AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

£ VSR Y BODY# PICTURES. f' “DAYBREAK.” To ensure absolute accuracy in military scenes of Ramon Novarro’s new starring vehicle, “Daybreak,” w'bich will be shown to-night at the Princess Theatre, Director Jacques Feyder secured the services of Captain George i de both for acting and technical advice. Captain de Richelave commanded a company in the 4th Regiment of Austrian tJhlans (lancers) during the entire World War. He served three years on the .Russian front and one year on the Piave (Italian). Previous to that time he served for another country in one of itjhe Balkan wars. , In addition to acting, de Richelave taught Novarro, G. Aubrey Smith, William Bakewell, Kent Douglass, Glenn Try on and others members of the cast the innermost, secrets of the Austrian drill manual in the brilliant military days before the war. Helen Chandler has the feminine lead in the new Novarro vehicle, which was adapted from the celebrated play by /Arthur Schnitzler. Jean Hersholt and C. Aubrey Smith have important roles. Also News, Comedy. Micky Mouse* 51 Cartoon, Revue. Prices 2s 6d, Is 6d.

WHITES’ CIRCUS

MONDAY, NIGHT, OAiSS SQUARE.

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF “KAZBEGS’ TROUPE OF RUSSIAN COSSACKS.”

Surpassing all previous presentations, Messrs Wirth Bros, have for this year’s tour of Australia and New Zealand set. down for appearance the biggest . offering of feature attractions ever seen in this part of the world. Keeping to their slogan of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Messrs Wirth Bros, have engaged from all parts of the world acts that will thrill, entertain, amuse, and astound all. -resh from their triumphant tour of England and the Continent, the worldfamed’ riders, “Kazbeg’s Troupe of Russian. Cossacks, ” appear in amazing feats of horsemanship. From tae

Caucasian Mountains, this “Troupe of Cossacks” come, and are seen in daredevil tricks on their fiery steeds. They are the identical Cossacks who defeated riders of all nations at the New York Rodeo in 1929. “The Cossacks” appear in Cavalry Rushes, Military Charges, Pyramids, at dizzy heights, and end their performance 1 with a thrilling climax when “Fedia,” the

young Cossack, mounted on his horse, gallops, around the ring. When his horse is going at top speed, “Fedia,” climbs from his saddle around th* horse, -over and under it, and between the ffie|st’s forelegs. Nothing like this amazing feat has ever been attempted before. Messrs Wirth -Bros, ar.e under bond to. the Federal .Government to return the Cossacks to

their farms in .Russia at the expiration of their twelve months’ -contract witn; Wirths’ Circus. In addition, the ' famous .and’ balancers, “The Four Uessems,” appear in stunts that .are :hair-raising. “The Uessems” are,, aptly described as “the Boys who defy ’Gravitation,” and they assert

that .even the, had times can’t upset t}hem.’f A special new attraction is the aerial act beautiful, “Les Quatre

Hirondelles,” j introduced by '• the “Four Misses Wirth.” In the ac«, grace, charm, and beauty are blended with thrills nad sensation. Other features of the Circus will include “The Four. Sylvesters,’ clever juvenile acrobats, “The Santey Duo,” presented by Mr Geo,. Wirth, jnr., as “The Human Propeller,” Miss Gladys and .her .marvellous .black stallion, “Bobs 2nd,”

Miss .Madeline, exquisite dancer and rider, Miss: Doris and her wonder horse “Queenie,” is specially selected poses, Miss EUeen and, her sagacious elephants; “The Celebrated Clarkes,” horse riders of renown: Mile. Spangllelejfeti, ” .comedy ..trick rider; ‘ ‘The Performing Brown ands polar Bears,” imported at . a cost of £SOOO. As usual “Everything is Coming; we never divide;” and patrons can look forward to an exceptional treat of viewing Wirths’ Mighty Show of 300 people, wild animals, etc.” The box plan may be viewed ...at'the Circus office on (-the day of the show. Watch for the parade -of ,“The .Cossacks” through the streets -of your town on the day of the show. Wirth’s Circus will appear at Hokitika 0 n Monday, December 21st. for .one night only. In the afternoon,- from 4 till 5, Wirth’s ;Zoo of 15’ cages of Wild Animals will be open for inspection when all the animals are -being -fed. Parents should bring their i- 'little ones to see the Lions, Tigers, Bears, Cubs, -Leopards, Mon keys, Elephants, Horses, Zebras, etc., as it is highly educational,! interesting, instructive, and amnfsing. Children are admitted to the Zoo for 6d (plus tax);• Adults, Is (plus tax).