AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“FLESH AND BLOOD,” .MONDAY

Edith Roberts and Lou Chnneey are starred together iu Irving Cumming’s special “Flesh and Blood,” which will l e the main attraction in Hokitika on Monday night. The picture is one of •he finest dramatic offerings this year ami deals with a father who returns t-o gaol to false imprisonment, to undeserved torture, because his lovely daughter’s happiness is at stake. Distinctive settings, wonderful story, vivid acting, poignant and extraordinary glimpses of Chinatown. Look at the supporting caste. Ralph Lewis as the power!ul enemy who rail-roaded David to prison; Noah Beery as the Chinese master of the Tong; Jack -Mi l ll l a 11 as the handsome lover; the Policeman, Wilfred Lucas, and a host of others. A romance of courage, a drama of faith supreme, a love story of ineffable sweetness.

On Wednesday next Ttasil Kind’s poweriul illuiiiinalion of life and destiny here and in the hereafter, “Earthlioimd,” i lie most dehaled photoplay yet created. Coming on Thursday next the long expected picture, “Tlie Simile.” This wonderful special will, he shown in Hokitika for two performances only at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday and also at night at 8 p.m. The prices are circle .‘is 3d, stalls 2s 2d. children Is. Patrons arc advised to hook early to avoid disappointment. THE ii.S.A. -MINSTRELS. The R.S.A. .Minstrels will hold the hoards at the Princess Theatre oh Tuesday night. For this special request performance a very good programme will be submitted. The first part will he the plantation scene so

successful last week, and the secoiu part will he a. musical melange, introducing character songs and sketches. The programme will afford

plenty of scope for the undoubted talent in the ranks of the company. The usual valuable support will lie rendered by the orchestra. At the previous entertainment the orchestra was regarded as a very special feature. Indeed it is of outstanding merit, and will he quite a distinctive attraction in itself. Next, Thursday at Oreymoulli, the company appear at the Opera House. Special arrangements are in hand for this appearance. The company will travel north by Clements Motor Service, which it appears is able to compete with great advantage against the railway, in the matter of fares.