ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2557, 20 March 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE CABARET. Another Paramount special graces the bill at the Cabaret to-mor-row night in the guise of a picturisation of Sir Gilhei-t Parkei-’s latest woi'k, “She of the Triple Chevron.” The story is full of daring deeds, powerful thrills and a wonderful romance, touching on the work of the Police in dealing with smugglers. An added attraction is the final of the Waltzing Competition. Considerable interest has been evoked in a quiet way in this competition, and the final struggle for supremacy will be decided to-mor-row night. His Worship the Mayor has kindly consented to present the prize to the winning couple. Preliminary notice is given of the William Fox super “Shame” which will be screened on Easter Monday night.

DIRECTOR STUDIED TO BE A PRIEST. Self-styled a “cosmopolitan” rol-ling-stone, Rupert Julian, who dii*ected “The Girl AYfho Ran Wild,” the Universal attraction starring Gladys Walton, coining to the Royal Theatre on Wednesday night, would he an interesting figui-c anywhere. Boi-ii in Auckland, New Zealand, and carefully coached in a school of theology for priesthood, he ran away from home when sixteen and joined a stock company. He gained nil international reputation as a dramatic actor and finally took up a motion picture career. Comedy, “Some Family.” Prices fid and 1/1, children’half price. On Friday night the matinee idol, J. Warren Kerrigan, in “The Turn of a Card,” will lie seen. A picture that will please you because of its unique plot, its abundance of thrills, comedy and suspense. Prices as usual.

FESTAL FAIR. TOWN HALL, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. At 2.30 on Thursday afternoon, (he monster fair will be opened. Purchasers will do well to get in eai'ly and secure the best bargains. The sewing stall offers all kinds of garments for young and old. The jumble stall ranges from a pin-cus-hion or a “golly-wog” to a motorbyke. A gift of some dozens of 'Xmas stockings will make a gay display oil the sweet stall, whilst high-class confectionery, the gift some of the leading manufacturers of the Dominion, will be oil sale. All kinds of produce is being assembled on that pax'tieular stall. The “Village Pump” and “Fish Pond” have the greatest collection of articles and novelties ever seen in a local fair —hundreds of varied lines having come to hand from Auckland. This will he a rare treat for the kiddies. The tea and supper rooms are being daintily and attractively arranged. All manner of novel competitions —grave and gay —will be got off each afternoon and evening. Each night 2,000 feet of picture film will ho screened. A shooting ga'llei'v will again have a favoured place for local expei't marksmen. No charge is made for admission. Everyone is invited to walk right into the hall free of charge. Every endeavour is being made to make this yeai*’s effort biggei', brighter and better than be-

fore. Be in with the crowds going to the fair.