AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“THE HOUSE OF INTRIGUE” TO-NIGHT.

At some time in the life of every individual struggling for existence comes the temptation to acquire some easy money in a manner not according to the ethics of law and honesty. This is the keynote of the RobertsonCole feature “The House of Intrigue” at the Princess Theatre to-night in which the stellar role is admirably sustained by a newcomer to screen stardom, in the person of a celebrated English actress, Peggy May. As the girl who is heroically battling to keep her body and soul together in spite! of

adverse circumstances, and to whom comes sudden temptation to make enough money to ensure her self respect, Miss May is delightfully convincing. The girl ignorantly allies herself with a band of crooks, but realising she is party to theft and forgery, experiences a revulsion of feeling and holds up the band, and goes baick to the struggle for existence penniless. A love story of more than usual interest is interwoven with the plot, and the supporting cast includes such well known names as Mignon Anderson and Donald McDonald. A Co-operative Weekly, “When the Wind Blows” comedy, and n. beautiful Pathe Scenic “In and Around San Diego,” completes a. first-rate Dill of fare.

CHAUTAUQUA. As Chautauqua- will be all the talk of the town next week, a chat about the coming performers will be of interest. The advance performers will be the Fine Arts Trio, the personnel of which has, been referred to earlior. On the second day the McKenzie Concert Coy., will hold the stage. The performers include Miss Ella McKenzie, pianiste Mr Warmick McKenzie, violinist and Miss L. D. Loveland dramatic soprano in a programme of great interest to music lovers. A strong feature of the second day will be the lectures by Dr. F. L. Loveland, an eloquent speaker and a man of veryfine presence. On the third day the Winifred Windus Trio will supply the entertainment. In the trio are Mr Guy Marriner solo pinnist and accompanist, who by the way is a New Zealander, Mr J. Alexander Browne, an Australian with a- fine baritone voice, and Miss Windus noted as a prominent American reader and interpreter of plays. Colonel Leader, an Englishman with 23 years’ service in the British Army, will be the lecturer, and should bo an interesting figure. The fourth day will witness Junior Chautauqua pageant for which the Story Lady will he responsible; and two very fine lectures will be given by Mr J. C. Heribsman and his subjects will make a fine appeal to all. The Arcadian quartette will be responsible for the entertainment. The singing party will consist of Miss Doris Orr, soprano; Miss Jean Cocks, mezzo-sop-rano ; Mr Wm. Buckley, tenor, and Mr Cyril Mee, bass It is well balanced quartette and has an extensive repertoire. The foregoing indicates the sterling worth of the treat in store for local patrons of Chautauqua. Tickets should be secured betimes to enjoy the whole series of entertainments.