CHARGES AGAINST BOYS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18298, 15 January 1923, Page 9

CHARGES AGAINST BOYS.

DISAPPEARANCE OF MONEY. ; LOSSES BY BATHERS. ;' ■ Tho : frequent;; disappearance of small ; sums/ of money from the clothing of .bath- ■-.. ers at Wilson's Beach, Remuera, has been , noticed for some time. Two small: bpys ■;, were charged: in the Juvenile Offenders, ; Court on Saturday, , before Miv ' J. W. Poynton, S.M., with having ■ .stolen . 4s; ,;, 4d; from clothing -in; the dressing-sherf. 1 The evidence was to the effect that one , boy had been seen interfering with some clothing.- The- younger boy, who pleaded . not guilty, was warned and discharged, ■; while the case against the other lad was '.;.' adjourned for 12 months. ' ■.-■ , ; Two boys, one aged; 12 and the other ', 10, were each/charged with having stolen ; i an electric torch. Both boys had / before. the Court before. ; The; elder lad , was committed to. the Auckland yproba- ti tion home, and the other was admonished .'\ and .discharged. . ' >, ■ , ', Two small boys, ho were stated 'to be , out of parental control and; to be running , wild, .were also committed to. the home. ■■ '■■"';

1 :.-■: -:.■} ■■..;■ . ■■ '+■■■;■ ■..— , -'.;,:V; ;- : - -■■,■■>■■.,...„,,,,,,;,,, : ,^. '.'■ ENTERTAINMENTS. , v ■ :v, "MARY." ■ , '' No matter how people of. conservative tastes may decry .the advent of it the , spirit of. jazz is rapidly .. establishing itself ; in public favour, and breaking down stage conventions. s Light opera is becoming .-; .cjld-f4shioned, comic ; opera tame/ and musical comedy insipid. As though, the , patrons, of the drama had cried; this aloud, ,; and had demanded to be aroused , : from , boredom, a new order of .musical play has been evolved.J It is typified in "Mary," the exhilarating work which the; J. C. ; Williamson Company presented for the first , time in Auckland,on Saturday evening, to a packed house. at His Majesty's Theatre;;/ . Lady Jellicoe and a party from Governv menfc House were -present: The effect-'. this j'- production has' is electrical. .Where other l pieces of a' similar - class. have sparkled', this one sparks and crackles like a live • wire. For sheer, energy of poetic move- '■ merit,. for animation and vivacity, it -sets ■; completely : fresh standards. ■ It ■ fairly , swings the senses of the delighted onlookers off their balance, drenching their minds "with seductive harmonies, feasting their eyes on delicious and ever-changing colour schemes, and making their pulses leap to enticements as surprising as they [ arc, original. Nor is this spirit: of jazz j ; t which pervades "Mary " "the / familiar . i product- of post-war,, hysteria—air noise '»; and frenzy, and clashing discords. It.is the expression of that spirit under conj trol, its din restrained, its exuberance in ' leash, its harsh nntunefulness turned into , sensuous melody.. The production, really , the first of its' particular type to reach Auckland, is one of the most fascinating , that has been witnessed'; here for many ' a day. Practically. every artist engaged S in the cast is a principal. ': There ; ; is no , standing about in idleness of posture for" , anyone. Solos, : duets, and-concerted numbers alike develop, into specialties in. | which chorus and ballet are presently involved. It is as though a dance germ had been inoculated, into their blood. The stage is filled with dancers, now with pairs of them, anon with scores of them, until there is a very riot of perpetual motion. , The principals make their exits ; and entrances" tripping ■ a light fantastic , step the while, and even the supers who come on to move . a piece of furniture dance in and out again. By contrast, the odd moments of stillness, wherein lime-. lit' tableaux are presented to. the accompaniment of haunting • strains, are strangely restful. The theme of the play is a romantic one. It is the love story of Mary, a sincere girl in insincere environment. In the telling of it the authors , have introduced one or two characters who make for laughter in alb their sayings and doings, so that the sentimental tale nover obtrudes and is embedded in comedy. There are many charming numbers, perhaps the best being the duet, The Love Nest." Miss Maud-Fane in the title-role sings this wioh Mr; Roland ' Hogue. Miss Fane's other -■'.. contributions on the vocal side are dainty and alluring. Her acting is delightfully demure and convincing. Mr. Hogue has good vocal opportunities, especially in the novel " song . specialty, " Deeper." Mr. W. S. Percy is an irresistibly funny little Frenchman whose every speech results in roars of laughter,. _ He has seldom been so consistently amusing. Mr. Cecil Kellaway is an excellent foil to the comedian in a dry; portrayal of a . cynical lawyer. Miss Madge Elliott and Mr. Cyril Ritcliard are seen in numerous modern dances of a very thrilling description, and Miss wen Withers and Mr. Jack Hooker are, seen in character dances of amazing ability, including a remarkable interpretation of'the dance-song, "Sturrib-f ling." Several;other; skilled dancers and performers do their share toward " ; the signal success achieved.; . ' .