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AMUSEMENTS. THE EMPIRE THEATRE (Dunedin’s Premier Picture Theatre). Day Session 2 p.m. Night Session do Luxe 7.45 p.m. Metro Goldwyn present the Snappiest Society Drama of the Jazz Age. Direct from the De Luxe Theatre, Wellington, After a record run of CROWDED HOUSES, ‘SINNERS IN SILK, ‘SINNERS IN SILK,’ ‘SINNERS IN SILK,’ Featuring An all-star cast, including Eleanor Boardman, Virginia Lee Corbin, Adolphe Menjou, Conrad Nagel, etc. The Court of the grinning god Jazz. White-eyed lights shimmering on silken sheen —wild, throbbing laughter, broken by sudden shrieks and the popping of champagne corks—a discordant syncopated dinlove whispers, tense and impassioned. Into it stepped a roue rejuvenated by a miracle of science, a lovely girl playing with danger for a new thrill, and a boy strange to his surroundings. Come! Sec the thrill danger provided. Superb Supporting Programme. Empire Select Orchestra (all solo players). Mr Chas. Parnell, Mus. Dir. Overture, ‘ Echoes of the Opera,’ comprising themes from well-known Grand Operas; Entr’acte, Selections from Musical Comedy ‘Sally’ (arr. by 0. Parnell). Box Plans, Bristol Piano Company, or ring Theatre 444. QCTAGON THEATRE Presents TO-NIGHT, AT 7.45, MILTON SILLS, with DOROTHY MACKAILL, In ‘THE MAKING OF O’MALLEY.’ A Motion Picture Review says; “This is the finest characterisation Milton Sills has yet given on the screen." i THE OCTAGON ORCHESTRA Is famous throughout New Zealand, under the baton of A. F. Neate, L.T.C.L., and will render the following;— Suite, ‘Four Fancies' (Somerville) —(a) Allegretto, (b) Vatse, (r) Andante con Moto, (d) Tempo di Marcia. ‘lntermezzo, Op. 9, No. 3’ (Richard Strauss). ‘Rigodon’ (Hcyloff). ‘Sunset Meditation’ (Biggs). ‘Serenade’ (.Jensen). ‘Air tic Ballet’ (Bondi). ‘ Canzonet!a ’ (Herbert). ‘ Romnnza ’ (Granados). ‘Wiegeulied’ (Brahms). ‘Morris Dance,’ from York Pageant Music (Noble). ‘Polonaise, 1 from Mm opera ‘Eugene Onegin ’ (Tschaikowsky). BOX PLAN: Circle at Chas. Begg ami Co. Stalls at Theatre 10 to 12, 2 to 4. Telephone Reserves must be canceled before 7.30. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE DAILY, at 2 and 7.30. Paramount presents The Kid in his best picture. JACKIE COOGAN JACKIE COOGAN In ■A BOY OF FLANDERS.’ ‘A BOY OF FLANDERS.’ You'll ho thrilled as you were never thrilled before when you seo Teddy, the wonder dog, go cut in a. blizzard that sweeps the Antwerpian fields and rescue his little master and restore him to _ the affection of his little sweetheart, Alois. Supported by BEBB DANIELS In ‘THE MANICURE GIRL.’ ■THE MANICURE GIRL.’ QUEEN’S THEATRE DAILY, at 2 and 7.30. JOHNNY HINES JOHNNY HINES In ‘THE SPEED SPOOK.’ ‘THE SPEED SPOOK.’ ‘ THE SPEED SPOOK.’ The most spectacular automobile race ever filmed, the most extraordinary plot _of pathos, pop, and politics, and the funniest six reels of action and thrills, with the over-clover and humorous Johnny Hines in the feature role. pLAZA AND GRAND Matinee Open 1.30, Start 2 p.m. Evening Open 7, Start 7.30. TO-DAY’S BIG PROGRAMME: A LIONEL BARRYMORE, The Foremost Dramatic Star, in ‘THE MAN OF IRON,’ forceful and dynamic, play of a loveless marriage. ADDED ATTRACTION: Will Fox Presents ‘WAGES FOR WIVES.’ ‘WAGES FOR WIVES.’ Is a wife a slave, a servant, or a sweetheart? This merry comedy-drama is based on the family bank roll. Don’t miss it. ST. HILDA MUNICIPAL LAND (Mi James Dixon, Conductor) WILL PLAT (Weather Permitting) At the BOTANICAL GARDENS, SUNDAY, 3 p.m., Also, ST. KI.LDA ROTUNDA, at 8 p.m., When llio following programme will be given : • God Defend New Zealand ’ (J. Woods). Mareb, ‘Colonel Bogey’ (K. Alford). Contest Selection. ‘Faust’ (Berlioz). Classic Waltz, ‘Chrystal Palace’ (Gertrude Taylor). Cornet Solo, ' Tilania,' soloist, George Christie (Riramo.r). Trombone Solo, ‘ Firefly,’ by four trombones (Moss). Selection of Hymns. March, ‘ Indepcndeutia ' (It. Hall). National Anthem. Never mind whether we arc a champion band; come along and bear us _ whether you are a supporter of Wanganui or not, as wo want a collection towards our ne.w uislnimcnt fund. Thank you. Also, ST. KILUA ROTUNDA, at 8 p.m. W. W. PENNYCUICK, Secretary. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS’ WULGOM'K SOCIAL T.. Delegates io National Conference, RETURNED SOLDIERS’ CLUB, MORAY PLACE, FRIDAY, MARCH IOt.H, 1926, at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s. Procurable from members of Social Committee. C. E. HUNT, Secretary. W 'ANTED Known —That Billheads, CirJ culars. Cards, Programmes, and General Printing of every description :are executed at the. ’Evening Star’ Office at Moderate Prices.

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Evening Star, Issue 19197, 13 March 1926, Page 8

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Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 Evening Star, Issue 19197, 13 March 1926, Page 8