ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 23 January 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“THE LOST WORLD.’’ A NOVEL ILLUSTRATION. A crowd round Mr Laidlaw’s window on Saturday afternoon indicated that something unusual was afoot. Closer inquiry revealed that it was not an accident or broken window, hut a novel illustration apropos of the film story of Sir Arthur Conan Doy'e’s famous glory. “The Lost World.” ‘The furor e created av the publication of the book is only equalled by the marvellous film production, which is a First National triumph. In Mr Laid'aw’s window is a scene from the story. Those who have read the book of the amazing discoveries attributed to the irascible old Professor Challenger will look forward with real pleasure to seeing the fihn, and when they are assured that the picture will afford an even more thrilling interest than the hook itself, no further inducement will be required to make them see the picture at the Opera House on Thursday next. The working model in Mr Laidlaw’s window is ingenious and well constructed, and the lighting arrangements make it additionally attractive. OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. ST. ELMO AND VAUDEVILLE. No doubt most of the people in Hawera have read “St. Elmo,” written by Augusta Evans, or else they have seen the stage play. William Fox has produced a screen version with John Gilbert in the title role. The story is most dramatic, offering the star many opportunities to display his exceptional talent. The direction has been well hand'ed and the photography is unusually artistic, according to advance reports. Rarely has an act met with such instant success as th e singing turn “Ronnie and Monty,” which opened at the Opera House last night, for enthusiastic applause rewarded their very first number, and was repeated after each item. The charming personality of Miss Ronnie and the witty sayings of JMonty leave not a dull moment, whde the blend of their voices make their harmony an outstanding ■ feature. It is a turn that should not be missed. “St. Elmo” and “Ronnie and Monty” will be seen to-night for the last time. THE GRANdTtO-NIGHT. “THE HOME-MAKER. ’ ’ She was efficient and he was not. He hated his iob and she hated housework ; and only in this dislike for their share of the common burden did they resemble one another. He ]ost his job and she took it up. and their position in the home was reversed. This is the singular situation from which the plot develops in i “The Home Maker.” a Universal-Jewel production .showing at the Grand Theatre to-night, with Alice Jovce and Clive Brook in the featured roles.