AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures.

TOM MIX IX “NORTH OF Till YL'K()XIT KILXESDAY.

1:1 C'i"li picture starring; Tom Z\lix, tl'e beloved William Fox exponent of t-Jean, bright, active character, there is at least one new and dangerous .stunt incorporated. In “North of the Silicon,'' which is a Fox special, this custom i.s magnified ten-fold. Thus “lien it opens at the .Princess Theatre tins Wednesday, patrons will have the opportunity of seeing a good star at his best. From the opening scene at the small Alberta farm of Michael Dane, until the last fade-out on the boat, homeward bound, the adherence to the story of Jules Furtlnnun entails a sweep of action nil] arelleled in anything Mix has over done before. In the development of the very unusual story. Mix us whirled through endless, harrowing dangers. On A\ ednesday patrons will he delighted to know of the special engagement of .Miss Maggie Foster, Violinist. direct hum J. (’. Williamson’s Ltd. Australia. Suit sweet strains from a violin remarkably played liy a ■sweet laced girl, ami then a tornado oi applause that will continue until the delightful music .begins again, will be the order of things when Maggie Fester graces the stage at the Princess Theatre on 'Wednesday. Miss Foster is a radiantly personable young violinist who has won enormous favour in all the large towns and cities of Australia and New Zealand. It is with gret pride the management announce her engagement, and they are sure that the high salary they are paying this wonderful artist, and their enterprise in bringing her to Hokitika will be justified by the picture going public. The prices on Wednesday are. circle 2s, stalls Is 6d. Reserve at Mclntosh’s.

Till-: Xl’.w FOLIAES. OXK XIOUT ONLY—THURSDAY MARCH 20th. lAt 10 SMITH’S XIOW FOIA.IIOS. Speaking on Lee Smith’s Xew Follies, who are to visit Hokitika on Thursday 20th, and will appear at (he Princess Theatre, one of the leading Xew Zealand newspapers says:—Lee Smith’s Xew Follies provided a very enjoyable entertainment at the Grand Theatre last evening, and drew tremendous applause from the audience ;Ys •lolly .John Larkins gave his humorous turuS. John is a clever entertainer, lie bubbles over with mirth and succeeds in infecting the audience, As a means of dispelling the " blues ”

Larkins is better than a patent medicine. Frank .Monde excelled in various well chosen songs and in the Enstern scene “ Arabia ” sang well. Doreen Lee Smith possesses a fine soprano voice, which was heard in a good vuricty of songs, including the popular

”By the Waters of .Minnetonka,” which has captivated music lovers, The saxophone, an instrument seldom heard in this town, was played with great ability by Karie Walker, and he had to respond to requests for more. The Indian Ensemble was well staged, and Jolly John acted the part of an Indian chief to perfection. Hut the star item, was n comedy “Mrs Onllnher” in which Jolly John Larkins took the part of Mrs Gallaher, a cute old dame, and the house simply rocked with laughter. One feature which deserves special mention is the excellent costuming. This is very picturesque, original and striking and would hardly he excelled by much larger companies. Rome pretty dances were given by Y.oreen Adda. As this clever combination are only showing one night patrons are advised to book early, prices: Circle 3s Ad, Stalls 2s. Reserve tit Mclntosh’s.