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ENTERTAINMENTS

——*- ——' "Tilß FIGHTING SHEPHERDESS." i Tho new bill at the King's Theatre is' one of tho best for some time, and' should attract good business ; / throughout the current week. ""Tho Fighting. Shepherdess," a. picturiaation of Lock-' hart's novel, gives the alert and win-' .some Anita Stewart a oapital oppoitu-, !nity to display her finely-teiflpered; dra-. matic gifts and her prowess'*as\a. horsewoman. The picture shows Anita Bto-' : wart as Kate, tlie'daugihtcr.of "Jiisebal". Prentice, who. keeps a grog l shanty in.' tho hills of' , _ "Black ;,Pete". sees and covets tho' mountain. ..b.lossbni,' and after a carousal with the mother,; resolves to,", crush the flower, but. Ivate; •is a fighter born aud, with, tip help of'> honest "Morniqn 'Joe," escapes the .brute. Joe adopts her as his .'daughter, and shepherdess, and though the vile fonguesof Pl'outy wag, they, live among, the {sheep; in quiet content. It is the;-.arrival. of. young Dis6ton; from tho East 'thiit di§-' .turbs'Joo's '•'domicile; . Disston'' gilts; Jos'b consent to take the girl .to a daiie<v having-' wagered that 'he would "dd so., Joe. consents, but at'tho d'aiico the good' people of Prouty turn' tho jrirl down.. Then "Bluck Pete," with 'iuurdbr an his' heart, .-sneaks round , the ' outfit, 1 and: shoots Joe dead. Kote.-is ;arresfed, but is libovatod through 'insufficient evi-. ,P 6 ', Tliereupou she decides .not to yuit, but to fight on until lier namo is cleared. . With tho help of fnithfulijam Bowers she. makes a'namo'foj herself as tho "sheep, tiiieen," tiri'd finally! When Prouty. 'is ut its '.last ;gasp ;she .conies forward 'to iiiiance'it in .iiii irrigation. Bchomo, "peto" in tho niean- , time/having cleared,'her namp- ou-'-'a .delirious deatli-l>ed. .j. l inally young" l)iss-i ton • return'*; ..and- love wins its way.J he-, acting .throughout "is'6tr<Sue,' „tlie! setting and photography superb.' ' The "'o- pict,uro .is* preceded by a". ChrisiV comedy, entitled "Petticoats and lants,. a 6oi:eain from the take-up. Tho i programme, was.diversified "by. tho vocal I contributions of "Alias HyJila Shannon, tfle possessor of a full-bodied musical; soprano • Vhich rang clear" and "true to .back wall of the long' theatre..-A[iss SSft 1^0 ". 6aii S ."A.Heart that is!' Free?' .-P'pcs of Pau/ and VDream ' of Delight. . The King's Orchestra • \vas in Chopin's "Polondiso iri' f A Minor, tvhipli does not lend itself very weU'to, orchestral treatment, -. and .. .a variety-of well selected ineidentaV' musio.

' r -- EMPRESS THEATBE... - -^?. 8 , striking , social contriisls stand out in bold rtU'ef in l'nmi-os!," the popular ..oft'ering illicit 'headed yes- . today's change of pi-ograiniilo at' tlio Ivmprcsa Theatre. 'The production, is,'on a very, lavish scale, and..it. has.much to commend it' in point,of snstainod in- . terest.'ond wealth of scenic.eifajtsi Tho .title-role in "Wild Primrose" is filled .'by Gladys Leslie, a bharmiiig-jyo'iiiig actress, comparatively new-to 6preendbm. Her freeh young,beftuty, :her. .iindoiibjed ■talent, and, her sunny- disposition - ec-em to brighten every scene in -whioh' sjii) appears, and they , are many. - She-.-is • supiiorted by a strong -cast,- headed by Richard Bavthtfmcss. - .The story, which ■'is of charming simplicity,- is that-of'a mountain girl who "works; :'hcr". way frigid hearts of her-Society connections, who have n<st'" seen.' hef • since 6lie .was a baby. Tho settings of "Wild Primrbsc" are distinctly-abote ''the or T dinary/'and all things considered, it is a picture that registers-an-immediate apjieal with tho -majority -of. ■tlieatj-e----"eoers. ■ The supporting lilnis ■■ includo »he second episode of. th?;stirring : ;6erial! •'Smashing Barriers."' r .

