'musical comedy "(Going. "Up" delighted another large audience at .His ..Majesty's Theatre 'last; evening. In .-many-ways' rtho piece us one of 'the-most popular of 'its kind produced '■ locally for many months. Contrary to a' previous announcement, the management low notifies that, owing to an alteration' in tho steamer time-table,- the season for' ".Going Up " will terminate on Mono night, and not on Saturday. "Oh! Boj " ; .M'lll-be staged on Tuesday. .BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. "The concert given hat night by the' popular Bohemian Orchestra broke tie' long silence which bus existed as regards musical fixtures since the epidemic. The programme under notice -was .intended for, the fourth concert of the 1918 reason, and though;presented at a belated date, and under conditions which doubtless gavo few opportunities for rehearsal, was well ' up to the society's ueual .standard. Thtfugh. no new ground was traversed, tho choice was such as to satisfy all tastes, while Mr. Colin Muston, as conductor, displayed unfailing -mastery over his forces. The bright scoring of Thomas's ".Raymond" overture, with its diverse style of movements, suited the performers throughout, while tho "Allegro Moderate" and "Andante an Moto, from Schubert's " Unfinijshad" Symphony, again found attontivo hnarers. "The fine scoring, especially for the strings, -as embodied m the "Allegro." was made -markedly -.evi-> dent us the excerpt proceeded. Tho readiag of the beautiful " Andante," .though expressive, was occasionally prone to a certain dullness. Somo exquisite' partwriting, and especially tho horizontal movement of many of the inner j)hra3ee of tho " Irish Time from County Ueray," for string orchestra and horns (Grainger), J'ound wannest admirers, ss did 'the ensuing captivating "Minuet" (Beethoven), for strings -alone. Other popular successes were Sibelius'e ' Vake Triste," played with "lights out. and Herold's overture to "Zampa." Tiie -contributions of the Pox trio of instrumentalists, who are -artist with the "highest Australian credentials, engaged considerable attention. The talented combination consists of: Piano, Mrs. W R. Fox; violin, Miss G. Ray Fox; and cello, Mr. W. R. -Fax. In .their-opening number, Roissiger's Trio, Opus 25, the executants satisfied the artistic sense mainly by reason. 0 sound intonation -and perfect ensemble. Kreisler's "La Belle Rosamunds" was on an even 'higher plane, and made many individual demands. The trio appeared again in new numbers, m response to insistent applause. .the musical success of the -evening -was gained -.by Miss G. -Ray' Fox, &i her violin Mo, Sarasato'a exacting "Ziegennerweisen," which .was played with-a wealth -of expression and executive-aplomb which clearly, captivated the listener. 3temarkable success* -was achieved 'by 'Mi* box m -the first of two subsequent recall numbers, this being the famous •SchubertWrlhelrni, "Ave Maria." -Rich -and sonorous tone quality -was .seourod, and the double-stoppings m 'the second -section ol the solo were given with sure .intonation and desirable expression. 'Miss Fox'a remaining -recall mb wan an .'entrancing bpanißh dance, by -Sarasaie. Miss Laura btene (contralto) was more than usually success/ulin her songs, "My •Ships". ffiarratt) and "Waiata. ?Maori" (Alfred mi.). The latter, a highly .-picturesque 1 composition, had its ••best features *n-' hanced try ? an orchestral ( accompanimentJ arranged by .Mr. Mus'bn. Stono was. : ; warmly encored. The "New Zealand Quart- '• ette-Messis.; Pegg, -Nixon, Asibnry, and lie o- &-were again in demand 'after -their, well studied and effective Wderhigs St Crossing .the -Bar" (Paries), .and M ' As Bed. Red Rose" (Rhys-Herbert). The restless Jonahty of the firstroentionea found the smpers.in variably eouippe'd. Mrs. W. R. ;.Fox ,and Mr. G. % 'Woolley.i pymofojtfi ;aceomparn'sta, .'display*d I«bruV cal finish and sympathy.

