ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15185, 10 March 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

DANCING AND PICTURES. The Theatre Royal last evening was splendidly attended, and spectators were rewarded by an entertainment of real merit. Brilliant Bryant Washburn made a welcome re-appearance in "A Full House," a Paramount offering of brilliance and humour. Taking life as bearing resemblance to a game of cards, the smart letterpress and picturings are worked by the author into a distinctly clever screen play. Of real dramatic, intensity and gripping interest, was "The Black Bag," a melo-play full of mystery and thrill, in which Herbert Rawlinson and a good cast won golden opinions. Fun and laughter came from Lee Moran's comedy, "Ten Seconds." An additional attraction for to-night is the special engagement of the national dancer and Band Carnival Queen, Gladys Denz, who will be seen in an Irish Jig and Clog Dance. A special attendant at the theatre will reserve seats for patrons between 2 p.m. and 7 o'clock. OUIDA'S "UNDER TWO FLAGS."

Over forty years ago Ouida's worldfamous novel, "Under Two Flags," took the reading public by storm. Subsequently the story formed, the base of a celebrated play, and to-day the giant Universal picturisation of it has scored a most. pronounced success throughout the British Isles, America and Australia. It has just concluded a great season at .Auckland, and it comes to the Theatre Royal and also to Frankton's Own Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next. Box plans are open at Paul's, and early application for seats is advisable. Ordinary rates, of admission will be charged, and. no booking fee.

BIG FILMS AT BTRAND. A great many people gathered at the Strand Theatre last night, all seeking an answer to the same question, "What's'Wrong With the Women?" The first half of the programme .is bright and entertaining, and includes a comedy that ought not to be missed, "Rapid Fire," produced by the famous Mermaid Comedy Co. The latest English and American topical news are always interesting. "What's Wrong With the Women?" contains a warning as amazing as it is prophetic. The rioted philosopher and ' author gives his own startling and .original answer to the age-old problem. Ever since Mother Eve humanity has pondered the age-old '.probleih, "What's Wrong With the Women?" Now comes a motion 1 picture that settles for Itself the same eternal question and comes pretty,close.to answering it — at least, so far as the present- high-: powered, helter-skelter flapperescent generation of women is concerned. Seats for to-night, may be booked at the theatre from 2 till 7 p.m. 'Phone 1422. BEAUTY BY BIOGRAPH.

With the announcement that Mr V. Vinsen is coming to. Hamilton to photograph for the. Strand .'Beauty Competition,- the-management, feel assured of success. Mr,Vjnsen recently- photographed in London..that famous-picture "Living London.') ' The number of applications is growing- every-day, and as Mr Vinsen will not arrive till Wednesday, entries will remain open till then. GREAT FILMS AT FRANKTON. The three-stars programme to be shown to-night at Frankton's Own Theatre is probably the strongest ever presented at tliis popular theatre. That great actor, John Barrymore, ,will present his wonderful masterpiece, Dr. Jekyll, and Mr Hyde and Shirley Mason will delight and entertain everybody in her brightest play, "The New Teacher," while the fifth episode of that sane and instructive play, "Robinson Crusoe," will continue! to interest patrons. Mr R. Blackie will be heard In popular vocal selections. LAURIE'S MUSICAL COMEDY CO. A special theatrical feast, with all the glory of youth, beauty and grace, is promised for to-night at the Town Hall by Alfred Laurie's Musical Comedy Company. The season is limited to one night. The production of this pot. pourrl of gems is on a lavish scale, the dressing being described as exquisite.. . Such rare scenes as the hunting, bathing, Oriental and romper ballets are seldom, if ever, witnessed in New, Zealand. Dances by that wellknown artist, Miss. Muriel .Brown, are a treat not to be missed, while the concerted numbers with full chorus effects and full ballet dancing are indeed difficult to. describe. The. com j pany had a wonderful run all through New South Wales, and have delighted thousands.: The male portion of the company consists of specially- picked artists, all of whom are diggers with wonderful ability. Mr Tom Lincoln, who had such success for five years in revue in England, has the happy way of getting his audiences immediately he arrives on the stage. Mr Les Faulkner never fails to please with his glorious tenor voice. The company has been requested to return and give a farewell performance on Saturday, March 17, when a great Irish night will be submitted. The box plan is open at Paul's till 1 p.m., then at the Town Hall. MR CADE'S REOITAL. At his recital in the Town Hall on Wednesday next Mr Alfred Cade will introduce a number of new songs, as well as singing some of the old favourites, and his fine voice and artistic methods should be displayed to particular advantage in the numbers chosen. Mr Cade will have the support of two talented artists in Miss Dorothy Baker (violinist) and Mr Alf Boyce. (pianist), the excellent quality of whose w-ork is well known. There will also be items b ysorac of Mr Cade's pupils, and the whole programme should be interesting and enjoyable. "JOYLAND." The opening of the "Joyland" series of dances that will be hid in the Alexandra Hall at intervals throughout the coming season, commencing on March 20, will be eagerly looked forward to by all the dancing enthusiasts, and will fill a long-felt gap in the local social sphere. The' elaborate decorations and lighting effects and a first-class orchestra under the capable hands of Mr Ted Scott, will be something a little out of the ordinary with dances of this nature. Fresh novelties will be introduced from time to time, the programme will consist of only the popular dances, and two expert exponents of the terpsichorian art, will give exhibitions on cacli occasion.