ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

VIRGINIA HAMMOND IN ■'MISS CRUSOE." In ''Miss Crusoe," a charming comedy lias been provided as the first starring venture of lovely Virginia Hammond. Ideal settings for a vacation romance are used, and the adventures that pile up fast and furious round the young girl and her maiden aunt furnish quite as much excitement as Stevenson's "Treasure Island," which they have been reading for inspiration. Auntie is of the suffragette type, who considers that she should have been a man, consequently affects male attire, but her courage is not in keeping with her attire when a band of burglars break into the lonely house on the little island where they are sojourning. However her niece' has courage fur two, and holds up the gang herself, while auntie snuggles under the bedclothes. Plenty of fun is provided m a fast-moving storv that should entertain and amuse vastly. There is an excellent, supporting programme including "The Mystery of 13." THE PEOPLE'S. LAST NIGHT OF WM. FARNUM IN "THE LONE STAR RANGER." | "The Lone Star Ranger," which opened | yesterday at the People's Theatre, with j William Farnum in the title' role, presents thalamic actor again in one of his I stirring, virile, outdoor portrayals, the ' Texas Ranger of Zane Grey's well-known novel. The William Fox star fairly outdid the expectations of his most ardent admirers, as a range' rider of former Texas days who feared no man and boldly brought to'justice a vicious band of cattle out laws. Mr. Farnum carried his audience with him through thrilling episodes that dealt with bad men, a good woman, pathos and love, to a happy climax. Dramatically, "The Lone ' Star Ranger'' is all that can be desired, with the additional merit of some wonderful scenery. The picture was directed by .T. Cordon Edwards. The hill includes gazelles and ••Sunshine" comedy. EMPIRE THEATRE. LYRIC COSTT'MF. COMEDY COMPANY One of the most pleasing and highclass entertainments of the kind yet held in New Plymouth will be given at Die Empire Theatre next Friday and Saturday, when the popular Lyric Quartette and Costume Comedy Company make their appearance. The personal consists of A. Ripley (first tenor), 11. Richards (second tcnorl. Alan McF.lwain (fiivt bass), and .1. W. Ryan (second bassi, supplemented by Miss Jessie Bartlet t (contralto). .Miss Evelyn Harvey (pinnisl and violinist), and Miss Doreen McClutehy (solo danseusci. The quartette are vocalists of the first rank, Mr. McF.lwain in addition being a versatile entertainer. ' His comedy work is artistic and finished.' and his power of mimin-y makes him a host in himself. Mr. Ryan possesses a resonant and well modulated voice, which ho uses with splendid judgment, Mr. Eiply has an evenly registered voice, sweet and natural. Mv. Richards displays roundness ami wealth of tone in his singing and knows how to suggest the mood of the song. The ladies of the party are eminently qualified- to support the clever quartette. The box plans-are open at , Collier's.