ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11252, 3 July 1922, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S FULLERS’ NEW - PROGRAMME. An entirely new programme, which is to include several new acts arriving from Sydney to-day, will be pre-sent-eel this evening, at His Majesty’s Theatre. Amongst the newcomers are Kit Toms and Fred Roma, a pair of English vaudeville artists who have met with success in the Australian Fuller theatres. Will J. Saunders, also a new arrival, presents camouflage chalk talks, consisting of stories, humorous and otherwise, told on the blackboard. MdUe. Belinda, who is making her first appearance here after a most successful Australian season, is a trapeze artist who introduces a deal of novelty and skill in an aerial' act that is much above the ordinary. The last week is announced of Miss Etta Field, the brilliant young New Zealand vocalist. Her numbers for the new programme this evening are to be: l7 From the Land of Sky Blue Water,” “Farewell” (from La Wally), “Sing, Sing Blackbird,” and Tosti’s “Goodbye.” New oomic: songs and cross talk are to be offered by Pagden and Stanley, tlie popular comedians, and Jack Birchley, the somewhat different contortionist, is to repeat his clever bending act. Beresford and Rennie (musical comedy duo), Tommy Hughes (Dutch comedian), and Victor the Great and company complete a programme that should draw good houses throughout the week.

-BROKEN BL0S80M8”

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. , The extension of the season for thio picture is an indication of the large amount of popularity which it has already earned. Depicting as it does the squalor of London East End existence, the mingled tragedy and pathos in this story of slum life have ' been most realistically handled by a master writer and filmist. Presenting almost insurmountable difficulties in the filming operations in the narrow, crowded streets of misery, the resultant picture is one that carries with it a moral of considerable point. It has been awarded unstinted praise wherever shown; and it is only owing to the very heavy advanced bookings of seats that the picture drama has had its season prolonged here, as in almost every city where it has appeared in Australasia. The film adds considerable point to the oft-repeated statement that missionary work, like charity, should begin at home. While such conditions as these actually exist in the slum centres of the Empire’s largest cities, there would appear to be something „ more needed than the more or less casual social work that at present, apparently, is all that can be done for the reform of the outcasts and the heathen in our midst. The theatre’s augmented orchestra plays along with this picture, under the conductorship of Mr Matt. Dixon, while an Oriental prologue is given at the evening session.

“PECK’S BAD BOY”

AT STRAND THEATRE. The story of “Peck’s Bad Boy” is one with which so many people are familiar in its printed form, that it was like meeting an old and dear friend to see it limned on the film-sheet in this up-to-date theatre. ! The circus and the visit thereto of Jackie Coogan and his four-footed pal, “Queeriie,” in circumstances that necessitated a deal of scheming on Jackie’s part to procure the wherewithal; and just how he did it, and how, incidentally, he fooled his fond father—all this raises many a laugh of reminiscence from adults who are mindful of their own youthful escapades. How Jackie first succeeds in loosening the lion and then, when he has scared half his native village, out of its wits, how he succeeds in r j.. storing the terrible animal to its tivity; this is only one of a long cession of naughtinesses in a film,, every youngster will cry to see . Rutting ants into his dad’s pad, an episode in church, the foi’P,ng of a burglar, a most realistic rai'* roa( j co lli. sion—all these are a chain ~f incidents in a story that will neve*. grow stale while hoys grow up and* other boys come into their home ci> rc ] 6 . Supporting films on the same programme are: “Oh, Boy!’’ (a comedy - drama), “Snooky, the Huir,y.n Chimpanzee,” “Ready to Serve”' and the “Pathe Gazette,” showing Re Valera addressing a crowd.

