ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MISS ROSINA BUCKMAN. NEW PLYMOUTH CONCERT. Mr. E. J. Gravestock announces that Miss Rosina Buckman, the world famous soprano, after an absence of more than ten years in England, will give a concert in the Empire Theatre on Monday. July 31, in conjunction with her husband. Mr. Maurice D’Oisly, the eminent English operatic tenor. Miss Buckman returns to her homeland covered with honor and glory, acclaimed and recognised as the foremost soprano in England to-day. Her triumphs have been won both' on the operatic stage and the concert platform. Miss Buckman’s work at tije Co vent Garden Opera House, and throughout, England created such U sensation in musical circles that she was invited to sing at the La Scala Opera House, Milan, a distinction that no other English-speaking singer has ever gained Her popularity with the English music-loving public became so griat that her services were demanded for musical events of all kinds throughout the country. Oratorio, festivals, ballad concerts,' and symphony concerts everywhere were included in her engagement list, until the name of Rosina Buckman has come to be placed with such world-famed artists as Melba, Tetrazzini, Clara Butt, Kreisler, and Heifetz. Mr. Maurice D’Oisly, who makes his first appearance in New Zealand at these concerts, is a tenor with a splendid reputation gained in opera and concerts, and his career entitles him to a place in the foremost rank of singers. Supporting artists include Miss Adelina Leon, a talented English cellist, who is visiting New Zealand for the first time, and Mr. Percy Kahn, the eminent pianist-composer, who will be remembered as the accompanist with Mischa Elman. The box plans will be opened at Collier’s on Friday morning next.

EMPIRE THEATRE. THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS TO-NIGHT. “I could listen to them all night”—so said a lady at a recent performance of the Diggers. Such is the verdict of most people who attend the shows given by this talented band of entertainers. Their wonderful success in eight different countries have long given them the hall-mark of excellence. During their several tours of New Zealand they have seen many companies rise and but the Diggers J have survived the cold blast of financial depression which has swept the Dominion and now return to this town with the second edition of the “Box o’ Tricks.” The programme contains all new items and an analysis shows that although comedy predominates as usual, there is a fine selection of song success this time. “Happy” is a song which has made a tremendous hit in England and America. “Raggedy Doo,” “Rockabye Baby,” “Omaha,’ “In My Mammy’s Arms,” are big hits and the operatic opening chorus is unique. Joe Vulli, the inimitable Scottish comedian who made us laugh so heartily last time comes out of his shell in this programme and adds some very fine dancing to his comic numbers. Frank Moran has added many yards to his repertoire, if not- to his height, and gives us a cameoed study of the idiosyncrasies of the lighthouse keeper in a- song of that name, Fred Webber gives some original imitations on the piano and dances well with Gus Dawson. The latter is the top of his form just now and has added considerably to his repertoire. The orchestra is as good as ever and Stan? Lawson seems to become more, ladylike (on the stage) than ever. The dancing and singing are features in a programme chock full of good things. Box plans are open at Collier’s utftil 12,30 to-day. EVERYBODY’S. CHARLES RAY IN “SCRAP IRON.” Acclaimed as Charles Ray’s best picture,. “Scrap Iron,” leads the . bill at Everybody’s at both sessions to-day. This picture is brimful of comedy, but the story itself is a grippingly dramatic one, strongly tinged with pathos. Ray plays the role of John Steele, whose love and for his widowed mother, brings him to scorn before his fellow workers?. and his best girl. His promise is not to fight, but he finally breaks it when starvation is in prospect for his mother. The fight is the best that hhs ever been shown on the screen, and it leads to a climax totally unexpected. The supporting cast includes Vera Stedman and other popular players. COMING MONDAY. “STARDUST,” BY r FANNIE HURST. “Stardust,” starring Hope Hampton, will be the First National attraction at Everybody's on Monday and Tuesday. It is based on Fannie Hurst’s celebrated novel of the same name. Hobart Henley directed it. and Hope Hampton, one of screendom’s most charming and talented actresses is the star. Miss Hampton is seen in the role of Lily Becker, a small town girl, whose love of music received nothing but scorn at home, but whose ambitions are realised after a series of bitter struggles in the great city. It is a powerfully dramatic story of misunderstanding, jealousy, hatred, tragedy, love and final triumph, and Miss Hampton is said to have contributed a most remarkable portrayal to the screen. THE PEOPLE’S. “PARTNERS OF THE TIDE.” A big Selznick super-film, “Partners of the Tide,” will be the star attraction at the People’s at both matinee and night sessions to-day. Made by the same man who made “Behind the Door,” and “Below the Surface,” it has the grim reality of the former, the stark drama of the latter and a tender sweetness all its own. Its characters are real—so too are I its situations—and the action both above [ and below the waves (where by the way, you will see the newest development of I the motion picture art) moves at a pace ■ which will hold you spellbound. The film 1 which is described as a stirring masterpiece of the sea is from the novel of the

same name by Joseph C. Lincoln. It is full of incident and possesses an attractive love story that would make a wide appeal to all. The scenes are of the highest order, the effects obtained beneath the surface of the water being particularly remarkable. “Partners of the Tide” is in every way a big special attraction, but the management are screening at the usual rates of admission. CGMTNG TUESDAY. “A VIRGIN PARADISE.” The Fox producers have recently released several big special pictures, including “Over the Hill” and “A Virgin Paradise,” and the qranagement of The People’s have secured the last named feature for screening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Some idea of the picture can be gauged from a report in the New York Evening Journal, which terms “A Virgin Paradise” as the picture of “1001 thrills.” Prices of admission will be 2s and Is 6d.