ENTERTAINMENTS.

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

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE GRAND, TO-NIGHT

“THE EARLY BIRD.”

Johnny Hines, whose inimitable characterisations on the screen have made him a popular figure, is regarded as the idol of America’s- boyhood, because of his portrayal of character of the breezy ambitions and energetic youth of that country. Pictures in which he appears are therefore always to youthful American fans, and he has also acquired a large measure of popularity in the Dominion. In “The Early Bird,” which will be seen to-night in the Grand Theatre, and also to-morrow night, Hines is in the featured role, and is said to give a Eerformance which is described as the est work of his career. All the devilry and fun which this youthful star possesses is given rein, and the result is a photoplay which will add to his already widespread popularity.

“ABE YOU A MASON.” OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. To-night (Monday) at the Opera House, the famous J. ,C. Williamson comedy success “Are You a Mason” will be. presented by Mr D. B„ O’Connor and his new musical comedy company. In this world-wide success a young- husband accounts to his wife for his late hours by saying that he has joined a Masonic Lodge and is kept late at meetings. To give proof to his statements he says: “Look here, dear; look at my legs; I’ve gone quite bandy riding the blessed goat. ’ ’ Complications set in when his father-in-law arrives on the scenes. Pa-in-law is reputed to be the Grand Master of a Masonic Lodge, and when the two- relatives meet the fun starts in real earnest. Many catchy songs are introduced, and! the production is lavishly staged. Mr D. B. O’Connor plays the principal role,, and he has a picked company of artists supporting hiin. Seats may be reserved at Mrs Cook’s. “PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM. ” BY CONVENT PUPILS. The concert to be given by the pupils of the Hawera Convent School this year will take place on Friday next in the Opera House, when the pretty and attractive opera “Princess Chrysanthemum” will be staged. The costumes have been specially made v and the scenery painted specially for this performance. The children have been rehearsing assiduously for some time under the direction of the Sisters, and all choruses, tableaux and solo work are going very well indeed and promise a successful performance. Tickets are now available, and seats should be reserved at Mrs Cook’s store, as it is expected there will he a crowded house.