■•■';-'' OPERA HOUSE. - ' ; A. complete change of programme will feesra'ade- at , the Opera House to-day when the members of Fullers' American Revue will make their first appearance. The company, which is said to contain comedians of .the first order, and is headed by: Ward and Sherman, will present '♦Breaking Into Society." The piece :will .be supported by a good' vaudeville programme. : Mddle. Golda, wirewalker, Little Lonia, Russell, and-Frost, Continental dancers, -, and : Mdlle. -Dolores, novelty acrobat, will make their first ap- , pearance here, while Maurice Sterndale, jazz violinist, will commence a return season, The box V .plan is .at; Lewis R. Eady aridiSon, Ltd., till 5 p.m. and then at the theatre. ; - <. PRINCESS THEATRE. - ■'.'.Domestic Relations," .starring Katherine Macdonald. is the ; principal film on the current programme at the Princess Theatre. On Friday. Gloria Swan- : ;son will be ; seen in; the new Paramount picture, "Beyond the Rocks," This is based pit Elinor Glyn's famous novel of, the same name, which : created quite a sensation several years ago.; Rudolph Valentino is : the leading man, and he heads an '-.unusually strong supporting cast; . of players.; The story-is that of a young .bound by Society's i; conventions, struggling and risking-;.-:all for happiness. The film introduces the spectator to gay night life in. V Paris amid the world of .fashion, to ,■ tingling; adventure on the snow-clad, crags of the Alps',;and intrigue and coquetry iii the gilded resorts of highsociety in London.- |t.is claimed that never before have \ such ■■' lavish settings, such dramatic love 'scenes, or such spec-: tacular-incidents ' been .seen upon the , screen. '.'Beyond the ■■'. Rocks *>',-, has -: been, described as hi love drama with all the .; I thrills and. luxury.: of; a life-time.- \'-r' : /'t: : j STRAND . THEATRE. j ;;The Ruling Passion," 'with: the fine ; actor, George. Arliss, in the leading part, , is proving - a '-.; jreat ,"attraction: ; at the' Strand Theatre. As the millionaire Who 1 cannot remain . idle, though ordered to • rest, and who goes as a worker into a : garage,; Mr. ; Ariiss. gives . a striking im- ; i personation notable for ■• many : subtle ■] touches. : -As James Alden he works out ( the .details of a 'charming love story, in ;. which his daughter is involved. Asso- ' ciatecl with him is Doris Eenyon in. one of her best roles to date, , and also Edward ,; J. Burns, Ida Darling, and other players of note. , Also ■ on ' the bill are • "For Land's Sake,'/ a breezy '/comedy; '/World Visions," a topical "film;.,,and "Beautiful Devon," , a Scenic picture. .'■ , '■-.:■•.. GRAND THEATRE. . ; : The, boy actor, Jackie Coogan, T who, has /; endeared.... to; all ; lovers n ; of- the : motion- pictures, is seen to great advau-. \i tage : in the delightful/ film, ''Trouble,•*! , now the chief feature/ at the -Grand - Theatre. The story of the little; orphan ' boy. who becomes : r the 'protector ofi; his -.-■ foster-mother is replete with pathetic and: -i touching, incidents, contrasted ■ effectually,: ! with 'wholesome and .very ".diverting. ! comedy. The outstanding; factor ;;in;. the ■'* appeal, of - the' picture,- however, is the, M work . of Jackie himself, who wins -all - hearts as the diminutive, waif. Also ; on < lie entertaining bill is a Christie comedy ; and the tenth -chapter., of "Robinson }. Crusoe." Children's matinees arc given * each afternoon. •■ ; 1 .■■;■.' ~ : ' j'';-;.;-,. .. •";.."■' /. ..' ■ 1 .-.. NATIONAL THEATRE: ;■;.-' Very /. vigorous entertainment vis pro- : vided in - "Taking Chances," the new Rich- r; ard;.'.Talma'dge. picture, / now oh© of the leading features at the National Theatre. ') The astonishing adventures;- of the hero f ofr the , story; impersonated by Talmadge, . f are .presented in breezy "fashion, ; while l ,the, ''stunts'' performed rank; with the t most .daring in, the annals ;of ; the silent [} drama. Also on the bill iis ;"The. Heart ■ I of the North," starring • Louise Lovely and Roy i Stewart. ; The film is unique iii respect of its. scenic' splendour. The , romance unfolded is/of absorbing interest. I Additional attractions include a Century i comedy ■■'■■: 'featuring .V the ; 'clever, .horsey \ Queenie, and an International News, (

''."".-'■• v ;■;;' THEATRIC. 1 /' 1 ';'; ■-.'■ Daring deeds and rescues amid ,; the blizzards : ; of ; the' North are 'distinctive features of "Over the Border," now oms of the -chief ' attractions; on the •: Tivoli Theatre programme., It--is the romance of; a' bewitching ,girl,- with two. favourite stars .in the: principal roles, Betty. Gomp-' son and, Tom. Moore. Interest is sustained throughout, the tale /relating, graphically:, how' the -.. girl ;■ unwittingly draws the police upon the trail of he* : own ! brother. Another Paramount him being screened is : "Such a ; Little. Queen:" This features :- dainty : Constance Binney in a delightful romance of a queen who is deposed, and sent into,, exile. A /Mack Sennett comedy and a fine topical film complete the programme. -