ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15056, 2 October 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

“THE BAT” TO-NIGHT. It would appear that “Tne Bat,” the world-famous thrilling mystery play, to be presented here by the J. G. Williamson Company to-night at 8 o’clock, is a dramatic achievement quite out of the ordinary. Of this remarkably fascinating drama the critic of the Melbourne Age writes: “ ‘The Bat,’ a play which embraces mystery, mirth and melodrama in attractive combination, bids fair to prove as popular in Melbourne as it has done in New York, London and the neighbouring States. There was a large audience to see the opening performance, and those present were alternately experiencing thrills caused by the strange and exciting incidents or shaking with laughter over the clever comedy passages. The play is composed of many attractions. There are murder, a colossal bank robbery, a haunted house, spirit communications, a keen search for hidden treasure, much ingenious detective work, a series of clever impersonations, a love story, and many clues. There is an excellent cast of performers, each of whom does his or her part in the complication or the solution of the problems involved with great skill and earnestness. Especially fine performances are given by Mr W. Mayne Lynton as “Anderson,” the uncommon detective, Mr Rupert Lumley as “Dr. Wells," Mis 3 Emma Temple as Miss Van Gorder, Miss Isobel Wilford as “Miss Dale,” and Elizabeth Dunne as “Lizzie.” Also prominently cast ai’e Messrs Sidney Stirling, Frank Hawthorne, Garleton Stuart, Gerald Harcourt, and Robert McKinnon. The box plans are at Paul’s. ( BUCK JONES AT THE KING’S If ever a popular screen hero and an unusually fine photo-play caught on with patrons and received a wellmerited reception which rose to the point of enthusiasm, such was the case on Saturday, when the great Buck Jones drew and delighted an overflowing house at the King’s Theatre in “Pardon My Nerve.” Lovers of a real thrill should not miss this picture. Sunshine’s big comedy “I Beg Your Pardon" evoked screams of laughter. Four excellent added attractions and unusually meritorious incidental music by Madame Dyer and clever James Lee won special recognition. This fine programme will be screened again to-night and tomorrow evening. BUCK JONES AT FRANKTON. \ A packed house laughed at, cheered and applauded Buck Jones in his .grand picture-play, “Pardon My Nerve,” a tingling Western sensation that bristles with thrills and humour. Marie Prevost also won favour in her good story, "Nobody’s Fool,” and Sunshine’s scream, “I Beg Your Pardon,” sent patrons home in a laughing mood. The augmented orchestra was much appreciated. “The Branded Four” will be among to-morrow's strong attractions. NO PICTURES TO-NIGHT. ' The Theatre Royal was full with hundreds turned away on Saturday. An excellent set of three star pictures pleased patrons. Constance Binney made good in Paramount’s good picture “Something Different,” and Marie Prevost’s Universal feature “Nobody’s Fool,’'’ was highly thought of. “The Clown’s Circus,” with Baby Peggy and Brownie the wonder dog as the stars is easily one of the very smartest screen farces the writer has seen. It scored a huge success. Appropriate music was a pleasing feature. The programme will be shown again tomorrow evening. Films cannot be exhibited to-night as the theatre is otherwise engaged. THE SISTINE CHOIR SOLOISTS. Never in the history of music in New Zealand or any other country has such a sensation been created as that by the Sistine Choir Soloists, who are to make their advent at the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, for a brief season of two nights commencing on Thursday next, under the direction of Messrs Quinlan and Carroll. The names of the Sistine Choir Soloists and the basic balance of ihe famous Sistine Choir, are Signor Paganelli (lyric tenor), Signor Sarli (lyric tenor), Signor Pasinati (lyric tenor), Signor Facchini (robust tenor), Signor Gattl (robust tenor), Signor Massoglia (baritone), Signor Rasponi (baritone), Signor Belli (bass), Signor Constantini (bass), and Signor Casolari (conductor and accompanist). These nine singers have each earned the highest-distinction on the concert platform and have starred in grand opera at the exclusive theatres, such as the Scala (Milan), Regio (Turin), St. Carlos (Naples), and the Argentina (Rome). Their repertoire is unparalleled and almost unlimited, ranging from the beautiful masses to grand opera and the madrigals, glees and folk songs of Italy, tithe French Chansons nnd the English lyrics. The rendition of his own “Ave Maria” by Signor Paganelli is more than a prayer, it is a perfect interpretation compelling the realisation 01 Divine inspiration, whilst Signor Faccliini’s characteristic interpretation of the popular "Funiculi Funicula” evokes laughter and unbounded enthusiasm. As the Choir may not visit any other town but Hamilton in the Auckland district, intending patrons are advised to reserve their seats at Paul's Book Arcade, Hamilton.