Entertainments.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 16 August 1917, Page 2

Entertainments.

EWSR YBOtDYS' PICTURES. (Published by arrangement). Mary Pickford as "Clio Clio Sein" drew good audiences to this popular picture theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday. The next change on Friday night (to-morrow) will be headed by the Fox Photoplay Supreme "The Unwelcome -Mother," featuring a popular Tad'ies screen star—Walter "Law. The story is a strong one and should 'x> seen by every woman. As the biograph unfolds this remarkable story a lessen is taught that is never to be forgotten. The Fox film comedy supports thi.s star picture, "Chased into Love," and it is a

real rib-tickler from start to finish, and guaranteed to make you "weep joy tears." Next Saturday's program stars .Marguerite Clark in "Still Waters," a Paramount feature dealing with a novel screen drama of rural and circus life produced by the "(Famous Players." The usual matinee takes place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30. Prices: adults Gd. Children 3d. COMING SOON The star attraction "The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell," a photoplay written to keep alive the memory of England's Joan of Arc. It depicts the shocking inhumanity of England's enemies. During the "screening" of "The Martyrdom of 'Nurse Cavell" a bevy o: singers will .sing "Nearer my God to Thee." Mr Siegel lias specially secured this photoplay from Sydney, where it was produced by the J. C. Williamson Company. Notwithstanding the enormous cost there will he NO advance in prices.

LAT>Y LIVERPOOL A)NT> MPS POMAPE'S MAOPiI 'SOLDIERS' FUND. The Maori Patriotic Entertainment, in aid of the above funds was held in the King's Theatre last Thursday in the presence of a crowded house, and each item had to be repeated. The dancing and acting of tlie Misses Cook, of Otaki, was very much appreciated by the audience, and the singing of the Otaki boys, Messrs Maihina. Jacob Utiku and Bowden, was well up to their reputation as the best singers and actors (Maori) on the West Coast of this island. Mrs Hi no McDonnell and Miss McDonnell, of Levin, were well received in singing "Just Before the Battle, Mother." The singing of "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir." by little Miss McDonnell accounted for the sum of £2 3s Cd being thrown on the stage. The poi dancing of the Foxton and Palmerston girls reflected great credit on their leader, Mrs Ivereopa McGregor. The war dance "Puhiktira" performed bv the Maoris from Palmerston, Oltau and Foxton liad to be repeated three times; it was a replica of the war dance performed by the Maoris in taking the Turkish trenches at Gallipoli. Mr 15. R. Gardener acted as auctioner for the sale of Maori goods, and a considerable sum was realized. Mr Tuiti McDonald and Mr Hone McMillan acted as stage managers. The singing of the National Anthem ot '10.30 brought the entertainmet to a close. It has been decided bv the Ivoputaroa Ladies' Comfnittee, acting for T.ady Liverpool and Mrs Pomare's Maori Soldiers Fund to hold - another entertainment at the Town Hall, Foxton, about the end of the month.