AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. GRAND DOUBLE STAR PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. A pictorial treat is in store for those who see Pollard’s double star programme at the Princess Theatre tonight headed by a special English production entitled “The Dying Deteo tive” (Sherlock Holmes). The second big attraction is a Mack Sennett fivereel comedv entitled “Home Talent starring Ben Turpin. If picture patrons think that Mack Sennett has com.o to the limit of his entertaining | possibilities, another guess is duo to him, and he will realise this fact after witnessing a. presentation of “Home Talent,’’ which is utterly unlike anything the Comedy King has yet made. True though to tho spirit of fine fantasy, generous revcalnient of loveliness and hilarity. “Home Talent” is in a totally different form from anything Mr Sennett has hitherto made. Home Talent” differs from anything anybody has ever done, in its ingenious, wellknit plot-structure, and in the vastrange of scenic and picturesque possibilities developed by the action of the storv “The- Dving Detective” another of tiii? splendid Sherlock Holmes series, also adds to the interest of tho programme. McLEAN’S pictures. RICHARD BARTHELM ESS -FRIDAY On Friday evening Mr McLean presents a Paramount picture m which Jesse L. Lasky presents a George Fitzmaurice production “Experience”. The greatest work of liis ivholc screen ear-ce,--that’s what Richard Barthelmcss has done in the Fitzniaurice production “Experience”. His portrayal of tho role of “Youth” leaves nothing to be desired. M«nv "ill remember bis appearance in such D. AY. Griffiths productions as “The Girl Who Stayed at Home.” “Scarlet Days”, “The Idol Dancer,” and other big niaatcipieces. As “Youth” you see bis first visit to the big city, the cafe of the Primrose Path, where lie meets the gorgeously gowned followers of pleasure, wealth, excitement and intoxication. Then you see him on the park bench where heroines face to face with poverty, the Bowery, where he works as a waiter, the church where his ideals are revised ; and you go with him hack home to where Love and Hope await him. A good programme of supports accompany this star feature, while the Orchestra will supply a select programme of music.

STRASBURC CROCK. EXHIBITION. 'The last three days of the above exhibition in Hokitika, in Keller’s Sample Room next to Perry’s Store, is announced. The exhibition positively closes on Saturday next at 10 p.m. Readers are advised to avail themselves of the opportunity offered'to view what it universally known as the seventh wuider of tile world. To describe the various mechanical workings of tlds ingenious masterpiece would fill a whole column. The outstanding features are the procession of the twelve Apostles, the visitations of the Saviour, the appearance of Satan and the grim figure of Death, the crowing of the cock on the tower in addition to which is seen the great Gregorian Calendar, showing the years atul leap years the Golden Number or lunar cycle, etc., etc., the orrery, showing the planets making their revolutions round the sun, and other scientific dials. The hours of exhibition arc afternoons from 2 till 5. nights from 7 till 10. Adults Is, children (3d.