ENTERTAINMENTS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 10181, 17 December 1927, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TEMUKA PICTURES.

■Hard riding, hard fighting, and stunts of daring that thrill every nerve, are the outstanding features : of Buck Jones’ splendid picture, “Whispering Sage,” screening at Temuka to-night. There is not a dull moment in this story of the cowhoy who comes to the settlement of the Basque si seeking vengeance for the death of his' brother, and finds .. romance and adventure, as well as ■ '--1 the man he seeks. Natalie Joyce is A the dainty little Spanish beauty who Is the girl in the story, and she gives a perfect performance. But it is Buck, the hard-riding, daredevil cowboy, who furnishes all the thrills and the laughter. In addition to a thrilling picture, you will enjoy seeing some of the most beautiful country ever “shot” by a camera. The supporting pictures , include a Gazette, Scenic and a good animal Comedy. WIDTHS’ CIRCUS. UNIQUE AGGREGATION AT TE- . MUKA ON MONDAY. The exceptionally strong 1927 and 1928 programme which Wirths* Circus will present in on Monday, December 19, one night only, means that the world-famous circuses of Europe and America are the poorer for the loss of no fewer than five wonderful acts which’ Mr George Wirth -was enterprising enough to secure on his recent world tour. Wirth Bros, have entertained Australasia with many trained animal acts, but never during their 47 years as circus proprietors have they staged a more delightful one than that in which Pallenberg’s bears hold audiences spellbound by their amazingly human-like performances on high bicycles, scopters, stilts and skates, play football—a marvellous act. Chester Dieck, a marvellous Indian who will-be seen for, the first time on this side of the globe, dashes into the ring with a motor-cycle and side-car, , hut these do not remain long in their conventional shape, as they are gradually disintegrated until the defier of all the laws of gravity is careering round on one wheel, riding down staircases and thrilling beholders with all manner of bewildering, daring 'and apparently impossible feats. In the Redam Troupe, a man of abnormal strength is seen with three beautiful partners in some remarkable feats of strength, and a tableau of classical posings in which he shows his splendid physique. Then there are Hilary Long and Little Jessica, who do some remarkable head-balancing on a revolving trapeze. Wirths’ Performing Lions, trained by Captain Smith, will he seen. Duringthe performances of the Rons, Mdlle. Gulnare Hoyer w’ill enter the cage and perform her ■wonderful Dance of the Thousand Feathers, as. danced by her at Folies Bergeres, Paris. Chico and Grace, a lazy acrobat and his dainty partner, give marvellous performances on the Roman - rings and trapeze. Miss Maleline, graceful dancer and rider is also on the bill. These acts, any one of which alone is worth the , whole price of admission; are supported by a score of others, all of the • recognised, Wirth standard, which means that they are the best, in their particular line. There will also be the latest novelty tin hare racing, and the public are invitedto bring their own dogs. Besides this unique entertainment 1: Wirths’ famous zoo will also be on view, both before the performance commences and also from 4 to 5 in the afternoon, when the animals will be fell. . ■