ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15895, 21 January 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HOMPHREY BISHOP TO-NIGHT. This evening at the Theatre Ron'. the world-travelled company about which 93 much has already been heard from Auckland, where they have enjoyed a tremendously successful season and a popularity seldom the good fortune of any company, will roak" their first appearance before a Hamilton audience. The novel introduction, "Pact, Present and Future," has everywhere been acclaimed as an artistic triumph in all respects —it » novel, it is artistic. Following on the introduction comes a fine duet by Walter Kingsley (baritone) aod Maurice Jaffey (tenor), "The Two Jolly Beggars." After the encore (this is inevitable) follows Harry Avondale, Mane Crowther and a piano —a refined and restfully amusing interlude Which never fails. • Now comes a picturesque song scena "Red Rose," in which Louise Meadows is assisted by the girts. George Ross and Robert Roberts, the virtuoso and •he cheerful idiot, then indulge in soma clever foolery which quickly has the house iu roars of laughter. Lalie Whyte, the company's brilliant soprano, is next, and afterwards a breez« of the Orient permeates the atmosphere by lhc introduction of the Eastern maid Mahana Key in songs at the piano. Now appears en old friend in the persrn of Edward Elliott—significantly styled the joyful jester. When lie has finished dispensing his particu • !ar brand of joy, the first part of the programme concludes with the famous miser scene from "Les Cloches de Gornvillc," hi which Robert Roberts is Keen in his remarkable portrayal of the miser. Part two opens with the appropriately named ' Wizord of the Drums," Billy Toinfaon, «nd tho programme is not allowed to proceed by the astonished and delighted audience until Mr Tointon has well and truly proved very conclusively bis clearu t» the title, by giving at least three selections on his drums, xylophones, etc. More and more good things are uo-' folded but lack of space forbids further details. Mention must be mad-3 of Walter Kingsley (regarded as one of the world's finest baritoo-js), George Ross (from London Colosseum and Alhambra, Paris), in his specialty t«;t at the piano, and the celebrated ragtime quartette (Harry Avondale, Maurice Jaffey, Walter Kingsley and Robert Roberts) whdl.j the grand finale "Opera versus Jrzz" in which is represented the trio from "Faust," is a brilliant finish to a unique show. The orchesti* and ihe whole production are under the personal direction of Mr Humphrey Bishop. Patrons are strongly urged to book at Paul's Book Arcade LAST OF FINE SHOW. The splendid programme at the New Strand Theatre will be screened for the last time to-night. The feature film, "The Girl of. the Golden West," is a very fine picture. Edwin Carewe made this-' picturisation of the celebrated work of stage, opera and book, and it is released as a First National production. In the leading roles are J. Warren Kerrigan, Sylvia Breamer, Rosemary Theby and Russell Simpson, while the supporting east includes Wilfred Lucas, Nelson McDowell, Hector V. Sarno, Charles McHugh, Jed Prouty and Cecil Holland. The story is set in the romantic period of California in the days of '49, and all the romance of that age is re-lived in this version. In John Gilbert's latest production, "The Exiles," greed and am* bition and jealousy andjust chase each other across the silver sheet in muFfj?. coloured scenes. The work of Gilbert is very satisfactory. The work of conveying to an audience the passions of a man whose characterchanges in a new- climate is, admittedly, not easy. Supporting Mr Gilbert are Betty Bouton, Margaret Fielding, John Webb Dillion, and other illustrious film players. Lupino Lane is an absolute scream in "My Hero." Book at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by 'phone 1422.

CHARLES CHAPLIN ON TUESDAY. Another magnificent programme wiUj be presented at the popular New Strand Theatre on Tuesday. "The Pilgrim," a comedy classic in which Charles Chaplin rises to even greater heights of subtlety than he has ever before attained, threatens to rival in point of popularity his unforgettable feature, "The Kid." A four-reel feature production, rich in true humour, it provides entertainment that appeals to all, and again reveals Chaplin as the greatest living pantomimist Thrills, humour and pathos permeate every foot of this film. The story is that of an escaped convict who wends his way to Texas after donning the clothes he has stolen from a minister. At the small town where he leaves his train he is mistaken by the congregation of the church for the young minister who had been assigned >therc. Thus is "The Pilgrim" unwittingly forced into the pulpit and taken into the home o* church ■ leaders. The complication that follow are screamingly funn; The supporting feature. "Pioner Trails," a similar production to t "Covered Waggon," is a secatir>: story concerning the perils of the go seekers in the rush of '49. A c? matic achievement set in almost

accessible regions of the Golden We Seats should be booked at Lewis Eady and Son, Ltd.

» PURPLE HIGHWAY," AT FRANKTON.

That fine favourite Madge Kennedy, in her beautiful Paramount picture in seven acts, " The Purple Highway," should attract a big house to Frankton's Own Theatre, for the production is one of the best. A big Sennett comedy, " Beware of Boarders," and three added attractions, will complete the bill. The new serial, " The Eagle's Talons," will begin to-morrow evening. FAREWELL. TO TWO VAGABONDS Those delightful musicians at humorists, the Two Vagabonds, a (.eared again at the Theatre Royal Saturday night, being repeatedly re called by the very large audience. This Vagabonds, who "off stage" are Carlr ton Fay (pianist), and David Burt (violinist)." loft by last night's express for Wellington.