ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 299, 13 September 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"GOODY TWO SHOES" TO-NIGHT. Ihis afternoon at 1.50 and this evening at 7.50 o'clook, at the Grand Opera J louse, will be retold 'the over-fascinat-ing story of "Gfody Two Shoes.'' J. C. Williamson's clever company of pantomimista havo been specially engaged to unfold tho inspiring tale. The legend • 11 JMPO-Pwr of shoes and how the wicked Duke oS' Improvidentia (Gu6 Ii! ne W> together with his henchman, the Demon of Discontont (Charles Howard), conspired io tvreck the fortunes of sweet "Goody" (Miss Madeleine Harrison), and how the impeccable Alan (Miss Dorothy Hastings), with the stalwart assistance of Ronnie (Miss Nellie J\ llson), succeeded iu rescuing her and freeing tho dainty maiden from the clutches of tho powers of evil, will 'be to the accompaniment of much beautiful music, many glorious ballets, marches, and a deal of fun and humour at the hands of the comedians. Very essential to the siory is Mrs. Tutt. Mr. Arthur Stigant will be Mrs. Tutt, which is tantamount to saying that Mrs. Tutt will bo remnrknbly welcome. Another with much to do with the plot is Mr. Herbert Walton, an English comedian. To be importantly engaged on the stage continuously for threo hours and not speak is the mission of Mr. Fred Walton. He plays "Tho Toy Soldier," and does so in pantomime from first' to last. His bestowal_ of the Victoria Cross on a dummy warrior is enid to be worth going a long way to see, There are many others who figure prominently, notably Miss Maude Grey, a popular American vocalist, Miss Floie Allen, and Misa Maggie Dickensoa, who will be seen as the "Spirit of the Dance," the Good Fairy of tho plr.y. Introduced features are an astonishing. (act done by the Kenna brothers, entitled "By Aeroplane to the_ North Pole," as presented by them in tlie' leading theatres of England, America, and the Continent of Europe. Also Jewel's Marionette Circus performance in "A Circus Day in Toyland," a novelty which should appeal as strongly to the grown-ups as the children. Another artist who comes with a fine reputation is Miss Toby Claude, who is credited with a most humorous delineation. of "Araminta." Much bright music will be played by an augmented orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Adrian Aniadio. The direction of the stage will 'be in the hands of Mr. J. C. Whitfield.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. Tho weekly organ recital Trill bo given on the Town Hall organ to-niglit by Mr. Bernard F. Page, city organist, and the programme, which comprises tlio following, should be of considerable interest to the musical publicOvtrtu,re, "King Stephen. (Op. 117) (Beethoven); Gouby'a Serenade (No. 5); Elegy No. 2, in G, for strings, by Tchaikovsky; "Wesley's Air" (gavotte); Toccata . and Fugue in D Minor (Dorian), by Bach; Andante (from String Quartet) (Debussy); and Moussorgsky's "A Test and the Gate of the Warriors (Bogatyri), at Kiev (from Pictures from ar. Exhibition). "THE SPIRIT OF ENGLAND."

Elgar's gonius is again' exemplified in his latest composition, "The Spirit of England," a worli: to be produced for the first time in Wellington by the Choral Union in tho Town Tlall on Wednesday next. It deals with the late wat, and in turn rejoices at th.o splendid response made at tha beginning of hostilities, appreciates the heroic conduct of tho soldiers, and admirus the glorious work of our noble women'. Tho music conveys the feelings of a great nation passing through a period of doubt and anxiety, and moves on to one of appreciation for Services rendered and sacrifices made. "The Spirit of England" had a very enthusiastic reception when \produced in London and elsewhere, and patrons will be well advised tn book their seats early at the Bristol. This work will bo preceded by Mendelssohn's popular oratorio, "A Hymn of Pn.ise," with its glorious orchestral symphony. The following soloists have been engaged:—Miss Teresa M'Enroe, Mrs. Frank Tnnlcy, and Mr. Martin Duff. Tho choir and orchestra, under the condiiAtorship of Mr. H. Temple White, may . bo relie,d upon' to interpret theso great works to the satisfaction of tho. audience. Thero will bo a full rehearsal on Monday evening at the Wesley Schoolroom, Taranaki Street. ' i »■ i nl'l ii .■! i"^l