ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 23, 22 October 1919, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE EYES Ol" YOUTH." Miss Enielio l'olini, in "The Eyes of Youtii," as played nightly at the Grand Opera House, gives remarkably line characterisations as Uiniv Ashling, the girl to whom is given the opportunity of choosing what her future life shall be. Widely different though each impersonation is, Miss Polini's wonderful versatility carries all before her until it is impossible to say in which she is most triumphant. That her work was thoroughly appreciated was shown by tho applause which was frequently accorded her. Tho whole company gives a finished performance. Tho piny will bo repeated this evening and Thursday night. HAEEY DEAETH. Mr. Harry Dearth, the distinguished English baritone, arrived from the south last evening with his concert party, and will make his first appearance this evening at the Town Hall Concert Chamber (tlie large Ilall being otherwise engaged). Mr. Dearth's season in Australia was in the nature of a triumph. His Melbourne seasoii was originally announced to be livo concerts, but at the finish twenty-four concerts were the tally—a unique record so fnr as Australia is concerned. Mr. Dearth, it is stated, lias a distinct personality on the concert platform, and it is expected that lie will become a great favourite during his series of four concerts here. Owing to his return Australian engagements the visiting star will have to return by the Maheno, due to sail on Monday next. So his concerts to-night, to-morrow, and Friday in the Concert Chamber and at the Grand Opera House 011 Saturday will be the only opportunities afforded Wellington. Mr. Dearth will sing this evening: "Onaway Awalce" (Cowen), "The Wind I'louThman" (Clarke), "Handalay" (Hedgecock's arrangement). "The Company Sergeant-Major," and popular selections for encores. Madame Power (contralto). Mr. Harold Beck ('cellist), and Miss Carl if n Jurs (pianist) support Mr. Dearth. Tho box plans for the four concerts are now on view at the Bristol.

"THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE." E. .T. Dennis's "Sentimental Bloke," which is to be presented at the King's Theatre every afternoon and ovening lor 11 season commencing at 8 p.m. 011 Friday, under tho direction of E. J. Carroll, lias been translated into an eight-act photo-play, and the few privileged critics who viewed it at the censor's screening, were enthusiastic about the picture; The censor passed it without 0110 single cut, which speaks volumes for its general excellence .and wholesomeness. The producer, camera men, locator nnd company have put in some wonderful work, and the highest hopes of the author have been realised. Mr. Dennis was reluctant in consenting to the picture being made, but that he is more than delighted with tho result, tho following extract from a letter will prove; "They were very solitl doubts indeed that I took along with me to the first screening, but I came away almost believing in miracles. The fidelity with which the written word has been converted into a visual narrative is amazing to me." And it is the only great poem that has ever been perfectly interpreted and expressed by tho kine'mn. This picturisation is true to every detail, and the acting beyond praise. There is not a sordid suggestion or a dubious situation in it. It is a splendid powerful challenge to whatever is best in one. Mr. L. D. Austin has written tho special music, and Mr. AY. W. Crawford will sing Mr. Bert Eoyle's rharactel' song, "I've Chucked up the Push for My Donah/' "The Sentimental Bloke" will be shown at 2.30 and 8 promut every afternoon and evening. Box plans at the Bristol at S this morning.

PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. Those patriotic opponents of Richard Wagner mid nil liis works nifty 1)5 surprised to learn that the great German master wrote an overture entitled "Rule Britannia," which will be played for tho first time in AVcllington by the Wellington Professional Orchestra on Sunday evening next at His Majesty's Theatre. The programme will also include 6ueh celebrated and popular numbers as SnintSaens's symphonic poem "Danse Macabre," a fantasia on Leoncavallo's operetta "1 Pagliacci," Herold's overture to "Zampa.-" the beautiful ballet music from Schubert's "Rosamunde," the prelude to "La Trnviata," and Blon's "Tramnbild" (for strings only). Mr. 11. Moschini will conduct.