AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 11 August 1928, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

COSYTHEATRE The faithful reproduction of Victor Hugo’s ‘ ‘ Les ’ ’ which will be shown at the C'osy Theatre to-night, could not fail to produce a notable motion, picture. The great struggle between Jean Valjean and Javert, a conflict between legal justice and humanity, the stupendous canvas on which Hugo painted with all his genius the misery, wickedness, and tragedy of life, form in sympathetic French hands, a powerful drama of the screen. It breathes the very spirit- of France of the days of Hugo’s great hero. The forces which mould Jean have been well portrayed by M. G-abrio, who plays (the difficult part of that powerful man. His filming of Cosette is one of the most touching and delightful things in the entire picture. Little Cavroche, the gay street gamin, who l dies in* front of the barricades singing the 11 Marseillaise,” is another unusual figure, well done by a boy actor. There is a good supporting programme. Reserve at.Vare’s. j OPERA HOUSE In a story based on high school life embodying a.ll its activities, and humorous incidents, Sally Phipps gives one of the most delightful performances of her very short career iru Fox Films, “High School Hero,” which is to be presented, at the Opera House to-night. Sally, who is one of the Wampas baby stars of 1927 has been in pictures only a short time and other than being the yongest baby star she is the only one boasting titian hair. She has made unusual strides during her brief time in pictures and she is rapidly ascending the ladder of fame as a very clever comedienne. Despite her success Sally is still quite a child, just out of school and the role of the high school flapper in this riotous Fox comedy drama is one that completely suits her youth and temperament. She portrays a girl in this production. She portrays a girl with life and all the boys spend most of their spare time giving her a big rush. But she, a true coquette, divides her attentions equally among the most promising of her suitors. Reserve at Vare’s. x HAMUA GLEE PARTY AND “ZARA”

The variety entertainment to be presented at the Opera House next Monday evening, August 13, by the Tlamua Glee Party, and “Zara,” the Master Magician, under the management of Mr. Hugh T. Ray, promises to be one of undoubted merit. It will be noticed on reference to the artists advertised on page one. that several of the performers who are to give items have previously competed successfully at recent competitions. ‘ ‘ Everyones, ” Sydney, says: il ' l Zara’s’ entertainment is a rare one and' should be witnessed by everyone and his tricks were particularly good and showed that he is at the top of his profession.” The Hamua Poi Girls will be doing the single and double poi dance. Another feature on the programme will be the Canoe poi by the Maori Maidens and members of the Glee Party, combined into <ve big act. J. Karatiana, and Bella Morris are sure to get their audience laughing. Do not forgot next Monday evening, and most popular prices are being charged, namely 3s, 2s and Is. Reserve at Vare’s. WILLIAM HEUGHAN All who had the pleasure of hearing him, and those who still have this pleasure in store, will be pleased to learn that, prior to his departure for Australia and the Orient in continuation of his world-tour, that famous-actor-singer, William Heughan, will give a final concert in the Opera House on Saturday night. The tour on which he is now engaged is under the auspices of the “Overseas League,” which has headquarters in London,« and a very largo membership throughout the world. His Majesty the King is Patron of the League. The tour will embrace the following countries: Canada and the United 'States of America, New Zealand, Australia, and the principal cities in the Orient. Ho came to this country from America, and will return there for another tour prior to finishing in London. The tours of Australia and- the Orient follow his present Dominion tour. Heughan was trained by the same celebrated, master who trained John McCormack, Sabatini of Milan, and like McCormack made his first operatic appearance at Italian Opera Houses and at Covent Garden. Subsequently, he struck out for himself on an entirely new path, that of bringing to universal notice the beauty and chh-rm of folk-songs, especially the folksong of Scotland. Heughan has, however, not overlooked in his great repertoire the classical masterpiece of all nations. Gladys Sayer, pianiste, and Maud Bell,’ ’cellist, are assisting artists. Miss Bell was trained in pre-war Berlin by the' famous Belgian ’cellist, Marix Loevensohn, and at the * Brussels Conservatoire. Miss Sayer is also a graduate of the Brussels Conservatoire, and has studied under several famous pianistes. The box plans open at the Arts and Crafts next Thursday morning.