ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 3, 29 September 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATER The double feature programme at the King's Theatre continues to draw packed houses. _ "In Old Kentucky," tlie ator picture is one of very fine quality, and is filled' with thrilling incidents. Tho leading role is ployed by Anita Stewart, who has a part that suits her admirably. Mdlle. Irma Carpn, the talented young French soprano, continues to hold the attention of hor audiences, and lust evening l she was accorded an ovation sue hi as is rarely heard. Mdlle. Caron , concludes 'her stooon in Wellington on Thursday evening, An enjoyable programme of music is played by King's Orchestra, There will bo a full orchestral matinee to-day. The plan is at the Bristol. EMPRESS THEATRE. Poor Relations" is the star picture at the Empress Theatre this week, and the plot of the story unfolded i 3 simple, yet it carries conviction, contrasting, as it does, the trials of the poor with the indulgent luxury of the rich. The supports' include the arrival of the new Governor-General Admiral Viscount Jellieoe, the 15th episodo of the "Liberty" serial, a comedy, and Gaumont'Graphic. EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. Much interest is being taken in the latest World i film production, "The Zero Hour," showing jit Everybody's Theatre. This picture, which stnrs June Elvidge, is founded 011 the trickery practised by fake mediums and fortune-tellers. Tho latest Gazette, a comedy and scenic, and the twelfth episodo of "The Mystery of 13" are also showing. MISS ADELAIDE VAN STAVEEEN. Miss Van Staveren's first New Zealand song recital to-night at the Town Hall is of unusual interest, not only because it' affords an opportunity of hearing a New Zealander who has so distinguished herself as an artist in 'the. most exacting musical centres of Europe, but because the programme to be presented has been so carefully selected, and 4 includes a strong appeal to the votaries o'f so many musical schools of. tastes, from the mcst dramatic creations of grand opera to the gentler beauty of tie ballad. To-night's programmo has already ,beon Announced, and that arranged for to-morrow evening is not less attractive, including, as it does, gems of the greatest operatic composers Intermixed with some of the most beautiful English and Irish ballads. Miss Van StavereD willsing Qardigiani's stately "Ogni Saba to Avrito II Lumo Accesso," followed by the delightful "Danny Boy." The inspired 'Softly Awakes My Heart," from Snmson and Delilah, "Star Vicino." Salatoro Rosa In Harem," Granville Bantock, "Still Life," by Jacobsen, the dashing Carmen 9010 "Habanera," "Homing," by Theresa Dal Eeigo, Bantock's "Lament of Isis," "Tune • thy Strings, 0 Gipsy," . Dvorjnh, "Love is Meant to Make us Glad," Edward German; Thomas's graceful creation "Mignon," and Tscnaikovsky's wonderful "Joan d'Arc." Mr. Matthew Dixon will play "Valso Caprice," by Edward Schutt, Russian Berceuse,"Gfldowski and B Prelude," W. Bums. THE SIR'ROSS SMITH FLIGHT. A new departure in the way of moving pictures will be ,made at the King's Theatre next Friday, when the 6to 17 of the historic flight from England to Australia, successfully carried out by those, intrepid airmon, Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith,. and their two mechanics, Sergeants Bennett and 'Shiers, will be pictorially shewn for the first .time in Wellington. The flight itself is now world history. Nobody can ever forget the bravery and doggednesa of these four airmen,,who braved death a thousand times to blaze the air-trail from England to their enrnnv home-land. On the journey out Sir Keith Smitll secured some exceptionally fine pictures of their, experiences, the mighty rivers they crossed, and the Old World towns that were left in their wake. Sir Keith, who will arrive in Wellington on Friday, will himself recount the stirring story of these adventures. This modest, youthful Australian has already made thousands of. friends' in' New Zealand on his tour, and will doubtless receive a warm and hearty reception from Wellingtonians. SKATING. ' j The Olympic Skating Rink at . Island Bay is attending, skating enthusiasts nt every session. In the evening the rink is filled with expect skaters, but the earlier sessions provide opportunities for beginners, and many are taking advantage of the excellent facilities provided.