ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2750, 26 June 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES.

Have von ever wondered bow clairvoyants and mediums know the ijiirstions you have asked and placed in a sealed envelope? Have you ever wondered how they have information about you? Have you ever wondered whether it is clever guess work, or intuition or psychic power? “The Heart Line,” starring Tamil Baird, to he screened at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night is a sincere, conscientious effort on the part of its producers to expose tlio sc who use a divine gift for fraudulent and swindling purposes. See it.. Extra: “The Eagle’s Talons.” On Saturday night a story to thrill the most blase, “The Isle of Lost Ships” will be screened. It is a tine, human story, breathing wholesome ideals and fraught with a spirit of adventure. The theme is daring in its nature, and the task of the producer overwhelming in its exactions on the imagination. A truly remarkable picture. A First National attraction from the successful novel by Crittenden Marriott.

ANOTHER “MOTHER” MARY CARR SUCCESS.

Saturday next sees another Mary Carr picture at the Town Hall. The story of the “Custard Cup” and the character played by Mrs Carr are entirely different from anything in wlimh this tine actress has appeared. Optimism is the keynote of the ftorv and the chief distributor of sunshine and happiness is Mrs Penfield, known to her neighbours and adopted children as “Penzie.” The serious thread running through the plot is human and appealing, and there is a strong dramatic interest to many of the situations, hut it is the cheerful courage with which “Penzie” mees her own difficulties in life and helps her friends to solve theirs that should prove one of the lies! features of the picture. Clyde Cook will supply laughs in his new comedy “High and Dry.” Prices !)d and 1/0, children 3d and fid. Comedy, pathos, romance and intrigue are woven into the great British Racing drama “Stable Companions,” featuring Lilian Hall Davis on Monday next. RACING CLUB BALL. What promises to he the most brilliant hall yet held in Foxtail will take place in the Tmvn Hall this evening under the auspices of the Foxlon Racing Club. The club officials, assisted bv a ladies’ committee have made elaborate preparations to ensure the success of the function. The decorations and lighting effects will he a pleasing feature and a special orchestra will provide the music. The catering arrangements have been entrusted to Mr .). Walls. Visitors from all parts of the pro \ Jitea have signified their intention of being present. BALL AT SHANNON. A ball, under the auspices of the Shannon Rowling, Tennis, and Croquet Clubs will he held in the Druids’ Hall, Shannon, tu-morrow [Friday; nigh;. fhise attending are assured of ji aoo.l lloor, good, music, good supper and good company.