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. !> On account of the' very, successful.season .it enjoyed, at (lie .Empress: Theatre tlitj big Australian feature filjn,'. "The Shadow of Lightning Ridge,".- has' bepn transferred to Everybody's Theatre. Jes•terday it was included, iu-tlic now.-bi'U presented at this . latter ■ theatre, .".with ■the .result that all sessions were ciwded, Tlio pictureia the latest. E.J. Carroll attraction, and "Snotty"- Baker arid. Miss JSrotvmei Vemon sustain-: the "principal- . voles. The production' is teeming with exciting episodes • dfulhisj with thoad■venturea of-a gallant l Australian bandit known as" "The Shadow.": 'The Sba'ddtf bf ; Lightning "Ridge" is'supported-' %" a • new series" of -"specially-selectcd nuxitiin-y subjects. ' '" " ; - v !■•-; •••••"

'"CARTER TOE 'MAGICIAN." ; : • -The Wformances .given, in to Grand ■Upera.-House tins week bv the-noted necromancer, "Carta- to'. Great,'.'i have Attracted largo attendances, and'the'shows have proved-.a Accomplished in tft arts of magio,: this noted prestidiifateiur has' scored a great success, and his feats: nro nothing*' short ; of marvollous. One of the' most mystifying of: His feats is that in'which he'causes a full-grown lion to vanish ; into space. There will bj a." mating this afternoon; when children will ho admitted at lialf.price. - . v..'-' ■ ■ i

ADELAIDE YAN'STAVEpiT/,.'.. ; Tlio musical programme arranged for Tuesday evening's recital ibyr.this gifted artist- is of wide range and great- interest, as will bo seen by, details published in pother column. Tho operatlo and other excerpts selected should prove .remarkably effective in tho jiaiids of such a singer, for tho Wellington, public, already know, the impressive power, nnd'volumoof Miss yair.Staveren'ssplcndid voice. She lfaes • her songs and" at. .'times ler intensity, of feeling'is remarkable; "With the exception of one ojr. two jiumbera which aro , included t>/. special 'request, the programmo- is entirely' distinct from those- of her prevlpus recitals! Music lovers will doubtless .look forward to Tuesday evening's recital; lyith- great expectation. '. - CALEDONIAN.CONCERT. ' '" ; There, is promise of a decidedly enter; taming programme in tho concert'atraiigi ed by tho'Wellington Caledonian' Society for Wednesday ovening'nt the Town Hall. The proceeds will goto'the uniform fund of the society's Pipe Band,' arid booking at to Bristol is already l good; The Caledonian Society is justly'proyd'of .its chestra, comprising twenty-five skillediin- • struinentnlists, who will bo •■lieai'd 1 ' iri' Suppo'6 "Light Cavalry," "The Caliph of, • Bagdad," and othler bright selections. The vocalists infltide General Iyan'Tarbayeff; the distinguished Russian teiior, .who. will give several numbers fram'-,grand" opera;. Mrs. John-Tenser, the popular •'Christ 'church soprano, and • Mrs. 1 Ivo ,'Symes, contralto, of Wanganui, nrj." 'both well known to Wellington concert goers, and tliey will be heard in several items. Mr. Vred. G. Bonrke, one of Auckland's leading Imrltonos, will sing "Scots Wha Has, and the ITnrmonio Quartet, among a lection of part songs, will give the everpopular Scottish ballad; "Maryo' MMter Fml. Seber, a young violin' soloist of exceptional merit, and tho. society's, chann pion pipers and dancers will, round-off;' a strung programme. The accompaniments will bo in flic'capable hands,.-of -Mr. Harold Whittle. Popular prices-will be charged. ... ... : ■. ,

"BING BOYS ON'BBOADWAY." • * The appenmnco of the J. C. Williamson Itevuo Company in "i'lio Bing Boys on Broadway" at the Grand Opera Utilise on Thursday next is being eagerly looked forward to. The critic of the Aii'cklaiia "Star" writes as follows"There is a certain diamond garter wliieh'belongs'to a dncliess who wander? across ;l)io Herring t'oiid, where sho intends "to star in 'movies,' and a gang' of New York'slitirpH liave designs on the costly bauble, nnd the 'chase whisks the' 'au<licnco : from peaceful RiupviUe to the docks, of New Fork,• a roof garden (which make a capital swne), a 'movie* city in ' California, and a Chinese opium den, 1 Miss Je'itnio Hartley. as the Duchess, jrlip lift's'uiifortunat© lapses' from the manners- due lo flic rank Of her husband,' and'-shofcs-in Vr speech streaks of hfj East End 'origin and mode of thoughts, is Jho.-'brightest actross wo lmvo had for n lone: while. Slio litis a most engaging 'personality, and sho can ntake- a trifle like 'Day After :pay' sn droll that the audience' could-' not • bo quietened for several .minutes. When" sho refused to make a double encore. As'her fnit'jful swain, Lucifer Bing, that-anure-cn'g artist, Mr. Phil Smith, li'iis one of those parte in which ho,shines. Others who stand near the top of the \bill ill a long orogrnmme are Mr. Gus Bluett. Mr. -KHnald Huberts, Mr. Herbert C. Walon M>f> G«'- , u Burroughs, Miss Edith Drnvson. Miss Gwen Tves'. and Mi«s Pegizy S'vbine Mi's Mngsic Dickinson,'.the, ciftoil clan'seuse. got a very wahn reception, i and two other .olover' dancers, in the comi'oans, ato Mies: Phyllis .Amory: aid Mr.

