AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE FAMOUS DIGGERS.”

A CAPITAL ENTERTAINMENT

The popularity of the visiting N.Z. Diggers combination was exemplified last evening when on opening their two nights’ season at the Princess Theatre they were greeted with an overflowing attendance, the Theatre being packed with a most enthusiastic audience, who marked their appreciation in most flattering terms as the evening passed. There was some delay belore tile opening overture was played, but once started the programme was proceeded with in a manner that is worthy of special mention. The line orchestra throughout the evening proved one of tire speI c *al treats of a fine programme. The opening chorus at once appealed to the audience, and the Company were soon proving their worth. Stan Lawson, the “misleading” lady, was the star of the next item, and in this and following numbers in which .'-lie took part enhanced the reputation made on the previous visit about a year ago. The comedy element was well entrusted to Tnno Kama, and his appearance was the signal fur hursts of laughter, his every appearance being a very welcome one, •he audience remaining unsatisfied in spite of numerous recalls. Frank Perkins and George Proctor in their duet I and separate songs were in good voire, and met with hearty receptions, while Gus Dawson in his ragtime song and dance scored a great success. Donald. Stuart in his comedy conjuring act put up a clever performance, while the Dutch duct and dance was another item

that appealed to the appreciative audience. The second half progressed on similar lines, the fun Doing fast and furious, and the programme concluded with a clever scene “Potted Revue, I slightly mixed,” which served to introduce some very clever numbers that were thoroughly enjoyed. The. whole, programme was bright and entertaining, and the prompt manner in which flic numbers followed each other added to the charm and enjoyment of the presentation', which the large audience so thoroughly enjoyed. The Diggers have fully borne out the very high reputation that preceded them and their season will !e looked back on with much pleasure.

TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT,,! The Company appear again tu-nighl it the Princess Theatre, when their season will lie concluded. There will l.e ■in entire change of programme, no item of last night’s programme being repeated. A special feature to lie included in !o night’s programme was promised last evening by Air Faina. It is entitled “The Maori Act,” and is stated to be no of the most enjoyable and successful in the Company’s repertoire.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES.

CHARLES RAY, FRIDAY

At the Princess Theatre to-morrow (Friday) night, Air H. McLean presents a voiv attractive star programme when ike special drama, “The Egg Orate Wallop,” featuring Charles Ray at his best, will be shown. In this picture Charles has many opporttinities of showing bis skill as an actor. He fights four rounds in this picture for fame and the love of a beautiful girl. He didn’t know the power that lay in that mighty arm until driven by love and a necessity that would brook no opposition, lie used it with terrific effect inside the ropes. The programme will also include a fine scenic and an amusing comedy, a regular laughter maker. McLean’s full orchestra will supply the incidental music.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

On Monday next Pollards are screening a big super feature. Vita graph drama. J. Stuart Blackton’s masterpiece: “The Common Cause” featuring an all-star caste of no fewer than fourteen famous artists including Sylvia Ilreamcr. Herbert llawlinson, Irene Castle, and Lawrence Grossmith, (England’s famous comedian). Thq war story that leads all others - a laugh—a 'heart throb-a thrill in every scene. A story to make your heart, leap. Splendid battle scenes showing tanks in action, big guns and battleplanes—but an absence of the horrors t.iat have characterised so many other war pictures. The story of the Common Cause that united the civilised world against the Hun. Cardinal Mercier said: “The Triumph of Justice is complete; the; barbarian device that right is might lias received its deathblow; the dream of Pan-German domination lias been shattered and evaporated like noxious gas in the wind, and thanks to God’s justice, right has triumphed, and the Belgians once more are free and independent. AVo have won the war.”