ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 68, 14 December 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S , THEATRE. Heading » series of entertaining films »t,the King's Theatre this week is a' Wtagraph comcdy, "The I'ortuno Hunter," with Earle Williams in the leadins: part. Tho picture ia a hilarious offering, the manv novel situations and predicaments in which the playora find themselves--being productive of much amusement. _ A varied selection of films 1S L screened in support, while additional charm is added to the entertainment by tho musioal numbers of Miss Nellio Simpson and tile, lung's orchestra. There will be a matinee at 2.30 to-morrow, EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.. The showing of Lord .Tennyson's famous poem, "Lady Clare," in its screen adaptation, again evoked marked enthusiasm at Everybody's Theatre yesterday. The supporting programme is exceDtionully good. The programmo will bo' presented this afternoon and evening and during the week. \ ■ ... EMPJRESS THEATEE. "A Fugitive from Matrimony," the principal attraction at tho Empress Theatre, stars Mr. H. B. Warner, who appears in the role of a, breezy, adventurous young blood, who, while trying ! to avoid matrimony, marries a girl in a moment of generous impulse, in order that he may help an unfortunate convict t<? avoid recapture. It is a good picture, fin which a great many humorous •itua'tions occur. A further episode of tho serial "Smashing Barriers" provides many exciting incidents. ' "THE MAN FROM TORONTO." The box plans for- "Tho 1 . Man From Toronto" for the eight nights' season will bo opened at the Bristol Piano Co. this morning at 9 o'clock. At the Grand Opera House on Thursday next, under tho J. C. Williamson direction and-in conjunction with Hugh D. M'lntosh, Mr. Robert Courtnoidgc, the well-known English theatrical manager and producer, will present his London iomcdy company in Douglas Murray's famous thi£e-act play, "The Man From Toronto," which will be interpreted by the original company from tho Duko of York's Theatre, London. The piece will introduce here an entirely new company of players, headed by Mr. , George Tully, a distinguished artist, one of the most popular light comedians ou the English-speaking stage' to-day. He will be supported by Miss Margaret Swallow, another London artists of reputation. "Tho Man From . Toronto" held the boards, at th„ Duke of, York's Theatre. London, for two years. A Sydney critic writes: "'Trie Man From ToXfinto" is an ideal play. There is a Western atmosphere and there are moments in the first act when one feels a breath of the ozone blow across tho footlights from the beautiful Devonshire cottage. A healthy, clever, play, clean and bright as a new pin, with an irresistible charm underlying every movement and every line. The play is interpreted by the original London company, which includes Misses Mario Rignold, Rosalind Courtneidge, Blanche Masscy, Leslie Lester, Leslie Graham, and Messrs. Joseph F. Graham and Ronald Ward." "THE COUNTRY GIRL." "The Country Girl,' as staged by the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society, lias proved very popular with the public, and- it is safe to predict that at the '■ filial performance in the Opera House tonight there will bo another large, attendance. The piece is-well staged, and several of the payers show a decided talent for their work. There is a good ileal of catchy music in the score, the chorus work is, on the whole, creditable, and the dressing is excellent. EVANSrGANGE RECITALS. Amy Evans, the Welsh queen of song, and Fraser Gauge, the Scotch baritone, will "commence tlieir farewell concerts at tho Town Hall on Saturday evening next. Upon the occasion of their previous visit here both of- these artists won many admirers in musical circl&s. The two final recitals will be given on Saturday, December 18. "and Thursday, December 23/ For the first concert Miss j Evans will sing "Ritoma Vincitoi" (Verdi), "0, Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave me?" (Handel), "Ecstacy" (Rimin eb, and with Mr. Gauge, the "Mill Scene' (from "Aida"). Mr. Gauge will sing "Prologue" (from "Pagliacci") by special request, "0 Let the Solid Ground." "Birds in the High Hall Garden" (Somervell), and "Lock the Door, Lnristofi." Miss Clarice' Wood will play "Gnomenreigen"* (Lizst). "Nocturne, F Sharp Major," ' and "Prelude, B F!nt Minor" (Chopin). The box plan for both farewells will open at tho Bristol Piano Co. at 3 o'clock tin's morning. "THE MESSIAH." .It is a considerable number of years since a Wellington audience heard that fine ajia "A Trumpot Shall Sound," and tho difficulty, has always been to securo a trumpetor. On December 21, Mr. Fraser Gange will sing this solo, and the trumpet obbligato will be played by Mr. W. Iv. Bowman. . Mies Amy Evans, tho Welsh soprano, should be heard to great advance in "Rejoice Greatly" and "I Kno>. That My Redeemer Liveth." Tho I'act that Miss Mabelle Esquilant and Mr. Sydney Butler are to undertake the contralto Qjid tenry solas respectively gives an added interest to Handels masterpiece. The box plan will; open at the Bristol at 0 o'clock to-morrow morning. A fuil rehearsal will take place at St. John's to-night. Mr. H. Temple White will conduct, and the chorus and orchestra will total 300.