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ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “FLOW’ER OF THE NORTH” ■ TO-NIGHT. The big feature at Everybody’s last night was a vivid story of the Northland adapted from James Oliver Curwood’s popular novel “Flbwer of the North.” All the witchery and charm, and withal, the ruggedness, which James Oliver Curwood wfrdte into his famous novel has been caught in this Vitagraph special production. There are fights—battles with fists and with weapons—and back of it all a deeper, more sinister struggle between a man, out to win honestly, and the forces of •wealth and greed. Henry B. Waltlhal and Pauline .Starke head the all-star cast in this exceptional romance. Here is a picture big in every sense of the word, appealing, thrilling, refreshing. An interesting feature of the production is the introduction of many animals of the great Northland. The final screening is announced for to-night. THE PEOPLE’S. The main attraction at the People’s to-night is "The Men of Zanzibar,” the screen version of Richard Harding Davis’ story of the same name. It is a Fox production starring William Russell. This is a film far above the ordinary in entertainment value, and should play to a large patronage. The story is gripping, the direction of high calibre, the whole cast excellent, and the settings reflect accurately the atmosphere of the African East Coast, where the action takes place. Zanzibar, chief seaport of East Africa, peopled by men of every color and race, is t'he background for a dramatic film creation that carries with it a mystery to be solved, and ends with a strong climax to a romance of distinct appeal. Those popular juvenile stars Jane and Katherine Lee are also to be ■screened in their latest laugh-provoker, “Tell it to the Marines.” In this Lee Kiddies’ comedy farce one sees the bombardment of cities, men going “over the top,” all measures of modern warfare perfected and enacted by the Lee Kids and their almost human manikins. The prices of admission remain as usual. “THROUGH THE BACK DOOR.” It is stated that no more appealing picture has ever been made than “Through the Back Door,” which is claimed’' to place Miss Mary Pickford in a position of pre-eminence. This is the fifth release of the “Big Four,” and t'he work is said to have completely distanced “Pollyanna” and even “Daddy Long Legs.” The story opens at Ostend, and then after a couple of reels of sheer fun and delicious nonsense, the scene changes to New York, and the plot develops into an original and clever melodrama. The outstanding feature of “Through the Back Door - ’ is the delightful comedy sequences scattered throughout the picture. In a little gjrl role Miss Pickford has a chance to become involved in innumerable complications all provocative of mirth, yet touched With that pathos which stamps this greatest of all ingenues as mistress of her art. Gorgeous settings are the order of the piece, the direction is perfect, and the supporting cast an all-star 'one. Early booking is advised, and the box plan is at Collier’s. The picture will commence its season at Everybody’s to-morrow.

“THE MESSIAH.” VISIT OF WELLINGTON CHOIR. The production of Handel’s popular oratorio “The Messiah,” which is to take place in the Coronation Hall on Saturday, December 2, will be on a scale never before attempted here. The local chorab society have undertaken the responsibility of bringing to New Plymouth about 130 members of the Royal Wellington Choral Union, and a combination has been arranged between the loeal society and the Male Choir, and also the Stratford Musical Society, and members of all these -organisations will participate in the concert. There will be a dhorus of over 250 voices and an orchestra of 25 instrumentalists, so that the massive choral compositions of this great master will be presented in a way that would not be possible with a smaller choir. The society have secured the services of four leading soloists, including Madame Winnie Fraser (Soprano), Miss Mina Caldow (Contralto), Mr. Hubert Carter (tenor), and Mr. R. R, Orr (baritone), and the concert will be under the direction of Mr. H. Temple White, conductor of the Wellington Society. The box plan opens at Collier’s on Friday next, where reserved seats may be booked for fls 7d, including tax.

THE MALE CHOIR. The booking for the Male Choir concert, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, promises to be heavier than for any concert held for some considerable time. That the society r concerts are growing steadily in public 'favor has been particularly noticeable of late, ar.d when artists possessing reputations such as are enjoyed by Miss Natalina McCallum and Mr. Frank Poore, are included in tne programme, it is apparent that patrons of good music need no second invitation. It will be remembered that Miss McCallum was the lady artist engaged by Capelli, the famous Italian tenor, on the occasion of his second visit to this town. She also gained further distinction by being the artist selected to sing before His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. It is plea‘‘ng to note that she has included in her items “Do, Hear the Gentle Lark” (Sir Henry Bishop), with flute obligato by Frank Poore. The beautiful bi.’d-like qualities of her voice are wonderfully portrayed here, and the item is particularly well suited to flute obligato, especially so when in the hands of such a brilliant young artist as Mr. Poortf. Intending patrons are urged to book their seats as soon a.R possible, not only that they may secure the privilege to enjoy such a festival of music, but also to show their appreciation to the Male Choir Society, which has done go much to present to this town the best musical talent that New Zealand can produce.

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Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1922, Page 2

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ENTERTAINMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1922, Page 2

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