ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16814, 4 June 1926, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HAMILTON CHORAL SOCIETY. ENJOYABLE CONCERT. The Hamilton Choral Society gave the finest concert of tho 1926 season at the Winter Show Concert Hall on Wednesday night, and delighted the audience with Hie programme presented. Mr Harold Piper wielded the baton, and obtained splendid tone and volume from his forces. The full choir was heard in “Allan A'Dale Went a-llunting,’’ “ The Crusaders," “Martyrs of the Arena,” and “Song of the Vikings,” and the men's chorus sang “Rolling Down /to Rio,” and “Boy in Blue.” All proved very enjoyable, and were warmly applauded.

The miscellaneous items also pleased the audience, ihc solists being among Hamilton's most talented performers. Mrs F. Booth sang “A Request”; Miss Mary McKenzie, “Arise, O Sun": Mr 11. Saunders, “The King’s Minstrel”; and Mr B. Williams, “ Hear the Wild Winds Blow.” Mrs 11. C. Ross was at tho piano. Another concert wlil be given in the Winter Show Concert Hall tonight. NEW STRAND AND FRANKTON. Given a thrilling story and surrounded by an excellent cast, Tom Mix will open to-night at tho above theatres, when ho presents the Fox film version of Max Brand’s gripping narrative, “The Best Bad Man.” The action opens in New Orleans, but quickly shifts lo the West. Clara Bow, playing opposite Tom Mix, experiences some of the most hazardous moments of her screen career, hut the little beauty never falters —even in tho face of genuine danger, when thousands of gallons of water pour over her frail body as a huge dam gives way. Other members of the cast who have hair-raising experiences are Judy King, Paul Panzer, Cyril Chadwick, Tom Wilson, Frank Beal, Tom Kennedy, and Buster Gardner. “Along Came Ruth,” the second feature, is a bright comedy drama, starring Viola Danna. Scats should be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by ’phone 1422. “THE INTRUDER.” To-morrow (Saturday), Hamilton will have a visit from Denis Kehoe, the popular actor-manager, and his brilliant comedy company, when the attraction will be Ralph Kettering’s up-to-the-minute play, “The Intruder,” from the Century Theatre, New York. It is now nearly a year since Denis Kehoe arrived in Hie Dominion, and during that period the company has travelled close on 15,000 miles by rail, steamer, and motor, and appeared in 72 towns, including all the metropolitan theatres. Such a record augurs well for the excellence of the entertainment given. “The Intruder" is a bright, sparkling play, full of comedy and cleverly written dialogue. The burden of the play falls upon Frances Kayher, who makes of the dual Katie a most entertaining figure. She handies the transition from Katie, the manicure, to Miss Katie Murray, in a most attractive manner and her work in the more serious moments of the play is admirable. Ronald Riley, in (lie difficult character of Dr. Barlow, keeps the audience guessing as to his real character until the third act, when he reveals himself as a most skilful opportunist, who makes love to his patients “because they like it, and it docs me no harm.” Gwen Dorise, as the nervy Mrs Gilsey, handles her part with conspicuous ability. Bernard Beeby, as the bibulous Peter, gives a telling performance, and a most capable cast is completed by Miriam Osborne and .1. Vincent While. The season will be for one night only, and the box plan for “The Intruder” will he at Lewis B. Eady’s.