ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4384, 1 March 1922, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CENTRAL THEATRE PICTURES TO-NIGHT. “ THE FIGHTING LOVER.” The principal attraction at the Central Pictures this evening is “The Fighting Lover, featuring Frank Mayo. As the story opens Mayo will be seen as a rich young fellow who casually bets a friend 10,000 dollois that he can supply three girls, one of whom his friend wil|l fall in love with in thirty days. He advertises for the girls with the connivance of his wealthy aunt and falls in love with one of them; himself. A fascinating crime mystery, love interest and an abundance of comedy and screen speed make “ The Fighting Lover ” a unique photodramatic offering of rare entertainment value.

“QPs” QUALITY PERFORMERS. CENTRAL THEATRE, MARCH 9. An entirely new combination bit performers —known by the novel title cf "QPs,” an abbreviation for Quality Performers, under the direction of Southwood’s Ideal Attractions, Limit-ed-will, make their appearance here on Thursday, March 9, when ta s‘ ented artists will present a pro; gramme of new and novel items en-. titled “A Harvest bf Humbur and Harmony.” Every item is suitably dressed and' receives an appropriate setting. The performers are all thorough artists in their respective spheres. The vocalists are supported by an orchestra of talented players. There will be various melodies and harmonies introducing ukeleles, mandolins, steel guitars, banjos, violins, flute piccolo, cornet, trombone, xylophone, chimes, tubes, and other, instruments. The personnel of the company includes tlhiree comedians, a male quartette, five talented ladies, an orchestra, and a 'jazz band. The comedians are Geo. Sharratt, Harry Webster, and the man with a thou; sand songs, Leonard Nelson, who jus. recently completed a flwelve years engagement, with a theatrical management. This constitutes a world record, and nothing greater could be said to prove the popularity Of an artist. Among the vocalists, the company‘has Mr Aneurin J. Morris, tlite Welsh-Australian /lyric tenor, unMiss Hazel (Fulltf-, the V New Zealand soprano, both of whom won such phenomenal popularity in Sydney when appearing with Verbrugghen’s N-S.W-State Orchestra.- The big musica numbers to be included in the first programme are a grand opera scene from "The Tales oil Hoffman,” intro-, ducing “Drig Drig,” “The Drinking Song,” and the famous “Barcarolle,, and a ■syncopated grand opera item., "Verdi,” in which the works of naanv great composers are introduced in a new and novel way. The company has just completed a phenomenally successful six weeks’ sedson in Auckland. The Press eulogised their effort’s with f such statements as “Altogether of a quality much beyond the usual.” —Auckland “Star,” 20/1/22’. A ver-," genuine claim to’ public appreciation is possessed by Southwood’s English Quality Performers, "The word quality as applied to them is no misnomer.” —“New'Zealand Herald,” 20/1/22. The Wellington Press were equally at the opinion that this company is the best Of its kind ever seen in New Zealand. The “Dornin; ion” of 20/12/21, commenting on the opening, performance, says: “The ,'Q.Ps.’ is the,best all round modern costume comedy company seen <n Wellington.” The box plan is now open at Flatt’s. BE FIRM. When you ask for a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy do not allow the dealer to sell you a substitute. Be firm in your conviction that tihere is nothing so good. This medicine has been tested, in the most severe and dangerous cases ocramps, colic, and diarrhoea, .and has never been known to fail. Sold by all. chemists and storekeepers. NO OPIATES. There is no opiate 6f any descrip; tion in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and that is one of the reasons why it has become so popular all .over the world. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy soothes and heals, strengthens the lungs, and removes the cause of the cough or coldJWe condemn no honest medicine, but when the safety of your life or that; of your child is at stake, take no chance for poison. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers;