AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3634, 22 November 1920, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

TOWN HALL PICTURES. SESSUT HAYAKAWA. In conjunction with the Bealarr, Quartette wihch created such a furore at the Town HaM' on Saturday night, Scssue Hayakawa the popular Jap. will be seen in His Birthright. From the story of J. W. Hiley, "His Birthright" has been woven a scenario that gives Sessue Hayakawa such opportunities for the display of his tin- - . doubted histrionic ability as to leave no room for conjecture. He handles every situation with the art of a mas-ter;-every phase of the picture seems to melt into his make-up so that he is truly the exemplification of the parti ifeelf* He M a master of r" ter; his eyes "speak" volumes—whether to denote fear, anguish, love, hope, or nonchalance —and all these emotions are called for during the unfolding of this dramatic story 01 East and West. "He is capably supported by his charming little wife, Tsuri Ooki, and the beautiful Marian Sais, * fc

THE REALART QUARTETTE,...

''HEAR THE IkISH HARP" ': TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT. t ! Those people who were not present;; at the Town Hail on Saturday even- , ing missed one of the most novel and artistic musical performances ever given ifi lainape. ine corn u mat ion , was, perhaps, as novel as the nature of the entertainment, it consisting of the famQjis New Zealand tenor vocal- i ist, Mr. Herbert *F. Wood, soti of an V erstwhile member of Parliament representing Palmerston North. The instru- . nientalists were Signor -Cerbasi (Irish I harp) and Miss Vears, The fourth member was a classic dancer of no j ordinary character, Miss Valerie Scott. ' The dancing of this young lady is of [ the highest class, a perfect exposition ! of the poetry of motion/ combined with great artistic skill. Miss Scott was profusely applauded after response to ■ an encore. Mr. Herbert F. Wood's singing was a surprise, probably because [ that gentleman has found much more profitable use for his excellent tenor voice in Australia than was offering in his native country. Son of a New Zea- , land member of Parliament and Mayor < of Palmerston North, a successful performer in opera, who is still young in years, has yet a future before him. He has a tenor voice of great power, fine quality and pleasing timbre, which he has been taught.to use in the very best style o£. vocal art. His first item on Saturday, "O Sole . Mio", was.. greeted with persistent applause, -and as an encore he'sang "'Sparkling Eyes" and as a second encore "Sally Horner".

rhe audience seamed loth .to let ( Mi;. j Wood go, but perfect silcnce~\Teigned j Lnstautly Miss Vears'sat down to her j grand Erard harp, and Signo? Cerbasi j marched on to the stage with his j Irish harp shmg before, him. ' The I music those 'two produced was truly! enchanting. It is doubtful whether many Taihape residents have had any previous opportunity to hear what the beautiful national instrument of Ire- • land is capable of; therefore Signor.'. Cerbasi's playing was a revelation. The-) harp duets played were "Blue ■ Bells'-'.j and a scherzo. Still further novelty j awaited the audience; Hi\ Herbert F. I Wood sang "Missouri", accompanied; by both harps, constituting rather a musical msdle'y than an accompanied solo. This combination was encored time after time, and 'generous asvthe j singer undoubtedly ' was, the audience I did not-.let him go until, thejtrio had rendered "Bells of St. Mary's'', a trio , from "Faust", and "Down the Trail! to Home Sweet: Home". This really.; artistic and novel little company of j four artists, with a vocalist t of Mr. i Wood's quality at their head, should not be missed., and no doubt the Town Hall will be packed this . (Monday) evening. CONCERT AT THE HOSPITAL. The members of the Realart Quartette, no win season at the Taihape Town Hall, gave a delightful concert at the Taihape Hospital last evening. The tenor solos by Mr Wood, New Zealand's tenor, greatly delighted those present, while the harp duets generously given by Signor Cerbasi and Miss Vears were highly app appreciated. Mrs Ellwood, of Christchurch, played piano solos, the wholse constituting a novel and most enjoyable musical entertainment.

At the close" of the programme the Matron of the Hospital extended her warmest thanks to Mr Wood and his company for their kind thought for the sick and suffering as they travelled through New Zealand. She thought the motive actuating the company was worthy of the highest commendation. The patients of the Hospital were grateful to Mr Wood and his party for a musical treat that would long be remembered.

;,;R HERBERT P. WOODfI Mr H. F. Wood, the brilliant New Zealand tenor, appearing with the Eealart Quartette, at the Town Hall to-

night, was born in Palmerston North being a son of M. W. Food, who for many years represented that town in ' Parliament, also as Mayor. Mr H. F. Wood was for six years Secretary of the Orphans' Club, Wellington. He also played the tenor roles in operatic productions for Mr Tom Pollad in th much distinction. During the war Mr Empire City for several years wit'.i much distinction. Duing the war Mr Wood organise and sang at over 300 concerts for patriotic purposes. He has just returned from Austalia where he toured with great success. There is pleasure in welcoming home a New Zealand artist, who has won many laurels in other lands. Mr Wood ana # j the famous harpists and dancer are at I the Taihape Town Hall to-night (Mon-