ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 December 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MALE CHOIR CONCERTS. To-night and to-morrow night there will appear before a New Plymouth audience Miss Nancie Gibbs, a violinist of high repute. Coming with such a reputation as she possesses, Miss Nancie Gibbs is sure of a ready welcome from New Plymouth, for musical enthusiasts cannot but appreciate the splendid capabilities which she has on all occasions exhibited. In her playing she is ably seconded by her accompanist, Mr. George Holloway, whose reputation as a pianist is second to none in New Zealand. The choir’s orchestra, newly formed, will render several good selections. It is hoped that this new departure in the society’s work will meet with the approval it deserves. As to the ’Choir itself, the rank and file has undergone one stringent reconstruction and reorganisation the success of which has been proved by recent rehearsals. It is confidently hoped'' that the fruits of reconstruction will show to advantage in “Cyrus of Babylon”, the splendid cantata by Boulanger. Mr. Alf North, baritone, will also assist the choir by several songs, new to New Plymouth audiences, and well suited to his voice. Mr. Harold Morey will act as his accompanist. Plan at Collier’s. EVERYBODY’S. “A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS.” Described as an exquisitely charming comedy, “A Damsel in Distress,” starring June Caprice and Creighton Hale, will be the feature of attraction at Everybody’s to-night and to-morrow. The story is by P. G. Wodehouse and has the blithe humorous qualities which characterise the Wodehouse stories. The scenes are laid on a big estate on the Hudson River and in New York City. The heroine, a round-eyed, ingenious ‘flapper,’ keeps her family wild over her love affairs, but finally determines to marry a young man who proves agreeable all round. The production has an admirable light touch and is altogether pleasing. The bill includes gazettes, interest, a Pathe two-reel comedy special and “The Invisible Hand.” THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF BUCK JONES. An exceptional appeal to the lovers of good drama, plenty of action, and instructive as well as beautiful scenery, are found in the William Fox picture “Get Your Man,” concluding to-night at the People’s, with Buck Jones of ranch Jllay fame as tbe hero. The story, opening in Scotland, is shifted to Northwest Canada. It is filled with deeds of daring, of course—or it would not be a Buck Jones'"drama. It presents exciting pursuit, fierce personal conflict, and the triumph of law anti love. It is entertainment of the liveliest and most engrossing sort. As for the details—see the picture. The bill includes a scintillating comedy drama “Live Wires,” featuring Edna Murphy and Johnny Walker. SPECIAL TRAIN TO ELTHAM. J. C. WILLIAMSON’S “LILAC DOMINO.” A special train will leave New Plymouth on Wednesday, December 14, at 6 p.m. to convey patrons to witness the performance of “The Lilac Donrno” at the Town Hall, Eltham and return immediately after the performance. The train will stop at all stations en route. “The Lilac Domino” is the operatic production, which the J. C. Williamson management bought from Mr. Hugh Mclntosh, together with “Chu Chin Chow,” and it played to phenomenal business in Sydney for six months, firstly at the Tivoli and latterly at the more spacious house, His Majesty’s. It is computed by the firm that it could easily have played for another ten weeks, but booking arrangements ahead necessitated its removal to Melbourne. The cast is said to be a very strong one. It includes Miss Rene Maxwell, who is regarded by good critics in Australia to be the greatest find the Australian stage has made since Nellie Stewart; Mr. Claude Fleming, who played opposite Jose Collins in “The Maid of the Mountains,” and “The Southern Maid” at Daly’s Theatre, London. He was specially brought out to Australia to play leads in “The Lilac Domino” and “Firefly;” and Mr. George Gee, who has an entirely different method of extracting laughs from his audience, to any comedians seen in these parts. His eccentric dancing is a revelation. Seats may be reserved at Carman’s, Eltham.