ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15061, 7 October 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THREE STARS AT “THE ROYAL.” To-night’s exceptionally fine programme can be shown for this evening only, as the theatre lias been sublet for Monday and Tuesday, so that those who wish to make sure of seeing it should reserve seats to-day before 6.45 p.m.. Ethel Clayton will present picture of rare merit in Paramount’s “Her Own Money,” a tale of the everlasting problem of married life. Hoot Gibson, Universal’s daring star, will electrify patrons with Peter B. Kyne’s famous story, “Red Courage,” and those great favourites Baby Peggy and Brownie will delight young and old in “Chums.” Special music by the Royal Orchestra will embellish the unfoldings. BIG ATTRACTIONS AT THE KING’S. A packed house is assured for this evening, and .patrons are advised to book at Paul’s. The popular partners Johnnie Walker and Edna Murphy costar in a new hit by* Fox, entitled “Extra! Extra 1 a splendid journalistic romance that fairly palpitates with pep. Wm. E. Shay, a new favourite, will appear in his big success, “The Ruling Passion,” and a most important event will be the screening of the first episode of the great new-idea serial "Winners of the West,” in which Art Accord as’Arthur Standish and others •enact the thrilling adventures of Captain Fremont’s historic expedition which crossed to California in 1848 and culminated in the great gold rush. I GREAT FILMS AT FRANKTON. To-night’s attractions should result in a bumper house. Ethel Clayton will please her host of admirers in her most recent success, “Her Own Money." Hoot Gibson, the dashing Western hero, will thrill spectators in Peter B. Kyne’s big story “Red Courage,” and the attraction of the hour, “Winners of the West,”- a serial with sense, entertainment and instruction in it,* will also be shown. Special music will accompany the screenings. Seats may be reserved, over ’phone 1580. MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND. ' As the time draws near for the curtain to be rung up on the forthcoming production of that particularly bright and sparkling comic opera “Miss Hook of'Holland,” to be staged on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next by the Hamilton Operatic Society, public interest quickens and theatre-goers look forward to one of the recognised local events of the year. There is no doubt the capabilities of the amateurs to produce a play with a true professional touch and interpret it in a highly pleasing manner—this they have demonstrated many times, and we know that the standard of excellence set by themselves will be more than sustained in “Miss Hook of Holland.” The scenery, which was specially painted for the recent Wanganui production, will be among the quaintest ever seen in Hamilton, while the dressing of ballet and chorus will positively charm the eye and linger in the memory. Very special features have been introduced, including specialty Dutch dances, cute Dutch ballets, bandsmen, symphony orchestra,[electric. lighting effects, etc.; iri fact it is no exaggeration to say that the "whole production will be on a most lavish scale. Knowing as we do the splendid evening's entertainme'nt to .be provided, wc have no hesitation whatever in advising theatre-goers to give their patronage and hook their scats without further delay. “HAWAIIAN NIGHTS.” Mr Koeke Greig’s famous Waikiki Hawaiians will appear at the Town Hall, Frankton, for a farewell season on Monday evening, October 9. The major portion of the music will be produced by the Hawaiian steel guitar, and Mr Koeke Greig is described as an adept on the instrument. By special request, Mr Koeke Greig will give “The Rosary,” his interpretation of this popular setting being described as exquisite. Of the lady members of the company, undoubtedly the most popular is the dancer of the troupe, Tua Lilliokalani, who dances the worldfamed luau hula, better known as the hula hula. The company has an excellent range of soloists, of whom perhaps the most accomplished is Anne Leata. Mr A 1 Royce, who has just come out from the United States,- has been specially engaged by Mr Koeke Greig to give an exhibition of the now famous Hawaiian shimmy dance. Another special engagement is that of Mr W. Reynolds, who was well known in Hamilton as the Hon. Hughie in “Our Miss Gibbs," and Bobby Warren in ‘The Cingalee.’" Those people who did not see this talented company on their last visit to Hamilton should not fail to be in the Town Hall, Frankton, on Monday evening next.