AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

XOIi M A TALMA DOE .MONDAY. Once more Norma Tnlmndge lia.s turned to a famous stage success for a motion picture production, for her latest picture, it is “the Wonderful 'I king” which was a most successful

stage vehicle. Miss Talmndge portrays the role of Jacqueline Hoggs, the part played in the stage version of -Miss Eagles. JacquV-dine Boggs is the mother!' ss daughter of “the American Hog King.” She has been reared and educated in a French Convent, and on a visit to England she meets Donald Munneyby, the oldest son ot an impoverished English aristocratic [family. Donald flirts with her. and “the wonderful thing” happens. She falls in love with hint. A vital need for money makes Donald slilfle his better feelings and take advantage of her love by marrying her. Duly aitet several months, during which time Donald learns to love her sincerely, she Loans j of his motive and leaves him. Ihe story comes to a happy ending, very I el> verly worked out. Ilarrison l*oid play.-, the part of Donald Mania rhy and there are others of note in the east. The supporting subjects are the latest. |'ache Oezettri, “The Joy Eider'’ I i omedv. “His First Movie,” Napier Scenic'. (This is a scenic ot Napier, . and your town is being circularised by the Napier JII.OOO Club to go and so" it. ft is tin best local scenic we have seen).

EMERY BROS. CIRCUS. Emery’s Circus which arrived m Hokitika yesterday afternoon from the north, though it came with very little noise and pomp, had apparently been veil heralded, because when tlie; Circus opened on Cass Square in the evening they were rewarded with an audience that found it difficult to find standing room, the moderate sized tent being crammed full in every part. The performance was a capital one. and was thoroughly enjoyed. There are louttrick ponies, two white and two mown and the remarktible manner in winch thev carried out their parts was very attractive. The potty buokjumper soon settled all wonldho riders, while ■■Starlight” mystified the audience with his almost human intelligence. There was a bevy oi clever dogs pci - forming, while the ladies on the trapeze and wire rope gave very attractive performance.-. Iwo comedy violinist' supplied some excellent comedy and clever juggling .while the clown and dutuniv tilled in the Ifoth lor the youngsters’ benefit. An exhibition ol riding a buck jumper was a clever one, the excellent perform;'"'.'. closing with a steeple chase. CH.uTArgrA is co.ming: Preparations are now being advanced fur the local (Tinulauqiui season which will be held at the Opera House, Revel! Street, ami "Ntnid from the 1 Itli to i lie 171 !i February, inclusive. ’lucre is a line array of artists, who will give two performances daily: alteniomi at ■_>. !.-, and evening at 8 o’clock. .1 iminr Chautauqua will he held at. 1.100 clock h• Mi afternoon. The following general information will he ol public ini ‘rest : Season ticket' are obtainable from Mr 1.. Aldridge only until noon of the opening day. l’rice Id,, plus tax lid. Primary school children’s season tic's<>is ecsl L, students tickets Os. The children’s and students’ tickets are exempt from taxation. Children must have sen-on tickets in order to he admitted to Junior Clifiulau(|un. Bi!<| .soiison-tickets. They enable you to be present at all programmes "at about half the cost of attending on tre single admission charges and ensure the success of the Chautauqua. to your Committee. Thu single admissions are: Evenings 11--: afternoons “s. both plus tax ; children half price. It pays to buy a season ticket which may lie used by anv adult or number of adults until it is exhausted. The booklet referring to the merits of il"< entertainment is now in circulation. and is well worth perusing. The. Chautauqua searum this year promises to he a great sueiess. |