ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4515, 15 January 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CENTRAL THEATBE PICTURES. TO-NIGHT’S PICTURES. “LIGHTS OF THE DESERT.” Shirley Mason will be seen to-night in “Lights of the Desert.” The story is well tilled with'tense moments and dramatic situations of powerful appeal, as well as touches in the lighter vein. In other wprds, it would appear to be an ideal photoplay for Miss Mason; and this, indeed, is how it is described by many reviewers. “THE TJELLOW STAIN.” “The Yellow Staui” will also be screened to-night. “REPOR’IeD MISSING.”

The business, or art, of entertaining the public with motion pictures isn’t very old. It is true, however, that so many photoplays are made each week that folks who attend motion picture theatres may be forgiven for expressing the conviction that “.there is nothing new under the sun” on the motion picture screen. We booked a special feature for the Central Theatre for next .Wednesday which we are cetrain will have an unusual appeal for jaded motion picture palates. We guarantee that it will strike you as ’’something new.” The feature is “Reported Missing,” a Selznick picture starring Owen Moore. It is a combination of melodrama, and comedy which has been heralded, by metropolitan critics as absolutely unique in the world of screen entertainment. If you’re fond of tlirills — if you like to laugh—don’t miss' “Reported Missing.” T.he engagement is for pne day only.—Woods’ Pictures'.

THE FAMOUS DIGGERS.

NEW REAL GIRL SHOW. CENTRAL THEATRE, PAEROA. TO-MORROW NIGHT. The accession of ten winsome girls is undoubtedly a step on to terra firma. This has been proved by the record attendances which: .this reorganised erstwhile war-born combination has been receiving in other parts of New Zealand during their present tour. The management has again shown correct judgment in securing from Australia and even farther. afield a coterie of new comedians, singers, and dancers,, besides retaining some of t'ne old favourites. Of the newcomers the most notable are Mlle. Claire Gooley, a French soprano, Miss Eily Dalgleish, a charming soubrette, Mr Claude Bell, one of Australia’s greatest baritones, and lasi, but not the least, Jimmy Norton, known throughout America as “That London Boy,” a comedian and dancer of. superlative talent. Mlle. Claire Gooley was, imported from England a year ago to sing and play leading parts for Harry Musgrove’s Tivoli Enterprises’ in Australia. She came for three months and stayel twelve. The Diggers secured her at the end of her Australian engagement. Claude Bell has had the honour 'of singing at some of the Albert, Hail concerts. Miss Eily Dalgleish is a merry soubrette who is already known in the Dominion as a member of the Sunshine Players Revue Company. Joe Valli, who made such a hit with the audiences during last tour, is still with the company. Stan Lawson is not dropping out ly from the position of “Misleading Lady,” but will be seen in “he-man” parts as well. The Superb Six” all girl beamy ballet round off a fine show, while the Diggers Orchestra is as good as ever. Finally let it be said that never have The Diggers put forth such sumptuous scenery and radiantly beautiful costuming as they have on this pcpa>si»n.