amusements.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1923, Page 1

amusements.

“THE HALF-BREED” WFDN FSDA Y To-morrow night at tlie Princess Theatre the woild famous stage play “Thu Half Brood,” Oliver Moroxco’s greatest siiooss k tarring Wheeler Oakman will ho shown lor one night only. A drama of western prairies and eastern society. The big stage mu-cuss, just as nig on the screen! Thousands ot steers in wild stampede. A freight train cutting oil’ on one side; tiie sheriff's posse on the olltr-r —all wedging a man and girl thundering fur the border. You’ll thrill—and throb—and thrill again at this climax to a drama ot a half breed pariah, and how lie chose his mate. Half white, half red - seeking a society girl as wife! And because the barrier of blood is over against the half-breed offering love, lie swings back to his Indian ancestors and takes his mate. There's tin: dramatic thrill of a sensational stage success — a hurst of swift action and strange romance in films. Selwyn. described as the Master .Magician will appear at the Princess Theatre for one night only. Wednesday. 22nd. in conjunction with the usual picture entertainment. According to his Press reports, lie presents a new and novel performance. 1’ he -'Auckland Star'' reports him as follows: •‘Hearty applause greeted Selwyn. lie is correctly described as an entertaining magician, for he presents a most delightful entertainment.'' The “Evening Post,” Wellington, says: “lie is one of the cleverest exponents of the conjurors’ art we have yet seen, and his performaue was not only mystiiying. hut included many tricks beyond the orthodox. He was a host in himself ; and was deservedly appreciated.” Usual prices will be charged.

On Thursday the opening celebrations of the Otiru Tunnel will he screened in conjunction with a special Paramount Feature "Forever,” starring Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid. Circle. 2s 2d. stalls Is 8(1.