ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18168, 14 August 1922, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" NICXJLA." Owing to the late arrival aS the Manuka from Sidney, Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., have boon obliged to postpone the opening of the Auckland season of Nicola, and liis supporting vaudeville company sst His Majesty's Theatre., until to-morrow evening. This will enable Nicola to present his numerous illusions on the same lavish scale as in Ao3t?a2ia and other parts of the world. The box plan is at Lewis R. Eady and Son, M. V7.CEREGAIS. A deservedly popular greeting was accorded the change of programme rabmittcd by the Vice-Regals at the Town Hall concert chamber on Satuday evening. There was a crowded attendance. In all their numbers membsre of this taitoted company won their way into the hearts of the audience, and a fact appme- 6 ciated by those present was that more was seen o:f Mr. Claude Dampier, that irresistible man of mirth, than in the previous programme. His first appearance was as a country yokel, who sings about his sweetheart in a droll and altogether delightful style. His encore number 'fras rich with humour, and elicited rears of laughter. He later appeared in a sketch with three other members of the company, in which he proved himself an accomplished pianist. Mr. Bobby Pearca, whose rich baritone voice was heard to great advantage, was heartily recalled for Jtiis highly-artistic rendering of the prologue to "II Pagliacci." His encore numbers, "La Spagnola," and "O, Sole Mio," were sung with deep feeling and artistic expression. " The Tale of a Hat " was an absurdity in which Johnny Marks, Hilda Allenboro, Jessie Meadows and Chris. Kilner were responsible for a clever piece of work, and won sustained ap,plause. A pleasing story was contained ra " Poppies," in which a ruined churchyard in France is tho scene, and a French girl, a priest, and two soldiers form the cast. A domestic interlude that aroused a great deal of mirth was presented by Hilda Attenboro, Norman French, .Chris. Kilner and \yynne Macaboy, Johnny Marks and Clyde Fields were a nost amusing pair in their stories and jokes. A scene set amid tho. pahns of Honolulu, in which Bobby Pearce, Jessie Meadows and the company sang, " The Southern Mood," while Hilda Attenboro danced, was a pleasing turn. The marioniette # act was again a huge success, and was greeted with enthusiasm, Chris. Kilner and G. P. \ Hanna being responsible for, this clever sketch. Clyde Fields, after giv.ng a whistling solo, delighted all with a patter dance. Miss Jessie Meadows sang delightfully, " The Little Demoiselle/' and for an encore played a violin solo, " L'Ecstasie." Mr. Hanna as a sketch artist was well received. Miss Wynne Macaboy, the contralto of the company, whoso voice delighted all, sang ' Time Was When I Roamed the Mountains," and for her encore numbers sang, " 1 Know My Love," and " Leaves in t?je Wind." "The concluding sketch was a comedy of high degree, in which the con. pany were at their best. The programme will be repeated each evening this week. \ „ OPERA HOUSE. An attractive programme will be presented at the "Opera ■ House this t afternoon and evening. Among the newcomers on the programme are Pastor and Merle, who will be seen in "merry moments," and Hirr.t and Vsnton, who will give character studies of everyday life.. Others who will appear are the Three Jacksons, novelty acrobats, Pagden and Stanley, with their "harmony gazette. ' Carton and Roslyn. in musical comedy gems, Tommy Hughes in Scotch * songs and stories, Eddie Martvn acoenfcrio ' dancing, and Saunders and Roberts, song , dance and patter. To-morrow evening . Belle Mora, a lass from Scotland, will L make her first appearance. 3 1 y EISTEDDFOD. 9 The Auckland Eisteddfod musical com--3 petitions, the first to be held here for ' same time, will, open at the Town Hal! " this evening, under the auspices of tljo I Auckland City Band. A feature of the ' competitions .will be the half-hour entertainments by many well-known artists. The Thames Choir, winners of the hymn and anthem shield, will take part in the I events. Miss Daphne Knight's papils will give a recital during the evening, and the Grey Lynn Juvenile Choir wUI also be seen in a recital. In the hail-hour entertainments Mr. J. F. Montague, Mr. Barry Coney, and Mios Daphne Knight will be tho judges. • Mr. Colin Mus ton and "Mr. Phil. Mohr will judge the band competitions. The competitions acid entertainments will be of. a very high order, and will continue for one week. The box plan is now on view at Lewia R. Eady and Son. Ltd. GRAND THEATRE. 1 The exciting Vitagraph drains, "The 1 Singl© Track," is meeting with Sraat 1 success at the Grand Theatre. The iu* ) cidents follow each other in rapid ordt)T and seme of the thrills include a desperate ride an an engine, and the shooting of L the rapids. The situations are cleverly . defined and the acting leaves no cause j for complaint. A love story is - woven, and altogether "The Single ir Track" is a picture well seeing. I On the same programme is a bberlocic Holmes detective stoiy, . Cyclist." and a drama entitled "The Man Who Would Not Tell." This is the fiwt i screening of tho latter picture m Auck- . land and it is most interesting, i . f I TIVOII THEATRE, A Scottish picture which haa delighted the many spectators who have 1 witnessed it is "The Bonme Briar Bush, now being screened at the Tivoli Theatre. The leading roles are taken by Mary Clyniie and Donald Crisp, who are responsible- for some clever acting. Thß settings are taken amid the splendour of the Scotch Highlands, and the scenery is very true to detail. The second picture on the programme is "Boomerang Bill," a story of the underworld, in which Lionel BarnTnore is featured in the leading role. The story tells of a criminal who reforms after meeting a girl wifth whom he falls in love. The incidents following this are exciting to a degree. The supporting programme is excellent. NEW LYRIC THEATRE. Alexandre Dumas' immortal story, "The Three Musketeers," is now being screened at tho New Lyrio Theatre after a successful season at the Strand Theatre. Douglas Fairbanks as D'Artagnan is seep ' in a part in which he excels, and the many scenes in which he appears are vividly depicted. A good supporting programme is also being screened. CYRIL SCOTT RECITAL. A Evening " recital, in aid of the Russian Famine Fund, will bo given in the Grafton Library this evening oy a number of talented amateurs. The recital will consist of works taken from compositions by Cyril Scott, the celebrated British. composer, poet and pianist. A short biographical sketch. of Cyril Scott will do read by Miss Ysoiin.de McVaagh. Songs will be gi.'cn by Mrs. Cyril Tow9oy and Miss Jessie Baiiey, and a violin solo by Mr. Eugh Anscll. Miss Millie Parker and Miss McVeagh will contribute readings from Cyril Scott and Kipling's jungle book. The accompanists will do Misses Plummer sad Bailey. ORGAN RECITAL. The organ recital given by MrMaughan Barnett. city well ' Town Hall on Satoriay several" attended. Mr. which* selections from the <lf Eroest were mnch "PP r^^f«[ an d isFrojwn," Drake sang, "Yoor Tmy ffjSiHouse ct " Mis trews Mino, _ attained afkJoy," aU of Wood was the plause. Miss Cl** l *#