AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

THE ENGLISH FUTURISTS. ENCLISH FUTURISTS. A HIM OUT ENTERTAINMENT. The English Futurists opened a twonights season at the Princess Theatre last night and were greeted by a good audience who gave the Company a wonderfully happy reception. From the start of the drum of the orchestra to the final scene there was not a dull moment. Item followed item in rapid succession and the audience had hardly settled down from applause of the one item until another and even more enjoyable one was engaging their attention. The programme too was a full one, and gave two and a-half hours of thorough enjoyment. The opening item was by the Futurists in a. bright chorus and dance, which greatly pleased the audience. Then followed equally good items, including Ina Love in in a wee hit of Scotch, George Corelli, the possessor of a very fine tenor voice in two operatic gems. a burlesque interlude, “ The Inaudible Actors.” that rocked the audience, Ous Dawson a very popoular favourite and the Cabaret kittens in a clever dance. A harmony trio in a very attractive musical number. Tna Love in a crinoline scene beautifully dressed. Then 0. YV. Desmond introduced comedy in his song of the cop, his specially fine step dancing being a most enjoyable feature. A very clover sketch, “ The Wireless Indicator.” was one of tin' extra clever specialties that caused unbounded fun. Winnie Edgcrton received an undeniable encore for her soprano solo and was followed by a pretty reveille, “ Jiy tlic Sea,” introducing some pretty costumes, and dancing and clever novelties. A comedy item “The Tale of a Dog.” and a novelty finale by the whole company completed a very fine first half programme

The second half was presented on even more enjoyable lines and there was not a dull moment. Miss Gladys Thomas, who presided over the orchestra, opened with the solo “After the Storm,” and made a distinct success. A dancing melodrama was one of the most, enjoyable of the many fine items. A pleasing solo by Aliss IJily Dalgliesh was followed hy a sketch in which words commencing with a “AY” only were used with success. Mr Barry Boss gave a baritone solo and was encored. Then followed a very pretty scenes. “ AYhere the Daisies Grow,” with .Miss Ilia Love as soloist. “ The color of my wife’s eyes” brought down the house in the finale and a pretty duct by Gus Dawson and Eily Dalgleish followed. Then the two curates rocked the house, Northcote and Dawson making a great hit. The final

“ Kentucky ns You’re Horn,” by tlie company brought a delightful entertainment to a. close. The dressings were many and varied and all in the host style, adding greatly to the general attractiveness. A remarkably enjoyable entertainment was the general verdict.

TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! To-night the Company makes their second and final appearance, when the second programme of their repertoire will be presented. This is wholly different from that of last night and comprises a full and interesting list of attractive numbers, introducing the Company in new features, new songs, new dances, and clever comedy. AVe can safely recommend our readers not to miss this bright, breezy and thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. EVERYBODYS PICTURES. iiKTTv rai.four, Friday. AYoiulei'ful places are built from lime to time in film studios, bill few such sets can vie for beauty and meticulous attention to detail with the church Tin ill for •‘S(|iiihs' Honeymoon,'' a .Master Piet tiro. A cobble-stone path wound under an old lych gate and across beautiful green sward up to the porch of a really picl iiivsque old church of solid con.jl nic, ion thal looker! genuinely old Xnrman. The clinroh came to life: the organ pealed: the hells chimed out with sweet resonance, and from the little door in the porch came a bridal procession beaded by 'Srinibs, who had just been married ! ..> ex-P.C. l.ce. They passed through i'ne

lych pate and under an arch of Piccadillv flower girls' posies and policemen’s truncheons, whilst pounds ol confetti were showered on thorn amt a pair of turtle doves fluttered over the scene. The reason for the building of jho quaint and really beaufilul old church is given in the producer's----Mr George 'Pearson's own words. 'AVe have plenty oi prettv, old churches in Britain." he said, "but we had so manv scenes to take, outside the church at Squibs’ wedding, including some stunt stuff, that we felt it would he much more convenient and expeditious to build our own church. And here it is.” Tito second chapter of “The Oregon Trail.” comedy, and Pa the garotte complete the programme. Selections hv Miss "Williams oreliestia. Coming Saturday “Merton _of the Movies.” a Paramount attraction.