AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19407, 17 February 1925, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

OCTAGON THEATRE. A fine Paramount production entitled “Unguarded Women” has pVide of place at the Octagon Theatre at present. The story concerns a man who sacrifices himself to save the wdow of a friend whose ■loath lie inadvertently caused on the battlefield during the war. The man is prepared ro marry this woman as the only way in which ho can bring back her ’ost respect, but the realises that lie is sacrificing himself for her, so, finding a way out, she leaves him free to marry the woman of his choice. Varied and hirerosting supports are also screened, and an enjoyable programme is rendered by the Octagon Concert Orchestra. ~ EMPIRE THEATRE. The principal feature bn tho current programme at the Empire Theatre is “Wine,” a remarkable film dealing with the conditions resulting from violations of the American prohibition law. The story tells of a New York financier, who, In erder to save himself from ruin, lends his name and business ability to a big “bootlogging ring,” with dire results to his family. His daughter pet mixed up with ft fast set, and, in spite of her lover’s efforts to save her, she continues to lead a reckless life. The picture lias a dramatic conclusion. A good suppurring lisc is also provided. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “Colleen of the North,” the chief feature ot Everybody’s Theatre, :s a fine picture set in the Canadian North-West, and the i.cticu is lain in the tail timbers of this famous country. The story, which features .fane Novak, hinges on the self-sac-rifice of an elder sister for tho younger. The programme also Included topical gazettes and travelogues. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “North of Nevada,” a thrilling picture of the open air, featuring Fred. Thomson, who is described as Tom Mix’s only rival, heads »; fine programme at the Queen’s Theatre fills week. The picture is an exciting one, and tiie interest of the audience never tings. A strong supporting list is also provided. CHORAL SINGING. ’lhe November, 1924, issue of the Musical Times reproduces some of tho remarks made by Sir Hugh Allen at tho annual meeting of tint Islington Choral Society, of which ho is patron. In the course of his remarks ho said that the society's objects were, prohcicncv in the performance of sacred and secular works, for tho benefit of its members and the general public. He suggested that to this could bo added, to make the public musical (and tho performers enthusiasts who are to hecomo so). Active membership calls for regular attendance, self-denial, and discipline. Choral singing lias uli (ho advantages of games, all the co-operation and all tho “playing for the side” that you get in games. A choral society is democratic. It does not matter wiio you are, so long as the voice is there, Singing is exhausting, but when the breathing is correct it is extremely healthy, Ybu cannot do anything in music without think, ing. You .sing as much with your brains as with your voice. Tho speaker also made reference to good-fellowship, loyalty to the conductor by punctuality, keenness, and tho real enthusiasm. Members of tho Dunedin Choral Society will endorse these remarks. Their practices are Ho be resumed to-night at V. 45 in the Bristol Piano Company’s Concert Hall. Tho programme for 1925-26 is full of interest. The first work to bo put into rehearsal is Gounod’s opera, “Faust.”