ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19347, 12 September 1924, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION LAST NIGHT. “TORMENT,” THE HEART TINE” AND “COVERED SCHOONER” The delightful programme at Southland’s leading theatre (the Albion) was again witnessed by a large audience last night. Maurice Tourneur’s special picture being well liked by the crowds everywhere. Picturegoers are being transported to three countries this week at the Albion Theatre, where Maurice Tourneur’s “Torment” is the thrilling attraction. The story, an international crook drama, is laid in Russia, America and Japan. It opens in Russia with scenes of disorder caused by Outlaws posing as Soviet government agents, who make demands upon the people, and bring about wild disorder. It shifts to the United States, where a band of international crooks lay their plans to rob a former Russian nobleman of the crown jewels. The theme switches to Japan, where the climax of the plot is laid with the recent earthquake as a spectacular feature. “No fair falling in love” was the compact made between Francis Granthope,, palmist, and his secretary, Fancy Gray, in “The Heart Line,” starring Leah Baird at 7.30 pjn. Did he make the compact because of what he read in her heart line? Could he* see written in her heart line that she would love him and refuse two who loved her? Could he see indelibly stamped in his heart line that he would love but one girl, and that one would not be Fancy? Adapted from Gelett Burgess’ novel, “The Heart Line” is a fascinating, tense and vivid story of romance and mystery, told in the atmosphere of “Bo* hernia,” the studios of palmists and spiritualistic mediums, and the homes of wealth. In the telling of the romance, several heart lines become tangled; the mystery concerns itself with the locating of a boy missing for twenty years. A clever comedy “The Covered Schooner” and the latest English Gazette complete this outstanding programme. SHOULD A DOCTOR TELL? “Up to the present it has been the practice for doctors, to preserve a profound secrecy regarding the confessions of a sick room,” said The Sunday Times recently. “Even in the face of the law, doctors decline to divulge any knowledge which they had gained in a professional capacity. Once the British Medical Association gave its unqualified support to its members who suffered the penalties of the law for refusing to divulge the secrets of the consulting room in open Court. But now the Association will only fight the battle of secrecy in cases approved by the Council after full investigation. This privilege is not recognised by the law. A Judge may refuse to distinguish between a doctor and any other witness. Once in the box he must answer the questions. He is not entitled to withhold even the darkest secrets of his consulting room. Some months ago, in a very unpleasant divorce case, when a doctor pleaded privilege, the Judge curtly dismissed the plea and bade him speak. The vindication of the law, says the legal profession, is the supremest good in all cases. Let justice begun though the sky falls, and with the falling sky everything else may come clattering down as well.” A photoplay dealing vividly with this allimportant question is “Should a Doctor Tell?” which comes to the Albion to-mor-row night. Seats may be reserved by ’phoning the Albion 738. Day sale tickets obtainable at Dunlops. CIVIC PICTURES. LAST NIGHT OF PROGRAMME. The Rex Ingram picture “Where the Pavement Ends” with Alice Terry, Ramon Navarro and Harry Morey in the principal roles will end its run at the Civic to-night. This picturesque story of the love of a missionary’s daughter and a South Sea islander is set in beautiful surroundings and makes an entrancing picture upon which much praise has been bestowed. Ben Ames Williams is a famous writer of Western romance, and “Not a Drum Was Heard,” the film version of one of his best stories, with Buck Jones in the leading role, leaves nothing to be desired in thrills and the outdoor life as lived by men on the open plains and hills, whose actions when they do come to town are free and delightfully unconventional. Charles Jones has the leading part in the story, though there are two men, so inseparable in friendship that the other necessarily takes a share of wellmerited attention. Fascinating Betty Bouton has the part of the girl lucky enough to be loved by both, though it makes a good deal of trouble for her. “The Leather Pushers” and an Al St. John Comedy are also on the bill.

BABY PEGGY MATINEE. CIVIC PICTURES TO-MORROW. ‘The Law Forbids,” Baby Peggy’s second long picture, which is to be screened at the Civic Pictures at the matinee and night sessions has very many serious moments. It is a strong drama that will appeal with force to both parents and children. There are also many comedy moments—at such times the merriment is liable to raise the roof. To mention only one of these scenes: There is a rooster in it! There is a scene in which Baby Peggy, one of the all-star cast, and her trained rooster, “Alexander,” upset the best laid plans of men and create a riot of mirth. Her father is a playwright and is superintending the opening night of a new play. Peggy and “Alexander” are in the wings. The rooster breaks loose and flies on the stage as the most intense scene in the drama is being enacted. Peggy follows to capture the bird, both oblivious of their surroundings. The players are dumfounded and the great audience goes wild with laughter. ‘The Law Forbids” is an excellent play of intense drama and fine comedy—and one that will be enjoyed every minute it is on the screen. Pal, the clever Century dog, will also be on at the matinee in a fast and furious comedy “Delivering the Goods,” and “The Eagle’s Talons” will also be screened. Another picture that will have a wide appeal will be screened at night only. This is “The Stranger,” featuring Betty Compson, Richard Dix, Lewis Stone and Tully Marshall. This programme should prove popular. GARRISON BAND CARNIVAL No expense has been spared by the promoters of the Garrison Band Carnival, which is now in progress at the King’s Hall in Clyde Street, to ensure success, and last night’s attendance of the public was again very satisfactory. The various stalls have been artistically arranged, and as they contain many articles of a useful nature, good business has resulted. The varied and entertaining nature of the sideshows also materially helped to swell the takings, and if the present brisk business continues for the whole seven nights the financial results will enable the band to take its place as a contestant at the Auckland Contest next year. During the evening several musical items were contributed by Messrs Clapham and Shaddick, while the selections given by the full band and also by Harvey’s Orchestra, were thoroughly enjoyed. The winners of the evening’s competitions were as follows: —Sweet Stall—Box of chocolates, H. Bullen; table centre, A. McDonald. Jumble Stall—Handbag, W. Sawers; manicure set, O.K. Drinks Stall— Case of pipes, H. Curtis. Art Stall—Poker vase, Mrs C. Gerrard, King St. Produce Stall—Boudoir cap, Mrs Longuet; pair of silk stockings, E. Hamilton; box of chocolates No. 2, Mr Lawrence; box chocolates No. 1, N. Checketts, 42 Pomona Road. Among the attractions for this evening will be a Jazz dance, to the accompaniment of music by the band, and the opening contest in the Tug-of-war Championship. On Saturday afternoon a Baby Show is to be held for valuable trophies. Two classes

will be provided for boys and girls under six months of age and two classes for boys and girls from 6 to 18 months old. CHAUTAUQUA. It can be truthfully said that Dr Carpenter is perhaps the best known popular lecturer on scientific subjects in America. The secret of his amazing success in the lecture field lies not so much in the subject matter as in the man himself. He has generated the world of cold scientific fact with dynamic enthusiasm; he has literally electrified his subject. Dr Carpenter takes you into the realms of infinite creation, and makes the biggest truths of the universe seem real and natural. There is in his work that most desired of all qualities—the human touch. To-night at the Municipal Theatre Invercargill citizens will have an opportunity of renewing acquaintance with this great scientist. In addition to the wonderful lecture Miss Pascoe-Webbs will contribute a number of vocal items. This young lady possesses a contralto voice of exceptional quality; her songs will be chosen from a very extensive repertoire. Miss Lesbia Dobson has made a great name for herself in the musical world. Her pianoforte accompaniments and selections cannot be too highly spoken of. The management specially request that patrons be seated at eight pjn. in order to ensure a punctual start.