ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10717, 11 October 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEtATEE. In the new programme listed for presentation by the Fuller Vaudeville Comi paiiy at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening Mr Walter George and his Sun- ’ shine Players will introduce a new musi- : cal comedy entitled "The Bandits.” This lis said to he a most melodious vehicle |of fun, providing the widest scope for the comedians, who include George Storey, Walter George, Frank Haiuing, Ifeg. Hawthorne, and some bright lilting melodies for the group of vocalists, including Barry Hitchings, Laurie and Eosse, May Geary, Hilda Shannon. George Martin, and Dnlcie Milner. “The Bandits” is said to he resplendently produced and the pictorial side enhanced by a series of terpaichorean displays by the members of the Sunshine Ballet, under the direction of the prima ballerina, Miss Polly McLaren. The vaudeville half of the programme is stated to be a powerful one, full of variety and interest. A notable reappearance will be that of Mr Louis Bloy. the New Zealand 'banjo soloist, who. since last appearing in, Wellington, has performed with considerable success in all the principal theatres in the Commonwealth. Pajjden and Stanley, a duo of patter comedians, have been reengaged and will present a 'bright melange of comedy and ragtime vocalisms. Mr Louis London, the well-established favourite entertainer - , will provide an entirely new repertoire of his inimitable comedy specialties. The Rev. Frank Gorman, the singing parson, will signalise the commencement of the sixth week of his engagement by an entirely new budget of high-class songs and witticisms, for which he has become so famous. The new - programme, owing to its unusual, strength, should attract record attendances, and patrons are advised to book seats in advance at the Bristol. THE KING’S. Tlie King’s was filled to its utmost capacity on Saturday evening, when the star item on the screen was a lively eeriocomedy, "She Loves and Lies,” featuring rhat ever popular screen artist Norma Talmadge, who is kno vn to be one of the most versatile of all feminine screen stars. The appearance of Mile. Irma Oeicn. the distinguished young French soprano, was greeted with hearty applause. Her songs and violin solos were rendered in a most accomplished manner, and the variety of her items and the ease and grace with which she performs them places her at the summit of her profession. Seldom has an artiste visited uellington who has been gifted with her unusual ability. Her final item, “La Marseillaise” (by special request), was accorded _ a most enthusiastic encore. Mile. Caron responding by again singing that soul-stirring national French song. An' enjoyable programme of music was played by the King’s Grand Orchestra. There will be a fml orchestral matinee on Wednesday.

rarPJIESS THEATRE. “The Arizona Cat Claw.” now show, ing at the Empress, abounds in spectacular horsemanship, wild rids across mountain crests, and along ripitous trails, hand-to-hand enoouut numerous shooting affrays and aeroba u.o stunts. These a m the ingredients of the latest Western"'drama, ’ in which the star, Edytho Sterling, has won international fame as an eEquestrienne. The Liberty serial. Gaumont Graphic, and Travelogue make up an exceptionally fine programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. There were big audiences at all sessions at Everybody’s Theatre on Saturday, where the Vitagraph feature, “The Man Who Won,” was screened. Harry Morey, who is starred, is supported by Maurice Costello and Betty Blythe. There As a good supporting list, including the’ fourteenth episode of “The Mystery of 13,” Other pictures are the Pathe Gazette and a comedy. ORGANIST RECITAL. Saturday night’s recital consisted entirely of the works" of Cesar Franck and gave one a good idea of his manysided genius. Mr Pag© played with his usual sympathy and brilliance the following well-known compositions:—Fantaisio in A, Andantino in H flat. Lento, Prelude, Fugue, and Variation, the 2nd Choral' (B minor), and the symphonic poem "Psyche.” LOWELL THOMAS TRAVELOGUE. The most remarkable development of the last London theatrical season is said to have been the manner in which Mr Lowell Thomas, the young American traveloguer, swept the amusement public

bv storm. Over ono million people heard Mr Thomas, and saw his pictures of the great Allied campaign, which resulted in the capture of Jerusalem and the liberation of tho Holy Land from the Turks. Mr Thomas, accompanied by a staff of motion picture and, still photographers, with credentials from the United States Secretaries of State, War, and Nvy, was attached to the staff of all the Allied armies. They travelled over 60,000 milos, gathering material on tho various campaign. On Mr Thomas’s return to America, he appeared uninterruptedly at tho Century Theatre, and Madison square Garden in Now York, for a period of five months, while in London he had a remarkable season at the Royal Opera House, Covont Garden. London and New York papers state that such pictures ns those have never been taken before and never will bo filmed again. Tho London "Advertiser,” in commenting on this American tribute to the British campaign in tho East, states that "It is the most wonderful entertainment ever seen in London. Tho pictures arp 'remarkably clear and beautifully coloured.” The J. C. Williamson management has secured this attraction for Australasia. The Wellington season of six evening and ono matinee performances will, commence in the Grand Opera House on Saturday next. Tho box plans will open at tho Bristol on Wednesday morning. NATIVES’ ASSOCIATION CONCERT. Tho New Zealand Natives’ Association Band held a grand concert in His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. There was a large attendance, and the band music and vocal items wore well received. Each item was encored, and the concert was recognised as ono of the best of its kind held in Wellington for some time.. The bund rendered tho fantasia "Souvenir do Russo,'* the contest selection "Stanella,” and "Off t° Camp” march, while Mies Elsie Kell sang “Ah 1 Tempt me Not.” and “Tho Call -of the Maytime," Mr B. S. Allwright, "Farewell in tho Desert” and “Tho Old Black Mare.” Mr L. Spiro gave a violin solo, "Der Sohudehaide,” which was appreciated. Lieutenant T. Herd conducted the band, which was led by Mr W l i. H■, man and Miss Pauline Anketell, while Messrs M. T. Dixon and G. F. Holloway wore the accompanists. OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. Skating is a health-giving exorcise. There is a fascination in whirling round a good rink, and as the davs and nights still have a “bite” in the air the attendances at the sessions at the Olympia Skating Rink, Island Bay, has not diminished, but have in fact increased. During the season many persons have learnt the art, and have become proficient, and one has only to pay a visit to the rink in Humber street in order to become an enthusiastic patron. Sessions are held each aftrenoon and evening. _________