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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19833, 31 December 1927, Page 16

AMUSEMENTS. IHE INEW JAjEGENT. The Theatre Magnificent. + Direction J C. Williamson Films; Managing Directors: , Beaumont Smith and E. W. Thring. Continuous Pictures Prom 11 a.m. BIG ROYAL MATINEE BIG ROYAL MATINEE PICTURES, VAUDEVILLE, ORCHESTRA, AT 2.15. utt&d Evening Performance at 8 p.m. PACKED TO THE DOORS LAST NIGHT 1 Programme Cheered to the Echo! "H/TANON T ESCAUT," "]\,TANON T ESCAUT" "iVl-ANON JUESCAUT," MANON T ESCAUT, anon Juescaut," Manon t escaut.;; ANON XJESCAUT, Starring Starring LSTA F|E pUTTI. YA UEX UTTI. And a Wonderful Continental Cast. The last word in artistic photoplay production, from the semi-tragic romance by the Abbo Prevost, and the famous opera by Massenet, made by the U.F.A., the company who gave us " Variety, " The Waltz Dream " and " Faust. You remember that French novel that years ago good parents didn't allow their daughters to read, and respectable folks wrapped in brown paper to cover the title. Well, things are different to-dry, our outlook on life is broader and saner, and the astounding novel by the . Abbo Prevost has been made into a vibrant marvellous picture. MANON WAS THE WORST WOMAN IN PARIS, and yet she was THE MOST LOVED IN PARIS. With Special Musical Score, played by the Regent Operatio Orchestra, with Maurice Gnttridge. Including. Massenet's Opera, Puccini's " Manon Lescaut," "Othello." "Melenis," "Madame , Butterfly." Also, Return Visit Ono Week Only, "Wonderful Roception Last Night. Recalled Again and Again! RUSSO AND TiRADFORD. USSO AND !> RADFORD, RUSSO AND "D RADFORD, USSO AND X> RADFORD, Operatic Vocalists. (a) The Blue Danube. (b) Lolita. (c) I Want You Beside Me. (d) Duet from II Trovatore. (e) Aja-Aja-Aja! And Big Supporting Programme. Topical English Budget—Mutt and Jeff Cartoon—Pathe Colour Review. THE MIGHTY WURLITZER. Organist...Eddie Horton. THE REGENT OPERATIC ORCHESTRA. Conductor.. .Maurice vluttridge. Week-end Bookings at the Regent are always heavy. Don't Wait—and be disappointed. BOOK NOW. Reservations at Theatre (46-888). Following the Auspicious Opening of 1928. —-THE NEW REGENT Presents FRIDAY NEXT, POLA AJEGRI, OLA 1> EGRI, POLA NEGRI. In " "OARRED TmRE." "-OARBED VV THE." " BARBED WIRE." All racial prejudice broken; all national hatred killed by one little thing—LOVE. THE END OF WAR. T Y R I C. U' Y R I C. U' Y RI C. , (lop Synionds Street.) MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2.30. , r „ „ TO-NIGHT AT 7.45. A t trat Release and Exclusive to the Lyric. WARNER BROTHERS' CLASSIC, Bent for tteaven." ENT FOR JLLEAVEN." Featuring PATSY. RUTH MILLER. Also, William Fox presents Blanche dweet LANCHE OWLET 'n " QINGED." " OINGED." From the story by Adela Rogers St, John. USUAL PRICES. Phone uheatre, 43-645, tor Reservations. Bor Plan at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. SWIMMING TVTEW ZEALAND AMATEUR SWIMMING IN ASSOCIATION, AUCKLAND CENTRE. CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS. CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS. TEPID BATHS'. TEPID BATHB. TEPID BATHS'. TEPID BATHS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 4. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. AT 8 P.M. PROGRAMME FOR FIRST NIGHT. COME AND SEE THE 100 YDS. MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP! Sure to Be a Great Race. LADIES' 440 YDS. CHAMPIONSHIP. 220 YDS. MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP. 100 YDS. INTERMEDIATE BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIP. 220 YDS. INTERMEDIATE BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIP. 100 YDS. INTERMEDIATE GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP. JUNIOR GIRLS" AND BOYS'* CHAMPIONSHIPS. 220 YDS. BREAiSTSTROKE CHAMPIONSHIP. HANDICAP EVENTS, DIVING. WATER POLO, Waitemata A v. Grammar. Sure to bo a Great Game ADMISSION—AduIts Is. Children 6d. H. AIOORE, Hon. Secretary, Mt. Eden Fire Station. HOLIDAY NOTICES. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the terms of the Banking Act, 19U8, TUESDAY, the 3rd day of January, 1928, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Offices of the 'i.adermentioned Banks throughout New Zealand. THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. LTD. W. A KEILY, Inspector. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. J. T. GROSE. Inspector. THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. W. L. "WARD, Inspector. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. LTD. G. W. McINTOSH, General Manager. THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA. LTD. E. P. YALDWYN, Manager. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. H. BUCKLETON, General Manager. The Banks will also be closed throughout the Dominion on MONDAY, January 2, 1928, for New Year's Day (Statutory Holiday) . SAVINGS The Head Office and Branches will be Closed on MONDAY, 2nd, and TUESDAY. 3rd January. CLEM BARTLEY, Manager. FOR SALE SY TENDER. CITY COD TRAMWAYS DEPARTMENT. COUNCIL. Tenders (closing on a dato to be fixed later, about April, 1928) are invited for the purchase of tne whole or part of the following Power Plant, at present generating power for the Brisbane City Council's Tramways, and a'so for lighting:— Three (3) B.T.H. Turbo-alternators connected with converters of 750 kw. capacity. One (1) Parson's Turbine (double reduction gear), complete with condensers, air pumps, etc., and Vickers' 600 kw. generator. Ono (1) Macintosh and Seymour Vertical Compound Steam Engine, connected with G.E. 400 kw. generator. Three (3) Robejr Compound Steam Engines, 450 h.p. with G.E. 300 kw. generators. All the abovo are suitable for 1501b steam pressure and generate at 550-000 volts. Ono (1) A.C. Generator, 75 k.v.a. Two (2) British Westinghouso Vertical Tandem Gas Engines, connected with 450 and 600 kw. generators respectively Nine (9) B. and W. Water Tube Boilers, chain grate, underfed and hand-fired boilers, also large quantity Switchgear, Feeder Panels, Circuit Breakers and Instruments forming part of three complete Power Stations. The whole of the Plant is in good running order and may be inspected in service in the next two or three months. Highest or any tender not iifccessarily accepted. Further details and specification may be obtained at the Office of the Tramways Department, Countess Street, Brisbane, or from the General Marager, Tramways, Auckland. F, ~W. G. ANNAND, Town Clerk.