ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17459, 1 May 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

POSSUM PADDOCK." The final performance, of the bright Amtit&a comedy. "Poimuro Paddock." w.ll bo So" t His iw.«T'» Theatre thisevemn,. Judsins from' tho bookings, a good attend ilTi Lured. A lour of the principal csre orti Kor'ih Wand has been a, ranged, and the first performance mil bo ™IS at Hamilton on Tuesday evening. "THE LUCE OP THE NAVY." _ The ami drama, "The Liwj^he-gw. ' which recently■ completedl » ™° ! "Vsucyews in London, &*&™fySS% New ar abundance of breezy , nu , m r ou i/ r wilkio VotMtY , bar. V Prepared for Mr. WUW trim »■ pioduc ion, and ho play g * lan for the MW&riVSM i.now open a. Wildraan and Aw «■ OPERA HOUSE. The .current V«tgnmw ** :*•£*.'£ House is much to tho bbng o. ▼ *":} vl V e w.trona. The entertaining couedy eke ten, "' •■hick and Thin in a Gym," sUged bv the rfiKr Burgess W WW X Bijle for much mirth. The usual niauuw will be given this aite-rnooa. TOWBEI-MIXCHELL RECITALS. The first of the Towaey-MitcbeU recitals. r,U bo given in'Awa Half concert chamber on Monday evening. May 10. The pro gramme will include songs ' T Mfart, Brahms, Wolf. Ireland, M>uw, «d IbUua<n; sonata, piano and v.olin Franek). Orientals (Cesar Cm), and Opera 10, fto. - (ltocthovcn). The box plan is at Richard "*'*' BAND PERFORMANCE. Th„ band of tin Plymouth oi tie Royal Marine Light Infantry, from BM.S Renown, will, render a Pwmrom* ol high-class music in Albert Park WHO : evening. Included in the programme, <vhich should appeal to nil loveis of good music, aie the following items:—Overture. aBl2 (ty request), "Cava.lh.ria Riisticana. Jho Warblers' Serenade," "A Dervish|. Chorusitj . the Soudan," overture to " Wi nam Tell, " For" the Front," and "A Lite on the Ocean Wave " Tho band has a great rcpu ti.tion. and the few items played by it m Albert Park last Sunday evsnmff at the b.inds'e concert, were warmly applauded. Jnia will probably b; the last opportunity the Auckland public will have of hearing this bind. A collection will be taken in aid o;' tho band's library funds. CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT. The Auckland Chord Society will jivo u concert in the Town Hall on Thursday even ing, May 13. An excellent programme has bfen arranged, the items including Cowen's "St. John's Eve." and "The Weddinn I Chorus" from "The Rose Maiden." Vocal i<>los wit be contributed by lea-ding artists. Yt. Cyril Towsey will play Chopin's " Palonikte in C Sharp Minor," and "Nocturne in F. Sharp Major. ' The box plan will open tn subscribers on Monday, May 10, and to the public on May 11. BALLAD CONCERT. The first Lewis Eady ballad concert vri'.l b« given in the Town Hall concert chamber on Saturday next, May 8. Many ot the leading artists wi'.l contribute to the excellent programme which has been arranged. The performers will bo Miss Mina Caldow, English contralto, Mr. Barry Coney, baritone; Miss Evelyn Wyman, pianist; Mr. Norman Martin, 'cellist; Miss Marjorie Earle, pianist. Mr. Harold Baxter, violinist; and Mrs. Herbert 31oy, pianist. Mr. Leo. Whitfatar ♦ ill b<- accompanist. Seats may be reserved • t Lewis Eady's. THE PRINCE'S VISIT. A comprehensive series of views of the visit of Hie Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Auckland. Hamilton and Rotorua will be screened at the Town Hall for three m'ghto only, commencing on Monday. The picture- shows the Prince landing from the llenown- the review at the Domain, the (ihildren'a demons-ration, the Anise Day proceision, tho Prince at the raceß at Ellenlie. the great Maori reception at Arawa Park (Rotorua). and many other memorable icenes. The film is purely a Now Zealand production, and the photographic work is laid to be equal to any imported pictures. The \ox plan for reserved seats is ot 'Vildmun and Arcy's.

