ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 14 October 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. “THE DEVIL'S I CARGO.” “The Devil’s Cargo,” which is the feature at the Opera House this evening, is a fine love melodrama or California in 1850. It opens in the ol gold town of Sacramento, and is an accurate graphic picture of the thrillfilled days of the dim and distant past— of‘the great open spaces where men were men. Wallace Beery, it is claimed, has the finest role of his career as the big brute stoker of the river boat, on which the vigilantes cteport the undesirables. Beery and William Collier Jr. are both featured in the production with Pauline Starke and Claire Adams. The “Bonanza saloon and gambling hall is another big scene. The river boat sequence is crammed full of action. The meeting of the vigilantes, comedy street scenes, night shots, etc., are but a feu of the other highlights in the picture. In addition will be screened a firstclass supporting programme.

PAULINE FREDERICK. The world-famed picture actress Miss Pauline Frederick (herself) will appear for one night only in Hawera, at the Opera House, to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Miss Frederick is presented by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., by arrangement with E. J. Carroll. The company supporting Miss Frederick includes many names also wed and popularly known to the kinema. _ Miss June Elvidge, who plays a big part, has been seen here in many picture successes, and Madame Rose Dione is a French actress with some leading picture roles to her credit. Other prominent people in the cast are: Charles Coleman, George Barraud, and Austin Davis, specially brought America, and artists all favourably known here are Mayne Linton, Nancy Stewart Norman Lee, John Bedouin, and Thelma- Burness. In both Sydney and Melbourne, the play attracted crowded houses for many weeks. One writer says: “The comedydrama, “Spring Cleaning,” thrills as well as amuses. Some of its situations are daring, yet they do not offend. According to the plot, a serioiis. minded literary man sees his wife drifting into a set which he does not approve, and in an attempt to make her conscious' of her folly, he introduces to one of her dinner parties woman whom he has brought off _ the streets. So a dramatic turn is given to a- comedy, but the sparkle of wit and dialogue’ are kept throughout. Miss-Frederick, as only could _ be expected, attracted most attention as the- play progressed, and it may be said that the screen hardly does her justice, for, although her movements and gestures have become familiar with thousands of people in this country, her musical, mellow voice adds to her charm a hundredfold. Intending patrons are advised to hook their seats at Everybody’s sweet shop as there is sure to be a bumper house to greet this famour artist.

HAWERA ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY VISIT TO ELTHAM. - The public of Eltham and surrounding towns will have the opportunity of hearing absolutely the best orchestral combination that has visited their town, when the Hawera Orchestral Societv, of 50 instrumentalists, visit Eltham on Friday, October 23. This performance has been made possible by special arrangement with the country candidate’s committee- of the Hawera Bands carnival, and will he given-ex-actly as produced at the recent successful concert at Hawera. This will be a unique opportunity, and patrons are advised to book seats early, as visitors have signified their intention of -being present from as- far north as New Plymouth. Reserves may be obtained at the Vice-Regal Music Stores, Eltham.

CONCERT TO BE REPEATED. response to numerous requests, the executive of the Hawera Orchestral Society, has arranged to repeat the excellent programme which was given last week, and -which proved such a strong attraction. The programme was specially selected to suit all taste's, and all who were present at the concert will cordially agree that this end was secured. Everyone who heard the playing of the orchestra and the standard of the work done ’ w-as delighted. It'is certain that the musical people of the town and district will welcome the opportunity ,<of hearing the orchestra again on Monday next in the Opera House.