AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 January 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. —-

“One Increasing Purpose,” one of the most-talked-of books of the year, has been brought to the screen, and will be shown for the first time at the Opera House to-night. This screen version of the book by Mi’ A. S. M. Hutchinson is said to exceed in dramatic values and presentation the production of “If Winter Comes.” Mr Hutchinson’s oher novel which proved such a sensation a few years ago. SATURDAY. A herd of wild horses plays an important part in “The Wild Horse Stampede,” which comes to the Opera House on Saturday, matinee and night. In the picture, the herd is the property of Jack Hoxie, who keeps them imprisoned in a huge valley. In real life the, herd is the property of the owner of a large ranch near Lone Pine, California, where the exteriors for the picture were made. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. King Vidor, John Gilbert, and Karl Dane are together responsible for much of the brilliant success of “Bardelys the Magnificent,” the screen version of the famous Rafael Sabatini, novel, which will be screened at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday. FRED SMITH’S ORCHESTRA.

Fred Smith’s Dance Orchestra from Christchurch held an enjoyable dance de luxe at the United Pavilion last evening. The hall was packed with dance enthusiasts, and the music supplied was much enjoyed. Each member of the band admirably acquitted himself, especially the saxophone duo, Messrs Bennett. Mr Munro is a master of the violin and his playing was charming. Mr Woolcock is an experi- , enced trumpet player, and he is a tower of strength to this talented band. This evening the band is playing at McKane Hall, Cobden. ROWAN’S CIRCUS. Speaking of this show, a Southland exchange whites A large audience attended the opening performance of Rowan Bros’ Circus last night, and at the conclusion of the performance left the tent -thoroughly satisfied. The programme exceeded all expectations. The performance, which was a clever one, is well worth while going the second lime to see.” On Tuesday next, P.owan’s circus will make its next appearance in Greymorrth. One of the many clever acts will be the wonderful Kengero Kodama, the remarkable Japanese foot juggler and barrel spinner ; Joey and Banana, the educated donkeys, are a show in themselves; Dorothy Senoro will be seen in a clever and sensational wire-walking act; Denver Nixon, the Australian cowboy rope spinner and lassoo expert, puts up a very clever exhibition of lassooing whilst the horse gallops across the arena. Paddy, the performing dog, will be seen in a novel act. The intelligence displayed by tiffs dog is nothing short of wonderful. Inkus and Onkus, the Continental clowns, and their Dummy assistants leave no stone unturned to keep the audience in a merry mood, throughout the show. Travelling with the circus there are some champion buckjumpers, notably Wildfire. This wonderful buckjumper will be seen in action with George Rowan, champion buckjumper rider, on his back. George Rowan last August won the Australian buckjumping championship. Other first-class riders are : Jack- Lawe, Bill Hodges and Bert Garrity. As a diversion, there will be a competition for local riders — Boys, youths and men. The big tent, which is waterproof, will be brilliantly lighted and comfortably seated. With the above talent it will be quite safe to predict a full house for Rowan Bros, next Tuesday.