AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 17 November 1924, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

J. C. AVJELTAMSON ENTERTAINERS. OPENING TO-AtOIUIOW. The next attraction at the Thoaliv. Royal commencing to-morrow, Tuesday evening, i:, tlio third combination ol ,J. C. Williamson's world-tamed uutertaincrs "ho appear tor two night., only. The company, winch Inns been' .selected from the leading English, Continental and American theatres, in dudes the world’s famous burlesque comedian, Hairy Weldon, who, lor 'ho past fifteen years, lias been making .Loudon laugii. Harry Weldon with his sketches and his known gag “S’no use my friends,” which is a household expression in England, has been one of the most popular <)■ comedians in the vaudeville worM for many years. His sketches, “Tho AYlnu, Hope,’’’ “The Policeman,” “Tho Footballer” and others are “classics ol merriment.” He is ope ol Hie me_ genuine humorists of English music hall and pantomime fiinmakers. London’s new brilliant star, lleryl HeresIDrd presents “a crescendo of laughter” with Leslie llinto at piano. In theatres throughout England Wary' Heresford is known for the broad comedy, but just before, sailing she made fine attempt to return to “straight” character work. “It. was no Use.” she confesses. “Audiences expected me to make them laugh, ami so I had to start doing it again as fast, as I could.” Miss lie res lord s burlesques make one of the funniest turns that have come fo the Dominion. Eredaiid's unique comedienne. Hilda Glvder, imparts such a. fine finish to her work that she is recognised as one of tho world's cleverest acts in vaudeville. She is the originator ol many popular songs and striking gowns. One of the most refreshing things about her stage personality is flic immaeii n<e look of her beautiful frocks. Jugglim' and lmrlesrme is presented I> V ' :md Ronald; the latter, “hoy Ronald, is the. youngest, juggler on the stag's liver popular Maggie Tester with m' r beautv and violin is sure to he welcomed IV-eel, from Hie Continent come Leo liraliipt.on and Company. m clijirm of movement and elegant poi-c. Those popular people of “.-me over pnoiilarif v, Lucan and Ti' :,-..q a now sketch. “The Old Mate!. Seller” IV Alma's canine marvels preton) ~ net of a dance- and I.is dorm.'T'm Lex plans are rapidly filling at the Tlristol.

\\|T \ STEWART AT FI LLERS A GOOD ENTERTAIN.MEM.

Tho new programme which screened at. the Tl.eain; U«v»l •'*'!; urdav nigh! was ol a highly < 11 . ing eharaefer. and a hugenumber ■ people, evidently enjoyed it to the 'tlio leading attraction is a ‘ ‘ piruire .starring the. popular -M 11 ."- Stewart, who has not been seen in Timaru for some tune. ‘ 1 he . M uimm He Married" is a variation ot an 01. l theme. hut a pleasant, variation. Lyme Tr.ucrs a great, American arli-.1. ttaa model' wluThns heen an inspiration to liim through the yea is ot Ills working, and at last he paints a picture ol hm that is accepted by the 1 He asks her to come to Parc, with him, hut, she points out, that, lie stil has a wife. As far as she m concerned the old occupation ol art model ifinished with. she then accepts Hie offer of a rich man’s son in marriage. Sim makes Hie young man promise that- lie will do some work instead ol leading a la ay useless life. 'lhe young man still lives an extravagant. lile hoping that his millionaire lather will

>'ooi his bills. The father offers to pay the hills only it the son gives tip Ins •vil'o, who is considered unsuitable. There is little money tor the struggling pair, and the wile meets the artist that .be used to pose for and she aceepts a •Misitioi) again. A murder tabes place in the studio, of which Natalie is .sensed and exonerated, and a reeoneiliaion between husband, wile, and father loses a tine picture. Tiie supporting lms include an English novelty picure,' the Pa the (.! azotic, mV • hilarious .imedy featuring Ligo Cm.. /.

HETTY COMPSON AT THE OH AND A POW'EREUL DRAMA.

One of the most thrilling dramas ever shown 01. the screen is ‘’llm Woman With Eour Faces. ’ Direct.y conconu'd with the breaking; up <h * l drug-smuggling group, this Paramount product ion is 01m in which the interest; is maintained at high tension irum the outset. Justice ultimately triumphs, and au attractive love affair cuds the storv. Elizabeth YYest, a clever ionium Hatties, is ashed by Diehard Tenipler, the District. Attorney, to help in llm dilliciilt task of securing a certain document which, reveals a conspiracy to smuggle (Imps. Hy means ol an aoioplauFUiey succeed' in kidnapping from prison, Jim Harfigan, the only man who can open the .sale wherein is the desired document, llarligan, however, refuses to help. E!i/.a.beth then decides to use her woman's wit and 111:1k; Doleriii, the owner of the sale, himselt 1 even I the document. After a series o! exciting adventures, in which both she and the district attorney are in Dobson's (lower, .she succeed', with the result lliaL i.he drup smugglers are convicted. Then t.lie disti iet. attorney usk-i her to marry him, and she accepts. Tin film is full of action, and clever battles of wit, in which flic, heroine comes out on top. .Miss Compson is ably supported hy Richard Dix, as leading man, ami an exceptionally strong east. consisting of (ieorpe Fawcett, Theodore Yon Eliz, and Joseph Kilgour. The accompanying pictures are all of a, high order, and consist of an interesting travel, a Hazel te. and a laughable comedy entitled ■‘K.O.R. Africa.'’ Appropriate and pleasing music was tastefully provided hy the. Ora ml orchestra.

O RCI lESTR Alb (O N t EHT. Hnal. inlets -t is being taken in the : ou'-en. v, liicli is tinted lor hex!. Wednesday evening, the lIMli. in l lie Hay Hall. I lie at inactive programme which i, being featured should ensure a large audience. Miss I.eila Oreig and Mr ,(liver Firkin are the two Mar.-, whil-t. the oilier contributors are well known, .nteiv t has been aroused in the doluit. it a local resident, and .Miss Hrare icotl will receive an encouraging wel- ■< 1111 e. 'The hu>; plan is now open at. .eggs, ami no extra charge i- made lot serving.