ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 4 March 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE GRAND—TO-NIGHT

“THE SHOCK PUNCH.”

“The Shock Punch,” a Paramount picture starring Richard Dix, directed by. Paul Sloane, closes a two days’ run at the Grand Theatre this evening. The picture tells of a wealthy young fellow who becomes a structural iron worker to be near the girl he loves, the daughter of a big building contractor. Frances Howard, featured at the head of the cast, is the girl. “Gunboat” Smith, Walter Long and Paul Panzer also play in support. A complete change takes place on Friday evening.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN PANTOMIME. To-night, at the Hawera Opera House, a pantomime is to be staged under the dii-ection of Mr. Stanley McKay. The production is “Little 80-Peep,” which is to be followed tomorrow afternoon at 3.30, and night at 8, by “The Forty Thieves.” Amongst the star artists engaged for the New Zealand tour is Miss Rene Rich, undoubtedly Australia’s greatest giii violinist. Miss Rich, although only eighteen years .of age, has made a big name in Australia, whei-e both press and public acknowledges her as an extraordinary,- artist. Another young lady of the company in the first' flight of singers is Miss Ruth Bucknall, whose beautiful lyric voice has been heard in all the. prominent halls of England, including the Albert and Queen’s. The management was also fortunate in securing the services of A. E. Y. Benham, the only male singer that* Melba has ever inter, ested herself in. On hearing Mr. Benham some three years ago she said he had the finest bass voice in Australia, and insisted on his going home to study, paying his passage to England. The comedians are Frank Perxyn. Arthur Meredith, and Australia’s funniest girl, Maudie Stewart. Miss Laurie McLeod is the handsome, principal boy, and amongst the specialties are the Wonder Rascals, whirlwind acrobats, from the Sydney Tivoli and Haymarket. These amazing performers do the most amazing tumbling with an ease that is astonishing. Beautiful dresses and lovely scenery are features of the production. Seats mav be reserved at Mrs. Cook’s.