AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

XOR.UA TALMADGE MONDAY. A wholesome study in romance and sentiment is "The Wonderful Thing,” which conies to the Princess Theatre next Monday with Norma Talmadge as the star. This exceptionally clever picture is said to he ideal lor the expression of the star's talent and personality since it permits her to portray a role which is widely different from any in which she has appeared before. The story carries a hreath of humour which, coupled with the romantic entanglement spells a heart interest drama which is hound to entertain the picture patron. The heroine, interpreted by Afiss Talmadge, is one that calls upon tier resourcefulness. The heroine is much sought after by an impoverished Englishman and she marries him. Mis family immediately Lakes it upon themselves to make life unpleasant for her. Their mercenary conduct is exasperating to such a point, that she leaves her husband. In the end there is reconciliation. The picture unfolds a pretty story and is well staged and acted. fn the east are Harrison Ford, Howard Truesdale and Walter MeFwen. The latest Pathe Gazette. "The .Joy Riders” comedy, and a beautiful local scenic taken at Napier will also lie shown.

TUESDAY NIGHT'S BENEFIT. At Hie Princess Theatre on Tuesday night next, Mcf.ean’s pictures are giving a special benefit for the llnllignn Fund. Pol runs will he delighted with the star picture. The select ion is Belly Compton in "The Little Minister.” Both the slur and the story are delightful. The story is well known. It is by one of the favourite authors, and Ihe pieiurisation should prove a delight.

Being a benefit entertainment wherein all receipts are devoted to the object in view, and no services are being paid for, tickets will be free of amusement tax. The tickets are now on sale and are in steady demand. The price for admission is 2s upstairs and Is downstairs, and a bumper attendance may he looked for. CMAT'TAUQUA IS COMING! The opening night of Chautauqua at the ('peril lloiiso on February 1 Ith will bring something now and interesting. It is more than a lecture—it. is ;i wonderful spectacle, interpreted for the audience by Mr .1. ('. Xayphe in a bountiful story elqirently told and brightened by a. ready fund of humor. The beautiful costumes, tapestries ami rugs icid to illustrate the lecture mat he examined afterwards by these who arc interested.

M.n. Mi n inn I, wished to travel ,r. will through India. China and -fupuu ; to wander into Hie highways ami byways; to become familiar with the lives of the people and to bring hack with us pictures and curios. Such a journey has been the lot of Drew Pearson, and in listening to his descriptions and looking at his beautiful pictures, each one iii fancy can Lake the trip which to most is a dream impossible of fulfilment .

Dr liohn’.s lecture is c 11 1i(1<'<I “The World and Ourselves,’’ ami deals with iru Economic Uasis of 1 1 stcrimtionaI Relations. In this lecture Dr Bohn has in a degree popularised the results of certain .studies lie lias made in the field of economic history. The lecture begins with a reference to the part which economic factors have played in the social life of mankind, lie then proceeds to interpret two chapters of modern history from the point ol view of their economic foundations. The second part of the lecture deals with the economic factors which inllncm-e international relations to-day. The I 'ctiircrs’ conclusions will he as surprising to some as they will h< interestin'' to all. The foregoing is an outline of the (three principal lectures here during the (iiia it I:t ttfjiia season, am! indicate that all the addresses will lie “worth while.” Tickets for season ai reduced rates are now procurable I’sont .Mr L. A idridge.