ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 9 October 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. ‘ THE MIR AN DO BROTHERS, AND “sHOULD a DOCTOR TELL.” Local residents wlio have visited Wellington recently no doubt heard much of "their friends concerning, and pcssibly saw for themselves the wonderful act recently playing the Fuller Theatres, viz., “The Flying Torpedo.” Commenting on the opening of the Auckland season, the Star has the following: “For spectacular daring and sensational thrills the performance of the Miranos has probably not been emulated. Their few minutes above the footlights is devoted toi'two feats which hold the audience spellbound. Astonishment at the sensational doing in the air of this intrepid pair is mingled with a feeiing of relief when unstinted applause is given at the conclusion of the performance. The curiosity of the audience is riricked by the humming roar wliicli resounds from behind the curtain, and when it lifts a small torpedo is seen suspended from one arm of a miniature Itiffel Tower, which stands in the foreground on the stage—a battleship deck. The propeller of the torpedo revolves, and the little machine, with one of the performers. inside, flies round the stage. From the apposite arm of ther tower is ..suspended William Mirano, performing numerous feats as he is whirled round the stage. This thrilling performance over, he loops the loop in a trapeze which is suspended from the auditorium. Swinging from side to side, lie gets gradually higher and higher in a most tantalising manner until lie is laughing at the audience from his upside down position higher than ‘the g<ads.’ Another swing and he is over and back again on the stage to. receive universal applause.” Tc-night will see the first screening of “Should a Doctor Tell.” No other picture produced has dared to ask such a startling question as “Should a Doctor Tell?” It points out the selfishness cf nrudity in allowing generations to grow up ignorant of the dangers and pitfalls that beset them on eve'rv side. It is a terrific drama which forcibly assails the lack of control over V.D., and presents its story in such a manner that every single person who sees it will count it as Iflf) per cent, entertainment. The prices are advertised in another column. GRAND THEATRIC-, TO-NIGHT. “NO MOTHER TO GUIDE HER.” When “No Mother to Guide Her” closes its run to-night, those who have seen the picture will he glad that they saw it and it will be too late for chose who did not see the production to leg'i'et their lost opportunity. The Fox nrcdu-turn at the Grand Theatre has unusual merit. It is human in its drama and in its comedy, with an excellent cast. Genevieve Tobin plays the b-id and Dolores Rousse portrays • delightful role. An excellent Sunshine . comedy, “When Wise Dneks Meec,” is also on the programme. EMPRESS PICTURES, MAXAIA. The management of the Empress Pictures, Manaia, will submit a very interesting picture programme this evening, when. Herbert Rawlinson will appear in the “Jack of Clubs.” a story of a fighting cock. There will be also good supporting pictures. In addition to the pictures a wireless entertainment Avill be given. The management state that they are informed that the atmospheric conditions are likely to be good for receiving, and it is anticipated that the new departure "ill prove a great success. No doubt there will be a large audience. PENDERS FIRST AID. Om-e yon test the gentle, soothing influence, of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm" by applying it to burn, scald, sprain or wound, you will never be without, it in the house. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm can always be depended upon to bring relief from pains and aches of the everv-day kind, and render first aid in all every-day mishaps. Sold everywhere.—Advt.