ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19276, 21 June 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION TO-DAY 2 P.M. GREAT ENGLISH RACING DRAMA: “LONG ODDS.” Critics and the general public are frankly admitting that the English drama has little to learn from the Yankees and in the latest racing special picture “Long Odds,” old Eiigland shows that it can even better the American production. What A. E. Coleby doesn’t know about horse-racing, no trainer or bookie could tell him. “Long Odds,” his big sporting Master Picture, will probably provide quite a shock for racing men and teach them something they ought to have known. It is part of the story that “Black Beauty” wins a big horse race against the very long odds of the title, but race-horses arn’t trained for film work. Sam Marsh, the well-known gentleman jockey, was mounted on “Black Beauty,” but failed to win for the first time. The second time it was a dead heat. At the third attempt, “Black Beauty” satisfactorily won by a neck, and Mr Coleby was delighted. Many racing pictures have been produced in the past, and many doubtless will be produced in the future; but “Long Odds” is in a class by itself. There is a villain in the story, but he is a company promoter, and contrary to custom he does not try to dope or injure the horses in any way. And the big surprise—which is also the big sensfiWon of the film—is associated with one of the little-known rules of the turf, instead of with an impossible circumstance, such as the beautiful heroine riding to win! There are several novel effects in the film and one of them will probably create considerable comment and some speculation as to how it was accomplished. It occurs at the first water jump in the big steeplechase, and to all appearances, the horses, leap into the camera. Of all the young w T omen film stars now cavorting on the silver screen probably none is so proficient at "getting the laughs” as Miss Doris May, the vivacious young star who appears in “The Foolish Age,” a Hunt Stromberg Production released by R-C Pictures and being screened at 7.30 p.m. It is the ultimate in up-to-date comedy drama, embodying situations and business of startling originality and presents Miss May in the sort of genial role that has made this girl such a favourite with movie fans throughout the country. Those who distinguished themselves in less important roles last night were Bull Montana, Arthur Hoyt, Lillian Worth, Billy Elmer, Spike Robinson, Hallam Cooley and Otis Harlan. A clever “Mermaid” comedy “Under Below” and an English Gazette completes a programme fit for anyone. Seats can be reserved by ’phoning the Albion 738. Day sales at Dunlop’s. “PHARUS, THE EGYPTIAN.” A PERSONAL MESSAGE. Dear Friends, I have come among you to alleviate some of the pain and suffering in this country by my Scientific Discovery, Zonery, i.e., Nerve Pressure. The Zonery Sy tern wh' am advocating is nothing more thru science of nerve control. Dr the famous European physician, is a disciple of the Zonery School. There can be no pain without nerves. Headaches, Lumbago, Earaches, Deafness, Sciatica, Neuritis and Rheumatism are ail caused by tense nerves. The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital at Hartford has physicians who perform operations merely by the pressure on the finger tips. I have stretched a broken limb that was an inch and-a-quarter shorter than the other, completing the operation in twenty minutes. In support of this claim, I would refer you to the cases of Infantile Paralysis I have treated in New Zealand and vide Press notices elsewhere. I don’t say that I cure the ill, nor do I claim to have Divine Assistance. I merely stop pain and teach the patient how to treat the ailment until it has vanished. I demonstrate and impart to you the full knowledge freely at every performance, so that you can use and apply my system as effectively as myself. My talk which I give at each performance is on the Laws of Nature, and a discussion on the body as an engine which can be thrown out of working order by the misplacement of one bit of mechanism. I give you an informative discussion on the control of the nerveus system, maintaining that all nerve centres end at the finger tips, and in the toes, and I teach you how, as quoted on page 7 of Dr Potter’s “Materia Medica,” a work extensively used in Universities as a text book, “It is a scientific fact that the body, in and of itself, has power to cure all its curable disorders.” In conclusion, I would like to point out that I will shortly be visiting your town, and wiU be pleased to see you at any of the performances, when I will demonstrate on sufferers who are resident in your own district, and prove what I claim is true. Yours faithfully, PHARUS. “Pharus” has engaged the Albion Theatre for six nights commencing from next Sat-

