ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19290, 8 July 1924, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE. “PHARUS” THE EGYPTIAN DRAWING BIG CROWDS NIGHTLY. The fame of “Pharos” the Egyptian is evidently wide-spread, for the crowds to see him are getting larger each night, so much so that many who had not reserved their seats had to be turned away. Last night’s audience were astounded at the marvellous cures. Last night he cured three people, two of deafness, one of these cures coming all the way from Dunedin io be treated successfully. It says a lot for Pharos’s treatment when a man has such faith in him to come all that way, but this gentleman was well repaid for his long journey, for his deafness was cured. Another case of total deafness for 15 years was made to hear at the end of twenty minutes. What greater miracles could one wish to see? The very unusual act presented by Pharus has aroused considerable interest among theatre-goers throughout the world, particularly those in search of relief from the aches and pains of sciatica, lumbago, neuritis. Pharus the Egyptian’s method of relieving pain, which is based on a scientific discovery, added to the knowledge handed down to him through generations, and which he terms zonery, is used on the nerve centres as ju-jitsu is employed to throw off the enemy. So startling and unusual is the message that Pharus bringss that he quite expects to receive a measure of adverse criticism, as accorded to the inventors of the aeroplane and submarine, and all others who have had the courage to propose something not in the established order of things. Pharus, who is a quiet, unassuming man, says: “I have chosen the theatre as the best place to deliver my message, because the Church considers it somewhat ungodly, and I want to reach the public itself.” He does not claim originality, as the system can, and has been traced back for hundreds of years, even so far as Magi. Many people who have heard of Pharus the Egyptian may have the impression that this star importation is a faith healer, but this is not so. He takes the precaution of not touching any patient, his methods for relieving pain being carried out by the nurses accompanying this wonderful man. If there are among our readers any sufferers from headache, rheumatism, neuritis, or that tired feeling, make a point of being at the Albion for the next demonstration. The picture part of the programme is one of the finest ever seen in Invercargill, including the David Belasco play “Tiger Rose,” and Will Rogers in Goldwyn’s humorous story, “Boys Will be Boys.” The box plans are at the Bristol until 5.30, then at the Albion, ’phone 738. Day sales at Dunlop’s all day. On Wednesday there will be a special matinee for ladies only. The box plans are at the Bristol

CIVIC PICTURES. LAST NIGHT OF “STOLEN SECRETS” AND “TO THE LADIES.” “To the Ladies,” a remarkably fine Paramount comedy, and “Stolen Secrets,” Herbert Rawlinson’s best Universal picture to date, will be shown by the Civic management for the last time to-night. “To the Ladies” is an exceptional comedy handled in a masterly fashion. Made by the man who was responsible for the box-office successes of “The Covered Waggon,” “Hollywood,” and “Ruggles of Red Gap,” this piicture emphasises the fact that James Cruse is one of the foremost directors of filmland. The real humour, the sparkling comedy moments and the delightful sitaations are handled with exceptional ability. “To the Ladies” is a sparkling gem of war, and humour, a refreshing comedy that w/J’l delight everyone. Herbert Rawlinson is never so delightful as when he is portraying the role cif a “gentleman crook.” Some of the crook dramas in which he has starred in the past stand out as the most fascinating type of screen plays. His newest role of this nature is that of “The Eel” in “Stolen Secre.-ts,” a Universal mystery drama. The stojqy i* clever, and Rawlinson appears to better ad vantage than he has yet done for Universal. Together with a Buddy Messenger con ledy and “The Social Buccaneer,” these pici iires comprise a programme worthy of the. best traditions of the Civic.