ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10718, 12 October 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

ANZACS IN PALESTINE. The story that Mr Lowell Thomas, tho famous American war correspondent, explorer, and orator, will tell in the Grand Opera .house on Saturday evening next, and tho five following nights, under the direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., is one showing how Allenby and the Anzacs freed Palestine from the Turks. He was the only American observer at the reclaiming of the Holy Land, and his story is said to be thrilling with romance Mr Lowell Thomas tells a story which is: packed full of life and incident. Ho divides it into two parts—the first devoted to tho achievements of the Anzacs in Palestine, the second to the exploits of that brilliant Englishman Lawrence, in Arabia. Accompanying his talk, which is relieved by jost and anecdote, is an endless succession of pictures, moving i and still, and in comprehensive variety I of subjects. They may be ranked ts among the finest ever produced on a j soieen. By means of this travelogue the i audionco can tour with sixty thousand | camels, the memory-laden and mystical Land of Milk and Honey. It enables the spectator to explore the pirate-infested deßorts of the forbidden Land of the Arabian Nights. It includes a journey with General Cha.ytor and his Anzae Crusaders from Gaza to Damascus and from Jerusalem down to Jericho, a trek across the land of date palms, veiled women and romance with the mysterious Colonel Lawrence, whose story is as fascinating- as Robinson Crusoe's. The audience can explore'the lost Arabian city of Petra, the most beautiful city ever built by man. New Zealand audiences are fortunate that the opportunity has been given them of hearing the wonderful things this great traveller has to tell, and to see the matchless pictures with which his engrossing narratives aro illuminated. The box plans for the Wellington season will open to-morrow morning at the Bristol. > . HIS MAJESTY'S. A crowded auditorium at His Majesty's Theatre testified to the atfcractheness of the new bill which was presented last evening by Fuller's Vaudeville Company. It is a considerable time since any variety performer attained such popularity as the Rev. Frank Gorman ("The Singing Paa'son"), w*ho commenced his sixth week . much more auspiciously, being insistently recalled four times. He sang most tunefully, "Just for a Place in Your Heart," "Boy of Mine," "My Old Fashioned Sweetheart," "Pa's," and "Just For Me and Mary." Pagden and Stanley, oomedy patter entertainers of the old sdhool, wero. accorded a cordial reception on their reappearance. Their humour is broad, but none the less acceptable, and the aiud'enco was kept heartily amused during tho "turn.'' Tho bail jo is an instrument of delightful musical qualities in the hands of Mr Louis Bloy, who evoked prolonged plaudits with his plantation medley, Jjcotch selections, and medley of popular airs. A well-established favourite is Mr Louis London, -who received a full measure of applause for his vocal offerings, which comirwised a medley, "You'd Bo Surprised." "Salvation I/agsio of Mine," and "My Hero," with a laughable dance with a dummy figutre. . The outstanding feature of the musical playlet, "The Bandits," staged by Mr vValler George and his Su-nshine Players, was the thoroughly artistic vocalisations. The piece is well staged and dressed, and the company, thoroughly suited to tho playlet. As principal comedian Mr George Storey was as irresistibly laughable as ever, and he was ably supported by Miss Goorgie Martin and Mr Reg. Hawthorne in humorous parts. The vocal contributions comprised, "The Dawn," an<l "Hush-bye Baby" by Jliss Hylda Shannon, "Out on the Mountains" by tho company, "The" Banderlei'o" by Mr Barry Hiwaings, "I Don't Want to Go Back" by Mr Beg. Hawthorn, "Give Me a Cosv Corner" by Mies Dulcie Milner, and Mr Frank Baining, "Getting on Well" by Miss Georgie, Martin and Mr Reg. Hawthurne, "Carmena" by Misses Hydda Shannon and May Geary, "Nobody Noticed Me" by Mr George Storey, "Carmen" by a quintette of tho principals, "Who Taught You all Those Things?" Miss Dulcie Milner, and "The Cocoa King" by Mr Walter George: Misss PoKy McLaren danced daintily in a woodland scene, assisted by the ballet. The programme will bo repeated tonight.

EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Arizona Cat Claw," which comes to the Empress Theatre with Edyths Sterling as the star, is a drama of the cattle country, with a cowgirl as five heroine. The picture abounds with many thrilling situations enacted against ft typical Arizona background. Miss Sterling is a noted equestrienne, and has won international fame for her skill on horseback. The story is that of a cowgirl whose big heart compels her to help a girl friend who is in trouble. The picture is decidedly original, and should please any audience. Also showing is the 18th episode Liberty Serial, Gaumont Graphic, and Travelogue. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The discovery of a platinum mine in Russia is dealt with in ''The Man Who Won," at Everybody's Theatre. Harry T. Morev and Betty Blythe appear in the leads, and thcold favourite, Maurice Costello, is excellent as Longficld, the Peorat Service man. Keene, who discovers the platinum, is attacked by his crew, and rescued by a woman. The search for the woman forms the basis of an exciting picture. Good supporting films are being shown. THE KING'S. A well-filled house greeted, the screening of "She Loves and Lies" at the King's last evening. The story is one of the best sorio-comedies that the delightful Norma Talmadgo has yet appeared in. Mile. Irma C&ron was again received with most enthusiastic, applause, and her rendering of items from grand and comio opera and her violin solos were accomplished in a manner that not only delighted but enthralled her audienco. Incidental music of the usual high standard was played bv the Kind's grand orchestra. The performance will be repeated this evening, and there will be a full orchestral matinee on Wednesday. CATHOLIC HOSTEL CONCERT. The benefit ooncert for the Catholio Hostel will take place to-night at the Town Hall. The programme arranged is an excellent one. and should attract a large audience. St. Mary of the Angels' Choir and the Marist Brothers' Boys' Choir, winners at the recent competition, will give items. Mr Revin S. Dillon (who won the elocutionary championship) and Misses Jean and Tholma McKenzio will also assist. Mr Will Goudlo (baritone), Miss Mairy Glavin (New Zealand's lady piper). Mr Whitehouse (corn,etist), ' Masters Jack Waters (champion 'boy poprano) ,- and Winston McCarthy (rhp youthful Ha.rry Lauder) will also a.ppe;ir. The box plnn is open at the Bristol. The Olympia Skating Rink Humber Street, Island Bay, is receiving generous patronage at the afternoon arid the even- j ing wpiilniw. The weather is conducive to a thorough (vnjovment of roller skating.