AMUSEMENTS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16497, 1 August 1924, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

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To-night the winsome Mae Marsh will make her last appearance at the Palace Theatre in the charming and thrilling drama of English socialv life. It is a magnificently ■ produced picture, with many of the scenes photographed in natural colors with the new photoprocess. Dustin Farnuin will also farewell in a smashing comedv-dvnma, ‘'The Man Who W or).”

At the matinee to-morrow a big double programme will he presented, including Kipling's most famous novel. “The Light that Failed," with a east that includes Percy Marmont, Jaqueline Logan, Sigrid Holmquist, David Torrence, and fifty other favorites. Mary Aiiles Minter, another favorite star, will be presented in “The Heart Specialist,” a sparkling comedy-drama which has been remarkably successful in England. Australia and America. The supporting programme is especially good, and includes Afonte Banks in a laugh riot, “Fresh Air.” The Paramount Gazette and the Burton Holmes travel series round off a brilliant entertainment. “The Light that Failed” will lie remembered as an epic of the screen. True to the book, it is produced in a masterly and liighly-nrtistic manner. From the thrilling episodes of the Soudan to life in London is the scope of the story. It is the wonderfully-appealing story of an artist- who strives against fate to finish the one great work of his life before lie becomes blind. Dick Holder is the hero, and he is a character that- will live as long as the English tongue is spoken. EVERYBODY’S.

A benefit picture night is to he held in aid ul tire hinds of St. John Amlin lance Association at Everybody’s lvnight, when a bumper house’is expected. Hie programme is an excellent one, and has already proved popular. The greatest appeal of the drama “Money, Money, Money’ lies in its close .approximation to every home. It shows. people one knows, or knows about, tilling parts in this screen drama just as they tall into places in the Greater Scheme. Katherine -MacDonald, with a well chosen cast, acts with splendid effect. The- supports arc first-class, / including two comedies, Buster Keaton in “Hard Luck,” the Mermaid comedians in “Uncle Sam," Travelogue, “Philippine Futurity,” and English and Pathe Gazette. Tickets arc on sale.

Two distinctive features, “Little Johnnie Jones, a Muster picture, and “A Chapter of Her Life,” Universal Jewel production should prove a magnet of attraction to Everybody's, both matinee and night to-morrow. The race track and the*! queer denizens it harbors, the intrigues, betting, romance and speculation, fortunes won and lost' in the twinkling of an eye, figure as the-setting of the strong comedy-drama “Little Johnnie Jones." This is a Warner Brothers' classic of the screen, an adaptation of the .popular stage play of the? same name written by (ieorge M. C’olntn around (lie career of Tod Sloani Johnny Hines has the starring purl, and his vivacity and effervescent humor is said to give* the film version what his prototype gave the stage one. Those who know his previous work cannot doubt his ability to give the role every hit of comedy and sparkle it deserves. The Supporting caste consists of Windham Standing, Margaret ' Sedilon, Robert Prior, Molly Malone, (leorge Webb, Mervyn Le Roy, Pauline French, “Fat” Carr, and Brownie, tbe wonder dog. “A Chapter in Her Life,”'with an all star cast, is the simple story of a little girl, thrown by force of circumstances into the home of a. wealthy grandfather. He is embittered by years of bating—bis family is torn by dissension, and bis home is a veritable- den of dislike. The child brings- the faith of the good in people taught- to her by her mother. How her fresh viewpoint on life and constant love, of good work 1 effect the modem miracle, form a dramatic and interesting story. In addition there will be the pick of supports, and special music by Everybody's orchestra. GAIETY SKATING RINK.

Aii exceptionally large crowd attended the Gaiety skating rink last night, every available seat being occupied, Thty principal feature of the evening was (lie final of the ladies’ hockey tournament, which proved the best match which has yet been played at the rink. The contest was an exciting one from start to finish and aroused much enthusiasm and excitement among spectators and players alike. The teams were as follows : A 1 rs. Mason (captain), Mrs Young, Miss M. Ferguson, Mass lies, Miss Martin, and Mias McConnell • and Miss Malcolm (captain), Miss E. VVyllie, Miss Mol lie Ferguson, Miss M. Hendrickson, Miss McMullen and Miss Kirk. Mrs Mason’s team were the winners by six goals to nil. Mr J. Hpnderson was the referee. At the conclusion the Mayor presented the prizes to the winners, and also a special prize to Mrs Young from Mr Clements. Prizes were also presented* to the winners of the men’s tournament, as follows: Messrs Bennett (captain), G. East,' T. Walters, L. Keeney, T. Hickey, and G. fijouglus. The following challenge letter was read bv the Mayor: “On behalf of the ladies of W’airon district. 1 hereby challenge the winners of the local ladies’ hockey match, team of six, on Tuesday, August 5, 9 p.m. Please advise if challenge is accepted and if convenient to play.—K. Turner, captain.” The challenge has been accepted.