COM!LIMENTARY CONCERT. A complimentary concert wil be tendered •o Miss Nataiina McGallum at the Victoria Theatre. Devonport. Ob Tuesday, May 11, by '.he residents o; Devonport. Items will be ■ xmtnbuted by leading local artists. I FANCY DRESS BALL. A children 'o and adu'.ts' fancy drew bail irill be held in tho Town Ball on Wedneslay evening. May 19, in aid of the funds 0 establish a residential nursery. The ball fill be under the patronage of the Governorgeneral and tue Countess of Liverpool, and ;he Mayor and Mayoress of Auckland. ROYAL AUCKLAND CHOIR, Tho Royal Auckland Choir will give its first concert for the season at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, May 6. The soloists will be Miss Mina Caldow (contralto). Mr. ¥ G. Bourkc (baritonei, and Mr. Norman Martin I'celUsti. An attractive programme will be rendered. New subscribers should apply to the treasurer or secretary for tickets. MUNICIPAL ORGAN RECITAL. A varied and attractive programme, arranged for the organ recital in the Town Hall this evening, will include Mendelssohn s second Sonata " and Guilmant s Grand Chojur" among tho standard organ works, and transcriptions of . the " Andante from Tschaikowsky's string Quartette and Schubert's popular " Military March. Tne J Zealand Vocal Quartette will bo the vocalists. NATIONAL THEATRE. I '• The She Devil," & ten?© melodrama, will b,- shown at the National Theatre to-day. The production deals with the love affairs of a Spanish coquette. It is said to bo a most absorbing and thrillir . story, with eiiiygh comedy to relieve the rtrong dramafc' enI lion. Theda Bara appears in the leading 1 role. Prettv Peggy Hyland appears in a ' story of ooi.vent Wo and the gay .world. entitled "Other Men's Daughters A is a I picture with amo al and many thrill*. It ' ,s said to ffivo i'.iss Hyland more opportrinity for impoit'-nt work than she has yet ', had ' PRINCESS AND QUEEN'S. l "Charlie, the Law Dodger," the first comedy to be produced in n'e-w Zealand, | w:' be shown at both the Princess and Queen's Theatres to-day. The leading role is taken by Leonard Doogood, who is b\mportec! by Iri.» Blewdcn, Daisy Nolan and many other Now Zealand girls 'You're Tired," Mi adaptation of 0. Henry's story, " The Halberdier," featuring the well-known Wallace Reid. will be the supporting picture at the Princess Theatre. Sessue Huyakawa anpears at the /'Queen's Theatre in " The Man Beneath." It is said to In a grrat storv cl a man who forgot creed and cas'e in the cause of humanity and to tavo a man's soul. STRAND THEATRE. A version of Cynthia Htockley's successful novel. " Peppy," will be shown ft the Strand Theatre to-day. Norma lalmaoge and Eugene O'Brien appear in this creat story of a - -.man's love that was deener than the or-.-sn. The arrival of the Prince of Wales, 'he children's display in, the Domain end other features J the visit will bo »hown. The Purporting films include the latent Pathe Gazette and a beautiful scenic picture, entitled "A Setting of Ages." which is claimed to be one of the best yet shown hero An excelled musical programme wi.l ! be rendered by the popular Strand Orchestra. LYRIC THEATRE. | \ thrilling story o( Ksntucky life, entitled "One Dollar Bid," will be screened at the !.i-;c Theatr" this afternoon. It is a story in whirl: & girl, for one dollar, buys her hi ure busbfnd, who has been the village 1 cir.inkard In addition, chapter thirteen o! the dramatic serial, " A Man of Might," *"'i •he arrival cf the Prince of Wales, includI ing the children's demonstration at .ho I l\>maon and other interesting features of the vis.', will ho shown. This s'uulci j appeal to the children. KING'S THEATRE.

1 A complete change of programme will be I presented at the Kind's Theatre. Newton. this evening Items will be contributed by L».mpini 'eccentric dancer). Haisij Khan i (conjurer). La Favourita 'soprano), the •■ (.'arsons imu»ic:ans', C'lej" and Hurt 'sketch artists), and I'rofessor Dalmaino (hypnotist). GRAND THEATRE. An Essanay drama, entitled "A Pair of S'.xes," heads the programme at the Grand Theatre to-day. The leading role is taken by Taylor Holmes, who has ample scope to I display his talent. Thoro are many dratnat'c I and unexpected developments in this stirring play. Chapter 12 of the thrilling serial, "A Man of Might." and an intensely-arousing comedy, entitled "The Adventurer."" will be included in the supporting programme TIVOLI THEATRE. " Let's Elope " is the title of a charming picture to be presented st the T'vo.i Theatre this afternoon. The pretty actress. I Marguerite Clark, as the erring heroine of I this entertaining play, has a most ouseciol j role and one wh'ch should make her even more popular. There are many thrilling episodes in this sparkling drama. In addition, a varied and interesting supposing programme will be shown. Music will bo provided by the orchestra. GLOBE THEATRE. A of a woman's infidelity and the ruin it wrought, entitled " Tingled Lives." will be showi, at the Globe Theatre to-day. It is a stirring play with un inexpected conclusion. The tenth episode of the popular serial, " Wolves of Kul'.ur. " will also be screened. The supporting propramme includes the latest Paths Gazette and a splendid comedy. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS. "True Blue" is the title of th* loading picture at the Broadway Theatre. "The Test of Honour " is being shown at Everybody's Theatre.