AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20235, 21 October 1927, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. “Up in Mabel’s Room,” the comedy which has made the Empire Theatre such a popular place of entertainment this week, made its final appearance last evening. The story concerns one Mabel, an impetuous young lady who failed to look before she leapt, with the result that she lost a perfectly good husband. A camisole plays a conspicuous part in the film, making appearances at the most awkward times. Toriiight the new programme ivill have for its main attraction “ Fast and Furious,” featuring Reginald Denny. OCTAGON THEATRE. A good attendance witnessed the final screening of “ F'asoinating Youth” in the Octagon Theatre last evening. Richard Dix played the leading role, and he was strongly supported by Clara Bow and those two favourite screen typos, Adolph Menjou, the polished man of the world, and Chester Conklin, that popular comedian who has made such a name for himself lately. To-night a new programme will be screened, the chief picture being “The General,” one of Buster Keaton’s best. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “ The Telephone Girl,” featuring Madge Bellamy, made its final appearance on the screen at Everybody’s Theatre last night. Coupled with this picture was “ Lovers,” with Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry m the title roles. To-night “ Women Love Diamonds,” a drama, and “ Love Makes ’Em Wild,” a comedy drama, will be screened. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “ Devil’s Island,” the fascinating drama of the French penal settlement, made its final appearance at the Queen's Theatre last evening. Pauline Frederick plays the loading role in this picture, and she is supported by a good cast. The chief picture of the new programme to-night will be “ The Fighting Edge,’’ a romance of the Mexican border. HALLOWE’EN CONCERT. Everything points to a very successful gathering in His Majesty’s Theatre tonight, when the Dunedin Burns Club will celebrate the old-time customs and revels of Hallowe’en. The ThVee Luggies, the mashed tatties with luck in thorn, country dances to music from the accordoon, should all provide a high degree of interest. Auntie Janet and Uncle John will put on their best “claes” for the occasion. M'Connachie and his numerous friends are all invited, the young folk to dance and their elders to " hao a bit crack ” and a “ wi’ thing ” music. All patrons who attend should be provided with a pleasant evening’s amusement. The first half will comprise some of Scotland’s finest songs, and as the best talent has been engaged an artistic rendering should be assured. These programmes have in the past been very popular, and the present should be no exception to the rule. The box plan arrangements are advertised elsewhere in this issue. SALVATION ARMY CONCERT. An entertainment, consisting mostly of band and individual items, was given last evening in the South Dunedin Salvation Army Hall before a large and appreciative audience. The proceeds of the entertainment will bo devoted to the self-denial fund. The South Dunedin Army Band took a prominent part, and the musical selections rendered were of a high order and showed that the band is a combination of considerable merit. The orchestral selections and the individual items were also of an entertaining character. Envoy Walker presided, and briefly addressed the gathering. The band opened tho proceedings with the march “ Brighter Days,” and later played “Ora Pro Nobis.” “Ivory Palaces,’’ “Constantly Abiding,” “ Ever Onward,” and a vocal item. A recitation was given by Treasurer Bateman, and vocal solos by Mr J. Morris and Mr D. Coulter. A very pleasing item was a cornet solo by Mr O. Judd, as also was a vocal duet by Commandant Lamond and Mr R. Lamond. Mr A. Dewar followed with a recitation, and Bandsman W. Baylis contributed a tenor-horn solo. Sister L. Baylis rendered a good pianoforte solo, as also did Bandmaster Bowie in a cornet solo. A novelty turn was given by Mr W. Carey, and an instrumental duet by Messrs R. Ferguson and J. M’Kenzie. A passage from the Bible was read by Mr B. Anderson. The officer in charge of the entertainment was Mr R. G. Lamond, and tho band was under the conductorship of Mr H. Bowie.