ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4381, 22 February 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CENTRAL THEATRE PICTURES TO-NIGHT. “50,000 MILES WITH THE PRINCE.’’ The film to be exhibited tonight, “50,000 Miles with the Prine© of Wales,’’ is not only a record of the Prince’s tour, but •it is also a geography, history, and nature study lesr son, with something of the elements of a travelogue, and plenty of humour scattered throughout. The photographer, Captain William Barker, has done splendidly. Throughout, the whole picture is permeated with the personality of the Prince of Wales, sometimes a very tired Prince, but always ready with a kindly word or a graceful action. That boyish figure, which will some day occupy the Throne of Great Britain, was perhaps not seen by everybody, but “50,000 Miles with the Prince of Wales” gives an opportunity that- should not be missed. Several interesting views of the Panama Canal are given, including the world-famous locks and dams. On through the Pacific, the journey is continued to Honolulu, where the Prince; looking mightily embarassed, is garlanded with flowers by the Mayor, and brought an offering of fruit. At Fiji natives in varying degrees of undress throng in thousands to express their loyalty to the Prince, and with much ceremony drink his health in 'kava. His Royal Highness is seen landing at Auckland, in Christchurch, at the Royal race meeting at Riecarton, and at Dunedin. An extra attraction will be the showing of Jack Pickford in "The ’Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.” Mr Woods regrets having disappointed the Children by not having the matinee this aftern'oon. This picture, has been lost sight of, having missed Waihi on Monday night and Thames on Tuesday, and it was only through the efforts of Mr Woods that the picture will' reach here in time to be screened this evening. THE DANDY DIXIE ' MINSTRELS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28. The above company is to play .one 'night in the Central Theatre, on Tuesday 28. Judging from the Press notices received through the exchange Paeroa can look forward to seeing a really capital show. ' The combination of artists is said to be especially strong, and can be r,elied upon to provide; first-class amusement. Mr Jolly John Larkins* the star, heads the company, and his work has fully earned his appropriate title of “Rajah of Mirth.” This will be his aV; pearance in and his coming is awaited with interest- His comedy is of a type not frequently seen—clean, clever, and original, he has a style of presenting humorous songs and amusing patter that never flails to bring roars of laughter from his hearers. In support is a company, cf first-class artists.