ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17327, 26 November 1919, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS.

# If MB. HARRY DEARTH. • The Town Hall concert chamber was well filled last evening when Mr. Harry Dearth again delighted his hearers by his fine singing. His opening number was the popular prologue to Pagliacci, which euita his voice to perfection. His other numbers were selected from a a umber of requests, and included " Littla French Baby," " Old Baity," " The Wayfarer's Night Song," " The Crown of the Year," '" The. Fortune Hunter," and the "Arrow and the Song.'' Madame Marie Power, who has become a pronounced favourite at these concerts, was again in excellent voice, and Mr. Harold Beck was as successful as- on previous occasions. Miss Jurs played ae a piano solo, " Leibstraum " (Lizst), and played all the accompaniments w.ith her usual precision. The last concert of the season will be given this evening: OPERA HOUSE. The programme at the Opera House this week includes several clever and picturesque features. New items are provided by the old favourites, Doody and Wright, the Cracknells, the Aston "Brothers, and Frank J. Sidney and Company. Ernest Barrac'ough is very successful with his songs. The Walter George Sunsh : Players present " The Blacksmith's Wedding," which is an operetta of exceptional merit. The musical effects of the production are excellent, while the costumes, singing and dancing, are above the average. SACKED CONCERT. A sacred concert will be 'given to-night at All Saints* Church. Ponsonby, by the choir and lead : Auckland soloists. The collection will be devoted to establishing memorial choir boy bursaries to three late members of the choir. Lieutenants Frank Wilson, A. Blackman, and C. Rule. ROYAL AUCKLAND CHOIR. The fourth concert of the Royal Auckland Choir will bo given to-morrow evening in the Town Hall. The choir will be> a?ssted by Mrs. Cyril Towsev. Mr. E. N. Wright, and Master Chr ; st ; e O'Malley, the boy flautist. Mr. Cyril Towsey is the solo pianist, and he will also accompany the vocalists. CHURCH SCHOOLS' BENEFIT. _ A lecture ent : tled "The Catholic Church in New Zealand" will be given by the Rev. Father Edge in the Town Hall concert chamber on Friday, November 28. A' special mus ; cal programme has been arranged by Mr. Harry : scorks. and homemade sweets will be on sale in the hall The proceeds are in aid of the Remuera Catholic schools. MR. BARRY CONEY'S RECITAL. j V erestin S Programme of grand opeA. and lighter vocal numbers will be presented by Mr. Barry Coney at his annual recital to be given in the Town Hall concertchamber on December 4. A complete programme will be advertised next Saturday. NATIONAL, THEATRE-. " Sporting Life," the picturisation «f the tamous Drury feane Melodrama, is proving a strong attraction at the National Thea* tre- .The story is fascinating, and one i that gives broad glimpses of the English sporting man. The young Earl of Woodstock is greatly in debt, but has two plans by which to make a fortune and regain l his financial standing. His one hope is i P.aced in Joe Lee. a Gipsy boxer, whom he is backing. His other hope is paced ! in his racehorse. " Lady Love," Wch is altered to "run in the great English Derby. His enemy does his best to frustrate botn chances, and the young Earl I enters the ring himself and vanquishes his enemy. The English Derbv is shown in all its interesting phases. TIVOLI THEATRE. When Billio Burke takes the part of a charming young girl in, " Good Gracious, AnnabeJe, ' at the Tivoli Theatre, patrons may be assured of an excellent entertain- i merit. Although married for several years, ' the g:ri has not seen her husband, and during subsequent flirtations the two are mutually attracted and, after some daring escapades, discover that they are man and W^ e ' ? he s "PP ortin £ programme includes The Australian Gazette," a Bray's " Pictography' and a comedy entitled, " The Con in Economy." The management announce that they have secured for their new programme on Saturday a film entitled "The Great Love," produced by D. W. Griffiths, the producer of ''Intolerance'' and "Hearts of >h_ World -" fr this production Mr. Uriffitba obtained the support of the Br.tish Government and the personal assistance of Queen Alexandra. The picture shows the arousing of England and the mobilisation pf the nation's forces. THEATRE. Mary Pickford, in her latest picture", Captain Kidd, Junior," is proving a great favour at the Princess Theatre, the story is wholesome and entertaining, and the love interest is well sustained and charming. Mary's eyes and smile spur to fresh endeavours a young author, who finds some buried treasure, which enables n.m to ask Mary an important question. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The current programme at the Queen's theatre is finding great favour with patrons. A Fox dramatfc production, entitled " Her Price," gives- Virgin.a Pearson an excellent opportunity to emphasise the truism that the higher the mark one sets for a goal of endeavour, the greater is the exposure to the forces that seek to destroy. Tom Mix also appears in " Hell Roarm' Reform," and executes some wonderful feats of daring horsemanship. STRAND THEATRE. Fanny Ward, an actress of great popularity, appears in "Innocent," at the Strand Theatre. The story is skilfully handed, and the Oriental scenes are vividly presented. As a girl who is faced w.th a momentous decision, Fanny Ward maintains her reputation for convincing acting. The orchestral items played during th screening of the film are of excellent merit, and greatly enhance the enjoyment ot the enterta:nment " * LYRIC THEATRE. ""The Indestructible Wife"' is the comedy Which is attracting large audiences to the Lyric Theatre. Alice Brady takes the part of a wife who- proves too energetic for her husband and his friends, until a physical culture instructor finds that she is amenable to strong-aim methods. The" husband follows his example and tames the girl in a lovely cabin. GRAND THEATRE. I "The Better 'Olo," which is being screened at the Grand Theatre, conveys a personal message from the battlefields The varying fortunes of the famous Bairnsfather characters, Alf. Bert, and old Bill are faithfully portrayed in a way that st rs the deeper emotions, and at the same time provides a merry laugh. GLOBE THEATRE. ! The patient heroism, and self-sacrifice of ' the civilian population of France is graphically portrayed in " The Kiddies in the Ruins, which is being screened at the Globe Theatre. The story deals with the horrors to which the French women arid children were subjected at the hands of the German Army. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Under the Yoke," is the chief attraction this week at Everybody's Theatre the emotional actress, Theda Bara, plays the sensational acts of the story with corEliminate sk.ll and a subtle charm