ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 June 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF JAMES SCHOFIELD AND THE GAUNTLET.

To-nights will be the concluding performance of the distinguished Canadian Lyric Tenor, James Schofield, who has been heard during the week in his pleasing vocal items. Mr. Schofield who is leaving for America on the 14th inst. As a Canadian soldier he took a leading part, in the entertainment of wounded soldiers in Belgium, having sung by special command in six of the largest theatres in that country. Harry Morey in “The Gauntlet,” a teeming drama of the Tennessee Moonshine Mountains, “Bride 13,” and gazettes complete the bill. MALE AND FEMALE TC-MORROW. Commencing to-morrow night at 7.30, the second big Paramount RoyaltyMasterpiece f ‘Male and Female” will be presented. It is a story of primitive man and woman living in modern times, but isolated on a topical island where human passions and desires have full sway, unfettered by the conventions of the outside world, containing classic scenes of unblemished beauty, scenes that stun the senses, gowns that amaze, and beauty without equal. On account of its extreme length this programme will commence at 7.30. THE PEOPLE’S. VIOLA DANA TO-NIGHT. Adorable Viola Dana heads the new bill to-night at the People’s in her latest Metro success, ‘‘The Chorus Girl’s Romance,” a captivating comedy of the stage, the college campus and a pair' of shoulders that simply wouldn’t behave. As the fascinating “shimmy” dancer Viola outdoes all her previous screen successes and old and new admirers will be more than delighted with her newest effort. “King of the Circus,” Gazettes and Christie comedy are also on the bill. THE EMPIRE. “SILKS AND SADDLES.” Commencing to-night at the Empire, E. J. and Dan Carroll will present “Silks and Saddles,” described as a stirring Australian photo-play by John K. Wells, in which love and sport and bush and city life are delightfully interwoven in a plot of remarkable merit from every standpoint. The development of the theme is stated to be ingenious, the interpretation artistic, and the action involving many stirring scenes, including views of a big event at the Randwick racecourse, Sydney, in which the famous racehorses, Kennaquhair and Poitrel fight out a gruelling finish amidst the wildest excitement of a huge crowd of spectators. It is reported that there is not a dull moment in the play which has proved a tremendous success in the Commonwealth cities. The box plan is at Collier’s. “The Great Air Robbery,” featuring Ormer Locklear, commences at this theatre on Saturday evening. NEW ZEALAND DIGGERS. VISIT TO ELTHAM.

The New Zealand Diggers will return to Eltlfam on Saturday 11. Every lover of genuine, clean, clever, and entertaining comedy should make a point of witnessing this brilliant company of entertainers on this, their final appearance in New Zealand. Writing of their performance in Sydney, the Sun says: “That pleasant recollections were retained of their last visit was evidenced by the large audience which assembled, and it may be said at once that no one was disappointed with the programme presented. The show went from overture to final curtain with a sparkle and vim that was delightful, and the thoroughly pleased audience applauded enthusiastically again and again. Of course, as in all such entertainments, the laughter predominates, and the clever and merry nonsense created much hilarity. Burlesque work when done by talentetl artists like “The Diggers”, is always neglected, the company being particularly strong in vocalists.” A long list of items entirely new to Eltham audiences is promised for Saturday night. The new comedy numbers, dances, and burlesques will prove a sauce of mirth and merriment. Included in the company are Stan Lawson, “the misleading lady,” Tano Faina, comedian, Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent and dancer, Frank Perkins, baritone, Donald Stuart, comedian, Len Walker, dancer and light comedian, Colin Cameron, lyric tenor, and Don Wallace, character singer. -BRAN PIE.” AT NEW PLYMOUTH NEXT WEEK. That the’ New Plymouth ‘Courtiers' Costume Comedy Company will be greeted by “bumper’’ houses for their initial production is assured. Everybody one meets mentions “Bran Pie” and intimate their intention of “seeing the Ideals.” All this hard work is mow over for the Courtiers, and they are fit and eager to do their best in the Empire Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week. A feature of this revue will be the orchestra . They are well rehearsed in their music, and being capable players, will be of great assistance to the vocalists. The company arc sparing no expense in making “Bran Pie” a success spectacularly, and the scenery for which there are six different changes, will be equal to any hitherto seen in New Plymouth. Box plans for the season open at Colleir’s next .Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Country patrons may have their seats reserved by sending postal qotes for the amount, together with stamped envelope for return of tickets.