urday. Intending patients are asked to communicate with the manager of the Albion when they will be treated in the order of application. The box plans will be on view at the Bristol on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. CIVIC PICTURES. PRISCILLA DEAN AND BEBE DANIELS A programme worthy of the best traditions of the Civic is promised for screening in the Municipal Theatre to-night, the two big features being Priscilla Dean’s latest for Universal “The White Tiger,” and Paramount’s big production “His Children’s Children” featuring, a host of favourites headed by Bebe Daniels. The detective force of a great city found that the most baffling and difficult job that ever confronted them lay in trying to capture a woman criminal, known as “The White Tiger.” A master mind, with a genius for planning big daring “jobs” she directed her ring of international crooks against the wealth of society like a field marshal directing his batallions. A beautiful, refined, well poised and sumptuously gowned young woman operating within the most exclusive circles of society, looting them of money and jewels, playing havoc with the hearts of men and leaving the police without hope of even catching her with the goods. At one moment a sweet, charming delightful personality; the next a cruel, cunning schemer bent on but one thing —the accomplishment of her secret purpose. She allows nothing, either persons or circmstacces, to restrict her activities. Who could have portrayed the role of “The White Tiger with such genuine ferocity intermingled with such melting tenderness as that displayed by Priscilla Dean in this thrilling and beautiful romance of the underworld? In such a role as this the dynamic Priscilla stands alone. There is not another woman on the screen who could play the role with such fire and vigour. “His Children’s Children,” tells a story and paints a moral. It is said to be one of the strongest attractions that have been presented as a Paramount Picture. The | story deals with a modern home which has been spoilt by laxity and too much money, with no parential authority, with too much given to making money and pleasure. The cast of this feature is remarkable for the number of prominent players that are included. Bebe Daniels, a star in her own right, and long a popular Paramount player, heads the list. Dorothy Mackaill, has appeared with Richard Barthelmess in several pictures. James Rennie was seen in Paramount pictures with Dorothy Gish, whose husband he is, and George Fawcett is remembered for his characterisations in many Paramount pictures of note. In addition to these there are Hale Hamilton, Mahlon Hamilton, Mary Eaton, Warner Gland and John Davidson. These two powerful dramas will be supported by a new episode in the adventures of “The Social Buccaneer,” and the whole programme will be accompanied by the famous Civic Orchestra, which will be heard to-night in a wide range of new popular numbers. CIVIC PICTURES MATINEE. BABY PEGGY AND PRISCILLA DEAN. With two stars like little Baby Peggy and Priscilla Dean on the programme together with another episode of “The Social Buccaneer” and other supports the Civic Pictures management offers a very attractive afternoon’s entertainment to-morrow> commencing at 2 o’clock. Little Baby Peggy is fast becoming one of the most popular juveniles on the screen and well merited popularity is hers, especially among the younger folks. Priscilla Dean is featured in one of those quick moving stories which have made her famous. Once again “The Civic has the pictures.” NAVY CARNIVAL. The Georgetown Hall Committee report that despite the inclemency of the weather, the Carnival was accorded a very large patronage last evening and all the stalls report good business. The competitions attracted numerous entrants. The orchestra supplied a splendid programme of music and the following also contributed tp the programme which was greatly appreciated by all present. Song, Mr Johnson; dance, Miss Rene Ward; tableau, song and dance, Misses Piper and Duncan; song, Miss Kerr. Mr Georgetown was again in evidence and after some searching the following three young ladies, Misses Elsie Wilson, Dorothy Foothead and Valmai Piper discovered him in the person of Mr Archie Ferguson, and received the prize. As this is the last opportunity the residents will have of attending the carnival and thus assisting a very worthy object, namely the providing of suitable recreation grounds and the building of a hall in Georgetown, the Committee are confident that they will have good patronage at the sessions to-day. Winners of competitions last eveningD’oy ley “Hope”; battleship, Victor Aldridge; brass bowl, E. Melvin ;• box chocolates, Harley Davidson, 74 Morton Road; pink and black cushion, Mrs A. Fraser, 262 Tweed street; |-ton coal, Mrs Booth, Richmond Grove; handkerchief satehet, “Lucks Out”; fugi nightdress “hard up,” basket, <f Venus”; box chocolates, E. Melvin, Crinan street; Doulton bowl, A. Lister, Ettrick street; cake no. 2, Mrs W. D. Clark; iced cake, H. Gazzard. PROFESSOR J. C. NEWLANDS. COMING NEXT FRIDAY. Professor J. C. Newlands, of New College, Edinburgh, described by the Press as “an incomparable orator, dramatist and impersonator,” will arrive in Invercargill next week. His first recital will be given in the Municipal Theatre on Friday afternoon to the pupils of the Boys’ and Girls' High Schools, Technical College and Senior Primary School pupils. At 8 p.m. the public w’ill have the first opportunity of hearing this gifted entertainer, who comes to us heralded alike by Press and critics as a superb performer. Professor Newlands has been described as a typical Scotsman, brimming over with-fine stories, a true son who keeps the traditions of his native land, and with a keen relish for his country’s literature. He has a rich and cultured voice, and in every detail of his appearance and performance he assures the audience of the presence of a master of his art. “He is successful alike in the tragic and the pathetic, the humorous and the ludicrous, his wonderful play of feature adding to the effect throughout.” One Press report says of Professor Newlands, “He came with a great reputation—he proved conclusively that he was indeed worthy of all the praise that had been bestowed upon him, his numbers were of an educational value far above the ordinary.” The box plan opens Monday morning. Prices of admission: 3/-, 2/-, 1/-.