AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S rSCTURES. “HEART O’ THE HILLS. MONDAY. That Mary Pickford has lost xione of the magnotie charm and appeal that ! endeared her to some odd millions of 1 people, and caused her to occupy a. pedj estal of public favour that is excep- ! tional in a world’s history, is evidenced ! by her portrayal of the mountain girl ! in her third picture from her own stud- ? ios entitled: “Heart O’ the Hills,” ; which isi now screening at the Princess : Theatre oh Monday. The star portrays ; a precocious, headstrong, fearless and lovable mountain child, who grows up ! to womanhood amid the feuds of the ! mountains. Splendid indeed, is the con trast between the hoydenish little spitfire who is ready at all times to fight for her rights with fist and gun, and ' the demure and cultured young} lady that an up-to-date ladies’ seminary turns out. One might sav that this . Mary is one we have never seen before, so wide is the range of characterisation that she successfully achieves in this, probably the finest of all her pictures. A Pathe Gazette and Pathe Review support this big attraction and ‘Pollards’ symphony orchestra will supply a new programme of selected items.

McLEAN’S PICTURES* PRISCILLA DEAN, TO-NIGHT. At the Princess Theatre to-night Mr McLean presents another capital programme beaded by the popular Priscilla Dean in “A Silldined Burglar.” This is a five reel Universal, and has created a furore wherever screened. It is ably supported by a two part Century comedy, International News, and the seventh episode of that stirring serial “The Diamond Queen,” in which the happenings are again of a most sensational nature. The Orchestra will supply a new programme of incidental music.

WILLIAMS’ HIPPODROME. j CASS SQUARE—TO-NIGHT. Williams’ Hippodrome, three shows in one, opens on Cass Square tonight. It is three great shows in one M?glity Combination, Vaudeville, and Variety, and Circus. The artists inejmlei, direct from R-ingling Bros., Mammoth Circus, U.S.A. Silboni, the World’s greatest aerial artist in feats that amaze and astound. New Zealand’s wonder girl, Miss Alice Chapman, the most brilliant child artist in New Zealand. Joan and Nora Smith, presenting wonderful song and dance specialities. Fitz and Staqtz, Comedy Jugglers in Fun in a hash House. Toying with fate in Mid Air, Reg. Williams, the dare devel on the Trapeze, featuring “The Death Slide” 1 , the most thrilling feat of gymnastic daring ever witnessed in New Zealand The Man of Many Mysteries, Chas Coates in scries of magical creations, featuring his great guillotine mystery. Direct from the great Orpheum circuit Jacques do Reno, screamingly funny cMnedy acrobat. Ventriloquism Supreme, Jim Sinclair and his pal Jerry. The most brilliant ensemble of Star Artists that has ever visited the West Coast. Don’t miss it.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Owing to non-connection of the Hokitika train with that from Reefton this morning, Williams’ Mammoth Hippodrome will not arrive until (5 o’clock bv the evening train. Arrangements •have been made for the erection of the tent at once and the performance will start‘at 8.15 p.m. The whole of the properties can easily he erected in the time at disposal, and a full show will ho given. MATINEE TO-MORROW. A special matinee for children will he given on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2.3(1 o’clock, and another performance will he given in the evening.