ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16653, 19 November 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LA VENTURA AT STRAND. La Ventura, the Venus of Flowers, one of the most beautiful acts in vaudeville, will appear at the Strand Theatre to-night. The picture programme will include popular Fred. Thomson in "Thundering Hoofs," the first of his new series of colourful outdoor stories which he is making for F. B. O. Thomson invades a Mexican bull ring in this exciting picture, saving his beloved horse, Silver King, from the horns of the enraged animal at the risk of his own life, and rtaging one of the most unusual conflicts ever seen in pitting his courage and athletic ability against the brute force of a big bull. Seats may be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by Theatre' phone 1422. * THEATRE ROYAL AND FRANKTON'S OWN. Two big features will be screened at the Theatre Royal and Frankton's Own Theatre to-night. Replete with all the wholesome ingredients that go to make up a really fine entertainment, "The Painted Flapper," will be remembered by many for its delightful cynicism in a cleverly picturiscd burlesque on the present day American girl, topically termed flapper. James Kirkwood, who plays the part of the man from abroad, is ever prominent with his brilliant personality. Others eminent in the cast are Claire Adams, Craufurd Kent, Johnny Harron, Maine Carey, Kathlyn Williams, Hal Gooley, and Al Roscoe. The supporting picture, "The Devil's Bowl," is a fine Western drama full of thrills and action. FAREWELL TO EDWIN DENNIS. Next Wednesday the Theatre Royal should be crowded for the farewell concert tendered to Mr. Edwin Dennis, the well-known vocalist and teacher, of Hamilton, who is leaving for Wellington. While resident in Hamilton Mr. Dennis has freely given his services to patriotic and other deserving causes. It is duo to his untiring energy and enthusiasm that the Hamilton Orchestral Society has been resuscitated, and his departure will be regretted by a great many. It is gratifying to know that the local societies and professionals are combining in an excellent programme as a farewell. "H.M.S. PINAFORE." 'Much interest is being taken in the performance of "H.M.S. Pinafore" by the boys of Southwell School at the Winter Show Hall on Saturday night, and another large audience is assured. The box plau is at Paul's Book Arcade. THE FOLLIES, The Follies Costume Comedy Company, whose appearance in Hamilton last year delighted a. large audience, will .present their new season's programme at the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next. The programme is a pot pourri of light and clever items, and provides an evening's delightful entertainment of humorous and "straight" songs, sketches, solo dances, and ballets, monologues, etc. Intending patrons should book their seats as soon as possible.