ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 16096, 20 September 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. "Icebound," showing to-night, featuring Lois Wilson and Richard Dix, with a full all-star cast, is a stirring, colourful, gripping, brilliant, realistic and soulful story of frozen hearts melted by the fires of love. Your heart will melt too, as the big, warming, close-to-life drama unfolds. The only thing cold about it is the title. A mother's strange will leaves her son to the girl he loved. But he is cold, hard, relentless; does not know that he is in love. See th.e picture, with its interest-compelling situations. "Ten Nights in a Bar-room," showing 10-night, is the adaptation of the old stage success by L. Case Russell. It is' the story of folly and a child; just a little,wisp of a girl with a world of innocent tenderness and pathetic juvenility. It is a real entertainment, and will give you much to think about. There are excellent supports and good music. Book at Paul's on 'phone 1580. NEW STRAND THEATRE. A show that should attract a big audience was given at the popular New Strand Theatre last night, before a big house. The latest topical news, a good comedy, and two fine features complete the entertainment. Patrons are advised to make sure of their seats for to-night by booking them at the Theatre from 2 till 7 p.m., or by 'phone 1422. In "Love Letters," the j Fox production, starring Shirley Mason, mystery and romance * have been > presented in* an entertaining manner. In the second .feature, "Belle of Alaska," Jane Novak is shown in the role of the young and beautiful wife of Wade Harkin, a Kansas farmer, one of the many par- ■ ticipants in the hunt for gold. Her| adventures form the basis for this, great heart and action drama of thVl roaring Yukon. FRANKTON'S OWN. "Icebound," showing to-night, fea- j luring Richard. Dix and Lois Wilson, ; is a story of strong human appeal. | Ben. Jordan is a handsome young chap 1 who is dissatisfied with the drab life 1 of the New England farm .on which. • his family have worked for years. One night, while at a game of cards ..' with some of the boys of the village, a kerosene lamp is overturned and;the \ barn is burned. The owner deter- a mines x that he will prosecute Ben, 1 who borrows money from his mpther * and leaves the town. He returns on j the night his mother dies, and excit- . ing things follow. "Ten Nights in a Bar-room," also showing, is un- .'■'" doubtedly the most wonderful drama the world has ever known. If ytm would see on the screen the .human . interest story that has touched the j hearts of millions in all parts of the I world for sixty years, and Is as fresh | to-day as when it was warltten, don't ;. fail to see this. It is* the adaptation J from the old stage sensation. The " supports are good. MR RUSSELL-WOOD'S RECITAL. The costume, dramatic and musical ■ entertainment in which Mr Walter Russell-Wood will present his pupils at the Town Hall on,Wednesday evening, September 24, promises, to be highly successful. Special dressing, and lighting will greatly enhance most of the items, which include several charming one.act plays and an .Eastern spectacle, "The Garden of Qmar" (an adaptation of verse from the Hubaiyat of Omar Khayyam), .in yvhiph a number of- speakers andidancers will appear; and in which Mr .Edwin .Dennis will sing. Mr Russell-Wood will appear in a one-:act fantasy, "The Maker of Dreams," and will be supported by Misses Ruth Scott and Joyce Shepherd. An entirely original fantasy for children will be "A Masque of * Flowers," and this promises to be quite a feature of the entertainment. Mrs Edwin Dennis will be seen in a humorous sketch, "The Way to Accept Him';' Miss Nina Scott in "Yes, Papa"; Miss Ruth Johnstone in "Queen Margaret,", and Masters Isaac Ousley ' and NOel Gascoigne in dramatic recitals. Mr Esmcnd Sharp' will coiltribute a Dickens character sketch, and; i Mr B. Waite will provide humour in i his "Meandering,? of Monty." Mr E.H. 1 Apthorp, A.H.C.0., is musical director, j and the dances have been specially j arranged by Miss Bodley, while the 1 lighting effects are in the capable i hahds of Mr.'; Loughlin. Intending j patrons arc advised te book early at 1 Paul's. - ' ' ,_.."' 1 MUSICAL SCENA "PEGGY." ; "What or who is Peggy?" Is th« question on.nearly everybody's lips at present. "Well, she is a charming girl, and a, very pretty story is woven around her. The story is original and is being-performed for the first time in New Zealand by Edwin Dennis' brilliant students at the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 1, at 8 p.m. sharp. Miss Duleie Evans (the girl with the beautiful mezzo-soprano voice) is tak_ • ing the heroine, and Mr Llew Morgan, \ who is well known in amateur operatic circles down South, is the hero. Other items of interest are included. Mr Walter Russell-Wood will recite in his inimitable manner, and two charming solo dances in costume have been arranged by Miss Bodley. Of considerable interest will be Mr 'Edwin ■ Dennis' performance of one of his i own compositions. The Orphans' ', orchestra, who have been - playing so ' : well under the conductorship of Mr ' Dermis, will accompany every vocal •« Uem, and give selections. Suitable ! costumes and brilliant lighting effects assure a good night's entertainment. 1 RdUSGROVE COMEDY COMPANY. ) On Friday and Saturday next Mus. grove's Comedy Company, by special arrangement with Musgrovo's Theatres Ltd.. and direct from the Tivoli Theatres. Sydney and Melbourne, will i appear at Hie Town-Hall for a. season of two nights. This talented company is headed by Joe Brennan. famous comedian and dame, late of the .T. C. Williamson's pantomimes. Mr Brennan has been released from Australia i for a very short period, having been contracted for a big 1925 production. ■ Miss Jda Newton, a pleasing, soubrette, '• adds a sparkle of humour to the programme that is essential to a wellbalanced show. It is seldom that the public has the opportunity of witnessing such a tine speciality act as nanny D'Alma and his trained troupe ) of dogs. Music-lovers will have a i treat in Miss Clare Solly's contralto vojee. Ronald Stuart, described as the. J "high and mighty magician," will bo I remembered as the chief fun-maker 1 with (tie N.Z. Diggers when touring 1 this country some lime ago. Don now returns with a new bag or tricks and j patter. 'Die combine guarantees an enjoyable evening's entertainment with clean, refined comedy. The box plan « is now open at Lewis R. Eady's, and j intending patrons should book their j seats to save disappointment. ■