STANLEY WARWICK SEASON

“THE BISHOP’S CANDLESTICKS” AND “SUNSET.” The. popular dramatic sketch “The Bidnx'/jyfi Candlesticks’ ’ will precede the protraction of that delightful play “Samset” by Mr A. Stanley Warwick a£ the Concert Chamber of the Town A all on Wednesday evening next. Those who are taking part in “Sunset* * include the leading talent in the city. A large amount of preparatory work is being undertaken, and the general excellence of Mr Stanley Warwick’s performances assures a good entertainment. The whole of the proceeds will go to the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund for the Blind, and the general arrangements outside the performance itself are being undertaken by a ladies* committee under the guidance of Mrs (Col.) Paw. Tickets can be purchased from the ladies* committee, and -are on sale at the Bristol wihere eeate oan he booked. With such an excellent programme the performance should be generously patronised, and the fund for the blind correspondingly assisted.

OTAKI CHORAL SOCIETY

CONCERT CHAMBER TO-NIGHT. To-night the most eagerly-awaited visit of the Otaki Choral Society to this city becomes an accomplished fact, and l-overs of good music are assured of a programme of classical .gems 'which Wellington -audiences are too rarely favoured with. The programme, ag already advertised, includes Gounod’s beautiful “Gallia” and “The Rose Maiden” (Oowon), also other popular items by the choir. Something new to local audiences will be provided by the “Tahiwii Quartette,** who will render a number of Maori folk songs, and solos will be given by several leading members of the choir. The hon. conductor, Mrs H. C. E. Stahle (Madame Josephine Ottlee, A.R.A.M.), has rendered great service in assisting to raise the standard of vocal music in New Zealand, a fact which has been duly acknowledged by the directors of the Royal Academy of Music, London, who have conferred upon, this gifted lady the greatest honour the institute can bestow by electing 'her an “Associate of the Institute.” The wonderful fIU-ccesfl of tho Otaki Choral Society is certainly duo to no other than Mrs 13. C. 35. Stabile. To be mire of a soat. patrons would bo well advised to book at the Bristol-

KING’S THEATRE

A SPLENDID PROGRAMME. . After the usual “Topical Budget” and an exceedingly fine film called “Korearing Around Korea,” which depicts the picturesque squalor of that far-distant land under the glamour of the camera, a vory laughable sketch is shown called “April Fool” (a Mermaid comedy), which is reminiscent of lots of the delicious foolery of Charlie Chaplin at his best in the famous “Shanghaied.” The picture of tho evening is, of course, “Haii, the Woman,” a very powerful Thomas H. Ince drama, depicting the hypocrisy and Pharisaical religion of puritanism as it has survived from its inception in the early portion of the 17th century right along down to our own time. Hie bigoted, unbending domestic tyrant, -who ruled his household with a rod of iron, drew the usual subtle distinction of a man between the 6ins of Adam and the sins of Eve’s daughters. How he casts out hi* sinless, unstained daughter on suspicion of a sin for which he has unhesitatingly pardoned his son; how he buy 6 off the father of hia son’s loved one and dooms the unfortunat© girl to a pitiful death and- disgrace; and how eventually, in the person of his lit tip infant grandson, he is compelled to acknowledge his sinful arrogance .and eat his own. words, these are episodes in a 6tory beautifully told and which carries with it a moral itbat must appeal to every human heart. The artists in this wonderful drama are all stars of the highest rank; and m Florence \jklor is seen an actress, of great magnetism, powerful personality, and entrancing beauty. The story will attract big audiences night after night, for the utmost excellence is shown in every detail of the film. As a. charming interlude between, pictures, Miss Gwen Span wink, a delicious soprano, sings with- beautiful effect songs that always secure hearty encores. Her easy, unforced 1 powers of trilling are heard to great advantage; and, -baleen ns a whole, the programme at this theatre would be hard to beat, tho fine orchestra adding enjoyment with their selections from catchy and popular opeTas. ..

