ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10719, 13 October 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

LOWELL THOMAS "WITH THE ANZACS IN PALESTINE." ' Mr Lowell Thomas, a famous American journalist, world traveller, explorer and raconteur, has come to -New Zealand to tell us of our own exploits, as he says '•through the nose of a Yankee." He will appear here at the Grand Opera House on Saturday next under the direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., who regard this attraction as one of the most important of the theatrical year. Jj'or two years he has been telling his story of the brilliant campaign of our sons in the Holy Land and the war in the "land of the Arabian Nights" to nearly two million people in America and .Europe. His entertainment is described bv the London press as the irreatest triumph in tho history of the combined speakiny stage and motion picture screen, I'he London newspapers in describing "With the Anzacs in Palestine and with Lawrence in Arabia," under which title Mr Lowell Thomas produces his narrative, sav that it is neither a lecture nor a mere motion picture tlhow, but is a unique combination of both. The production will be given here by M'r Lowell Thomas in per=on and will be, exactly as it was presented at the Koyat Opera House, London. Tho Sydney ' Sunday Times" in writing of this entertainment, said : "Mr Lowell Thomas is an artist, i Every second minute brings to light some | thrilling incident or episode that we have not heard of before. Sometimes the audience is skimming alonK an inland road in a fast car, and then in the air looting down on scenes and peoples as old as human history. We meet the amazing man Lawrence, we visit the mysterious city of Petra. we fly over the Dead Sea It is impossible in a brief summary to more than suggest the spectacular charm of an entertainment unique in instruction and delight." While in tho British Isles Mr Lowell Thomas was invited to appear at Balmoral Castle before the King and Queeai, and when he 1 was touring America he was invited to appear before President Wilson at the White House. In England among those who came' to see and hear his travelogue were the Royal Families of Britain. Norway, Spain, and Arabia, Mr Lloyd Georee Prime Minister, and M. Venizelos. Prime Minister of Greece, and all the members of both Houses of Parliament. Probably no speaker in history has ever received such recognition.. The box plans for the Wellington season of six nights and one matinee will open this morning at the Bristol.

A. STANLEY WARWICK, RECITALS

Mr A. Stanley Warwick, who has been adjudicatinc the elocutionary section ot the competitions, announces two recitals on. Tuesday and Wednesday next in the Town Hall concert chamber. The chief feature will bo the recital of Oscar Wilde's celebrated poem "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," which has been fittingly described as "a tremondous dissection of human emotion"; the programme also including "Carillon," the music by Sir Edward Elgar.' Mr Harold Whittle and leading artists will assist. The box plan is now open at the Bristol Piano Co. HIS~MAJESTY*S. Tho new programme at His Majesty's Theatre was responsible for a well-filled auditorium last evening, when the various items of a liberal bill by Fullers' Vaudeville Company were 'received with hearty plaudits. Among the chief attractions are the musical play, "The Bandits," bv the Walter George Company and the offerings by the Rev. Frank Gorman, Mr Louis Bloy (banjoist) and Mr Louis London. There is .to be a repetition this evening. THB KING'S. A well-filled house greeted the screening of : "She- Loves and Lies'* at tho King's last evening. Tho otory is one of the best serio-comedies tlVat the i'eIjghtful Norma Talmadge has yet appeared in. Mile. Irma Caron was again received with most enthusiastic applause, and her rendering of items from grand and comic opera and her violin solos were accomplished in a manner that not only delighted but enthralled her. audience. Incidental music of the usual , high standard was played bv the King's grand orchestra. Tho performance win be re-n-nted this eveninn.and there'will be a full orchestral matinee this afternoon. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE!. Harry Morey gives a virile and striking characterisation 1 in "The Man who Won," which is showing at Everybody's Theatre. The old favourite star, Maurice Costello, and Betty Blythe appfar in the cast. In addition another exciting number of "Tho Mystery of 13." the Patho Gazette, and a comedy are being shown. EMPRESS THEATRE.- . .

Spectacular- horsemanship, wild rides across mountain crests, and along precipitous trails, . hand-to-haud encounters, numerous shooting affrays, acrobatic stunts (diverse and extraordinary)—these are the ingreaionts of the latest Western drama, "The Arizona, Cat Claw," in which the star is a cowgirl, not a cowboy, Edytho Sterling, 'of International fame as an equestrienne Thrills galore, mingled with an appealing lovo story, makes this feature stroiigly attractive. Also showing is a continuation of Liberty serial, Gaunionfc Graphic, and Travelogue. CONCERT IN TOWN HALL. A grand concert in aid of the Catholic Women's Hostel was held in the Town HaU last night under the auspices of. the Hibernian Society. There "was a large audience, who showed great enthusiasm at the ontertainment provided. This included a novelty in Uie lorm of selections by the Hibernian Irish War Pipe Band, and choruses by St. Hilary's champion choir, and the Marist Boys' choir. Tho former, under Mr E. J. Healy, sang "O God, Whose Almighty Power," while the boys voices blended very mieetly in "Angels, Ever Bright and Pair." Another champion, Mr Kevin Dillon, was also heard in two recitations, "The Windlass" and "Kissing Oup's Race," and was encored. .Master Winston McCarthy proved a great attraction with his Scotch songs, and had to respond to double encores, giving at Iho lost "Cassidy," and finally a bit of Maori haka. Mr Will Goudie sang "JBven Bravest Heart" (from "Faust") and later "The Ne'or-do-Well," Mrs Bcauchnrnp was also a soloist, and so was Mnster Jack Watters, whose sweet soprano v/jice was heard in "Mayi Morning" and "The Pairv Pipers." He also sang a duet with his brother, "The Rising of the Seen." The Misses .Tean and Thelma McKenzie and. Master W. Brown and David Thomas danced a Scotch reel, and Miss Theltna McKenzie later gave a Russian clog daiace ian spirited style Mr Whitehouse played las n cornet solo, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling," and also had to give an encore, while Miss M. Glaviii gave a selection of Irish airs on the Irish pipes, which cartainly sound quite like the bagpip«», Hinui>h their nnpenrn'Pe'* '". » • I nlloi. * 'vn Emerson acted ns accompanist. Mr 0Krohn was president of l ho committee .in charge, Mr J. .T. Onrmihp seerotirv. and Mpeors 11. O'Msilley. J. D. MePbee, A. J. Fogarty, and P. T>. Hoskins were the musical committee. VAUDEVILLE NFWS. Eddy West, the clever entertainer on the Fuller circuit, wriTos Donnelly n r»d. Son, Wellington:—"Must compliment you on your preparation—Kornos Hair Cream—it certainly fulfils all you olaim. for it. and not only does it koep the hair nicely in place, but «dds a brilliance without making the'hair greasy." Komos is a non-oily dressing for tho hair of men, and keeps the 'hoir dressed., the way you want it; 2s 6d at all barbers and chomists. *j