ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2741, 5 June 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MAX MASON AND WALLY WEEN’S COMEDY CO.

On Friday evening, June Gth.. Joan Robinson will make a special return visit to Foxton, in the Town Hall, after many years of absence, with the Max Mason and Wally Weon’s Comedy Co. She will be seen to advantage in her new dances. Another outstanding feature of this famous company, under the directorship of Fric Sfrawn is Miss Molly Constance, soprano. For the past three years Miss Constance has been appearing in flic leading tlieatTvs in America, where her voice has met with immediate recognition. Special engagement lias boon made of Hurley’s Jazz Band of six performers. Don’t fail to hear Jack T.ovi grove Australia’s saxophonist. They provide music with a snap and soaride. Miss Patricia Eaglebm. a rollicking and radiant comedienne, will render the latest song sneec>< “Sleony Town.’’ Other performers include Miss Peggy Jewel (contralto) ami Max Mason and Wally W.en. patter comedians. 1" the second half of the programme the company will stn/e a new musical revue entitled “£ip. Bang.” which is said to provide ample scope for elaborate I'un-making. Everything veil] ho new. Prices 4/-, 3/-, 2/-, plus tax.

.ROYAL PICTURES

The Maxwell Karger production or Metro of Wadsworth Gamp’s nliiled “Hate,” adapted to the

screen by June Mathis, is announced by the Royal Theatre tu be screened to-morrow night. Alice Lake is the star. She plays the role of a pretty little show girl who becomes involved in a murder mystery wherein one of her admirers is falsely accused. Tier fight Jo save bis life and the romance which Comes to her through her struggle makes a story full of suspense from the first roe! to the last. Tn the cast is Conrad Nagel, who plays the part of 0 prosecuting attorney and TTarrv North nip, Charles Clary and John' Time. The role of “Belie” Lennox is said to give Miss Lake die greatest opportunity of her career” as a star, an opportunity of which she takes every advantage.

THE ACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR

One of (be most thrilling storms <,t sea , ever shown on the screen will 1,0 seen in the special production ontilled “The Pace on the Barroom pi, .or'’ which was directed by Jack Pord who will he remembered as the director of “The Village Blacksmith,” and oilier big productions. The picture features a notable east of screen artists including Henry B. Walthall, Ruth Clifford. Alma Bennett, and Hairy Gribbon. The latest Sunshine comedy “The Mummy,” heads the .supports. Prices as usual. On Monday evening Madge Bellamy and Osear the elephant with the human mind will be seen in “The Sonl of a Beast.” The story opens in a circus and a numbei ot scenes are devoted to the fascinating circus turn which never fail to appeal to young and old alike. The one elephant star however crowds all the other animal actors off the map with a performance uncanny in its intelligence. A terrific storm is the cause of many adventures and incidentally a big romance. Prices as usual.

GRAND BALL TO-NIGHT. A ball, under the auspices of St. Mary’s Convent, will take place in the Town Hall to-night. The interior of the hall will he specially decorated for the occasion. Music will be supplied by Larkin’s orchestra. Tiie catering will be supervised by a special committee of ladies. A most, enjoyable social time is assured all who attend. “ROBINSON CRUSOE” PANTOMIME. IN AID OP POSTON SCHOOL FUNDS. A PACKED HOUSE ANTICIPATED. Preparations are proceeding a-

pace for the forthcoming pan Up mime “Robinson Crusoe.’’ The Theatre Royal is the scene of ever increasing activity and piece by piece the gigantic production is being built up and modelled into shape. The lighting effects of the production will be somewhat of a. revelation to t he public and many weird and beaut i ful effects will be obtained, particularly in the sinking of the pirate ship scene, wherein a realistic, imitation of a storm at sea will be presented. The Rainbow Island scene is a conglomeration of light colour and shadow both pleasing to the eye and to the senses. Extra added attractions in the persons of Mr .Tack Murray, an eminent English tenor and The Mysteryman, the vagabond violinist, who have been imported as specialties for the pantomime, so that quite apart from the fact that the pantomime is being produced in aid of the Foxton school funds. Mr Sinclair is in the position to guarantee patrons a performance belter than the best professional show which has visited Foxton and worth double the price of admission. Another item of special interest will be the. impersonations of a little child singing various popular songs by Winifred La France, which are as screaminglv funnv as they are brilliantly clever. The box plan is filling rapidly at Farkes’ and a word to the wise “Reserves are better than regrets.”