ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY CO. TO-NIGHT. In the Lyric Costume Comedy Co. entertainment, opening at the Empire Theatre this evening, patrons can look forward to enjoying one of the best musical organisations yet heard in this town. The blending of their voices is admirable, and so skilful is, their modulation that no orchestra could be more perfectly balanced. Every variety of taste is catere'd for in their contributions, which range from the humorous to the sublime. In nursery rhymes, they specialise with their quaint harmonies, while in the treatment of ballads their tender and sympathetic delivery invariably gets the house "to a man." Individually, too, they excel, while their assisting artists, Miss Jessie Bartlett, the well-known contralto, Miss Evelyn Harvey, a gifted pianist and violinist, and Miss Bettina Edwards, solo danseuse, are of a calibre worthy of the talented Lyric Quartette. The box plans are at Collier's, and it would be advisable to secure seats early. , EVERYBODY'S. BIG DOUBLE PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. Every now and again an idealist butts into the institution of marriage with a fad fqr making it nicer and more lasting, and discovers that he has only been chipping off pieces of his scalp against a brick wall. Bryant Washbu'rn does it in the new Pathe comedy-drama "Al. Wrong," and though he fails to make a success of his method to make the hymenal knot a true lovers' one, he certainly does make a success of the play, which is one of the brightest of recent productions frojn the Pathe studios. This humorous'comedy-drama shows to-night and at both sessions to-morrow at Everybody's ,and it is supported by a five-reel Fox feature "On the Jump," Which stars the popular George Walsh in another series of daring and amazing stunts. The full programme will be screened at the Matinee to-morrow. THE PEOPLE'S. LAST NIGHT OF EMMY WEHLEN. Dainty and versatile lEmmy Wehlen gives a splendid characterisation in her latest Metro play, "A Favor to a Friend," showing Anally to-night at the People's. The bill includes a fine travelog and the latest English Gazette, as well as an episode of "Mary Page." BIG ENGLISH FILM TO-MORROW. "My Lady's Dress," Edward Knoblock's famous play, has been picturised by the Samuelson Film Company, London, and will head tjhe bill to-morrow, commencing at the matinee at. 2 p.m. The featured artists are Miss Gladys Cooper and Mr, Malcolm, and they are supported by a strong caste of players. The film is in seven reels, and should prove a delight to lovers of really good screen palys. j

CESARONI CONCERTS. Lovers of good music will be looking forward to the visit of the gifted Italian basso, Cetsaroni, and his splendid company of supporting artists at the Empire Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. Cesaroni won his way to the hearts of local theatre-goers on his last appearance here with the Capelli concert company, and since that time his magnificent voice has in no way deteriorated. On this occasion the star is supported by a very fine combination of artists, including Miss Rosa Walton, a charming young Australian artist who is creating a senation by her artistic musical monologues and songs at the piano; Miss Vera Carew, a sweet lyric soprano; Ivan Tarbeeff, a robust tenor; and the wonderful child violinist, Gladys Vincent. Intending patrons will "be well odv' 1 to secure seats without delay. The box plans are on view at Collier's music shop.