AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1920, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD*? PICTURES.

EASTER MONDAY

On Monday next at tlie Princess Theatre Polards will present the big Golchvyn feature, “Shadows,” starring Geraldine Farrar in a new role. Some staggering scenes are witnessed in the Goldwyn feature “Shadows.” The five minute whistle was blown on the steamer taking the last passengers from Alaska before the winter closes in upon the frozen Yukon. In five minutes in a room in the dance hall a hunted, desperate woman has to force to a terrible climax the drama that casts its shadows upon her later life and happiness. This woman is Cora Lamont, and never before lias Geraldine Farrar had such a role on stage or screen. The man is Jack McGo'ff, and never before has Tom Santocliii had such a role. The atmosphere is that of the mad fevered gold country, and the story is a big drama of the kind that makes the pulses leap. The latest Gazette and comedy will complete the programme. On Wednesday next Madge Kennedy will be starred in a big Goldwyn feature, “Friend Husband. 5 ’

RIDGWAY AND SELL’S CIRCUS

Ridgway and Sell’s Circus and Buckjumpers opened up on Cass Square to a full tent on Thursday. This year the •management have got together a big combination of artists foremost of whom is Weston, a hand balancer and contortionist who gave an eerie turn concluding by walking up and down a flight of stairs on his hands. The troupe of dogs monkeys etc., were a revelation in animal sagacity, Toby, a little fox terrier, turning several somersaults better than an ordinary person. A collie dog did some wonderful leaps, and roused rounds of applause. A mindreader mystified the audience by mesmerising a subject. A diminutive pony was successful in unseating half a dozen hoys who essayed to ride on her. Two clever dancers, a lady and gent, gave a smart exhibition of buck-dancing on an American roller mat. The usual circus clowns kept the audience amused with their jokes and witty sayings .and also gave a smart display of trick riding. The Buekjumpers were a feature of the evening, several local riders trying their luck, but without success. A local Maori, George Kocli, challenged the management to produce

a horse that would throw him out of his own saddle. The challenge was accepted and will take place to-night, when several new features will be introduced. The show will go on torn- on Monday, showing at Kumnra that evening.