ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4426, 12 June 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CENTRAL THEATRE PICTURES TO-NIGHT. “LITTLE MISS HAWKSHAW.” The prologue of “Little Miss Hawkshaw” is presented on the screen as the recollections of Sir Stephen, eighteen years after his daughter’s flight from Ireland, on learning that Patricia had become the mother of a girl baby shortly before her death. He invokes the aid ofl Arthur Hawks to find his grandchild. The story to follow is an excellent one. “DESERT BLOSSOMS.” In "Desert Blossoms,’’ a William Fox photoplay whicji will be screened to-night, William Russell is starred in the role of a young constnucbion engineer connected with a mighty Government irrigation enterprise. Many of the scenes were filmed on the Mojave Desert, in California, forty miles from Death Valley. “Desert Blossoms” is declared to oe one of the best vehicles Russell has had. An engaging love theme is interwoven with exciting adventures. “OLD MOTHER HUBBARD” PANTOMIME. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14. Jazz lovers will be delighted witn the big jazz scene in “Old Mother Hubbard” pantomime, to be staged at the Central Theatre on Wednesday next, June 14. In this wild whirl of the latest craze Arthur and Rubee Bertram introduce the very latest dance creations, and the whole company join in one of the most striking scenes that has ever been staged In New Zealand. Lovers of the classical in dancing will be delighted -with Miss Laurie Macleod’s interpretation of a beautiful Eastern dance, which she was specially asked to perform before the Prince of Wales during his recent visit to Australia. Amongst the beautiful scenery is a gorgeous transformation scene, painted by one of Sydney’s leading artists, representing Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The costumes are on an eloborate scale, and were made by “The Mascottes,” the leading Australian costumiers. A feature has been made of the prices, which are well within the reach of all, and no extra charge is made for booking. Since the company concluded its 22 consecutive performances in Auckland the tour through N.Z. lias been a phenomenal success, many towns being played again and again. The unanimous verdict of press arid public is that no better entertainment has ever come across from Australia. Besides a strong caste of principals a full chorus, ballet, and orchestra are carried, making the combination the most complete that has ever toured New Zealand. Special attention is called to the singing oil Miss Ethel Osborn, the Fairy Princess with the voice of gold. Other singers with voices well above the average of pantomime artists are Miss Lull,a Fanning, principal boy, and Miss Audrey Carlyle, the dainty principal girl. The box plan for this big production is at Flatt’s, where seats may be reserved without extra charge.