Jan Gary 11." Tho box' plans for tlio firs} six nights will lie opened Bristol on Tuesday next. ~ . EVANS-GANGE FINAL RECITAL, Owing to previous bookings. Miss Amy Evans and 31 r. leaser Ganss find it impossible to' extend : their' season, althouh requested by numerous admirers .-.to do so. Tlio' final rccital will take place at tiro Town Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The progi'ammo has boon will chosen, and several numbers made familiar during the New- Zealand jtoiir have been- included. Miss Clarice ATciod, piailist, will, in addition to accompanying, ako render items. Tickof? may bo obtained at tlio Bristol and seats reserved. Tho doors "will opeft !'at 2-.15.' • ST.- LEON'S CIRCUS.. > ■Another crowded ' "house" greeted: this clever combination last night, when- the performance went with, a' swing from shirt to finish: The circus lias now settled down' in its' stride, and tho prograining is one of the very brightest that .has'.'eVer- been seen, in . Wellington.: This ■'afternoon (it 2.3o'o'clock'therri will be-a Spfcinl: matinee.- while the usual .night .'perforiiiaiitio will coinriicnce at-8 sharp. To avoid unnecessary erusbling.-the.man-:ttgcmfnt state, that-it is t 'ndvlfa'ble tobo lit -thi ticket oflices'at leftst-ono hour before tlio 'performance is timed .to •. commence.. ■ $TJNDAY'CONCERT.;; -' . ■ .The'final. concprli of the. seasori. by the Professional "Orchestra ...will talfd .placs'to. .mori-ow. eyening- at His. Majesty's Theriwe. .The vocalist,.will be. l|liss Hyldn. Sljannbn, who -\vill.-.siiw.-Coenen's "Lovely. Spnnsr,with; fullfqr,c!>efitral' accompaniment. Ihe .principal items 'by ,tb<f orchestra will[ be ■Tschaikovsky's famous "1812'. overtiiroUio •'same jcbiriposer^s. ''March .-Slav,'. ... ana •Svrtidsen'r "Norwegian--Carnival., 1 jffll* lighter. piecrs: will; include Verdi s_TLa ■Traviata"'■ and .''Oiinese,. weakling' Procession"' : *A silver coin, dollcc. tion will-be taken up. .• • ... ■„ :. HARMONIC.SOCIETY. . '. . . ... Tbo l tliinl' .concert of-the 1920 season of tlia Harmonic Bocictj' Will b?" teld in ■the. Tciwh"'ltnll on ; Saturday ev«ninir next at S. o'clock. - y rhb clibir;" under -the baton of Mr! !H."'Tem))lo 'White; will .l>e in .a misc'ellan.»o\iK.programnio,; including numbers by- Kobert?on. Bishop, - ■Taylor,.UaVic's. and Elirar,- and tig oxpected,'.to.fully maintain."■ the very % hieii- reputation it has made-for- the kx•cellence.of tt'>>;Vork produc^l.'Mfsisbn? the,society will WM«: J. r,W6ftd^rd. ■ sonrauoV ,Mip?'..Npll)'e Simpson,; ilnulibt, and' the,' Harmonic" the •niale" au'artet scctioiv nt the Wellmg•ton;;competitibns for tlio last threo yeaisi •whik.Jifr, Harold Wlntile wiU ° grand • piano.',-. Ponular. prices ni'o be'i'K ■ charged)-'and^'.the box plan will open at the nextv - , ; ; - ;HOTiACB HXTNT RECITAL; ■ •' "- Tho 1 'pianoforte -rccjtal- .to 'be.'.gn-eii.'.by Mr.-Horace Hunt in the Concei't_Ui»m- ■ ~ber," Towji ' HaiU," ..on - Tuesday,. ,I<pvem. 'ber 23!-should attraft. the !stvvdciits 'iiS •' wellas -«there..'ivjio M prefer •'to luxuriate -as -."good:-, -*U« Hunt's'fexpericnces as a prisoner in' Q?rni"any' oadejKd 'ted' deepened- liWpower.otnoil."" aim 'thb composers-from w)iqju;,.u9 haij.wlccted a varied' 1 and'attractivtf pw ErojHihßi : fepieseht a- wide range of. con'ana;.stVle: i»nd fasoinating Carnaval, rari?: jii-New Zealand,-..together w>tij. ,'from CKopiri, Bach, l)ebiv=sy, Al.fred.-Hv.l !(two liunvb'ers,' for ..the .first hme M cl'llngton),- and ScriabmV, celobratW - Mcturne!" -.for tlie left hand only, JT ■ 1)3 included-.-,The .full prpgrammo .wiU'.be annoncccd-later. , , . ...'

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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 42, 13 November 1920, Page 4

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 42, 13 November 1920, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 42, 13 November 1920, Page 4

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