AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES ••GO WEST” TO-NICfITX. Thrills that would do credit to a most gripping medodnuna, a plausible plot, crammed with laughs and delicately touched with pathos, unrivalled scenic effects and excellent photography; these are the reasons for the tremendous popularity of “ Go West.” Buster Keaton’s now comedy riot which opens at the Princess Theatre to-night. It was produced by Buster Keaton for Alctro-Goldwyii-Afayer. Obviously intended to be a farcical comedy of the wide open spaces, it is the frozen-faced fun-makers first western picture and the most entertaining of his many hilarious successes. As the title suggests, the picture tells the story of a young man who drifts into the wild and woolly country, famed in exciting fiction. The plot thickens with a succession of excruciatingly funny situations, in which bandits, train robberies, wild steers, and a dainty girl play important parts. One of the picture’s most ludicrous and thrilling sequences is the escape and flight into a busy city of 5,000 wid steers, with Keaton, garbed in the red fancy costume;of a devil, at their head. Audiences will be convulsed with mirth ter watch this brilliant comedian, hotly pursued by the excited animals, living through tiio crowded streets. Others in the cast are Kathleen Myers and Howard Truesdale.

Topical and scenic complete the display to-night. FRED. SMITH'S MARIMBA BAND AND DANCE ORCHESTRA. There was a very large attendance

at the Soldiers’ Hall on New Year’s Eve for the first public: appearance of the above Band. Dancing was the order of the evening, and the floor was kept fully occupied throughout tho night. There was blit a slight pause between each number, and votaries bad ample opportunity to indulge in their special pleasure. Special music was provided, all the latest compositions being rendered. Some of the numbers were particularly bright and exhilerating. and dancing was an evident pleasure. The orchestra is a very capaide one of six instruments and proved a. special delight to those present. On New Year’s night the Band played a lengthy programme of music on the Tied Lion Hotel balcony, being listened to by a large number of people. Yesterday the Band proceeded south to pay advertised visits to AA’ailio (last night), Afatninui (to-night), and Hariliari fto-morrow night). On Thursday night the Band will be at Boss and on Friday at Kumara. Next Saturday night a benefit dance will be given at the Soldiers’ Hall. Hokitika, for the Ladies’ Hockey Club, when another bumper attendance may be expected.