ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 214, 4 June 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

- "GINGER MICK." . .This groat sequel to "The Sentimental . !loke." which has been produced by Mr. aYmond I*>ngford for Mr.. E. J. Carloll, is n cleverly woyen combination of (ho scenes and incidents in C. J. Denlis's famous poem. It is brimful. of ipontaneous humour, real human life, ami appealing sentiment. Tho : subtitles are immense, .and the decorations characteristic and in good taste. The Innumerable, scenes and incidents from tho. shims of Sydney to the heights of Gallipoli will stir the emotions.of every . true heart by their, beauty and realism. Whether to the man of literary instincts who looks for form and manipulation of wording with appropriate illustrations, or the man who wishes to have o good hearty laugh, his emotions stir* red, and his sense of life and character quickened, "Ginger Mick" will liavo an equal charm. It' is a film cpio in six reels that appeals to all ages, high and low, rich and poor alike, Special music ticcompanies the picture, which will be . screened for orie week every night at 8 with full orchestral matinees on Saturday'and "Wednesday at the King's Theate,, commencing to-night. Mr. Fraser Thomson lias been specially engaged. to appear in characteristic sketches as a prelude to the big picture, arid special i music will be rendered by the luntrs full orchestra. • The box plan is at the Bristol .till noon, and thereafter at the theatre.

EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Great White Trail." the - latest .Wharton feature, is said to be worthy of the reputation of tho producers of 'The Exploits of Elaine" and "Patria. It jb described as a thrilling melodrama, abounding in hair-raising episodes, smoothly connected, &plondidly staged, ond absolutely certain to win tho favour of all admirers of romantic adventure. Doris ICenyon, "the prettiest girl in filmdom," is the star, and she is supported by a.'notable'caste.i' Great stretches ot enow, ice caves, and glaciers—these form , the background in this enthralling .photoplay. The usual supporting -pictures - will be screened, including the last epiBode of "The Man of Might," featuring William Duncan. The usual popular prices will be charged.

EVERYBODY'S THEATER. 'After ranking records at two of the largest theatres in this town, The Miracle Man" has been transferred, to Everybody's Theatre, and will commence 6eieening there to-day and during the following week. "The Miracle Man shows the best'of life and the worst— in a story so great that it could not be put into words.. It crowds.into one picture more experiences, good and baa, than most people know or meet m a lifetime. It is a picture that is in every sense great, nnd one that 8 0 £8 straight to the heart of the crowd. It is a picture of crooked lives inade straight, of sordid lives made bright, „11 by the wholesome sway of the country and an old man's faith and trust in men, nnd in a power to heal. Special music will be played by an augmented orchestra of' ten instruments. . "THE DANDIES." That small but excellent company of entertainers, the Dandies are still treatins delighted audiences at the Concert Chamber. Town Hall, with a bright and original programme. Their repertoire is extensive, nnd their individual and concerted numbers excellent. The programme which concluded last evening was tho best so far seen thsi season, but the new one which will be staged for the first time to-night is expected to. be even better.

Wedding at Petono. , The marringe took place at the Petone Baptist Church yesterday of Miss Ethel A. M. Bowden, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bowden or Buick Street. Petone, to Mr. W. J. Little, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Little, of Cuba Street. Petone. The Rev. E. Parry performed tho ceremony. The. bride, who was given away by lier father, wore a dress of cream crepe de chine and veil arranged in mob-cap. fashion. She carried a pretty, bouquet of maidenhair fern, white .chrysanthemums, and rdse3. The bridesmaid, Miss Esca Powell, wore pale blue crepe de chine and hat to match, and earned a bouquet of pink roses and .maidenhair fern. The service was fully choral, Mrs. Piper play* ing the Wedding March. A reception "was subsequently held at tn© noma of the bride's . parents, many friends - ana relatives attending. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Little leffby motor for Waikanae, the tatter travelling in a navy costume and white volour hat.

Wedding at Waitara. The wedding. took place at Waitara of Miss Amy . Walker, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Walker, of Springlands. Blenheim, 9 and Mr. Norman H. tihappell, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Chappell, oT Waitara, and a member of the staff of the Bank of NewZealand. Wellington. The bride, who was given away by Mr. T. B. Ford, wore a white crepe de clune and georgette frock trimmed with pearls, and veil and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's cousin, Miss I. KBird of Nelson, was chief bridesmaid, and Miss B. Z. Button, of Waitara, the second. Tho -former _woro a crepe de chine and georgette ■ dress ■ embroidered with 6equins, and the latter a frock oJ lemon crepe do' cliine trimmed with ,mauve", f Both wore- pretty hats to match. The best man was Mr. I. Si. Shortt, of the Bank 'of New Zealand, Mangaweka, a,nd tho groomsmnn. was Mr C. H. Vinoent, oi'i-ae ua'fiits Palmsrstori North staff. After the reception given in the Foresters'' Hall, the hride and bridegroom left by motor on then wedding tour. Their new home is to bo' in Wellington. Wedding at Hastings.

A quiet wedding was icelebrated at St. "Matthew's Church. on Wednesdav, May 19, when Miss Marjorie Price, fourth daughter of Mrs. 11. G. Price, of Austin Street;. Wellington, and the lato Mr. H. G. Pricc, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Marlborough, was married to Mr. Haskel Anderson., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Anderson, Napier. Tho bride., who was given nway by her brother-in-law. Air. T. S. Eoulston, wore a gown of satin ciiarmense. trimmed with Limerick lace, brought from Ireland by tho bridegroom, with a beautifully embroidered veil. Sho a show'cr bououet with touches '"of nint. Miss Mona Price attended her 6ister and wore primrose charmeuse trimmed with primrose net touched with mauvo and a. black picture trimmed .with gold. She carried a bouquet tinted with autumn leaves. The flower girl, little Miss' Kathleen Eoulston, was dressed in mauve covered with silk net, with a mob cap,' nnd carried a posie of violets. The best man was Mr. C. Hansen, of Napier. • The Eev. Archdeacon W. J. Simpkin performed the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at tho residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. T. S. Eoulston, Lyndon Bond.