BOXING

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 232, 27 June 1929, Page 6

BOXING

lachie McDonald BEATEN HAINES WINS ON POINTS Rec. June 27, 1 a.m.) Sydney. June 26. A tthc Stadium to-night Jack Haines (11.3) outpointed Lachie McDonald (11.85), the New Zealander, who forced the’tight in the early iojiids, but was sent to the boards twice for nine in Hie fourth and fifth rounds. After that Haines easily evaded McDonald s punches, and concentrated on trying to knock out the New Zealander, who managed to escape. The decision was well received by a large crowd.

“RIO RITA.” Crowded attendances marked the performances yesterday afternoon aud evening of the delightful musical comedy. Rio Rita,” at. His .Majesty's Theatre. The. piece Is brilliantly produced, the dressings and scenery being of spectacular design. Bui, Hie music is exquisitely tuneful and the dialogue engaging. The company Is headed by Miss Gladys Moncriefi', whose charming vocalisations wiu un-_ stinted applause nightly. , Not a little credit Is also due to Leslie Pearce, in the leading male role,, Dave Mallen, Charles Norman, comedians, and Janette Gilmore, si dancer ot unusual s.nility. The ballets, too, aro of an exceptionally attractive order. "Rio Rita” will tie prescuted again to-night, and the management have, announced that owing to Hie continued steady demand for seats a week’s extension of tlie season is being arranged. ■ Tin? box plans for next next week will open at' tlie Bristol to-dr.y. KII.BIRNU: KINEMA. Muinitainous scenery can lie found on the ocean awe-inspiring" moving mountains, some uf tlieni whitecapped. They are most impressive when photographed from Hie deck of a schooner. Scenes of this kind were photographed by Sidney Snow for tlie Fox picture. "Lost in tlie Arctic.” A boat begins leaking, men man; the pumps, provisions are thrown overboard in ouc of a scries of climaxes. The picture will bo screened to-night at the Kilblrnlo' Klncma. "Plunging Hoofs.” .start ring Rex. King, of Wild Horses, is also on tlie program me. Seats may be reserved at the theatre, phone 1t—202. THINKING FOR SUCCESS. Modern science makes it cleat- that thought is tlio cause of all tlie eonditions of life. I'li.-iiigcil thinking can change all one's conditions. Those who develon tlieir thought powers to the full are shelly:; successful. Practical psychology is tinscience dealing with the principles of mind. It brings practical beneiit to its: students, and shows them bow to attract health, happiness, .and prosperity. To-night, in tlio lecture room of Hie Trades Hall, Vivian Street, at 7.30, Mr. Walter' J. Ila'll. M.A.. will form a praeti-iil psychology class. Further particulars are advertised In this Issue.