ENTERTAINMENTS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 646, 1 July 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE NOVELTY CONCERT.

MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS.

The novelty concert in aid of the Plunket Society took place on Wed--nesday evening and proved an immense success. There was a crowded attendance, which thoroughly enjoyed the fine programme presented. Space will not permit of a detailed leview of the programme, but special mention. should be made of the dancing items by the pupils of Mrs Burmester of Auckland. These little pupils absolutely enchanted the audience with the gracefulness and rhythm of their movements Mention should also be made of the fac,t that though on© of the dancers was unable -fro attend owing to sickness, Miss Dilworth fills ed the gap without rehearsals and at a day’s notice Miss Burmester is to be congratulated on her success ,>5 a teacher fo child dancing All the items on the programme were thoroughly appreciated

At the conclusion of the concert aa auction sale of articles was held, which realised a further sum for the society Lollie girls also did good work with home-made confectionery, which had- been prepared by Mesdames W. Jones and Gundy.

As a result of the evening the Plunket Society should benefit to the extent of about £35.

STRAND PICTURES.

TO-MORROW (SATURDAY)

A DOUBLE STAB PROGRAMME.

A double star programme will be submitted at the Strand Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) night. The chief item is “Sooner or Later,” Owen Moore’s second Selznick picture, an adaptatioin by R # Ceei. Smith of Lewis Allen Browne’s story entittled “The Woman Hater,” and it offers the star manifold opportunities to display his talents as a light comedian. The sum anH substhnee of the tittle is that they all fall sooner or later in matters of love. Patrick Murphy, the character played by Mr Moore, ia no exceptin, although he is known as a woman-hater. He tries to help out his friend, Robert Ellis, whose new bride has left him, and much to hiss urprise he is convinced that the person he has fallen in love with is the wife in question. The subsequent happenings are brimful of interest.

.The other picture, “When a Man Loves.” The attractive role undertaken by Earle Williams in the Vitagraph feature, “When a Man Loves,” will not lessen his popularity amongst picture goers. Supported by a splendid cast, the star is more debonair, artistic and convincing ever before, and the production is notable forthe beauty of the settings, mostly scenes of Japan. Romance and adventure play a large part in the story, with a delightful love theme running through the various situations, and a corking climax is provided that will send everybody away with that wholesome satisfied feeling that a good picture engenders. Don’t fail to see the