ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 June 1925, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 “Frivolous Sal,” an eight-reel Irst National Western drama, with O’lßrien, Mae Busch and Ben Alexander heading the cast, is showing at the matinee this afternoon and again tonight at Everybody’s Theatre. Supporting films include a two-reel comedy entitled “No Loafing,” an excellent scenic and a Gaumont Graphic topical At the evening session Everybody’s orchestra, under Mr. Chas H. Fox’s direction, will play a special programme of selections and the latest fox trots. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s this morning or hy ’phone (No. 3<>s) at theatre this evening. Commencing Monday the management of Everybody’s Theatre are screening “The Gaiety Girl,” an 8reel Universal Jewel production with the popular little star Mary Philbin heading the cast. Box plans for the three-night season are now open at Collier’sTHE PEOPLE’S. MATINEE TO-IDAY AT 2 P.M. The new programme screening at both sessions to-day and on Monday at the People’s Theatre is headed by “Champion of Lost Causes,” a William Fox mystery drama from a story by Max Brand. The mystery in the story is said to keep one guessing, and it is not until the final scenes that the real master criminal is identified. Edmund Lowe, Barbara Bedford and Walter MaGrail are the principal players. The supporting films include a Sunshine comedy, entitled “The Butterfly Man,” an educational subject and the latest Fox News. Admission prices at the People's Theatre are; Stalls 9d, dress circle Is 3d. Children will be admitted for fid at the matinee, session only. EMPIRE THEATRE. •’WANDERER OF THE WASTELAND.” UNIQUE COLOUR FILM. “Wanderer of the Wasteland,” a Paramount screen version of Zane Grey’s popular novel is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday next. The picture stars Kathleen Williams, Jack Holt, Noali Beery and Billie Dove, and was directed by Irvan Willat. The most remarkable feature about the filnt is the fact that it was produced in natural colours, and is entirely devoid of any ordinary black and white scenes. It is held that colour motion pictures are going to occupy the same place in the film world that coloured printing is taking in the publishing field. Competition will be brought about, and that will result in the widespread use of the teehnicolour process. In order to get the right atmosphere in •‘Wanderer of the Wasteland,” the players were taken to the actual locations mentioned in the novel, and there the scenes were filmed. The stony concerns a man who atones for his misdeeds in in the desert. 'The fact that the scenes are all coloured adds to the realism of the picture.. The acting by the specially chosen cast is said to be flawless, and the whole combination makes one of the finest romances yet produced on a screen. Box plans for the three nights (Monday Tuesday and Thursday) are now open at Collier’s. LADIES’ PIPE BAND. VISIT TO NEW PLYMOUTH. One of the leading public entertainers of Australia, after listening to a performance of the famous Australian Ladies’ Pipe Band, said they were “the world’s greatest novelty.” These sentiments have been endorsed-* by public opinion, for on every occasion when the band has appeared it has been met by crowded houses. It is interesting to note that the idea of the present world tour of the band emanated from Drum-Major William Darwin, F.R.G.S., who, having completed his second tour of the world since the cessation of the great war, set to work and organised on sound lines. Melbourne is the home of the band, 'while every State is represented except South Australia. In order to prove to their own people what could be done on tour, the band set out on a journey through, all the States of the Commonmealth, and everywhere received unstinted commendation from the most critical writers connected with the Australian Press. In Sydney the Lord Mayor gave the members of the band a civic reception and stated, “the band was one of the cheapest and best advertisements Australia has ever had.” Hobart, not to be outdone by the Mother State, also gave the band a’ civic reception, after which the Governor, Sir Herbert Nicholls, accompanied by Lady Nicholls and members of the Tasmanian Parliament, attended a grand concert given by the Ladies’ Pipe Band. 'New Plymouth is indeed fortunate in having a visit from the Australian Lady “Kilties,” and intending patrons are requested to book early at Collier’s Music Shop.

MALE CHOIR AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. A concert of more than special interest will be given at the Empire Theatre next Wednesday, June 17. The Male Choir and the Orchestral Society are combining their efforts on that occasion and something really fine can be looked forward to. Both these societies have been putting in hard and constant practice, and numbers both new and popular will be offered. The choir has an entirely new repertoire to introduce to eoncert-goers, while the orchestra will render standard orchestral, works as well as selections from the most popular operas. The visiting artist on this occasion is Mrs. Martyn Williams, elocutionist and entertainer, from Hamilton, and as a gifted performer she comes with a great reputation. An extract from the Waikato Times on a recent appearance in Hamilton of Mrs. Williams says: “As the aged ‘Queen Hecuba,’ in ‘The Trojan Women,’ this lady gave a striking performance. The lines were well spoken, and she cleverly simulated the despair of the old woman broken by the tragedy which had 'befallen her people. Mrs. Williams’ portrayal of characters is wonderful.” The other assisting artist for the coming concert is Mr. N. H. Papakura, a great favourite with local concent-goers. As thia first-class concert is limited to one night only, intending patrons will be well advised to book early. Box plan opens at Collier’s on Monday. Usual popular , prices.