AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

BETTY COM rSON—MON DAY. On Monday next at the Princess Theatre, Betty Compson will lie the big attraction in her latest special entitled “prisoners of Dove.” The greatest Bi tty Compson play since “The Miracle Man”. The bewitching star rises to undreamed of heights of emotional acting—radiant with tears through laughter. and sweet in sorrow and in joy. A tremendous dynamic story! The story of the girl who had that curious ilia xplainnblo fascination for men. Tt followed her everywhere, and when, disgusted and in sheer revolt, she left her wealthy home to work out her own salvation, she found men impossible. A story of titanic strength—daring hut n repi i.sellable. She w ent to her fuller and in hie handwriting was the cheque given to her rs the price of her silcmo. .V l.jg .supporting series will .also be

diown including-further episodes of the ‘■|.ion Man". :t two reel comedy and gazette. orchestral selections and usual price.,. hakkii's nnet's. Halier’, (irons opened on Cass Square to a crowded attendance, all the seating aeconiniodatiim being tilled and standing room at a premium. Tlie menagerie was the first item to interest, before the performance started, the pair of lions, tigers and monkeys proving a great attraction, especially to the .Miitnger try, the lions cspeeiallv being a fine pair. The programme tut' of ail interesting nature throughout. The (lazza trio of contortionists gave two clever numbers and tlte Wahlon pair scored a disiinct success in their musical numbers. There were clever juggling turns, and foolish ford in his burlesque act gave great amusement. Miss Rita Leopold's trapeze act was a good one and earned deserved applause. A trick dog act. and a bucking donkey which local bids failed to ride amused the audience, together with a mule tor the bigger riders, none of whom were able ip keep their seats. Clown ami Dummy supplied amusement for the young. Professor Raymond gave a, the closing

attraction a hypnotist display that proved highly successful and kept the audience in one long burst of laughter at the antics anil at tit tides of the several young men who .allowed themselves to he used as mediums. A buekjuntping display on a Queensland outlaw concluded a full programme at 11.15 pm..

TO-NIGI IT. The Circus is giving a matinee this afternoon tit .'1 o’clock, and to-night, at is o’clock will give their concluding perlurmaiiie nl the season, when another capital programme, with new jokes and antics will he provided COUNTRY TOUR. The following country tour has been a iTiingeil : Meiulav Dee. bill.- Rii.-s. Tuesday. Dec. 1 tli. Huatapu. Wednesday Dee. 5.- lfimu. Thursday Dec. (>.—Kokatahi. Friday .Dec. 7. —Kanieri. 01 MY A AND HER SEALS. Thu Oiliva act to appear at the Briitccf i Theatre on Wednesday and 1 hursday next, in unique, it stands alette, lar above any other single novelty the world has produced. Bet

amongst rocks with its frontage oi plate glass, the huge tank, containing over 5000 gallons of clear filtered water, in which the seals are seen disporting. makes itself a picture that is it masterpiece, but fur tniu.-ecnding the wonderful setting, is the 'easotiing power displayed by the seals, who obey all commands 'accurately and without hesitation, ami go thiotigh their evolutions with Ddiva, with a grace that is only equalled by that talented little artiste herself. In this act the audieuc-c v ill find moments lor laughter ait-1 astonishment, and tense moments whim misgiving gives place to alarm lor tin- safety ol Ihe ja .filiating Odiva. who remain, under water for such unbelievable lengths of time, with Ini- wonderful seals ploying around her. Odiva and liei seals an supported by a 101 l company of si.u artists featuring The Jubilee 1 rio, lmrnionisers of plantation melodies ; Verna Bain in dainty dance creations; Claude de Car. the acrobatic waiter; tl,o Mill) Duo. Hawaiian musicians; Erie llarrisen. entertainer. -lack Birchley. making both ends meet; ’Valentine. ventriloquist; 'loin I e I’uui. the Maori comedian and Adelaide I uylor. singer of sweet songs. There will he a special matinee on 'lbiltstlay next a t 3.5 p.m. B"x I’U'" "«' v - "I"' 11 at Mclntosh's.