ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 12 November 1927, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WHERE SATAN’S SEAT IS. A lecture on the above subject is to be delivered by Mr E. P. Clark, of Melbourne, who some months ago lectured in Hawera. Those who were present on that occasion will not miss this opportunity of again hearing his exposition of the Scripture. There has been much speculation as to who Satan is and the part he plays in God’s scheme of things. The theory that he is the Manager-in-Chief of Hell is advanced by some, but the Scriptures speak of him as the adversary of God, and as such he would not be placed in charge of any part of God’s scheme. He, however, has a dominion and a seat from which to govern.

In explaining just where this is located the speaker will answer such questions as What is the Soul? Where are the Dead? Did God create Satan and consequently become the Author of Evil'* etc. The present social order is in a’state of flux, and both the cause of this condition and the Divine remedy are interwoven in the Scriptures with the life and activities of Satan; hence in exposing the methods adopted by him and showing how these will eventually result in his overthrow, the liberation and blessing of mankind will be made clear. Attention of readers is directed to the advertisement on page one of this issue for time and place of lecture. Seats are free and there will be no collection.* OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. “VENUS OF-VENICE” AND THE .CAMPBELL BOYS. A picturesque story woven round the adventures of a beautiful young thief in a love affair with a rich American in the Italian city of the gondolas is portrayed in the amusing production “Venus of Venice, which was shown for the first time at the Opera House last evening and will be repeated tonight. A further feature of the programme was the welcome reappearance of the talented Campbell Boys, who provided an enjoyable entertainment with their bright concertina duos. Occupying the principal role, Constance Talmadge gives a vivacious characterisation of the mischievous but pretty young gipsy who find difficulty in relinquishing the habits of thieving gathered from the enviroment of her early life, and which she is forced to continue by her partner in crime. Antonio Moreno fulfils with equal success the opposite role —that of the rich voting man who decides to give Carlotta, as the star is called, a chance to reform. The,-canals of Venice and the picturesque architecture of the city lends enchantment to the charming romance that develops, although a difiieult situation is created by Carlotta’s intervention in a love affair between her rich friend and his American fiancee. Plenty of humour is incorporated in the production, while spectacular scenes are witnessed at the mask ball atttendecl by all the “best people” in Venice.

The entertainment provided by the Campbell Boys was of wide variety and of a high standard. The talented pair proved equally capable in operatic airs as in a series of the more modern dance music, and were highly successful in the introduction of variety. The programme will be repeated for the last time this evening.

OPERA HOUSE, MONDAY

“WHAT PRUDE GLORY.”

‘ 1 What Price Glory,”. Fox Films’ version of the successful stage-play of the same name, i.s a merry film, without a villain. One can also use one’s discretion in picking the hero. Nobody will dispute, however, that che fiery anil captivating Oharmaine, is a more than .adequate heroine. And then, Privates Kiper and Lipinsky supply most of the comedy, tney are, indeed, a comedy due par excellence. But who’s the hero? Is it Captain Flagg, who uses profanity by preference, gets drunk at Bar-le-Duc and leads his men as. light-'heatedly as though he were going on .a picnic? Or is it Sergeant Quirt, swaggering, blustering roughneck, who knows all the card tricks in the deck, steals his superior officer’s sweetheart when he gets the chance,* and takes life as a matter of course? Victor McLaglen plays the first part, and his performance stands out- like a beacon-light. Edmund Lowe, as the “shifty baby’.’ of the second part is seen in the best role of his career. He forgets he is the handsome matinee idol, and seems to revel in his part. Jn making the film, .Raoul Walsh kept resolutely to the same idea, and the audience can take its choice of the bighearted bombastic Flagg, and the handsome, unscrupulous Quirt. But whichever is the hero, they .have one thing in common, and that is that they are both real he-men—genuine types, that will remain long in the memory of those who. view this vital picture. The box plan for the season is now open at the Opera House Confectionery.

GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT.

“BROWN OF HARVARD.”

Football, rowing, friendships a.nd love—these are the things that youth, thrives on, anil these are the things subtly injected into. “Brown of Harvard,” the. exhilarating Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor picture of university life anil sport which will he screened at the Grand Theatre to night. Football matches .and rowing races that rival contests in their thrilling intensity, arouse one to the greatest enthusiasm, and a high degree of excitement prevails throughout. “Brown of Harvard’’ has a wholesome tone, and its portrayal of youthful escapades and romances, without which no- young life is completely happy, is fascinat-

ing and exciting. William Haines, Mary Brian and Jack Pickford are the leading players. There is a strong supporting programme which includes “The Silent Flyer,” Comedy, Gazette, and scenic.

AMERICAN GLASS WORKS. COMING TO HAW ERA. Once more an attraction at the Hawera Show will be the American Glass Works, presented by the \\ ell-known Westwood Bros. Here one will see the actual manufacture of all kinds of glassware novelties and souvenirs from raw material to linislied article, and the wonders ol the art will be thoroughly displayed by these talented New Zealanders. A lady's evening dress and a working motiei of a steam engine made entirely of glass is the latest achievement by Miss May Kingsley, who is claimed to be the world s only girl glass blower. The dress and engine will be on exhibition in conjunction with the astounding demonstration given at the glass works, and as each article is made the nianufacbure will be explained. This exhibition will be 'found in the amusement section, and visitors will do well to see this educational and entertaining exhibition.