ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 16152, 29 November 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL AND FRANKTOfTB OWN. Romance, Intrigue, and adventure amid the hlg shows of the northwest, from the theme of Jack London's stirring tale, “The Son of the Wolf," which heads the new programme at the Theatre Royal and Frankton’s Own. Included In the story are some of the important dramatic. Incidents of Jack London’s other memorable story, “The Wife of a King,” the blending of the two narratives making a tale of thrilling drama. The second big attraction Is “Peter the Great,” a Paramount picture which Is said to be one of the biggest pictures of the year. The third big attratelon is one of those delightful Our Gang comedies entitled “One Terrible Day,” which Is said to be In a class by Itself. Gazettes and reviews complete the bill. There will be a splendid matinee to-day at 2.30, when children will be admitted for half-price. The programme is one of the most stirring and versatile yet presented at these Theatres. MEW STRAND THEATRE.

The new programme at the popular New'Strand Theatre is one that will please one and all. Both features are of the highest standard and all entertainment. In "Romance Ranch” a missing will is the axis aronnd which the plot of this tremendously interesting picture revolves, with love and action scenes crowded into every foot of the entire reel. Felipe Varlllo has been cheated ont of the vast Torre Dorado ranch by his brother-in-law. It Is the duty of Carlos Brent, his grandson, which role Is played by John Gilbert, who is starred in the picture, to right tMs wrong and oust the usurper. A long delayed letter gives a chie to the missing will and in true Grihertian fashion the search, is started to the most unusual of endings. Carlos falls in love with the usurper's daughter almost at the start and thereby complicates things to such an extent that one Is led to believe he will never be ahle to straighten them out. What would you do if you had sworn to your grandfather to right a wrong perpetrated on him and you discovered that by do'ing so you would Impoverish and dls-, grace the woman you loved? That is the situation in which Carlos finds himself in “Romance Ranch.” The supporting picture. “The Brute Master,V featuring that fine actor, Hobart Bosworth, who gives one of his best portrayals in this grand picture of the sea,. An excellent comedy and the latest world news complete a very fine programme. Seats for to-night should be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son’s, Ltd., or by theatre ’phone 1422.

“EABT LYNNE." "East Lynne” has been played in almost every town where the English language Is spoken. It is a stock drama of every touring dramatic company, and even amateur societies have not left it untouched. However, it has remained -to Hopkinson, of America, to accomplish in the modernised production of “East Lynee,” a masterful dramatization of a difficult theme. The director, Hugo Ballin, has woven into the picture a story that grips the sympathy of the spectator and frequently quickens the heart beat in effectively registered scenes of unusual dramatio intensity. “East Lynne," as a drama of its type, ranks very high. In its translation,to pictures little of its power hag being lost. Of considerable importance is the fact that many situations of portent strength involving conflicts of sexes have been carefully and judioiously handled. The picture blazes with unforgettable dramatio surprises, and has aroused greater and deeper debate than any other producton. It is a presentation of facts as they exist, but it is straightforward and exposes the spreading evil. Its a wonderful story, and not many eves remain trenless during the unfolding of the story it tells so realistically. On the same programme will be two of the world’s greatest comedians, Larry Semen and Charles Murray in “The Girl in the Limousine,” one of Mack Sennett’s latest; with all new stunts. Owing to the tremendous business everywhere the management advice intending patrons to book their seats at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. ’

MISS RUMMER'S RECITAL. Miss Maud Rhnmer’s vocal recital is being keenly anticipated by musiclovers. An interesting and unusual feature of the; programme will be the rendering of several numbers by a ladies’ choir of 20 voices. The beautiful song-oycle, ‘‘ln a Persian Garden.’ Is full of delightful music. The soloists will be:—Soprano, Miss Ruth Scott; mezzo-soprano, Miss Maud Rimmer; tenor, Mr A. E. Petty; bass, Mr Fred Mason. In addition a number of pupils will be heard in solos and duets, and Miss Nina Scott will give entirely new elocutionary numbers. The fact that this will be the last appearance in Hamilton of the Misses Scott should stimulate unusual Interest. Mrs H. C. Ross will officiate at the piano. The box plan opens at Lewis R. Eady’s on Thursday, December 4. “THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD.” An event unique in the musical history of the Dominion will be the first public appearance of the boys of Southwell School in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Immortal opera, “The Yeoman of the Guard," at the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next. The opera is full of delightful melodies and the many humorous situations are sure to provide much amusement. All the characters will be sustained by boys, and the costuming of the Tudor period is sure to be very effective. Special scenery has been secured from Auckland, and the lighting effects are being attended to by Mr Loughlin. The entertainment is being given to raise funds for the school chapel. Mr W. Russell-Wood is the producer and Mr E. H. Apthorp musical director. Some incidental dances t\g.ve been arranged by Miss Bodley. The plan for the two nights' season is now open at, Paul's.

MADAME ETHEL SAGASSER. Madame Ethel Sagasser has been likened by the most competent critics to Dal Monte and Galli-Curci. After touring New Zealand she is to visit America, where her appearance is being looked forward to with a great amount of interest. The name Sagasser is early Norse for, a singer of sagas, so the vocal talent of this distinguished family must have been born some generations back. Madame Sagasser’s father was a distinguished tenor in his day. Madame Sagasser’s visit to Hamilton on Wednesday and Friday, December 10 and 12, will be looked forward to with the greatest amount of pleasure by all lovers of good music. Madame is accompanied by Allen FitzAllen, an elocutionist of world-wide reputation, who Is compared with Alexander Watson, many critics declaring that his characterisation of Pickens is a masterpiece. Miss Doris Yaldwyn is a pianiste of note and an excellent aecompaniste. The box plan will open at Lewis R. Eady and Son. Lid, on Thursday, December 4.