ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 16 March 1925, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND THEATRE

“MAN FROM BRODNEfY’S.”

To realise the feelings of a white man and a. white woman harried and chased for one whole day and night by hordes of raging Mohamed.anis intent on exterminating the “infidels, see “The Man. from Brodney «” at the Grand Theatre, to-night and place yourselves in the positions of Wlarren Kerrigan and the timid and dainty Alice Calhoun. The events; in the play take place, on the little island of Japat. where a. young lawyer is sent by his firm to safeguard the interests of the natives in some trouble arising from the will of one of the owners of the island. But there he finds things complicated by the presence; of a. harmless; young lady visitor Who happens t-o he. the princess of an obscure midEuropean kingdom, and he finds himself involved, through pin fault of his own, in a most- strenuous and exoitiiv r campaign against the into rests of his olie'ihs. This feature will be supported by a. two-reel comedy, a. scenic, and latest Pathe Gazette. The prices are as usuai.

OPER A, HOUSE. J.C.W. VAUDEV ILLE. The fifth vaudeville company (presented by N.Z. Entertainers, Ltd.), by arrangement with, J. G. Williamson, appear a.t the Opera Houie, Haweia. to-night for one night only and should attract a crowded house. The new company includes the famous" European juggler Felovis, who is assisted in his art by Jeanne Allen. Mis performance is so remarkable that everywhere he is described as. “Cinquevalli’s sue* eessor.’’ Direct from seven, years successful appearances in. London arc the Versatile Three, England’s: favourite society entertainers. The act is songs, syncopation, jazz and joy, a.nd their success in Sydney and Melbourne was instantaneous. The latest vaudeville comedy novelty is provided by the. Four Ortons, a troupe of wireists and comedians, who are ably assisted bv a marvellously trained goose comedian Ethel Newman comes with a big English reputation, and presents miniature musical comedy, “The Widow. ’ The Paros provide ace-high sensation with their astonishing balancing. Hayden and Nevard give musical euisodes, “Now and Then.’’ contrasting the songs of 1825 and 1925.” Violet Lester is a dual voice vocalist and Jack Hooke 1 * and Dorothy Seaward are dancers wlm will be rememibe’ed fo- their dehVhtfu ! efforts with J. C. Williamson’s Comic Opera Company. The company on SefH’fflav last eon,eluded , a phenomenally sueoo.cTcjfnil ceaison in Auckland coming direct bv last .night’s express fo. Fi(i l irpr'. fr h° b.ov nlan rapidly filling at Eveiybody’s Sweet Shop.

EMPRESS PICTURES, MANAIA. “TH E SEA HAWK. ’ Owing; to the tremendous success oi “'Hie Sea. Hiawk” at the Empress Pictures. Manaia, on Saturday last, the mangement ha.s made .special arrangemends to present the wonderful l'irst National attraction again to-morrov. night (St. Patrick’s night). Representing, the lagest naval investment and one of the most picturesque undertakings of its kind' ever' recorded ii motion picture history, a fleet of five large vessels of the sixteenth centult type was built by Frank Lloyd, pro ducer-direcitor. for his production o ; Rafael Sabatini’s “The Sea Hawk." The five ships, ranging from 90ft tc I92ft in length, one with a poop dec! 52ft above the water line, were eon etrnoted for Mr. J/.oyd at the ship yards at San Pedro. California. A-‘ many of the scenes in “The Se> Hawk” take place on the high seas and during the rainy season, the vessel? had to be made seaworthy and equipped with motor power,. and those - participating in the notion had some ex. -’ting experiences at sea, before hlje film was completed. The verdict- o f Saturday nigh.fV: huge audience was “the best y°t.” Patrons are advised to hook early''at Lewin’s. ETHEL OSB6RN.FAREWELL TOUR It was New Zealand that gave Miss Ethel Osborn her first big opportunity in the form of an engagement with the leading male voice choirs and choral societies of the North Island. This resulted in a striking personal success, and, as “nothing succeeds like success.” it is not surprising that the additional confidence'and poise which the experience gave enabled her, on returning to Australia, to at- once establish herself in the forefront position amongst present-day singers. During the intervening months Miss Osborn has steadily advanced her artistic reputation, and New Zealand admirers will find her. a much improved singer. The FTawera concert will he given at the Opera House on Wednesday next. The box plan is at the Opera House hook-j ing office.