ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 194, 3 June 1929, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE. The famous Scottish, ballad “Annie Laurie” has been converted to. the screen in a particularly lavish picture by Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer, with Lillian Gish taking the role of “the Scottish Joan of Are.” This picture will doubtless draw large houses when it is screened at the Majestic to-night and to-morrow night. “Annie Laurie’*’ is said to be the

mightiest and most colourful romance ever brought to the. screen. It was directed by John S. .Robertson, and the supporting cast includes Norman Kerry, Hobart Boswortk, Creighton Hale, Patricia Avery, and other wellknown. featured favourites. “Lost in. the Arctic,” a wonderful picture taken within the Arctic Circle, will also be shewn, and is said to be like nothing of its kind that has hitherto been filmed.

“THE MLDNTGHMT MYSTERY.” On Thursday next a drama in the best Edgar Wallace style, entitled “The Midnight Mystery,” with Victor Prance (late comedian with J. C. Williamson, Ltd.), will bef presented at the Majestic. Mr Prince and Company have just recently returned from a tour of England, Egypt, India, China and Japan, where he performed before the Governor of Gibraltar, the Governor of Bombay, and the Viceroy of India. Since Victor Prince sailed from Bluff to Bombay, ini 1922, he has appeared in most of the principal cities of the world with much success and returns with this London dramatic novelty. This entertainment is full of surprises, combined with fun and exciting situations. Included in the cast is Miss Jean Vernon, the English leading lady of charm and personality. The balance of the company comprises ladies and gentlemen, of talent, who give excellent assistance to the star performer, making a first-class company of dramatic artists.

DRUIDS’ SOCIAL. "Under the auspices of the Success and Star of Ashburton Lodges. TJ.A.O.D., a social evening was held in-the Tanered Street Hall on Saturday, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. FOOTBALLERS' DANCE. Another of a series of enjoyable dances under the auspices of the Hampstead Football Club was held in the Orange Hall on Saturday night, when there was a good attendance. Music was played by Mrs Chapman’s orohsitn.