AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 10 June 1924, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND. Agnes Ayres (of “Sheik” fame) drives an auunnoohe racing car at iuu umes an nour in one oi tne greatest motor races ever picturisea, m Her latest picture "ztaomg Hearts,” winch was screened for tne second, time at tie u rand Theatre last evening, 'l’lie picture aDounus m tnrnls ot all Kinds, and with a delicate love story interwoven, made an instant appeal to ali who witnessed it. An unusual cast assists Miss Ayres in this breezy romance, including Theodore Rooerts (“tne grand old man or tne screen”) Richard Dix as leading man, and Robert Cain in the heavy role. Tno supporting pictures comprised a splitting comedy, entitled “Tho Egg,” a splendid American Gazette, and an instructive and interesting travelogue The well-balanced orchestra uphekl their reputation with appropriate and pleasing selections. Tne programme will make its final appearance this evening. HERBERT RAWLINSON COMING WEDNESDAY. Mystery is always lascinating, in fiction, a newspaper story or a motion picture play, “stolen .Secrets,’' tfio Universal featurestarring Herbert Kawlinson, coming next Wednesday to the Grand Theatre, is built around a mystery theme that is dramatically interesting. It relates the adventures of a famous criminologist-detective. Supporting the star are Kathleen Myers, Edward Davis, Edwin J. Brady, George Seigmann, and Irving Cummings directed. FULLERS’ PICTURES. A capacity house assembled at. the iJ-iUativJ al laoO LO Wi’LUUbii LjlIC aOCUiiU Ui LiiO i.’ U‘6li aNulaOiial JJi'uvAUC uiuxl ‘‘V IOULU lilt) jHOtuiO (JOuYcjrS Uii luud Gl tllO 1-i.iO iOU L>y il tocCUOU Ol TYUIV’ LOfil tiucitjuy, ana tlic luxurious cunuo.ru oi Due uoaiui y oi iNow lorK. iuo story leus oi u uioiuer who nogiecLea iior auuguters vvitu tho rosun. mac two oi mem marry wealtny men, wno live lor uieir own selnsn pleasures, and pilose homes are turned into resorts for me idlers ol New iork. Tno' third daughter, pat, is beginning to lead tno same style ot life. Her mother declares that Pat shall be brought up m a proper manner. How she accomplishes iier purpose is depicted in episodes that are full of interest and go to make the climax of a splendid production. The supporting features include a Gazette, a stirring comedy, and a further chapter ot “The Oregon Trail.”

THEATRE ROYAL. ALADDiN TO-NIGHT

To-night will sec the opening of the J. C. \i llhamson, .Ltd., pantomime season of “Aiaddin,” at the 'lheaiiv. ttoyal. Large advance booking at the Bristol ns reported. All the scenery, costumes, and properties which go to nmko up the big extravaganza arrive with this enure company lrom Christchurch by special train this morning. “Aladdin,” it is claimed, is not only a gorgeous spectacle, but is full of bright and breezy comedy, catchy, woii-sung songs, and numerous dainty and unique ballets and dances. It is proclaimed by tho management as the best pantomime the firm have yet produced, and to-night theatregoers will have the opportunity of witnessing tho fascinating _ succession of gorgeous and entertaining scones, ot which there aro eighteen divided into two well-balanced acts. Tho pinnaele of perfection is claimed to have been attained by tho excellence of the cast, which includes several artists who havo won fame in England, America, and Australia, the delightful music, including the brilliant settings to the various ballots, and the _ latest song hits. Other features will include wonderful costuming, and a host ol novelties culled from tho best obtainable in the world of entertainment. The appearance of Miss Ada "Reeve hi the role of Aladdin represents a notable achievement in theatrical enterprise. She is said to he as dashing, care free, and cheerfully irresponsible as any boy, and invests the character with the charm of her own captivating personality. A-strong supporting east includes a host of clever mmed' nv> s Tom Pavne, TTootnv £t. tha, fine rdneft, Ooo'-rro I-Yrd Me'"' ll '-"* with those f"vourim denrers. Amory find 'H'fMirVrson. 1 iio box plans arc at flic

SINGER A ND SOLDIER. Lcnghi Cellini, who will mako his appearance in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday and Thursday, Loth, and 26th June, obtained a law degree, but during his University days also studicd sinking. On the advice of Lugia Maneinelli, the Italian conductor, ho abandoned the law tor singing and made a successful debut m Rigo!etto” at Fistoria. Later ho _ appeared as chief >tnor a£ varufThs iniport?-it

opera houses in Italy in “La Bohenie,” “Ea Tosea,” “Cavatteria Itusticana,” “La Traviata,” and “Faust.” The manager of tue Opera Hou-.0, Lisbon, heard him in Moaena, and engaged lmn to appear bofore the King of Portugal in a new Portuguese opera. Immediately afterwards the tonor was ongaged as chief tenor for the grand opera season at Convent Garden, and made his debut as Don Jose in “Carmen,” conducted by Signor Campauini. Then followed an engagement by tho Chicago Grand Opera*fcjompany to appear in “Rigoletto,” with Madame Tetrazzini, but tho war broke out and he was obliged to cancel his < ontract and respond to the call of his country. As a soldier Lenghi Cellini was unaided the Military Ctoss lor bravery at the battle of tho Piave, and ; oan Adjutant of his battalion. Lcnghi Cellini made his rc-appearance in Europe with Madauie letrazzini. It is interesting to know that ho not only speaks out sings in English with a perfect accent, and distinct enunciation.