ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2671, 13 December 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE MOST DELIGHTFUL WESTMINSTER GLEE SINGERS. “The most delightful entertainment I have ever heard and I’ve been writing for newspapers for 35 years,” wrote Dr. John Bennett, music critic for the Auckland Star, of one of the concerts given by the Westminster Glee Singers during their recent phenomenally successful season in the Auckland Town Hall.- It does not surprise, therefore, to learn that the booking which has taken place since the box plan was opened yesterday is exceptionally heavy and promises well for a record house when this brilliant company of English artists give a grand farewell concert at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Three new boy sopranos have lately arrived from England and the person- _ •nrT'trTThe choir is now: Boys: Edmund Walter, soloist; Albert Cooper, soloist; Leslie Snow, Ronald Thompson and the three new boys: Ronald and Thomas Mayne and Arthur Valentine. The gentlemen are: Mr Donald Reid and Mr William Lowry, male altos; Mr Edward Branscombe,' Mr ELlis Vizard and Mr George Pownall, tenors; basses: Mr John Andrews and Mr Alfred Cunningham. With the additional new voices, Mr Branscombe has now included many excerpts from Grand Opera in the extensive programme. The box plan is at Heath’s. Book early and avoid disappointment. ROYAL PICTURES. “Pep” Pepper was a cowboy with romantic dreams. He would sit up late in his bunk reading Cervent.es’ “Don Quixote” and then startle the other cow punchers with a characterisation in costume of this romantic figure of the legend of the Rio Grande country. “Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande,” the Universal play starring Jack Hoxie, to be shown at the Royal Theatre to-night presents a whimsical touch in its version of life on the open range in the southwest. Comedy “Don’t Get Fresh.” One of the most thrilling court scenas ever seen in screen drama brings the story “I am Guilty,” to a most amazing climax, while Dillion the, supposed murderer, is being tried, the wife of the defending attorney rushes into the Court and declares that she is the murderess. Then—well, see the rest for yourself. Also comedy: “Money Mixup.” This good programme will be shown on Friday night. On Saturday the famous screen production “The Silent Voice,” will be screened. Look out for holiday specials. “ARABIA.” ' “Tom Mix in Arabia,” title of the ■ production starring the vigorous Tom Mix, which is due at the Town Hall Theatre next Saturday, is characterised by many surprising incidents that will please all picture goers. Without revealing in detail the elements of new and surprising action and atmosphere that Tom Mix in “Arabia,” contains, it may be said that Mix practically steps out of his old character entirely and reveals a new versatility as an actor —becomes a reckless and romantic adventurer amid tense scenes and lively action in the Arabian harems and deserts. Supporting him is a sterling caste headed by Claire Adams. “The Elephant’s Nightmare,?’ a star two-reel comedy a Gazette, and other supporting pictures complete a good programme which will be offered at usual prices, 9d and 1/6, children 3d and 6d. __ - Preliminary notice is given of the next week of the W. W. Jacob’s story: “The Monkey’s Paw” and Man’s Siae.”