OPERA 'HOUSE. """" ' '' : ■"Two Peas in a god" ft : the title iOf m MU;ncma -revue staged at-She .Opera House. It is ons of -the most amusing .pieces the popular Bruce players htve yet":produced. The Srst -portion of the entertainment "is devoted to a number ; of vaudeville items. ' CHAUTAUQUA. I Arrangements .are being .completed for' the " Chautauqua Week," to commence in Auckland tin ;March;2Q. artists of repute make up the party of musicians,, dramatists, orators and entertainers. The New Zealand tour was opened tin- Wellington recently by Sir James Allen, and the organisation .has since visited Mastisrton, Levin, Falrnerston North, Hastings, Na-. pier and Wanganni. 'From all places at' which the assemblies 'have -been toeld «»- thcaiastic -.reports are -received, -and *acai community has invited the -return ; tjf4ha itrtisfcs next year. The management states* that Mr. W. J. Napier, -president of the local committee, and Dr. .J. g. 'Reekie,' iflcretary, report wide interest. <The loca<ion for the "big brown tent" lias riot jet been determined. The assembly lasts six .full days, with afternoon and -evening l programmes. Chautauqua is' an entertain- ; meut ola new and better kind, and Auckland will bo the last cvgrthmhuk% visited in' a four-months' tour of Alalia and New Zealand. The Chautauqua is -non-partisan and non-sectarian, and is -.described as ft popidar educational entertainment.

NATIONAL THEATRE. Admires of William F&raum •will have, an opportunity of seeing their ■•favourite actor in an absorbing story at the National The-atre to-morjow. This is " The Heart pf a Lion," taken from "Ralph Connor 8 novel, "The Doctor of Crow's Nest:". The story, revolves about two brothers Barney Kemper {Mr. EamaxaimH Dkk (William. Courtleigh, Jr.). ' Dick : is a worthless youth who does not awaken to. a realisation of his own shifblessnees until i»arnpy catches him 'milking love io the wman engaged to marry himself. 'Then Dick reforms, studies for the ministry, is ordained and sent to a Jumber camp. Barney, who has withdrawn completely from, citation after the loss of his faith in Dick, has become physician in | this same camp. When the rough backwoodsmen of the community ,atfek Dick'; and wound him, Barney reveals his identity, and does his best tonurceW brother back to health and life. Two women play important- roles hi this production, Mary Martini and Wanda Petit. An entertaining, Sunshine comedy, " Roaring Lions in 'i a Hospital," will also be shown. PRINCESS THEATRE. # The artistic work of Norma Talmadge in " The Secret of the Storm Country, shown at the Princess Theatre, is a notable example of screen acting. She plays a diincult role with charm and sincerity. The last sessions take place to-day. To-mor-row the renowned Charlie Chaplin will be seen in his million-dollar picture, entitled "A Do.?'s Life." It has been stated by American critics that this is without doubt one of Chaplin's drollest productions! Ope of his tricks in this piece consists in dodging a policeman by rolling back and iorth underneath a fence. Ho also introduces a new style of chase that, it is said, caused a riot of laughter in the projecting room. Again, Charlie knocks one of his enemies down, and then performs on him in a manner of the manipulator of mariqn. ettes. There will be shown also a dramatfo photo-play entitled "Tempered Steel." In this tale of theatrical life, it is said' that Madame Olga Petrova acts with distinction. STRAND THEATRE. The last screening of "A Dog's We" thu successful Chaplin comedy, and of the drama "Fighting Odds" wilf be made at the btrand Theatre this evening. To. morrow Mabel Nonnand, the popular Goldwyn comedfenna, will reappear, in a play "* Bad Girl." For years the jQ old village of Yaptank bad been both amused and shocked by the pranks of Mabel Penelppe Peck (Miss Noraand). There are bufr a few of the villagers who have not. at sopio time or other Wn the victims of the irrepressible Mabel's little jokes. But with the arrival of Richard Haves, Mabel decides to change hep mode of living, and secures fyfcrk, in a millißery. shop. Hayes poses as a jewellery $alea» man, but is really a pproata detective, to frhom word has come of a plot to rob the STeptafik Bank While working Ufa <$* i

