ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2662, 22 November 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT, TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT. Au entertainment of an unique and versatile character will he held in the Town Hall to-night by theXMaoriland Concert Party. The programme will consist of vocal .items, solos and choruses, etc., including favourite melodies, instrumental items by a full orchestra, hakas, poi dances and original sketches. This clever company of Maori performers has won high encomiums from the press and public wherever they have appeared. Such an attractive entertainment should draw a full house. “THE FAST MAIL.” For some years past one of the sought after attainments by man has been speed. The world has said “speed counts,” and thus have come aeroplane, Major Herman, 250 miles per hour; motor car, Tommy Milton, one mile in 23.7 seconds; train, Empire State Express, one mile in 32 seconds; motor bike, Lee Humiston, one mile in 36 seconds; steamer, Mauretania, 624 knots in 24 hours; horse, Audacious, one mile in one minute 35.6 seconds; man, Paola Nurrie, one mile in four minutes 10 2-5 seconds. All these speed records of t/he world are outdone in the swiftest of screen dramas, “The Fast Mail,” making its long awaited arrival at the Town Hall on Saturday next. This thrilling and romantic drama is portrayed by a fine cast, headed by Eileen Percy and Charles Jones and on Saturday’s -programme is another speedy person, Al. St. John, who will be seen in “Special Delivery.” ~ Altogether Saturday’s Town Hall programme'-promises fine entertainment. Prices' 1/- and 2/-, children 3d and 6d. / ■ ROYAL PICTURES. On trial for his life is a phrase that carries with it a grim chill. Yet men have been placed on trial for their life for deeds of violence committed because of the demands of their code of honour. This is the situation in which Robert Lee Pitman with the lovely Katherine MacDonald as star, will be shown at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night. This episode is one of the most gripping in this production, full of thrills and unexpected twists, not the least surprising of which is the ' verdict reached by the jury,, at this trial. “White Shoulders,” is exceptionally well staged, the big court room with its grave • proceedings, seems to be a reality. A comedy entitled “Cold Feet” will also be shown. Prices 9d and 1/6, children as usual. On Saturday night Anita, Stewart .will appear in “Her Mad Bargain,” one of her best. Also a Larry Semon comedy entitled “The Agent.” Watch out for “The Shock,” and “Judith of Betliulia.”