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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 245, 17 July 1928, Page 6

KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Audiences nt the recently-opened Kilbirfiie Kinema are given food for laughter in “A Hero for a N.ight,” the Universal comedy. in which Glen Tyron has the part of a crazy young taxi driver with a mania for aviation. Ruth Miller plays opposite him. Also on the programme is “Hula,” in which Clara Bow does good work. An interesting Empire Gazette is also screened, and the orchestra presents a well-chosen musical programme. “JANE.” The last performance of "Jane,” the wellknown and enjoyable comedy, was given at the Concert Chamber last night. There was another large attendance and the three-act play presented by Mr. A. S. Warwick was as enthusiastically reeeivel as it was at its opening on Saturday night. The performance, which was given in aid of charity, was excellently acted throughout. PLUNKET PAGEANT. Famous Children of History,” the pageant to be given by Mrs. James Hannah at the Plunket Cabaret afternoon at the Town Hall on Saturday promises to be a brilliant review’. Nearly a hundred children and adults will be the performers in specially-designed costumes illustrating all periods'of history from early Britain to Queen Victoria's youthful days. It will not be merely a costume parade, as each group is called' upon to act a little story illustrative of the life ami character of the famous child portrayed. Before the pageant glittering elves will carry round the hall 'delicate pairs of hand-painted fairy wings, which will be offered for sale. Those who choose not. to purchase these mav bur a badge in the form of a minute butterllv. AH the badges are the work of .Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, and the bigger wings, iiave been made by the committee. The afternoon tea will be in charge of Mrs. Henry Hall, the president, assisted .byMrs MaeEldowney, Mrs. Luke. Mrs. J. M. A llott. Miss Cable. Miss Cameron, and many others. Tim pageant will be under tlie patronage nnd in the presence of Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson. The box plan is now open at the Bristol .