ENTERTAINMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 46, Issue 14141, 11 June 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“THE ROTTERS.” i H. R. Maltby’s famous comedy, * * The Rotters,” will be presented by the Allan Wilkie Comedy Company tomorrow (Saturday) evening, dune 12th, at the- Opera House, Masterton. This production is stated, to be the most j laughable play witnessed for many 1 years past. It was first introduced in I London four years ago, and made an ' instantaneous .‘‘hit.”. There is said to be an enduring cleverness about the ploL and the humour is refreshingly original and spontaneous. The principal character is Councillor Clugston, a seifmade man who has risen to the mid.beelass of provineial North on hnglamk Respectability ” is the watchword of Jiis life, and lie is eager to impress everyone with the worthiness of his family, particularly as he is desirous of becoming Mayor of his town, from a series of untoward developments are evolved most laughable situations. The first shock lie experiences is the. expulsion of his younger daughter Mom her college for' flirting with a choir I.IOV. Then his only son is arrested for drunkenness ami assaulting the police. Next Clugston surprises his eldest daughter in ' the arms of his chauffeur. Clugston is further astonished by the discovery that his wife was a widow when he married her, find she had kept this fact a secret from him for thirty years. But a mirth-provoking denouement is provided by a' l unexpected revelation concerning the worthy Clugston himself. Tlu* box plan is on view at the Bristol. COSY THEATRE. “BONDS OF HONOUR.” “Bonds of Honour” is a gripping, fast-moving tale of Japan, with a shift of scenes to Russia, of German treachery and Japanese honour. Sessile Hayakawa plays a double role, that of twin brothers, both diametrically opposed i» character one wayward, addicted to gambling aml other vices the other upright and worthy, _the soul of honour and courage. Thrilling in the extreme is the unwinding of Hie plot, which discloses the traitorous" behaviour of the evil-living-Imi-llier, leaving the vindication ot the family honour in the hands of his soldier brother. Hayakawa gives a remnrl cable portrayal of the dual role, showing" wonderful versatility. A particularly/ strong cast supports him, and the photography and settings are beautiful enough to deserve sped ill ipemion. The current chapter of “The Lightning Raider”’ and other supporting films are very good. There will be a matinee to-morrow afternoon. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. “A BURGLAR FOR A NIGHT.” “ A Biirglar for a Night” lifts the veil on capitalistic raids on American railroads, introduces a series of thrillling situations, and sees hearts trump the game. d. Warren, Kerrigan (presented by Faralta Flays) appears as Kirk Harden, son of a railroad*president, who is being raided by rival capitalists seeking to gain control of the road. As the old man is ill, the son, who has "just returned from China in .company with a man who helped him in a row, wades into the fight, and in order to outmanoeuvre the enemy turns burglar for a night* cracks a safe, and is surprised bv a pretty girl, who afterwards marries him -[under peculiar Circumstances. The safe-cracking .job is one of the strongest hits of the play, and is exceedingly well done, “Wolves of Kultur” and other fine subjects are showing in support. There will be a matinee, jo-morrow at 2.30. “THE WOMAN THOU GAYEST ME.”

Tlio screening of Hall ('fine's greatest novel' ‘ ‘ The Woman Thou Gavest Me,’' lias been responsible for bigcrowds at the Opera House. The picture is indeed a master of creation, and is produced* in a perfect manner, every detail- in scenic, dramatic and romantic effect being brilliant. To-night will be the final opportunity of witnessing this great super-feature, and theatregoers are well advised to see it, as it is an undoubted classic in every sense if the word. Seats may be reserved at Henderson's.