AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

, EVERYEODYS PICTURES. " NORTH OF XOME TO-NIGHT In a remote settlement, of the Kloiidyke the news of a new "old find Drought, the stampede of men nil enget to find a fortune. .Men fighting primitively for life against fearful odds of ihe Arctic winter so that they might become rich in the finding of the gold. Ail the hardships, the thrills. the drama ol the gold rush will be seen in "North ol .Nome,’'' the picture to he "i'll at the I’rineesK Theatre to-night. " North of Nome” lias the distinction of being one of the few pictures that have been actually taken in Alaska.. For those of our patrons who want thrill and action, mingled with romance we recommend the picture “ North of Nome.” This action-packed romance of the frozen North, was made entirely in Alaska and in addition to the thrills and action of the picture, is replete with scenic splendour of that country. ■ North of Nome ” is played by an allstar cast and will lie seen ai the Princess Theatre to-night.

” CHARLEY'S AUNT.” PRINCES THEATRE, SATFE DAY Nlvii they say it’s enough to make a cat laugh, they don’t go quite far enough. ‘•Charley's Aunt,” with T). 13. O'Connor. is enough to make a crowd laugh, even tlio-e “crabs” that never admit it’s the play Hint makes I hem laugh, it is only that they are feeling good. “Charley’,s Aunt” is the funniest comedy that’s over been singl'd. It is a clean, wholesome.' story who>" great charm and appeal lie in the simplicity of it- humour interpreted by a cast of comedians who have caught tlic spirit of tin" fane and have carried if through to a hilarious success. f). It. (VCnnnnr. like the true comedian he is. has the audience- completely in Ids grip right throughout the, pcrforiuano?. Every movement, every lift of the eyebrows, every “line.” evokes a humorous reaction from his audience; yet ho himself, seldom nr never as much as smiles. The simple story of a college boy who assumes the part, of an elderly aunt in order io help his chums win the girls

they love is told in the “straight from tiie shoulder” manner, which is delightful and refreshing. Theiv is not a single slow movement from the time the curtain rises ti" ‘■he end of the perforata no?. The box plan is now open at Misses Mclntosh’s. The sea soil is for one night- only. ROSS, MONDAY. “ AIIE YOU A MASON?” 1 lie “Are You a Mason?” Company will present ibis great success in its entirely at Ross on Monday next. One of the most successful comedies ever produced by J. C. 'Williamson Ltd., is “ Are Aon a Mason?” Its reputation as a mirth provoker is world wide, and it certainly possesses a most humorous plot combined with the most humorous .situations. Two men, one the father-in-law. the other the son-in-law, are through certain domestic circumstances compelled to pretend that they are Freemasons and each carefully watches the oilier for secret signs, etc., so that he might reply with similar signs. As neither man lias any idea of Masonry, mtii'h less, tile, secret signs of the Masonic Order, their actions bring forth '•creams of laughter. Some bright musical gems and characteristic dances help is make “ Are Aon a .Mason?” one of Ihe best musical comedies ever produced. The company is under Ihe

in anage me ill of D. R. O'f'onnor and lie is supported by a full ea l of principals wlio have recently hrol.cn all records in Australia.