ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 25, 25 October 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Only an artist of the ability of Clara Kimball young could do justice to the tremendous story in "Cheating Cheaters," Jin nil-star drama that is presented in a lavish manner at the King's Thoatre. Iho supporting programme is first-class, as also is Uio work of the King's grand orchestra. Patrons are reminded that Heats may bo reserved by telephoning "TILLY OF BLOOMSBURY." Ti-morroiv evening, at the Grand Opera Houso J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Present their, now comedy company in. the latest London success "Tilly of Bloonisbury." (This stage adaptation of lan Hay's well-known book "llappy-Go-Lucky," has been a huge success wherever staged. -In London it had a long run,, again in New York (it ia still. boin<r played there), in Australia, ■ and throughout the Dominion. A speci-ally-orgajiised company includes the following artists from the leading London thoatres: Dorothy Manville, George lilunt, Frank Freeman, and Percy Rhodes, also lire, Robert Brough will make a welcome reappearance. Auckland, Christchurch, and 1 Dunedin Press notices are unanimous in .their praise of the all-round excellence of both the play and players. "Tilly of Bloomsbury" ig a comody-drama of love, laughter, and tears, with a human appeal all through. It is a love story that starts on the top of a bus, and ends on the top of a portmanteau. The Wellington season is limited to eight nights, and intending patrons are advised to book .their seats at the Bristol. An added attraction is tho special orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Middleton. LOWELL THOMAS. ' '■ Mr. Lowell Thomas's Wellington season concluded on Saturday, when he gave a matinee performance in. tho afternoon and another enlortniumet in tho evening. At both sessions Mr. Thomas again dolighted his' audiences' with his very initeresting lecture and pictures, CHRISTMAS THEATRE ATTRAC- ' TIONS. Imthe course of an interview in land, Mr. John Fnrrell, who has just returned from a trip to Sydney, states that the Royal Comic Opera Company, in "Kissing Time," "Theodore and C 0.," and "The Boy," will bo the Christmas attraction at Auckland, and| Robert Courtencidge's "Man from Toronto" Com-, edy Company will open in Wellington at the same time. Tho latter company came out to Australia under an arrangement with Mr. Hugh D. M'Mosh, but the Williamson-Tart management have entered into an arrnngoment to tour tho company through New Zealand. "Tho Man From Toronto" has been a big Process. The "Bing Boys on Broadway," Revue Company, now an Auckland, will fill in the Carnival dates in Christchurch. The Wellington season (comes later.

PKOFESSIONAL OKCHESTIU. Two splendid orchestral pieces, "The Midsummer Night's Dream" (Mendel-? ssohn). and Schubert's unfinished Symphony were the chief attractions at the Professional Orchestra's concert in His Majesty's' Theatre last evening, Mr. H. Moschini being 'tho conductor. The orchestra was well up to its usual standard, and tho very larye audience assembled were treated to delightful music. The plnying of the overture, Mendelssohn's ' 17-yoar-old triumph, was ot a high order. The overture is a beautiful work, having been written by the famous, composer at the early age stated, and is a striking : example of precocious composition. The. orchesljra handled the many difficult passages f deftly, the woodwind making a clear-cut entree, and with the _ strings demonstrating the "fairy music" in a delicate manner, tho violas added the dainty pizzicato notes. The picturesque features of the work, the "Beyomask Dance," from the fifth act of the play, and the Schoenhauser enisode, being well, brought out, added to the beauty of the work. The Unfinished Symphony proved to have been left in capable hands. The magnificent 'cello theme which commences near the com-, mencement, and ends after having recurred at intervals through tho whole of the allegretto movement, was capably played by the 'cellists of the orchestra, and the ivoodwind did nil that was required of ih : The audience greatly appreciated this work, one of the most beautiful of Schubert's many beautiful compositions. Popular -was L. Hosiner's "Chineso Wedding Procession." The audience frankly showed its liking for the lighter music, with the result that an encore followed vociferous applause. The oboe and flute passages in this piece were striking, the delicate reed instru. ment receiving a good deal of hard work throughout the piece. Auber's massive overture, "Masnniello" was. well played, the, lilting- march movement finding great favour. The ponderous conclusion was well performed. Of the "English Dances" (Cowen), only the first was worthy of mention. There seemed to be • something lacking in the other three dances, although they were played well enough by the orchestra. The pieces are a gift from Mr. Donald Gillies. The last concert of the season will be given on November 21, when "1812" (Tchaikovsky) will be included on a specially selected programme.

ORGAN EECITAL. There was a moderate attendance et the organ recital Riven' in the Town Hall on Saturday evening by the city onanist (Mr. Bernard Page). The programme was varied and included some very fine* works. Hollows Suite Ancienne" received careful Wment at the hands of the organist. The Prelude Choral," the first movement was eonsmcuous for the sweet harmonies of the Sified chords, and the "Courante proved a welcome follower-on. The "Iluo™ a delicate tonal study, and the»Fhale," with its clever fugue, we e miich appreciated by the audience. The Sy Andante from Debute "String of the tvpeal fugue of the noten com poser Cesar FrnneVs "Toccata in F. , and Saint-Saens's "Rhapsodic Qso. 8) we?o played artistically. By ~t Mr Pnmi cave a rendering of Maciwweu fanciful soiißstoriea "In Pnssinß Moods.

BRITISH SAILORS'

A largo number of seamen from overLea and coastal vessels in .port were enKed by the social committee of the I British and Foreign Sailors* Society at Boating Club on Saturday night. The evening was spent: wittt wmes and musical items, provided by friends from town. Several seamen also SuW to the.m-ramme wuch was irreat v appreciated by all prcem. liter supper a short address wasi given naval and merchant service .and their d el ndant-s f«>' great service render"d bv them in the war Mr. Chwiwiok fes Kent) called for three cheers for th* promoters and those who subscribed to'tho fund, and his shipmates and felbV eamen present heartily responded. The evening closed with the singing of null Lang Syne." Another . social evening will be held to-night in the Kailwav Social Ball, opposite Glasgow Wnarf? Waterloo Quay, for all seamen in port.