AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 2063, 6 January 1925, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

PERRY BROS.' CIRCUS AND ZOO. Perry Bros.' huge circus and zoo will shortly visit To Kuiti. The show has, recently arrived in New Zealand after a tour of America, Africa and Australia, where it was classed as one of the greatest ring shows on earth. There arc over 40 great performers with the show, inducting lions, tigers, jaguars, pumas, baboons, elephants, monkeys, goatis, dogs and camels. Mr .James' Rroni will shortly visit To Kuiti l<i prepare lor the date of tho ciiiiiing of this big -show. EMPRESS THEATRE. A POWEREUI/~MASTEI{ PICTURE. The consistent brand of Master pictures are fast becoming a magnet to those who are seeking high-class entertainment, and the new change which will be screened for the last time tonight will prove well up to tho high standard set' by this reputable firm. In, "Scars of Jealousy," a. Tlios. H. luce production', featuring Lloyd Hughes, Marguerite do la Motto and Frank Keenan, we have a theme that breaks entirely new ground. A realistic forest fire makes' a thrilling and exciting climax that will bo long remembered by Lho'se who are fortunate to be present at to-night's performance. The supporting films are of a varied and interesting nature, THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY. A UNIVERSAL SPECIAL ATTRACTION. I William Desmond, tho virile actor and poiftrayer of big men roles, is the •starring principal in a sensational drama of the far North in "McGuiro of tho Mounted," a seven-reel vehicle that suits Desmond to a nicety. Stories of that intrepid baud of redcoats, the North-West Mounted Police, are always a welcome addition on any programme. The fourth chapter of "The Purple Rider," the serial that is fa at gaining in popularity will bo an added attraction in company will a fine supporting programme. FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY. The new change offering for this night only is a seven act William Fox drama entitled "No Mother to Guide Her," a. pulsating, human story of life's contrasts made for human folks to enjoy. A story told with a dramatic interest that grips to the end, refreshingly brightened by bubbling comedy.