ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 June 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MALE CHOIR CONCERT, THE EMPIRE TO-NIGHT. In to-day’s issue appears the programme for the opening night of what promises to be one of the most popular concerts held in New Plymouth. It is pleasing to note that Miss Rosa Alba has included in the items to be given here some of those on which she scored such a splendid success in Auckland last week. The items to be given by Miss Gamman form a wise selection, and for quality and variety would be hard to beat. There is a wide gap in the art of elocution between such items as the humorous recitation, “How to live to be 200,” and the dramatic rendering of “The Ballad of Splendid Silence.” Yet Miss Gamman is equally attractive in moods both grave and gay. The musical monologue, “The Last Token,” is bound to be a popular number. Miss Denby’s items are also worthy of note, and will at once appeal to those who delight in works of such high standard. The choir items may be regarded as the most popular selection ever given by the Society. Two items, “The Nun of Nidaros,” and “To the Death,” are given by special request, and the: repetition will doubtless enhance the beauty of these items in the minds of those who have previously heard them. The box plan indicates that the public very much appreciates these attractions, for booking has been going on steadily since the box- plan opened. To avoid disappointment intending patrons will do well to reserve their seat without d’day.' for already the seating accommodation is becoming limited. \

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “A WOMAN’S HONOR.” “FoV a Woman's Honor** reveals that celebrated actor H. B. Warner in one of his favorite roles, that of an Anglo-In-dian doctor. The story is one of thrilling intrigue anj blackmail, and provides plenty of exciting moments to keep the movement at high tension. “Bride 13” episode 4 is included on the same programme which concludes tonight.

TO-MORROW’S SENSATION. “ON WITH THE DANCE” To-morrow and at both sessions on Saturday the Royalty Masterpiece “On with the Dance” will be the big attraction at Everybody’s. New York with its teeming millions and the wild reckless impulse which races it onward with the speed and inevitableness of a juggernaut car form the background for the theme of “On with the Dance.” It is alive with the very spirit of tumultuous, seething, thrilling New York, stripped of its masks, its innermost secrets of life laid bare in a tale embellished in luxury, and made human as the beat of a heart. Night prices for ths big attraction will be 2s and Is 6d. Special concession prices are being offered for the matinee as follows: D.C. Is 6d, and Stalls Is, children 6d. Box plans are now at Collier’s and intending patrons would be wise to resCrVe without delay, as there is already a big demand for seating accommodation.

THE PEOPLE’S. OLIVE TELL IN “CLOTHES.” The coming of Metro’s all-star production of “Clothes” to the People’s Theatre to-night marks the arrival of another big Broadway stage success on the screen. “Clothes” is the drama with which Avery Hopwood and Channing Pollick started their successful careers as dramatists in 1906, and the same time laid the foundation for the starring career of Grace George. It tells the story of feminine vanity, extravagance and capriciousness, leading on to disaster in a cynical set in New York society. The heroine, Oliva Sherwood, is an orphan, whose supposedly wealthy father has left her nothing but an income of £2,000 a year, hardly enough for pin money in the circle in which she revolves-. Oliva, however, continues to live as gaily and recklessly as if she were still wealthy?* Money comes to her easily through Arnold West, lawyer, who deceives her into believing that the money is hers. When she is heavily in debt he tells her that she is,a pauper because he has bought her. The denouement is unusual and dramatic. “King of the Circus,” .gazettes -and gdmedv are also on this -bill.

THE EMPIRE. “DON’T EVER MARRY.” “Don’t Ever Marry,” is the big attraction opening at the Empire on Saturday for a run of two nighte. Marshall Neilan is a wizard! From the opening title to the fade out, “Don’t Ever Marry” is what Neilan describes it —a matrimonial mirthquake. Uproapous comedy bristles from, every situation, all the funnier because they are just those situations that everyday people find themselves in.. A whole series of as laughable scenes as the screen ever produced is revealed in the story of the brisk happenings withift twenty-four hours after a secret marriage. The cast is an all-star one, and of such universal excellence that there is not a weak character anywhere. The complications are so -fast and furious that any attempt to describe them would be futile, but suffice it to say that two other wives claim the young bridegroom as their own for reasons best known to themselves, and the three ladies, some irate papas, a two-gun personage from out West, a delightfully fresh bellboy, a trick-house detective, and a divorce, all have their share in mixing up for the hapless young bene-, diet a cocktail of complicated merriment. “Don’t Ever Marry” is a production that will surprise everyone, and it is no less humorous than the advertisements would have us believe. The bill includes well balanced supports anes a capital entertainment is assured. The ‘box plan is at Collier’s.

THEATRE ROYAL WAITARA. “THE ENGLISH MASQUERADERS.” On Thursday and Friday nights next the “English Masqueraders” will appear at the Theatre Royal, Waitara. and promise to present something different from anything previously seen in the Dominion. The company is said to he particularly strong in the vocal department. while with four such reputed humorists as Leslie Holmes, Leslie Gor-

don, Norman Leslie, and George Wright; hilarity should prevail from start to finish. Captain Lance Fairfax, M.C., (baritone), who originally hails from Wellington, left New Zealand six years ago, and journeyed to London, with a view to entering the operatic world. On the outbreak of war he immediately joined the New Zealand Forces, and went over to France, where he gained the Military Cross. On his return to London he was invited to Covent Garden by Sir Thomas Beecham to ring, and created a splendid impression. Miss Clarice Norman, the possessor of a rich contralto voice and a late member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company will also appear, Miss Gwen Lester, who comes from the same school as Miss Gertrude Johnston and Miss Strella Wilson, is forecasted to become one of Australia’s best sopranos. Messrs. Holmes, Leslie, and Gordon are comedians who have won their laurels on the English stage, and Mr. Leslie Jephcott is the tenor. Miss W’ynnie Tee also has an English reputation, and will be making her first appearance in New Zealand. Miss Nellie Macquire and Miss Ethel Hartley are two young Australian comedians who are sure to become favorites in this country. The box plan is open at Rattenbury’s and patrons are advised to book early.