ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15998, 29 May 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LYNCH BELLRINGERS, TO-NIGHT. To-night, at the Theatre Royal, the Lynch Family Bellringers will appear in one of their entertainments as given by them throughout the world. As bellringers, glassophonists, and silver musical chimeists, the Lynch Family are noted in every civilised country in the. world. The Lynch Family will be supported to-nighl. by the English Concert Company, viz.: Mdlle Brighta le Marchant (brilliant soprano from the Opera House, Paris, and the Albert Hall, London), making her first appearance, in Australasia; Miss Adie Reynolds (soubrette and monologist and society entertainer) : Mr Harry Baxter/ (Australia's favourite comedian), in his own original comedies. As ;i soldier, sailor or,.lover, Mr Baxter lives his part. Altogether a most pleasing and bright entertainment is assured with the Lynch Family to-night. Seats may he booked at Paul's Book Arcade, withous extra charge, and a crowded house is sure to be present. LOOPING THE LOOP. The Staig Sisters, world-renowned motor cyclists, offer to the public at the Waikato Winter Show a performance which must require a nerve of iron to undertake. These two ladies mounted gn motor-cycles, actually race inside the huge steel cage, which lias been aptly named the 'Globe of Death.' Miss Staig then takes the breath of the audience away by looping the loop—not once, but probably a dozen times, and it is estimated that she has to maintain a speed of 90 miles per hour in order to carry out this difficult feat. Large crowds have already visited the "Globe of Death," and consequently the Staig Sisters are kept continually performing, which, whilst putting them under a tremendous strain, apparently does not affect their nerve, for each time they enter the globe it is l with a confident smile, as if it were their first performance of the season. FRANKTON'S OWN. "Your Friend and Mine," showing to-night, features Enid Bennett, with a full all star cast, and is based on the stage play by Willard Mack. As a photoplay the excellence of the playis even more emphasised. All the drama, tense excitement and unrelenting suspense that is found in it, have not only been carried over to the new medium, but have been lengthened in their transition. Swiftness of action and a novelty in plot structure and situation and elaboration of staging are the distinguished characteristics of the wonderful picture, "The Victor," the second picture featuring Herbert Bawlinson in a wonderful breath-taking drama of the prize ring. Bill Hart is back and will b« seen on Saturday. LAST NIGHT OF GOOD SHOW.

To-night will be the last chance of seeing Annette Kellerman in her first New Zealand production, "Venus of the South Seas.'' This picture has caused quite a stir wherever it has been shown in New Zealand. The location of the film is in sunuy Nelson, Wellington and Christchurch. After the actual photographing was completed the picture was taken to Los Angeles to receive the finishing touches by film experts. Both as regards the story of the South Seas and the perfect photography, "Venus of the South Seas" is a remarkable motion picture. The story is stirrin? and romantic, with plenty of thrilling incidents, and Miss Kellerman does the finest work of her career. Her display 1 of diving and swimming is unsurpassed, while her under water work is marvellous. One of the most laughable comedies that has ever been screened at the theatre is "Blazes" one of the famous Mermaid Pictures. Seat,« may;be reserved at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by 'phone 1422.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" Bill " Hart is back to the thousands of fans throughout New Zealand in the same type of Western drama that made him famous. It is a drama of the West in the days when the visiting card of a man was his six shooter, and when a strong man was -needed to keep the peace. Bill Hart, wilt bo here, on Friday in

" Wild Bill Hickok," and welcome his old friends and make new ones. Additional, will be showing " God's Country and the Law," from the wellread novel by James Oliver Curwood. The supporting items are of the best, and a beautifully selected musical score will be played by, the Royal Orchestra - (augmented), under the direction of Mr Herbert Williams. Book early at Paul's, or 'phone 1580.

BULL-FIGHTING,

Amongst the shows brought to Hamilton for the amusement of visitors to the Waikato Winter Show one might he mentioned which is of outstanding merit. It is the show which initiates citizens for probably the first time to the famous bull-fighting as carried on in Spain, together with the actual performance. Patrons arc given the opportunity of inspecting the beautiful costumes, rapiers, etc., used by the famous Picadors in their dangerous occupations. An excellent collection of photographs is also on view, and these show scenes of deadly encounters between man and beast. This entertainment should not be, missed, as probably it will be, Ihe only opportunity to view such a unique performance. ;