ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18204, 25 September 1922, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

* SISTINE CHOIR SOLOISTS. On Wednesday evening the celebrated soloists of the Sistine Choir will give tha first concert of their limited Auckland season at the Town Hall. The New Zea land tour about to commence, under the direction of Messrs. E. J. and Dan- Carroll, in association with Mr. Thomas Quinlan, is likely -to be an historic in the Dominion's musical annals. The singers have won high distinction in ecclesiastic, concert, and operatic circles, and are accompanied by a conductor of international note. Special programmes have been compiled for • the Dominion tour from the secular works of .the best ancient and modern composers, and opportunity will be,given to hear the singers in a wide range of everything that appeals to the multitude, including English lyrics, French chansons, Neapolitan folk-songs, i duets, trios, and quartettes, and special arrangements of favourite choruses from "Moses in Egypt/' "Tannhauser," "Pagliacci," "Cavalleria liusticana," ."D Trovatore," "La Tosca, ' "Carmen," "La Boheme," "Lohengrin," . and "Faust." Thus an effort has been made, as far as possible, to combine traditional gems with the work of modern authors. The box plans are at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. OPERA HOUSE. The noted English character comedian, Harry Thurston, will mnke his first appearance at the Opera House to-day in a number of the characterisations which.' mad© him a popular figure on the English stage. His ,rnost successful and original representation is that of "01 u Bill." the famous Bruce Bairnsfather character, and this will no doubt prove the most interesting offering in his Auckland series. The English comedian baa made his name through the spontaneity and wholesome nature of his humour, which has been a topic among British theatregoers for many years pat\t. His characterisations will be supported by a good vaudeville programme contributed by Fuller's Ekven Wonders, acrobats; Jean Le Roi, magical entertainer; Will J. Saunders, lightning sketch artist; Frank Perryn, entertainer; Louis W. Bloy, banjo player; and the Molinaris, operatic singers. A matinee performance will be given this afternoon. "ISLAND „0F TREASURE." The first presentation of "The Island of Treasure, the musical comedy which the employees of Messrs. George Court, Ltd., are to stage in aid of local charities, will be given at the King's Theatre this evening. Considerable effort has been made to produce ah entertainment that surpasses tfie ordinary amateur production, and from all appearances the 'effort will be well rewarded. The" presence. of a large ballet and orchestra, and the inclusion of catchy tunes and smart dressing - . should be aids to a bright performance, while a large and ■ carefully-selected cast of principals will be heard in the various • solos, duets and quartettes. A good deal of interest has been manifested in the ~ local effort, and a large house is expected. A second performance will be given tomorrow evening. The "box plan is at Hawthorn's Music Shop, Karansahape Road. - ; DANCE RECITAL. The pupils of Miss Aileen Beresford will appear in a dance recital to be given at the King's Theatre for three nights, commencing on Thursday, r Over 105 performers wifi be included, in the entertainment, which will comprise a; series" of ballets arid dance novelties. Among ihese will be the "Powder Puff Ballet;"' "An Alaskan Leva Story," "April Showers," "Peter Pan and His Magic Sword," "The Wicked Ogre," and v " the "Wonderful Toy Shop." BAND CONCEJITS; Another of the series of; Sunday even- * ing concerts by the Auckland City.Band wa3 given in the Lyric Theatre last evening before a large audience. The splaying . by Miss Mavis Morrow of the cathedral chimes, a new. instrument as fax; as Auckland is concerned, evoked much applause, whiL> the other items, both instrumental and vocal, were also well received. A musical, recital was given at the National Theatre last evening by the First Battalion (Auckland) Regimental Orches- , tra before-a large audience,"* There were ,; 40 performers., Chief among the instrumental items was /the ballet' music from/ "Faust" (Gounod). , •,■;■•■■.-.- • NATIONAL THEATRE ;-The Cecil B. de Mille super-productftm, • ** Saturday Night," is , attracting large numbers of ' spectators to the National Theatre at each session. The very fine film named will be screened for a limited season' only, and patrons are advised to attend the. i" day sessions in order io avoid the ; crowds at the evening sessions.' The gorgeous society scenes ..in "Saturday Night".' $ive it a special attraction from the spectacular '• point of view. It contains many novel effects", in staging, and ;in regard to the * pleasures and amusements of the rich it gives an *excellent idea of the bizarre - nature of some of them. There are. thrilling scenes in the film, and a strong love interest. *-..-, ■ . ".':: TI7OLI THEATRE. * s ■ ; The double programme current at the Tivoli Theatre this week is one~of much' attractiveness. One •of the main* features is the Paramount picture, " The Spanish * Jade," depicting the adventures of a beautiful girl, and the heroism of her young protector. David Powell and Evelyn Brent play the principal parts. In the story jealousy, fire, and romance are cleverly interwoven so, that the interest, is maintained to the end. Filmed in Spain, - the picture is scenically out of the common. Also on the bill is. " The Dangerous Little Demon,'\ featuring Marie Prevos*fc as a young girl in her teens who is conspicuous in a most lavishly produced drama of high society, full jof attractive features. 1 LYRIC THEATRE. The sensational railway drama, "The Iron Trail," adapted from Rex,. Beach's book of the same name, by United Artisls, ie the/chief attraction at the Lyric Theatre this week. It created great interest when 1 screened for the first time' <wj Saturday. There is a good supporting biiL including" " Springtime," a comedy featuring Jimmy Aubrey '.-..., ■ '/"'- y" ;; '""' 1 ETEIiyBODY'.y "THEATRE. ♦•■ The programme being screened at Everybody's Theatre this week isS headed by a fine Western play, " Step on It," featuring Hoot Gibson in a tale of the "land of the ldst." Also on the* bill is an interesting picture in which* Madge Kennedy plays the leading role, the story being composed of botlT comedy and drama. There is also a good comic film. ' J ' GRA^^^TiEATRE. The hilarious farce, " Of* cer 665," has been delighting week-end audiences at the - Grand Theatre. The film is based on a I suocessfuT American stage play, andsin the J leading role ia Tom Moore, a great favoarr ite with patrons of.motion-pictures. He gets into all sorts c-f scrapes ia the course of the story, and much laughter results. There are good supporting films.