Hugard's Mysteries

Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 May 1915, Page 3

Hugard's Mysteries

At the King's Theatre on Tuesday night a scene of mystery will prevail. Hugard and his band.of mystic workers arrive and ivTll present a programme of mystery, music and sensation. The company lias recently concluded a successful season of seven nights each in both Christchuiich and Dunedin to profitable business. Hugard is present* ing hie celebrated bullet-catching feat. He invites any three local rifleinent bring their own rifles and cartridges and fire them point blank at him. He undertakes to stop the bullets. As a card manipulator Hugard has no equal, and his Chinese colleague, Chung Sung Loo is presenting the biggest afld most expensive act that has ever toured New Zealand. Amongst the illusions to be presented by Chung Sung Loo is "The Birth of the Sea ISymph," "The Sword Levitation," "Burning of Phoenix," "Flags of Our , ";Allies. ,r and a host of oilier beautiful effects. Miss Myra Errington has earned for herself the title of the "Xzlophone Queen," from the manner in which she plays that instrument. Her act is a' real mueical treat. Chivalli and his clever dog "Sport" are responsible foi; s a fine balancing and juggling act. Tne dog is exceedingly well-trained and his bal- ' ancing is reallv'Ttfonderful: The "comedienne, Miss Millie Clare, has an original manner that makes her a favourite everywhere. She has fine repertoire of Bonga. Her Kaiser parodies are exceedingly Funny. The entertainment Tight through is bright, clever and refined; each performer being a real artist in their own particular line. ' ■

The prices of admission are 3s, 2s