“ UNDER NORTHERN LIGHTS”

QUEEN'S THEATRE. In this story of a constable in tlhe world’s most famous body of police—- “ The North-west Mounted” —there is bold the tragedy in the life of a man who was compelled to dhoose between his love and his duty. Affianced to an flnnkeetpieir’s (daughter (Suzanne Fou-dhaa-de), the mounted policeman (Douglas MacLeod) is called upon to arrest his fiancee’s brother, Jacques, who has killed a foul-mouthed half-breed for defaming Suzanne’s character. The circumstances of the incident leave little | room for doubt but that Jacques doomed to the gallows as his pens *£,,'/ for the crime, and the unhappy cl*oi<* is given to Douglas MacLeod to anal ;o the arrest and foi-fedt his fiancee's love or to connive at the slayer’ 1 * escape. J ust what he decides to do avid fcow bo sets about doing it are dh'jwn in this picture, which is a •very fin e exemplification of dramatic possibilities combined with the picturesmie, in Canadian natural scenery. A aoeond film entitled “Maying with £i'i re ,” s J,ows a girl Whose livelihood, was gained by thumping out “jaz’/l stuff in a local music store. quite dissatisfied with her immedjafye sphere, she elected to move in the social circle, complications -naturally ensued and they provide .-plenty of food for fun and for more serious thought. The supporting pir/tr.res at this theatre are always g 00,4, and amongst them is the continue AAr/n of “Winners of tho West,” now in. ita ninth episode. There is also the u anal budget of topicalities.

ROLLER SKATING

THE COLOSSEUM RINK. The Colosseum. Skating Rink, Vivian street, was crowded at all sessions on Saturday. In the evening, during an intermission, Mr Arthur L. Denver, proprietor, gave a remarkably fine exhibition of graceful, fancy and trick skating, whim evoked: most hearty applause. Mr Power’s display has probably never been approached in neatness and skill by any previous performer locally. Among many of his tricks the most striking were jumping over ax chairs placed together, and what is known as “the Roman Candles.” In the latter Mr Power, skating on. hds toes, circled around lighted candles placed in two rows on the floor, and manoeuvred among sword bayonets standing point upwards between the rows of candles. The exhibition embraced every phase of trick and fancy skating, and. it is hoped that Mr Power will repeat his performance at an early date. At the conclusion of the evening session a game of hookey on skates resulted in a win for ’Varsity by 6 .goals to the Thistles’ 1. For the winners goals were scored by George Mummery (1), Bert Greenibank (3), amd Alex McDonald (2). For the Thistles the only goal was scored by Roy Whittington. The game was fast from start to finish, and some smart play was witnessed. The rink will he open as usual this morning, afternoon and evening.

VIOLIN AND SONG RECITAL

CONCERT CHAMBER ON JULY 25th. On Tuesday, July 25th, in the Conoert Chamber, Town Hail, an interest, ing violin and .song recital will be given hy Frieda Meier, Eric Rishworth, and Marie Teychenne (aoompanist), assisted by Eric Meier. The programme includes a Rubinstein Sonata and the magnificent Bach Concerto, together with songs by Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, and Handel. Mrs Meier will he using an old violin of rich, deep tone made by Sebastian Klotz in 1730.

ORGAN RECITAL

MR BERNARD PAGE AT TOWN HALL. Owing to 'the fact that the Town Hall was engaged- for other purposes last evening, the organ recital given by the city organist (Mr Bernard F. Page) took place in the afternoon. It was scheduled to commence at 3 p.m., hy which hour a considerable audience had already assembled; but a breakdown in the eloctrio power station necessitated a delay of about half an hour, when it was found necessary to threw the organ motor on bo a smaller power circuit, unless tho recite! was to be postponed. About 400 persons attended and thoroughly enjoyed the .programme provided by Mr Page, whose recitals never fail to give great pleasure by his handling and interpretation of the great classic masterpieces. The items were as follow Sonata (No. 1), Borowski; Air Gavotte, Wesley (176 G-1837); Min ne t;to, Oa-pooci; the Second Movement from Symphony No. 6 in B Minor (“Pathetic”). Tchaakowsky (1840-1893); Finale in B flat (Op. 21), Cesar Franck (1822-1890). The renderings of all of these wore of> fine

execution, and the Tdhaikawsky selection was particularly worthy of mention, inasmuch as, although a very notable work for the organ, Mr Page had not played it to itais Wellington audience for over two years. Admission to these recitals is free, contributions, entirely of a voluntary nature, 'home, received at the door-