AMUSEMENTS. OPERA HOUSE Direction, Stanley McKay. TO-NIGHT AT 8 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT AT 8 TO-NIGHT First Presentation in New Plymouth of the Gorgeous Comedy Pantomime Gorgeous Comedy Pantomime “THE NEW ALADDIN” “THE NEW ALADDIN” “THE NEW ALADDIN” “THE NEW ALADDIN” Everything new’ in “Aladdin.” Beautiful Scenery, Lovely Costumes, Full Ballet Chorus and Orchestra. Welcome re-appearance of Rene Rich, Ruth Bucknail, Maudie Stewart, Laurie McLeod, Marjorie Abrahams, Frank Perryn, A. E. Y. Benham, Arthur Meredith, May Brooke, and THE WONDER RASCALS THE WONDER RASCALS Australia’s Greatest Whirlwind Acrobatic Act. SATURDAY’S PRODUCTION. “LAUGHING TIME.” “LAUGHING TIME.” “LAUGHING TIME.” “LAUGHING TIME.” A Sparkling Revue with Roars of Laughter from Beginning to end. SPECIAL MATINEE OF “ALADDIN” Saturday Afternoon, at 2.30. Popular Prices: Night 5/-, 4/- and 2/-. Matinee Prices, Adults 3/- and 2/-, * Children 1/6 and 1/- (plus usual tax). RESERVE SEATS AT COLLIER’S NEW MUSIC WAREHOUSE
Something Big! Something Enormous! Something Big! Something Enormous! JJEMPTON JJALL, QKATO. TO-DAY, MAY 6. GRAND BAZAAR. GRAND BAZAAR. GRAND BAZAAR. GRAND BAZAAR. Official opening at 2 p.m., and evenings of May 7 and 8. SOME OF THE THINGS TO SEE, DO AND HEAR. BABY SHOW —Don’t miss this opportunity of seeing the pick of the nation’s childhood. Show divided into three classes, viz.: Class (a), Children over the age of six months and under the age of one year. Class (b), Children over the age of one year and under two years. Class (c) Children over two years r 1 under three years. First and Second Prizes will be given for each class. Entry Fee 6d. Show to be judged on opening afternoon. STALLS—A golden opportunity to purchase first-class goods at moderate prices from the Drapery, Fancy’ Work, Cookery, Produce, Fruit, Flower -and Children’s Stalls. COMPETITIONS. No. I—Cookery: Divided into classes for Home-made Bread, Scones, Short Bread, Sponges, Pr ry and Cakes. First and second prizes. Entry fee 6d. Judge, Mr. F. Cusley. No. 2 —Pickles and Preserves: Divided into classes for Pickles, Preserved Fruit, Sauce, Fruit Jellies and Jams. First and second prizes. Entry fee , 6d. Judge, Mrs. P. Knight. No. 3 Novices’ Cookery: First and second prizes will be given for the best collection of Scones, Sponges, Pastry and Cakes made by young ladies of 21 years of age and under. Entry fee 6d Judge, Mr. F. Cusley. No. 4—First and second prizes will be given for the best and most useful article made from a benzine box. The use of paint, glue and additional nails permitted. Entry fee 6d. No. s—First and second prizes will be given for the best and most useful article made from a benzine tin. The use of solder and paint permitted. Entry fee 6d. All Entries for the above competitions must be handed in at the Hempton Hall not later than 1 p.m. on May 6 and will become the property of the committee from that time. In addition to the class prizes given in competitions Nos. 1 and 2, a Points’ Prize will be given for the highest aggregate points in each of the two competitions. The decision of the judges will be final in each instance. SIDESHOWS —Mad Museum and Art Gallery, Aunt Sally, Surprize Packet Booth, Fortune Telling, Hoop-la, Darts, Quoits, Shooting. Gallery, Sheep Guessing, Stepping the Chain, etc. NOVEL AMUSEMENTS. -Mystery Dressing Race, Ugly Man’s Competition, BunEating Competition, Cigarette Smoking, Apple Eating Competition; Ladies’ Doublehanded Sawing, Ladies’ Nail Driving, Post Office, and Searching for the Man with Blue Eyes. Refreshments, including £ oft Drinks and Ice Creams, obtainable at all hours. Orchestra in attendance. Songs, Recitations and Dialogues throughout the evenings. Subject to weather conditions, Radio Concerts will be given in a separate room each evening. All proceeds in aid of Hall Funds. NOTE—Special efforts are being made to make this Bazaar different to the usual uninteresting type and we an confidently guarantee you an afternoon and three evenings of Fun and Real Life. ADMISSION: School Children Free; Adults, Opening afternoon 6d, Evenings 1/-; Season Ticket 2/6. L. HICKFORD, Hon Secretary, Hempton Hall Committee.
JACK LANG & 00., DEVON STREET EAST (Few doors from McNeill, Grocer.) THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SHOP IN TOWN. Choicest Fruit in season and Fresh Vegetables cut from our own garden daily. DON’T FORGET. SEE OUR WINDOW. THE PRICES ARE RIGHT
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1926, Page 1
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