ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 6 October 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

IRISH-JEW COMEDY. “WHY SAILORS GO WRONG.” At tli© Grand Theatre last evening Ted McNamara and Sammy Cohen gave one of their best exhibitions as mirth provokers; Their vehicle was “Why Sailors Go Wrong.” The story opens with Sammy Cohen as a taxi-cab driver and Ted McNamara as a hansom cab-driver. Their respect-ive-passengers request them to hurry t O , th© wharf, where a yachting cruise is about to start and because of the larger fares offered each driver does his utmost to arrive first. Miss Green, together with her father and 'the yacht owner, who was a former lover, arrive first and make off in a fast launch to their vessel in the harbour, the owner telling his captain to “take care” of the girl’s fiance, Jimmy Collier, who was being driven ‘to the wharf in the cab. After much excitement, Jimmy manages to get to the boat, but he is imlnodiately locked away in a cabin for the whole term of the voyage. Meanwhile Ted and Sammy were- frantic at the thought of losing their fare money, so they decided to get to the boat in the endeavour to obtain it. They were put to work as sailors, and very- funny are the escapades in the carrying out of their duties. On© night a violent storm arose and drove the launch off its course and severely battered it. after which it began to sink. Collier was freed from his cabin, and allowed to look after himself, and was fortunate enough to b© picked up -by a battleship, the commander of which allowed "the ship s seaplane t© be at his disposal to assist in locating his friends. At thisi time Sammy Cohen and Ted McNamara, who had got ashore, were being pursued by a lion and were forced to take to some trees, and Jimmy, in the seaplane, first saw ‘the Jew’s immense nose, and so knew his friends were somewhere along with the two sailors on the cannibal island. The-battleship’s captain provided marines to assist in the rescue. The two, comedians were istill after their hard-earned money, however, and were throw a bag of 5,000 dollars. An alligator was first to'the money, however, but what happens -from here must be seen to be appreciated. Even when the lights went up at the conclusion of the programme the audience could hardly control their mirth. This picture/together with a full supporting programme, will be shown at the Opera House this evening.

GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT “THE FRONTIERSMAN.” An exquisite blend of history and colourful romance is an apt description of “Tn© Frontiersman,’.’ Tim McCoy’s new historical outdoor picture which will be screened at- the Grand Theatre to-night, and in which some of the most stirring episodes of frontier days are vividly reproduced. Tim McCoy, who was last seen in “Winders of the Wilderness,” has the role qf cavalry officer attached to General Jackson’s staff, and excels himself as- a brave soldier and gallant lover. McCoy’s military training has been of decided advantage to him in ‘this picture, wherein liis landsome appearance is enhanced by the dashing military uniforms of the period. Claire Windsor has the leading feminine role which she interprets with grace and charm. Louise Lorraine is seen as the heart-breaker wh© precipitates a duel between McCoy and another man because of her fickleness. Tom O’Brien, the famous “Bull” of “The Big Parade,” has a prominent part, and Rlussell Simpson, Lillianne Leighton, and Frank Hagney are included in the carefully chosen cast. There is an excellent programme in support, which includes the -serial “The Vanishing Rkler,” Pathe News, cartoon “Felix in High Jinks,” comedy “Nobody’s Business,” and N.Z. sfoenic. There will be an orchestra in attendance.

MUNICIPAL BAND. SACRED RECITAL. In the- Opera House to-morrow (Sunday) evening the Municipal Band will give the first of a -series of sacred recitals. In addition to- the hand items, which include the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee”; overture-, “Pique Dame”; selection “Die Meister-sing-ers” ; cornet duet, “The Two Juliets” (by Bandsmen Swan and Smith); and the marches “Avondale” and “Brilliant,” solos will be rendered -by Miss Johnstone (soprano), Mr J. D. McQuin (tenor), and a recitation by 'Miss Kent. To- assist the band with their contest expenses a- collection will bo taken up. Those attending may be assured of a pleasant and interesting evening. The progra-niine is to -commence at 8.30.