ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 April 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. < LAST NIGHT OF "MANDARIN'S GOLD." "Jam parked with thrills" Is the description of tlio New World film drama, "Mandarin's Gold,'' in which Kitty Gordon, Irving Cummings, and Warner Oland starred at Everybody's last night- Fond of cards and dress Mrs. Betty Cardon (Kitty Gordon) Is sorely tempted to sell a Chinese girl to a mandarin for a bag of gold. She dreams that ■she sold the girl, and in the dream the ensuing tragedy—the death of the Chinese girt and her lover, a sensational raid in the mandarin's palacethrills the onlookers. The whole thing is so cleverly worked out that nobody realises till after that it really was a dream. Another episode of ".The Lightning Raider" also shows with this programme for the last time to-night. BIG DOUBLE PROGRAMME TOMORROW. There will be a big double programme for to-morrow and Saturday when (ieraldine Farrar stars in the "Goldwyn" feature "The Stronger Vow," and Tom Mis in a Fox western drama "Six-Shooter Andy."

THE PEOPLE'S. '' "ONCE TO EVERY MAN." To-night's big new bill at the People's is headed by the graphic picturisation in -six reels of Larry Evan's popular novel, "Once to Every Man" The leading characters of Denny Boulton and Dryad Anderson are played by Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee. The characters of Jed the Red and Plash Hogarty are well defined bv George Eline and Eddy Kelly, and there is a very strong supporting cast. It is the story of a young man's tremendous fight against overwhelming odds and his filial great victory. There is a strong supporting bill, the whole showing at usual prices.

EMPIRE THEATRE. WITH SCOTT TO THE SOUTH POLE-TO-MORROW AND SATURDAY. Many films of the Polar regions have been produced, but it is doubtful if any surpass the graphic and comprehensive cinematograph record entitled "With .Scott to the South Pole," screening tomorrow and Saturday at the Empire. The picture depicts one of the greatest feats of endurance ever recorded in the annals of history, Captain Scott's illfated pilgrimage to the South Pole. It is beautifully clear, and is further enhanced by the lecturing of Mr. Walter Se.arle, who graphically describes the film and slides as they go through. It is a great story, vividly and impressively told, and the educational value can hardly be over-estimated. The picture and story carry one from the moment ffin

picture a record of the human side of the expedition, but it graphically shows astonishins details of the icebergs, ice floes, glaciers, the great ice barrier, the midnight sun. and the life of the pen"uins, skr.a gull (a most humorous and ?ntcrcsting series of animal history), killer whales, seals, etc. The evening prices of admission will be'D.C. 2s and stalls Is (id (plus tax), and at the matinee to-morrow adults will be admitted for Is (plus tax) and school children for 6d.

NEW PLYMOUTH MALE CHOIR. What promises to be more than a special attraction is the appearance of Miss Mina Caldow at the Male Choir concert at the Social Workers' Hall on Tuesday 'And Wednesday nextCaldow is paying lier first visit to New Plymouth, and music lovers should not miss the great treat in store. As a vocalist she ranks among the very best, and proof of this is the great receptions accorded her during her recent tour through Europe. Miss Caldow possesses the most pleasing of all voices, a contralto full of temperament anil pathos, and she has a charming personality, the other visiting artist is the Rev. Arch. E. Hunt, elocutionist, who is throughout Australasia as an entertainer of very high order. In tig clever portrayal of characters, tlipy rc to made to live under his magical treatment, and all who have heard him are unanimous in their high praise. Possessed of a marvellous memory, rare historic abilities, a magnetic personality, and a fine sense of humor, Mr. Hunt holds his audiences tinder continual spell. His repertoire is an extensive one, and his New Plymouth performances will contain some of its gems. The Male Choir members will render part songs, quartettes and solos, all new to New Plymouth audiences. Mr. Arnold Sturroek will preside at the piano and will be the accompanist.

Intending patrons will be well advised to book early at Collier's, where the plan will open 011 Friday, 23rd inst. Tickets may be had from the choir members. Mr. A. S. Brooker, Mr. A. B. Macdonald (secretary), and at Collier's.