SIR HARRY LAUDER.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 17 June 1929, Page 8

SIR HARRY LAUDER.

THE WORLD FAMED ENTERTAINER.

Most great artists have a hobby and Kir Harry Lauder is no exception hist hobby being •im collecting of weird and wonderful walking sticks -of all shapes: and sixes the gr< ater number of which couid mg very well be used for street or even stage use, by reason of their size, weight and, vnlue. lively n iintry Sir Harry has visited has coi’tr.iiuied to this collection, those of greatest intrinsic vahu* corning from India and the Has: East where during his tour the Potentates t presented Sir Harry with beautiful sticks in ivory and ebony, mounted in gold or platinum and .set with priceless jewels; while passing through the territory of the Indian Rajahs, Kir Harry teas their guest and he was laden with most valuable presents. From a simple crooked stick, grown in Scotland,, this collection has grown till to-day it is housed in a large room in his Scottish home under the supervision of a man servant, they are all catalogued and when the' present (our was decided .upon instructions were given to forward to New Zealand, a. few specimens for use in Kir Harry’s character sketches. Wednesday evening should see the i V 'Luxe Theatre packed, and Kir Harry .and Us company are assured of a very hearty welcome. Thesupporting company which Ur 10. ,]. Carroll has selected is a particularly strong one and includes acts of a most divoi-sitied nature. Direct, from London season “Tiki” Carpenter, ths surprise packet presents a most artistic and diverting turn; Rupwt Hazel and Kisie Day, Hie harmonylarity duo present a delightful comedy sketch,. Rupert. Hazel will be remembered by owners of gramophones as the announcer in the famous record “3 L.O, the Fredo Bros are world famous for their violin comedy acrobatic, act which is described as thrilling and, amusing; from the. leading Continental variety theatres comes Don Julian,., cartoonist ami lightning .scotch .artist whose patter is said to be a sure laughter raiser; a line orchestra under the direction of Haydn Beck completes an idea! enteriainnumt. The season in Levin is limited to one ‘night and the box plan opened at Aitken’s this morning.