AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. Pollards present at tlio Princess Theatre on Monday “Tol’nbie” David” feauring Richard. Barthcliuess. Mr Bafthcilmess has been seen in “Way Down Bast” under the direction of Mr Griffith, mi din “Tol’able David” be bos made a production with himself as star. “Tol’able David” is a story of West Virginia mountaineers, firm the pen of Joseph Herhesseimer. It first appeared in the Saturday “Evening Post” and has since been published in book form and conceded to be one of j the best of this gifted author’s works. Barthelmess plays the part r.f a young 1 mountain lad, upon whose sloulders is j suddenly cast new and heavy lespon-j sibilities. It is a picture of piofound interest, of sweeping suspense and , powerful dramatio scenes. Seldom has '• a picture so full with genuine heart interest and true human characters reached the screen. For those who look for the evolution of the motion ! picture world’s foremost stories, “To!’- j able David” wil lbe a delight. A Mack ! Semiett comedy and Pntlie Gazette completes a fine programme. ROYAL TROUBADORS. OPERA HOUSE, MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

Commenting on a recent performance of the Royal Troubadors, who open at the Opera House on Monday evening for a two night’s season, a southern exchange says:—A fairly large audience was present at the one and only entertainment presented at the Invercargill Municipal Theatre by the Royal Troubadors. The company was headed by Jolly John Larkin, of Fuller fame, and the sisters Hawthorne. Eea.sily the best item of the evening—and that is saying something—was the duet by these sisters, one of whom is an accomplished pianist, and who in fact provided effective accompaniments throughout the entertainment. The duet “The Day is Done,” was chosen witli a knowledge of the needs of everyday folk that was nothing under the entrancing manner in which it was sung. The way in the two voices were made to blend and, harmonise gave proof of the* artistry of both of the Hawthorne sisters, the one singing at the piano harmonising with her sister’s rich contralto. As encores “Annie Laurie,” and a Yenetian Boat Song were also popular. At the end of the first portion of the programme an abbreviated and somewhat caricaturist version of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” was set, and it will please no less than will “Lector KilIcrn,” a short sketch which concludes the programme. John Larkin was surely a. born comedian, for he has that way with him which makes for tho perfectly natural. To offset thi s cop-per-coloured comedian with his glistening teeth.. rolling eyes and laughable characteristics, assumed no doubt, is .Don Wallace, whose strong point is jtolie monologue “Burlington Bertie” and the kindred theme “t do like an egg for my tea,” both cf which struck responsive chords in the audience. Mr Irving Stella also provided interesting songs and dialogues. A feature of the entertainment was the costuming effects of th« party, the Indies in the Quaker scene especially. 1

STR ARBTTRCI CROCK. EXTTTRTTTOX. Tho rule lent, pity of Strasburg possesses two groat points of interest to the traveller—the famous cathedral founded by Clovis in tlir year 010 and tho marvellous clock. The inhabitants destroyed the eye-sight of the maker of the clock in the 14th century, lest lie should construct another, and threat oned with condign punishment all who attempted to investigate ii.s mysteries or imitate its wonderful movements. Croat was their surprise when it was discovered that Henri Pellier had built a clock one-fifth of the size of the original. This model is at present on cxi.iiihitiou in Keller's Sample Rooms, next to Perry’s store. Tho season in Hokitika is to he a short one only. There were very large attendances to see. the model yesterday. All parents should make a special effort to allow their children to visit tho exhibition, for apart from its many entertaining, features tho model is of the highest educational value to tho youthful, mind. The hours arc: Afternoon, ‘4 till 5, till 10.