AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 12 May 1925, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

“BORN RICH.” FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION.

In “Born Rich” a new note has been etruck, auu uno is noc compelled' to witness tno spectacle or an amor waving Jus arms oy nay or portraying emotion, 'mat sort or acting is quite ad ngiit as lar as slaps cick oomeay rs concerned, but it tans to give satislaction wnen better lare is puesentetl. Tins is being moro generally recognised to-day by tno nest producers, wno are accordingly malting use or artists wiro can play on tlie leelings of tnose wno attend the movies by me means mentioned in protorence to the old way. One advantage ot the new typo ot acting is that it does leave a little to one’s imagination instead of announcing it so ostentatiously by the crude methods mentioned. “Born Rich,” showing at tho Theatre Royal this evening, is an adaption of tho novel by Hughes Cornell, and has as its two principal characters a young couple blessed with a mutiphoity of riches. As many similar cases, they find that everything is not what is seems, and it is not long before they find themselves bored stiff, and longing for something they know not what. To their bitter disappointment a child is born to them, and as a result they see social disaster ahead of them, such being the feelings against “encumbrances” in tho circle in which they move. The birth of tho youngster is kept secret, and the couple live an estrangled live, each being moro taken up with their friends than with each other. Tho husband loses his grip on his business affairs and is faced with bankruptcy. He rather welcomes this, however, because it is the means of showing his wife and himself how they have been wasting their lives. A reconciliation is effected, and the pair confess to, each other that they have been living foolishly, tho story thus ending hapnily. The leading roles are taken by Claire Windsor and Bert Lytell. In addition . tho “Topical Gazette,” a little special of great interest to those who indulge in rod fishing entitled, “With Rod and Fly,” whilst Jimmie Adams, the. merrv eomedian, will .scatter Hoorn in “The Doric,” and “Between Showers” is another smart comedy. Mrs Agnes Scott, A.T.C.L., L.A.8., will lead the Royal Orchestra in excellent musical numbers. Seats may be booked as usual.

“DAJIOHTKRS OF TO-DAY.” SELZNICICS SUPER-SPECIAL AT THE GRAND.

“There is more to be learnt at college than will be lound in books” is a truism, and in tno astonisH.ngiy daring special, "daughters of Xo-aay," featuring Tutsy itutli Millar and Ralph Graves {whicn commences at tho Cosy Grand tins evening), this fact is demonstrated with great vividness. Tho story deals with the entry into college life of Mabel Yandergrift, a careiully reared daughter ot country folks of tho old order. Lack of diversion drives Mabel to accept the invitation of the faster set in college to accompany them on a motor drive. Included in the party are Reggy Adams, son of wealthy parents, Ins cousin, Ralph Adams, who is dependent upon the bounty of tho wealthier young man, and Lois Whittall, Ralph’s finance©. Reggie, being possessed of money in plenty, has everything for women except respect, and he focusses his glances on Mabel. Reggio takes the entire party to the home of his absent parents for a wild evening. The next day is Sunday and the crowd, having exhausted most of the indoor amusements, and night having fallen with the evening hot and muggy, one of tho party suggests a bathe in the sea. No one possesses bathing costumes, however, but Mabel and Lois bathe in overalls, the remainder finding attire of various descriptions. In the midst of tho bathing revels, church comes out and the result is a hand to hand encounter between the men of tho party and those of the church eonrtegation. Mabel arrives home in a st-to of exhaustion, totally incoherent, and can onlv ropiv to her friends’ emeries of “Where is Reggio?” with “Don’t ask me —don’t ask me!” Reggie’s hodv is discovered, and Mabel is suspected of murder. The events lending up to her being cleared of >uspiction by her country lover, now a detective, form an absorbing story.

SIR HARRY LAUDER.

Sir Harry Lauder believes in doing things well. He knows he can draw a packed liouso on his own, but artists must have a chance to earn their Jiving the same as other people, he says, so he is bringing to Timarii one of tho finest combination of artists that has ever supported him. Headed by AY. V. Robinson, the Canadian musical mimic, whoso work on tho mouth organ is a x-ovelation, and whose imitations and stories proclaim him a great artist, there is Lydia Carne and Jack Killoway, English, whirlwind dancers; the Hilo Duo of Hawaiian musical comedy artists with their unique singing and playing of the ukulele and steel guitar; Harry Moore, London’s popular paper manipulator. Eddie Grey, with his diamond hoops is another imported artist of great ability. His dexterious handling of the elusive hoops is a juggling feat that has brought him real fame. A full orchestra, conducted by Mr Clms. Aves, the well-known London conductor, travels with the company. Special scenery, lighting effects, and everything necessary to the creation of a record evening’s amusement is there for the people’s pleasure, and scats can bo hocked at the Bristol from Friday onwards.