ARCADIA PICTURES.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 23 May 1922, Page 1

ARCADIA PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME. “THE CUP OF LIFE.” Here’s something new and. distinctive in photoplays! It’s Thomas H. Ince’s latest production for the Associated Producers. Inc., “The Cup of Life,” an alluring romance of two worlds, with splendid all-star cast featuring Hobart Bosworth, Madge Bellamy, Tully Marshall, Niles Welch in the most convincing roles of thencareers. See the thrilling fight between “Bully Brand” and a maneating shark, photographed at the ocean’s depths; the stirring fight in a palace in old Singapore, where two men fight unbeknown to the other, their arena as dark as the lust in their hearts; th e great, vivid, Chinese pageant, ordered in celebration of a marriage ceremony commanded by the mysterious “thirteenth pearl” the scenes in the Port of Singapore. You cannot afford to miss “The Cup of Life.”

MADAME ANNETTE HAYWARD: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY. A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC FEAST. The following is an extract taken from the Southland Times: — Before a packed house last night at the Albion, the famous soprano, Madame Annette Hayward made her initial bow to an Invercargill audience in classical and popular items sublimely rendered. A pretty stage setting, descriptive of a homely fireside, made an effective and appropriate background. Madame’s first song, “Just a Song at Twilight” was rendered in a very artistic manner, the purity,, animation, and ease with whieh she sang being truly charming. Her second item was an appealing number, “Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer”. We have heard many renderings of this soulful vocal gem, ■ but none to compare with the rendering by Madame Hayward last night. In answter to a persistent recall, Madame sang “The Pibroch,” a delightful song dear to the heart of every Scotchman. Musical enthusiasts should not miss this famous artist. Usual prices, Is 6d, and Is.