ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17466, 28 July 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ARGUS AT THEATRE ROYAL. Argus the Boy Prophet, who has been mystifying and entertaining large audiences at the Theatre Royal all the week, will make his final appearance in Hamilton to-night. Some particularly severe tests are promised, and no doubt there will be a big attendance of the public. Argus docs the most amazing things, and apparently has no difficulty in reading the mind of members of the audience. He should certainly be seen. The picture portion of the programme is of unusual interest, and altogether those who attend are assured of a. most entertaining night. COMMENCING ON TUESDAY. "Metropolis," the big U.F.A. Continental super-special production, is the ultimate in screen wizardry. It deals with the world two thousand years hence, the age of machinery, the age when the heart has ceased to be the mediator of the brain, when Christianity is as dead as Sanscrit is now, and how the greatest and finest of all human emotions, Love, turns back the hand of progress and awakens in the hearts of mankind that forgotten thing, brotherhood. It is described as a theatrical marvel. Nothing like it has ever been seen before. •

STRAND AND FRANKTON'S OWN. The change of programme drew a very large audience last night. "Silk Legs," a Fox Films production featuring Madge Bellamy, is a very entertaining film, with delightful comedy touches. The spirited little star carries the brunt of the comedy on her capable shoulders, and is assisted by a strong cast. "Burning Daylight" is the supporting picture. For those who haven't read Jack London's thrilling novel it might be explained that the title has nothing to do with the aurora borealis or other astronomical phenomena peculiar to the Arctic circle. EMBASSY CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE Hamilton has been well catered for in the way of theatrical entertainments from time to time, but seldom, if ever, have .theatregoers been given the opportunity of witnessing such a first class company as that to be presented in the Theatre Royal on Monday, when Edwin R. Greenfeild will stage , the famous Embassy Celebrity Vaudeville, a company of 26 artists, making up a programme of 9 big star acts direct from the Embassy Theatre, Auckland. Artists on the bill include the 11 Rascals; Manelli, the juggler; Bert Harrow, the well-known English comedian; Effle Fellows, the perfect boy, fresh from a world tour; Leighten and Woods, termed as "The Darlings of the Dance"; the Buchanans, two funny men and a table; the Martins, who stage a rare and novel musical act; Signor Palmetto, the renowed Danish tenor; and Reg. Thornton, "The Kangaroosta," and his chicken Doris. Mr Thornton is well-known throughout New Zealand as a singer of topical songs. Patrons are reminded that the box plan is fast filling up. On Thursday the company will pay a visit to Cambridge and show in the Town Hall. ADDRESS ON MUSIC. On Wednesday, August 8, before his departure from Hamilton, Mr C. Egerton Lowe, F-T.C.L., examiner to Trinity College of Music, London, will give an illustrated address at St. Mary's Convent, Hamilton East, at G ! -45 p.m., and all teachers of music and elocution are cordially invited to he present. ATTRACTION AT REGENT. On Saturday night, at the above Ballroom, a special exhibition of the "Yale Blues," will be given by Miss Gladys Denz and Mr Jack Laing. This new dance is sure to be the dance rage of New Zealand within a few weeks. The usual supper, for which the Regent is renowned, will again be provided. The floor and general appointments arc too well-known to the dancing public to need any reference here. "Regent Dance Band" will dispense their usual melody and harmony. GEORGE SWAN'S RECITAL. An excellent programme will be presented at the Town Hall next Tuesday evening, on the occasion of the monologue recital by Mr. George Swan. Mr. Swan, an artist of merit, will submit a wide variety of numbers from his extensive repertoire. Associate artists for the evening include Mrs. F. R. Booth, Messrs. R. Braithwaite, T. H. Watson and H. Absolum, each of whom will be heard in vocal offerings. Mr. jlarold Piper will be the accompanist. J. C. WILLIAMSON. TWO COMING ATTRACTIONS. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., announce in our advertising columns to-day two coining attractions at the Theatre Royal, Hamilton. On Tuesday, August 7, "Leon Gordon (of "White Cargo" fame), who is supported by a specially imported company of dramatic artists, will appear in the world's latest dramatic sensation, "The Trial of Mary Dugan," now playing to record business in Wellington. The firm's other attraction, on Wednesday, August 8, is the new English Comedy Company in a Ben Travers' farce, "A Cockoo in the Nest." now playing to big business in Auckland. It is a unique event for theatregoers to have two big attractions on consecutive nights, but it was the only way the J. C. Williamson management could arrange the dates. The firm specially emphasise the fact to theatregoers that these arc two entirely different companies in two entirely different plays, "The Trial of Mary Dugan" being a real heavy drama and "A Cuckoo in the Nest" is a delightful English comedy. The box plans for both companies and plays will open on Friday, August 3.