ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15360, 8 October 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FOX CONCERT TO-NIOHT. The farewell concert to be tendered Mr and Mrs W. R. Fox at the Theatre Royal to-night is attracting wide interest, and everything points to 'an overflowing audience. The orchestral items are 'certain to be very popular, for Hamilton, music-lovers have vivid recollections of the Fox Orchestra's fine work on previous occasions. Included will be the Introduction and Prayer from Rienzi, a rousing march and operatic selections. Mrs Fox will be heard with the orchestra in the massive concerto in C minor, first movement (Beethoven). An inspirational number should be the Hallelujah Chorus from "The Messiah" by the massed choirs of 200 voices. The Male Chodr will give the Bugle Song, and the Choral Society will be heard in one of its finest numbers. There will be vocal solos by Mrs Lc Petit and Mr J. G. Norman, and violin solos by Miss Peggy Sorby and Mr J. Lee. Such an attractive programme will doubtless result in a big rush for tickets and seats should be reserved at Paul's Book Arcade.

VAUDEVILLE AT STRAND. For three days, commencing tomorrow, the popular new Strand Theatre will present in conjunction with Fuller's Vaudeville, two big acts. Adby's Circus of performing animals is one 'of the best animal shows that has- toured with Fuller's; there are monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots and pigeons, that do almost anything. In support there is the well-known favourite, Mons Poincare, who is probably the world's best imitator of birds, and is a night's entertainment in himself. The supporting picture will <be"a strong and appealing drama, "Thorns and Orange Blossoms. Love that turned to hate is the subject of the celebrated drama. The play is an adaptation of Bertha M. Clay's famous story, which has been a favourite for many years among lovers of fiction and devotees of the theatre. The theme of the plot is the consuming love of Rosita, Spain's favourite prima donna, for a young American merchant, and how through jealousy this love turned to hate, which separated him from his friends and sent him behind prison bars. Patrons arc advised to book at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., for this big show, which will be presented at usual prices. WEDNESDAY MATINEE.

There will be a special matinee on Wednesday at 3 p.m., so that mothers who cannot attend at night, and school children, may not miss this programme. Usual matinee prices.

FRANKTON'S OWN THEATRE. That fine serial, "The Timber Queen " will replace " Buffalo Bill " to-night on the fine programme which scored so heavily on Saturday, a.id will be repeated to-night for the last time. " The Rustle of Silk " is a line photoplay that is right up to date, and the other big drama, " Breaking Home Ties," is chock full of human sentiment that grips spectators round the heart. There will be a complete change to-morrow.

"TURN TO THE RIGHT." The tremendously popular picture success " Turn to the Right " is the latest outstanding achievement of Rex Ingram, the directing genius whose other great picture, " The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," won worldwide renown. Harrison, America's premier film critic, refers to "Turn to the Right" as being "undoubtedly the most refreshing picture yet." As a stage play, " Turn to the Right " made records of 443 nights at New York, 219 nights at Chicago, 119 at Boston, two years at London, 208 nights (in French) at Paris, 57 nights at Sydney, 63 nights at Melbourne, and seven nights at Auckland. Such popularity emphasises the tremendous appeal that lies in the unique story, which story is credited with showing to 100 per cent, still greater advantage in filmed form. The humour and entertaining value, the quainlness, the lights and shadows get far wider scope in molion pictures and the result is the most delicious photo-play of its time. Beautiful Alice Terry, the heroine of " The Four. Horsemen," stars at the head of a magnificent cast. Box plans are at Paul's, where seats may be reserved without fee. Prices are as usual.

LAST NIGHT OF THEODORA. To-night will be the last opportunity of seeing the big Goldwyn sensation. Theodora is declared to be one production that is critic-proof, an important statement when it is- taken into consideration that it is the biggest creation that the screen has ever seen. The drama is the work of one of the world's greatest writers, Victorien Sardou, and on the speaking stage it was originally the vehicle for Sarah Bernhardt and has served as a triumph for many other great actresses. A cast headed by Rita Jolivet includes the greatest actors of all Europe. The picture was directed by Commandatore Ambrosio, who made "Cabii'ia" and many of the greatest Italian pictures-. Scats may be booked at Lewis 11. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by theatre 'phone 1422.