ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16800, 19 May 1926, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. An involuntary chorus of "ohs” and “ahs” and “oohs” punctuated the atmosphere at the Theatre Royal during the unfolding of "Wild Horse Mesa,” Paramount's celluloid version of Zane Grey's latest novel. Zanc Grey is without a peer when it corncs to devising dynamic plots lliat vibrate with red-blooded action, unique thrils and appoaliig romance, and in "Wild Horse Mesa,” he is at ids supreme best, .lock lioil, who portrays the leading role, covers himself with dramatic glory, and gives a superb exhibition of horsemanship skill. Noah Beery bandies the “bad man” part with his usual flnesec; Billie Dove, charmipg and lovely, furnisiics tiie love interest; and Douglas Fairbanks, Junr., wifis new iaureis with his characterisation. Scans may be hooked at Jackson's, tobaeconist, 'phone 1580. NEW STRAND AND FRANKTON, ' Lorraine of Hie Lions,” a Uni-versal-Jewel, is the feature picture now playing at Ihe above Theatres. So completely free from, any plot ideas ever utilised before and so tilled with unusual incidents, the story was made into tlie big release of the current season by Universal. With thrills, heart-throbs, and delicate comedy interwoven; the story is declared to he one of tlie strangest and most original ever written for tiie screen. Norman Kerry is starred with Palsy Ruth, Miller playing opposite biro. Joseph Dowling, Fred Humes, Philo McCoilQUgh. Harry Todd, Frank Newburg, Rosemary Cooper, Doreen Turner, Jackie Goodrich and NY. Stuart McCrea are in tDc cast, composed of an unusual galaxy of stars The second picture. "Racing Luck.” is a speed demon. Its story calls for lightning fast thrills and they come fast and heavy, holding one spellhound until the finish. Plan at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., Theatre'Phone 1422. THIEVES IN HAMILTON. Information lias come to hand that a number of thieves and rascals are lo visit Hamilton in the near ftiture, probably' the coming Show being the attraction. In the interests of the community it is deemed necessary that their advent be broadcasted, so that measures may be taken to give them the reception they deserve. It is worth noting that these suspicious characters, who hail from Australia, were operating in Auckland during the racing season, and quite recently have been heard of in Wellington: but the police so far "have been unable to sheet home any crimes. Perhaps the local force may be more successful, though it is the boast of these Australians that, though they sometimes operate in the broad daylight, it is impossible to convict them. A peculiarity about the gang is that the majority of them are ladies, some very young, and all prepossessing. Tlie male members are all beyond the average height, one being 6ft Sin in his stockinged feet. Another strange thing is that all arc musically gifted, and often burst into song when pursuing llieir avocations. Those who wish to have a close-up view of these thieves and rascals are advised -to visit the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, on Saturdav afternoon or niglit, when Mr Stanley -McKay’s latest pantomime is to be "presented by the company that proved sueli a big success in Auck)land, Wellington, and some months ■ago ’in Hamilton, when “Little BoPeep” was tlie attraction.' Seats for this excellent shove may be reserved at Lewis R. Eady and Son's, Ltd. SKATING. The band will play at the rink tonight. Wilfred, tne champion skates, will open his season of fancy skating on Saturday, starting at the matinee. Tlie skating fancy dress Carnival for children and adults will be held oa Saturday week.