ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 294, 6 April 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FASHION, PLATE' DANDIES AND LEVANTE AND EEECH. -, Levanto ami Kerch, illusionists ami "disillusionists," • entertained a largo nudience in the Opera House evening and were well received. The sleight of hand and ordinary patlottr triples performed by Lovante wero presented in such a mariner as to keep all amused and mystified, whilst his illusions, presented with the aid of surprisingly little impedimenta, were more astounding than h usually the ease, and it was admitted that Levanto was a conjuror of exceptional ability. No less talented is Mr Kecch, who treats his tuidienee to n show of spiritual phenomena, Mnemonics and a. convincing exposure of the tricks ot so-called mediums. Through; out, the entertainment is clean and enjoyitblc and tho audience is not allowed a (lull moment. The musical Blanchnrds also appear in conjunction with tho mystery men and delight the ear with entrancing music, from all manner of novel musical instruments'. These talented artists will appear a'xain to-night, for the first portion of the programme.,arid tho ?eeondjhalf will he left in'ilio hands of Ino Fashion Plato Dandies. A smart coterie of eight artists, the Dandies are said to strike a fresh note so far as costume comedy corrntonics are concerned. Their voea) rnmbors are catchy and new, the incidental dancing and crosstalk r.ro of such a character as to make one forget the cares of everyday life Among tho eight artists there are entertainers of outstanding ability, so that, the intervals between ehorus and concerted work are agreeably filled _ with : snappy monologues, bright recitative items and elfnn. highly amusing comedy.

PALACE. "relow the surface:*'; ndcrwafer swws which thrill with their realism and with their intensity comprise many of iho big moments in "Below the .Surface." the Paramount -A rtcraft Royrliy masterpiece, which will he presented at the Palaco to-ni;;ht for the- last time. It, is a virile story of primitive passions, mi-le-shed by a terrible hate; the hain of a stron'; - man whoso child has suffered at (lie hands of another. And down in the murky depths of the ocean he found'his revenge. There, with none but the silent. gliding demon", of the spectral deep to witness,-fate overtook a man and a woman whose lives had been hla,ek and crooked and caused .them to perish' in awful f-shion. And with their passing, happiness returned to the lives of those whom they hud caused distress . "THE EYES OF _ YOUTH." i i "Tho Eyes of Youth," the play so capably interpreted by Poh'ni when she visited New Zealand some time ago, will he presented to-morrow at the Palaco. It stars Clara Kimball Young. KOSY. "Kin" 1 Spruce" is showing for Hio last time to-night at the Kosy with "Hairpin?." A good comedy and magazine are also showing. FVERYBODY'-S. "Macislo in Love" shows that though of almost superhuman development physically in matters of the heart 'Maeisto .is -s susceptible and human ns the physically inferior joalo person. There is a good comedy and topical also showing. INDEPENDENT PICTUR ES. There will be no pictures at. the Opera House tonight. REST PANTOMIME EVER. "BINBAD THE SAILOR." What has been described as the- best pantomime production ever seen South of the Line—J. and X., Tail's ."Sinfead the 1 Sailor"--will ho hero of/ Tuesday, | Wednesday and lliursday next at.! the Opera House. A fine cast. will be one of the specific atrrac- | tions. The principal boy will bp thatpopular and piquant personality. .Jennie Hartley; Dan Agar, an English comedian of not?, will be the dame; Jack Cannot, j the comedian of perennial popularity, will bo Tinbad the Tailor; Linda Young, a young Australian, will fill the to1 0 , of principal girl; Margot Lester will' liav'e tiio role of Pearl of Price; and Edgeloy_ and Da wo; from London, will be comic .sailors. Colin Crane will play the Caliph; Tho Old Man of the Sea will be! represented InPert Nicholson; Ethel Walker will be tho Fairy Queen. The premier danseuse is I Elsio Parkes, and Kelso Henderson premier .danseur. A fine, equilibristic specialty will b c introduced by th e Littlejohns, who have been brought from abroad. "Sinbad the Sailor," it is' said, will differ in many ways from the conventional pantomime in that tho "plot" will be consistently maintained, and though introduced items arc included throughout the | two acts of twenty scenes, the story is never' lost sight of. Moreover, tho songs will mostly fit tho story and tho situations where they ar 0 .introduced. As was the case with' tho pantomime lust year, the comedy will be most pronounccd._ Of the principal artist* a leading Australian critic says : "Miss Jennie Hartley is the principal ■ bov to perfection. This eminently clever lady puts plenty of sparkle into her songs and'has a delightful sense of humour, and a. splendid abandon of character. Mr Cannot is an ideal pantomime artist, his Mr Tinbad feeing a gem of humorous acting. The "Mrs Tinbad" of Mr Dan Agar is an infection. IL_ portrayal of the garrulous dame being a perfect cameo of comic art. A great dancing turn is done by the English comedians Edgerly and IJawe, and a wonderful equilibristic act by the famous Littlejohn troupe _ of acrobats." The season is for two nights with a matinee on Wednesday afternoon. The .box plans will be opened at Oates' music' stoves on Saturday.