ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 18 November 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. OARLTON MAX AND “THE AIR “MAIL.” A splendid show night programme will be presented at the Opera House, commencing this evening, when Fuller’s famous headline act, Carlton Max, the famous English ventriloquist, will make his first appearance in Hawera. Carlton Max may be styled the prince of the world’s ventriloquists, and 'with his pals, “Jerry and Nellie Kelly,” will provide a very entertaining 25 minutes act. The Paramount super feature, “The Air Mail,” will provide thrills galoi’e. It features Warner Baxter, Billie Dove, Mary Brian, and Douglas Fairbanks, junr. The story tells of a crook and his regeneration Patrons are assured of a splendid evening’s entertainment, and are advised to book their seats. AUSTRALIAN SILVER BAND. VISIT TO HAWERA. The opening concert of the New Zealand tour now being conducted by the Australian Silver Band (under the baton of Mr. Albert H. Baile, the brilliant conductor of the Newcastle Steel Works Band’s recent tour) given in the Grand Opera Hou.se, Wellington, on October 21, was a pronounced success. The Evening Post, in a repoi't, stated : “The Australian Silver Band last night gave abundant proof that it can so play, as at times, to suggest the work of a symphony orchestra, and it .sometimes obtained effects recalling the tones of a grand organ played upon by an artist.” The Dominion, stated : “The band lias a notably fine tone, free from any suspicion of blatancy or overblowing. The attack was crisp and firm, the degrees of modulation beautifully marked, and the ensemble playing most stimulating. The band is rich in brilliant soloists.” After a very successful season m Wellington the band lias added further successes in Hastings, Napier and Gisborne, where it is now completing a particularly popular and attractive season. Arrangements have been made for the band to give two performances in the showgrounds on Thursday night next( second night of Hawera show) and Friday night, commencing at 3 o’clock each night. The Winter Show Buildings have also been booked, and in the event of inclement weather the concerts will be given there. Further details appear in our advertising columns.