night Mabel's curiosity is aroused -when sshe f}nds some candle grease near a trap door in the floor. §he investigates, and her discoveries and subsequent action brings the play to a Buccessful conclusion. It is said that'in "Peak's Bad Girl" Mabel, Notmand finds several .opportunities to discard hex accustomed soiled gingham dress and tam-o'-shanter and to don some pretty gowns and fashionable hats. There .will be several minor pictures. TIVOLI THEATRE. Blue BL&Scs Rawden continues to attract large attendances to the Tivoli Theatre. In tho title role William S. Hart gives a clever characterisation. Tho part* of a wild adventurer is weJl suited to tho talent of this Paramount actor. The principal film on the new programme to be submitted to-morrow will bo "Seven Swans," a pictorial version of Grimm's, delightful and fantastic fairy story. The j tale begins in this fashion :—Once upon a time there was a beautiful little Princess! Iwecdledee, who lived with her father and seven 'brothers in " Tho Kingdom of tho Seven Dials," so called because out in tho great courtyaxd of the palace there wis a sundial eredted for every prince. la a neighbouring country called "The Land of the Bouncing Ball/' bocauso of ifcho Keen's pet witch who lived in . a largo crystal ball and kept eternally bouncing, tlioro lived a wicked queen. This wicked queon wished to gr.in the Kingdom of the Seven Dials for herself, and in order to! do this she arranged for her son—as vicked as herself— marry the princoss. She then used her foul powers in transforroin? the seven princes into swans. The the tale deals With the efforts of the princess to restore the princes to their natural form. Marguerite Clarke appears in the principal role. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Several innovations are anncuncod by the now management of Everybody's Theatre. In future it is intended to commence the week's programme On Friday, instead of on Saturday. Paramount films are also to be-shown. The first Paramount reduction, to be screened to-day, is "A ireily of France," in which Wallace Eeid will make hi« re-appoavance, supported by Miss Ann Little and a powerful cast. The picture is divided into five acts, and is said to possess many dramatic situations. A new booking system has been installed, so that the public may book seats for any night in advance. T.YRIC THEATRE. "The Mpn Who Stayed at Home," of which a pictorial version is presented at the Lyric Theatre, is a German spy tale of absorbing interest. It deals with the discovery of "the wireless apparatus which was .responsible for certain important military and naval intelligence "being convoyed to Germany. 'This discovery is made by the man who stayed at home. The burden of the -acting falls to the lot of Dennis Eadie, the noted English actor. He is assisted by the original London cast, The play contains"' several fitio naval views. A new programmo will be pre- : sented to-morrow. .

QUEEN'S THEATRE. ■file- final ecruening of " The Power and Glory will bo made at the fiueon's Theatre <to»day. It is a picture of unusual interest, And of a type that is not often presented to picture patrons. Miss June Elvidge, in the leading role, is admirably supported by a 'strong cast, including Madge Evans and Uohnny Hines. It is a Sidture not' without some exciting indents. A thrilling chapter of the serial, "The ''Fighting Trail," is also shown. lo«morrow the first • screening of "Cast <Off," , witih- ; Barricale as tie heroine, will made. '©LOBE THEATRE. The current programme at the Globe Theatre Will -be presented for the last time" to-day. .To-morrow one of the principal'items will he the third episode of the intensely exciting spy serial, "'The Eagle's Eye/' ""The 'Eagle's Eye" presents the incident* of twenty great conspiracies pet on foot in America by the German -.Government's spies, to hamper the, Allies and create among the American people a dread of -the consequences of war. It is claimed that many of the most'important facts, learned during the any inveStjgjitionß of. the secret service, revealed in this serial, have never been publicly mentioned. .GRAND -TEEA'SBE. The manners, of New fork society are cleverly ridiculed 'in "Dodging a Million," & smart 'Qpldwyn comedy production •shown at -the Grand Theatre. Mabel Normaud gains fresh laurels foy her work in 'this <pi<iute. The new programme for to-morrow will be'beaded by a Chaplin' comedy, .^lrnqtherjtclmre will be tbj fifth chapter *! "The -House -of Bate."