ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 26 September 1924, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. “THE ETERNAL CITY.* "The Eternal City,” adapted from Sir Hall Caine’s great story, and directed by George Fitzmaurice, was screened for first time last, night at Everybody’s. There is a stupendous cast in this feature, including Barbara La Marr, Lionel Barrymore, Bert Lytell. Richard Bennett and Montague Love. There are also a number of well-known Italian actors in the cast, and 20,000 other people, who are included in some great mob scenes. The feature was filmed entirely in Italy, and is full of wonderful scenes, including those of the Colosseum, the Forum, Rome, the Appian Way, Roman baths, and beautiful olive groves. “The Eternal City” is a ( dramatic story of Italy’s history during the past ten years, and is all the more interesting for the tender romance which runs through the narrative. The supporting pictures are good, and include a two-reel comedy entitled “Snookey’s Treasure Island.” The programme screens again to-night and at both sessions to-morrow. Au additional attraction at to-morrow’s matinee will bs Charlie Chaplin in “Square Head.” THE PEOPLE’S. FAMILY NIGHT TO-NIGHT. To-night’s programme at the People’s will be the same as that shown last night. "The Broken Wing,” a six-reel Master Picture, is the principal attraction. An almost perfect caste has been assembled for this picture. Conspicuous among its members is Kenneth Harlan, who very nearly approaches perfection as a typical American hero. Miriam Cooper is convincing and pretty as the vivacious Inez, and Walter Long mixes humour with villainy. Miss De Pont, Evelyn Selbie and Richard Tucker are also included in the cast. An extremely laughable Mermaid comedy entitled, “High Power.” is also screening. The prices of admission for this evening are Adults fid and Is 3d, Children fid. EMPIRE THEATRE. "THE VAGABOND TRAIL” "The Vagabond Trail,” which opens at the Empire Theatre to-night, has achieved just the right mixture of hairraising incident and romance to please every audience which has watched it. It is the story of a tramp who finds many adventures along his trail and finally finds a girl who agrees to hit the trail of life with him. Charles "Buck” Jones, the popular Western star, has the role of the tramp—“Donnegan.” Marion Nixon also is well cast in the part of Lou Macon. She has the wistfulness—the air of mystery, that won the heart of Donnegan the minute he saw her. Other films include an Imperial comedy, “On the Job,” and a Fox News. Admission prices are: Stalls Is, Dress Cirele Is 6d, Children half- ,

EMPIRE THEATRE—MONDAY. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT ADMIRES CHERNIAVSKY TRIO. Great admirers of the Cherniavskys, the Russian instrumentalists of note, who will appear at the Empire Theatre next Monday, are ihe Duke of Connaught and his daughter Patricia. They never miss an opportunity of hearing fhese brilliant young artists. During His Excellency’s regime at Government House, Ottawa, they frequently were entertained by the Cherniavskys. It is certainly astounding that such young artists should have already achieved «ueh fame in over thirty countries of the world.

The Press in every city speaks glowingly of their genius. The Ixmdon Daily Telegraph of July 16, said: “The prodigy comes into our mus’c-al life only too often, and in the majority of cases quickly passes out of it. In the case of the brothers Cherniavsky, who rc-appeared in the Bechstein Hall before a. very large/audience, they seem undoubtedly destined to stay. Ther* is no sign whatever in their splendidly vigorous ensemble, their exemplary enthusiasm. and their ever-growing skill to induce the thought that they are not likely to rise from high things to even vastly higher- There is no denying the sheer ability of the brothers- they showed it in various solos by Goltormann, Ernest. Arensky, Tschaikowsky, and Chopin; it is genuine and great.” The box plan for Monday’s concert opens at Collier’s this morning. ORCHESTRAL StICIETY. A great deal of interest is centred round the first appearance of the Orchestral Society at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday evening next, the 30th inst. Those in charge have every confidence that the ambitious programme to be offered will prove a feast of good thing* Miss Tzu’s Evans, soprano, Auckland, comes with a great reputation. The Poverty Bay Herald aays Miss Evans is tlic possessor of a beautiful soprano voice of wonderful range and particularly fine in the higher register, with clear enunciation and a charming stage personality, it was little wonder she scored a great success. Her versatility is shown by her great range of songs from grand opera to musical comedy. On her first appearance on the platform she was accorded an ovation, the demonstration continuing some time. After her first number the soloist was presented with bouquet after bouquet, and retired with an armful of floral tributes. Miss Evans appears in Auckland to-night. Mr. Neil Roberts,, too, is a tenor with a lovely, well-'batenced voice that it will be a treat to listen to. Box plans at Collier’s this morning. Popular prices. Be sure and book your seat to save disappointment.