THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2489, 5 October 1922, Page 3

THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

The most daring and sensational stage act of its kind ever given in New Zealand will be presented at Foxton Town Hall to-morrow night when Lafayette appearing with the “International Stars” will present his famous act, “The Pendulum of Death.” This original daring sensation thrills every audience that witnesses it. Lashed by his feet to a .swaying rope, it is his task while bound in a straight-jacket to extricate himself before the swaying .rope by which he swings bums through. There is no trickery in this act. It is genuine in every phase. Its successful accomplishment is possible only by supreme skill and ability. So great is Lafayette’s special ability in feats of this kind that he has successfully withstood -innumerable special and police challenges. In one Australian centre the police constructed a special straight-jacket for his benefit. But from it, in spite of the fact that he was handcuffed, he escaped in one minute 40 seconds. The mysterious and magical way in which he does the seemingly - impossible will amaze every spectator. Members of the audience lash Lafayette into the straight-jacket before he embarks upon his thrilling challenge of death. A sweet singer of ballads is Mr Pat O’Carroll (baritone), a dainty dancer is Cherie Delacour, a skilled violin virtuoso in Madame Leone and a ragtime melodist in Miriam Leigh add strength and variety: to the programme. Singing is in the blood of Pat; O’Carroll, his father sang in the Armagh Cathedral as a leading tenor and his sister, with a beautiful contralto’ voice not only attained prima dona standing at the Raff Conservatorium but also wrote songs for Dame Clara Butt. The members of the company, Rozella E’Croyd and Will Bailey are a host) in themselves. Their comedy .shelves ..are illimitable dainty, clean and sweet humour. Of Mr Bailey’s voice, a London critic of standing said: “one of the most i-e----markable voices it has been my pleasure to hear.” With this balanced programme of outstanding,, merit patrons are assured of worthy entertainment. Booking may be made at Heath’s.