ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 July 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. LAST NIGHT OP "THE VEILED ADVENTURE." There is nothing very startling about A grey chiffon veil, but when the girl never wears grey, and the veil is discovered peeping out of her fiancee's pocket, it is liable to cause some complications, and those little complications furnish a sidesplitting scries of humorous incidents that follow oil each other's heels right throng!) ''The Veiled Adventure," in which Constance Talmadgc romps through these intimate little situations that are her forte. Some very interesting sidelights are thrown on the beauty parlor side of life so veiled in secrecy to mere man —how it is done —what women endure for the sake of beauty that will persist in fading. The final screening takes place to-night, at Everybody's. THE PEOPLE'S

BIG FOX DOUBLE BILL. To-night's big new double star Fox bill presents Gladys Brockwell in a story that has a tremendously strong human appeal—"Chasing Rainbows." This is the story of a waitress, Sadie, whose heart is well-night broken by a false lover, and who, to get away from her troubles, goes to a town on the edge of Death Valley to work in a railroad restaurant. Sadie does more good in that town t)ian any minister that ever came that way, and she does it through love and a spirit that knows no fear. It is a fine emotional role for Miss Brockwell, and according to advance reports, the Fox star makes the most of it. In the cast are William Scott, Richard Rosson, and Harry Dunkinson. Also on this bill is a fine comedy-drama, "Love' is Love," starring Albert Rav and Elinor Fair, two more popular Fox favorite.i. Latest gazettes are also ehown.

EMPIRE THEATRE. LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY CO. A veritable feast of mirth and melody may be expected from the Lyric Costume Comedy Co., at the Empire Theatre on Friday evening next, when they will make their first appearance before a New Plymouth audience. Their concerted numbers are gems of harmony, blend and balance, and their interpretation, whether in quaint ditties or ballads, is never at fault. Wherever they haye sung, fhey have evoked a furore of applause, and having an extensive repertoire to choose from, they are never at a loss to respond. From a delightfully harmonised version of "Tom, Tom, the Piper's Soil" to an expressive arrangement of "Tosti's Good-bye," their versatility is apparent, and they can be humorous or sad as the occasion demands. And it is not only in ensembles they shine. Mr. Alan McElwain is a raconteur of the first grade, and his monologues are capitally done, while as a mimic he can bear comparison with any overseas' artist. Mr. Ripley is another popular scorer in the employment of his charming tenor and the exquisite feeling he infuses into his songs. Mr. J. W. Ryan, the bass of the party, has* a wide reputation for his powerful, sonorous delivery, and Mr. Richards can be depended upon to make a pronounced hit -with eloquent singing of sentimental ballads. In addition the party includes Miss .Jessie Bartlett, a contralto of cliarm and distinction, Miss Evelyn Harvey, the gifted pianiste and violinist, and Miss Bettina Edwards, solo danseusc. Capacity business should reward this fine combination. The box plans open at Collier's I at 9 a.m. this morning!

MALE CIIOIR. The concerts to be given by the New Plymouth Male Choir in the Workers' Social 'Hall 011 Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3rd and 4th, are being loked forward to with great interest. The special attractions for these concerts are the appearance of Miss G. Helen Gard'ner, New Zealand's leading soprano and society entertainer, and Mr. Will L. Hay, dramatic tenor, of Australia. On Thursday last Miss Card'ner appeared at. the concert, given by the Royal Male Choir in Auckland, and received a great reception, beingrecalled again and again. Mr. ITay is the possessor of a dramatic tenor voice. The Male Choir will render part songs, quartettes, duets and solos, all being new. The >box plan opens at Collier's on Thursday, 23tli inst.