AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1918, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

BARTQN’S CIRCUS

A FINE SHOW

Barton s Circus opened their season on Cass Square last evening, when in spite of counter attractions there was a large attendance, the large tent being filled with ia very pleased audience. , The programme presented was a very at- | tractive one. Of the many splendid j items that of the musical acrobats, the j Frcdo Bros, in their distinctly clever j: act in which they played their violins j while doing ia]L sorts of tumbling and ac- : rohatic tricks, stood out as a specially : good one. Miss Valdnre trick cyclist i and wire walker made a very pleasing impression her cycle act being cleverly carried out, while on the wire she deported herself in a very easy manner ; carrying out, her exposition very clev- / erlv. Miss Mona Val, the champion lady stock whip Cracker, was in rare form and the cracking of her whips resembled pistol shots. She also cut off with the whips the neck of an uidinary bottle as well as a cigarette from an attendant’s mouth. A splendid turn was given by Miss Alton, who got |

through all the hoops, while in all posi- ; lions, as though boneless. The lady rider, Marguerite, also ( gave a fine display of bareback riding, and the opening performance by six horess was also good. The “Chinese” acrobats were undoubtedly clever, as was the | pyramid exhibition by nine members !of the company The life of the cirrous is always its clowns and jokers. | These introduced many quips and jokes i that kept the audience in .roars of ' laughter the younger people enjoying this part of the programme with great gusto. There were a number of riding feats that were cleverly carried out, while the tricks of the two ponies won much applause, these well trained animal s showing to much advantage. The donkey riding net. gave several lads an opportunity to tost Iris bucking capabilities and their efforts kept the audience in one long roar of laughter. A steeplechase by t a number of local riders brought to a conclusion a very enjoyable programme. TO-NIGHT.

The Circus gave a matinee this afternoon to a crowded lent, and to-night concludes their season here, when a change of programme will be given. The client programme given last niglit is sure to ensure a bumper attendance tonight.

The Circus visit, s Ross on Monday evening a treat: being in store for our southern friends.

, On Wednesday the Circus will give I % oerl '‘rm a nee at Stafford.

POLLARD’S PICTURES

“THE CLODHOPPER

On next Monday evening Pollard’s will screen at the Princess Theatre the most original drama of picluredom in “The Clodhopper,” a Triangle Ince feature of deep pathos and quaint humor. Charles Roy is the star, and his role is one that will make him a public favourite with every picture-goer. He is supported by Margery Wilson, who is the sweetheart to whom, lie says goodbye when lie goes off to the city to seek his fortune. Charlie wandered off to the big city in his best Sunday suit, and went nosing round for work, evenually discovering a janitor’s job. He went awkwardly in and landed amongset the rehearsal of a musical comedy that was going flat. Then the director saw his opportunity and made Charlie dance The dance, christened “The Clod Hop” became the rage of fashionable eNw York and the youth’s fortune was made. The rest of the story is highly dramatic. A run sets in on the father’s bank, and is facing ruin when Charlie turns up with his newly got wealth. Everything ends happily. The setting is something to he wondered at, particularly the scenes set among the root garden entertainment places of NeW York where the interiors are gorgeous

’in the extreme. There is a particularly strong supporting east, and the chorus of beauties deserve special remark. The thirst for a. new sensation which marks the jaded audiences of a pleasure-ridden city is truthfully shown in “The Clodhopper” where the fashionable patrons of a New York roofgarden' go crazy on “The Clod Hopper Glide” as .danced by the rustic in the latest musical comedy. The Keystone comedy, “Done in Oil” supports the star feature.