ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 91, Issue 14229, 2 December 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

HAYDN BECK—HAROLD BECK

AT THE TOWN HALL TONIGHT. After the highly eulogistic criticisms bv the leading and authentic press writers in all the New Zealand cities, and the nattering receptions extended elsewhere, we feel assured that a big audience will be present tonight at the Town Hall to hear these brilliant young musicians. A glance at the magnificent programme will suffice to show the great treat in store. Very seldom is the opportunity offered of hearing performers of such calibre and the many enthusiasts and lovers of music in this j town have been looking forward to this event, since its announcement. Haydn Beck, who has earned such distinguished successes during wide world travel, studied under the famous Belgian virtuoso, Cesar Thomson, and at the age of 15 won the premier prize at the Royal Conservatorium of Music, Brussels, in competition with the highest senior students, most of whom were of adult age. The New Zealand Times says he is of broad, artistic temperament, and his tone and technique ; are astounding." Further, that he j simply held his audience spellbound by : his astonishing facility and the purity of | tone which he produces " Of Harold | Beck, the highly gifted 'cellist, his ; achievements during the tour of the j great English baritone, Harry Dearth, | just recently, have aroused quite a furore of enthusiasm and delight. One j paper puts it that "he is in a class by j himself." It is said to hear him play j the brilliant Hungarian Rhapsody of Popper is worth the money itself. Miss Annie Turner, the accomplished contralto, is always a great favourite, and will contribute vocal items of her best , order, giving adequate support to the j instrumental programme. Mr Harold .. Piper is a pianist of high attainments, j and will, besides associating with the j young artists in their trio work, act as ! the accompanist for the evening Patrons will do well to attend early and even if a wet night, .should not miss .litis only chance. , . . j THEATRE ROYAL. I

, Splendid attendances rule nightly, j It is hard to decide which of the two n'ar features shown is the better. Ilex Beach's "Laughing Bill Hyde" is a fine picture and a very popular one, but the :. ime may be said with equal truth of •The Reed Case," in which Louise 1 ovelv stars. These pictures may not ! c seen .after to-night. Ethel Barry-;--ore shows to-morrow in "The Ameri- - in Widow," and Pearl White in "The Unmasked Terror," the second last section of the serial in.which the identity of "The Terror" is disclosed. ' • KING'S THEATRE. Excellent attendances appreciate clever'Emmy Wehlen in the beautiful)}" gowned; staged and acted play "Sylvia ■ on the Spree." "The Fighting Trail" j is a firmer favourite than ever, and the clever Christie comedy, the pretty j scenic film, and the Gazette forming the j supporting items are highly thought of. j To-night is the last night. A fine attraction for to-morrow will be Robert j Warwick and Elaine Hammerstein the picture success "The Mad Lover." EVERYBODY'S. j Charming Dorothy Gish will finish to-night: likewise Billy West in his Charlie. Chaplin skit, "The Chauffeur." To-morrow's change will be exceedinsxlv popular, featuring the great Tom Mix in "Ace Hich.". Tom Mix has been Chief of Scouts for the U.S.A. Government, and member of the Canadian Mounted Police, and is a dead shot. He is a veritable whirlwind of action, and has experienced . li'anv of the incidents woven into this j picture. Charges are as usual, and seats may be reserved at Webster's. FRENCH RECITAL. I The French recital given on Saturday night by the pupils of Miss Tschere-j missinoff proved entirely successful. S. j Peter's Hall was filled, and the audience warmly expressed its approval of the entertainment provided. The pro- , gramme consisted of recitations, a French play, games, and songs in French, by a number of young performers, including P. and K. English, M and F. Clayton-Greene, J. and N. Northcrol't, M. Sorby, N. Johnson, B. Vickery, F. Hall, B. Higgott, N. and C. Carter, and L. Valuer; pianoforte solos b> Beryl Higgott and Myra Sorby; and songs by Mrs J. McKinnon and Mr Carter. "The Marseillaise," sung by the pupils, proved especially popular

At the close of the recital Messrs Priestley, Wilson and de la Mure expressed'the pleasure it had given the audience, and considered it would be a matter for keen regret if Miss Tseheremissinoff left Hamilton. Mr Priestley returned thanks on behalf of Miss Tschercmissinoff for ttie kind remarks made. CALEDONIAN CONCERT. The Waikato Caledonian Sports and Social Societv's first concert, on Satur-d-"v next, 6th December, will introduce •something new to the public of Hamilton. The performers include some ot the best talent in New Zealand in Highland dancing and bagpipe music, and with songs, monologues, recitations, Irish iiccs, and hornpipes, a i'"ifjue programme will be Humorous items bv Air McCoombes, of Au-kland, are said to l: c very enjoy- ' >. The public will lie well advised !.-..; to miss this concert.