AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

everybody* pictures. “ARIZONA WILD-CAT”—'TO-NIGHT * There is plenty of action and it great deal of human interest in a story that appeals to old and young, aliko in Fox Films “Arizona Wildcat,” which will be shown at the Princess Theatre to-night. And since Tom Mix' is the star and his famous horse Tony plays an important role, the picture is crammed full of excitement and suspense and sprinkled liberally with laughs. The story was written' especially for Mix by Adela Rogers St. Johns, writer of many best sellers and popular magazine fiction. It is all about a gang of Eastern society crooks who come west to fleece the guests of a summer colony with fake bonds. Dorothy Sebastian in the part of an eastern society girl plays opposite Tom and gives a performance that is; delightful. But it is Tom .who keeps the audience breathless with his stunts bf daring horsemanship. 'The cast of screen favourites, in .addition to Miss' Sebastian, includes Cissy Fitzgerald, iMonte Collins jr., Ben Bu|fd, Gordon Elliott, Marcella Daly and Dorison Dawson. It was directed by R. William Neill. The Princess Theatre’s big railroad chapter play, “Whispering Smith Rides,” had the audience in a state of uproar at the end of last week’s episode when the rascally Sanger, his villainy exposed by a sudden turn of events, broke away from the clutches of the law when his henchmen smashed the lamps and began shooting up the peaceful home of the dark-eyed heroine. In a situation bf this kind there is nothing- that can be done except to wait for daylight and count the dead. Unfortunately the hero and his supporters were the targets in the outrageous affair and nothing can be known about their fate until Friday when the next exciting chapter of “Whispering Smith Rules ” is shofvn at the Princess Theatre; ' The title of the next episode A id of Conscience.” THE NEW REVEILLE,

The Greymouth amateurs in Mr AV. Lints’ New Reveille made a welcome incursion to Hokitika last evening, and presented a bright and pleasing programme in keeping with the holiday spirit, and a pleasant change from the ordinary round of entertainments. There was a," capital house, all parts being filled. Mid the audience was a delighted oner ipplause being frequent and free. ■ The presentation was lacking in 'completeness, due to the fact tfriat all the scenery and lighting effects /■ould hot be arranged in time, thit a vfcry adequate entertainment was giv- . en, and' the measure of enjoyment on jjjthe part of the audience was undoubted. The visiting ladies who took solos were Miss D. O’Hallahan, a very capabablc performer, Miss Ellison, Mrs Hickman and Mrs Fletcher. The lastnamed, in the “Indian Love Call” presented one of the special gems of the evening. ”A; - local performer, Miss Rita Morgan, had to he pressed into service 1 '" owing to the absence of some of the northern soloists, and sang as Sweetly as ever; despite the very short for preparation.. The fun of the evening was - contributed by Miss O’Halla'han : and Messrs L. McGlashan and N.' .Tones. Some very amusing sketches were given,’ and many topical hits introduced. Mr McGlashan is an old favourite here, and his reputation was well maintained last night. The acrobatic dance-by Miss Morgan and Mr Lints was‘an oustanding speciality and the-turn of the “Teddy Bears” w an amusing irilerlucfe. y' The ballets, marching, and dancing by the several corps were all smartly done, and the effective, costuming and accessories helped in the pleasure the presentations. An orchestra of under the direction of .Miss K •viieseking, lent splendid aid to the whole programme, playing spiritedly an<flf providing much bright music. The whole entertainment afforded a fine round of amusement, many good laughs being provided,.' while thei phasingspectacle in the groupings and execution of the ballets created a very good impression, and won pronounced applause throughout. All . the performers worked hard and well deserved their reward of hearty appreciation at the hands of n very- pleased audience.