AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18540, 28 April 1922, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

‘‘The Birth of New Zealand” still continues to attract lacfgo audiences to 4 he Octagon Theatre. Supports are varied and interesting. A Thos. H. Ince production, “The Cup of Life,” will be screened for the first time at the Queen’s Theatre to-day. “The Kid,” the popular Charlie Chaplin picture, is still proving a 'good draw at Everybody’s Theatre. Good supports are provided. “The Forbidden Thing.” a graphic story of a love and faith which nothing can deter, is the headliner on the new programme presented' at the King Edward Theatre lost night. Supports include a comedy, a gazette, end the tenth chapter of the serial. A good programme at the Empire Theatre includes Sir James Barrie’s story “The Little Alinister,” ami “The Furnace.” Supports and music are good. A virile story featuring Buck Jones in ‘"The Last Straw” is the chief feature on tho new programme to the shown at the Grand Theatre to-day. International, Fox, and Selzniok news, comedies, end the current serial are the supports. “The Last Straw,” with Buck .Jones in the lead, will be shown at the Plaza Theatre this afternoon and evening. Good supports. are provided. The popularity of skating as a pastime was again shown yesterday when good attendances showed that skater? enjoyed themselves on the “rollers.” A “pyeial session was held last night at the Biywne locating Rink, which is now under the tSm'tian of Mr Percy James.