ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3584, 8 January 1927, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PETEK B. KYNES “SHAMROCK HANDICAP.” Peter B. Kvne American’s foremost magazine writer is the aut-hoi • of to-night’s feature at the Town Hall “The Shamrock Handicap,” the story of a heroic Irish jockey and a famous Irish racehorse transplanted to American steeplechase tracks. “Iron Horse.” Casey otherwise J. Farrell McDonald again has a comedy role as the Irish trainer, whilst others in prominent roles are Janet Raynor, Leslie Fenton, and Wlillard Louis. Other films are a comedy “Polar Baron,” wild America, a variety film and Fox News. Prices as usual. Motor racing stories, especially those with a dash of comedy are always popular so picturegoers will {.welcome, “Racing Luck,” starving Monty Banks and heading Monday’s hill of fare. This picture is just fast action and big laughs from title to end with an honestly good plot throughout. With supports at usual prices. You must see “The Sea Beast” with John Barrymore. It’s a gnrantced special. ROYAL PICTURES An unusual feature starring Art Acord will be the presentation at the Royal theatre to-night.' “The Set Up” a Blue Streak Western is its title. It was taken from the popular story by L. V. Jefferson, “Horse Sense” and features the uncanny cleverness of Aeord’s horse and dog. A. whirlwind of action follows with crisis after crisis building up a tremendous climax. Comedy “There She Goes.” On Monday will be shown Norma Tal madge's great super feature “The Song of Love." Norma Talmadge’s great reputation is sufficient. guarantee of something really good being recognised t he world over as the greatest of screen actresses. no one excepted. The usual prices of ltd and 1/- will be charged. There is also an excellent comedy entitled ‘“Raindrops.”

FOXTON RACING CLUB.

FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. The following are the handicaps for the first, day’s events of the Foxton Racing Club’s meeting on the 21st inst. POROUTAWHAO HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile, five furlongs.

st. 1b. st. lb. Lady PasCaptain senger 10 13 Wjai 9 0 Little Purseproud 9 0 River 10 7 Anchor 9 0 Elvactte 10 7 Empire Banjuke 10 2 Camp 9 0 Santonio 9 13 Joyeuse 9 0 Asleep 9 11 Vexatious 9 0 Axle 9 10 Seaview 9 0 Sir Pam 9 9 Ardath 9 0 Gurnion 9 8 San Pedro 9 0 HTMATANGI hack handicap,. of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Lin ArlingLady ton 9 0 Cynthia 7 9 Calluna 8 7 Dominion Moepai 8 4 Rose 7 9 Powhiri 7 .13 Volpane 7 9 Salamis 7 13 Wilderness 7 9 Motto 7 13 Coot 7 3 The Swell 7 11 Grand Sandburr 7 11 Lupin 7 2 Whenuanui 7 0 FOXTON CUP (Open) of 350 sovs (and Silver Cup, value 75 guineas presented by Mrs B. E. Austin). One and a-quarter miles. st. lb. st. lb. Ngata 9 0 Buoyant 7 3 Merry Day 9 0 Panart 7 0 Tiega 8 9 Stream 7 0 Pcneaus 8 0 Our Jack 7 0 Bonhomme 7 9 Conviction 7 0 Nukunmi 7 9 Bent 7 0 Opa 7 9 NOVICE STAKES, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. Three year olds and upwards to carry 8st. 5Ibs.; two year olds 7sf 71b. No allowances. Abbey Queen Gordon Swift Rising Star Everest Vigilance Cracker Day Bonny Louisa Waramau Survivor Teyemoana Petal Lady Limond Starbird Paraki Doe • Miss Pat Fallon Bissac Land Guard Arrow Boy Takaroa Otnura Eclipse Last Acre AWAHOU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Bent 9 0 Conviction 8 1 Bank Twink 7 11 Dra ft 8 13 Lieutenant Vivo, 8 8 Bill 7 11 Asleep 8 5 Labour Arehon 8 5 Morn 7 11 Rising Star 8 3 Gordon Sandburr 8 3 Swift; 7 11 Wilderness 8 3 Gold Empire Rangi 7 11 Camp 8 3 Tanagra 7 11 IlymesSan Pedro 7 11 trason 8 3 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP (Open), of 200 a I - sovs. Six furlongs, lb. St. 111. GlerClnnis 7 10 SI. Royal Damon 10 2 Buoyant 7 9 M > ireusonta 8 13 Birkie 7 3 First Acre 8 13 Bonnideer 7 3 Papaponga 8 3 Ben mu re 7 0 Bonogne 7 13 Miss Beaumont 7 11 Hnpana 7 0 Epistle 7 10 Shut. Eye 7 0 MAROTIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Lin Strongholt 7 2 Arlington 9 3 Waramau 7 2 Billikins 8 9 Henna 7 2 Powhiri 8 3 Star Break Chamber 7 0 o’Day 8 3 Bonny Motto 8 3 Louisa. 7 0 Lady Starbird 7 0 Cynthia 7 13 Dream Coot 7 7 Girl • 7 0 Grand Merry National 7 6 Sarto 7 0 Grand Whenuanui 7 0 Lupin 75 Doe 7 0 HERRINGTON HANDICAP (Open) of 200 sovs. One mile. st. 1 l\ st. lb. Polyphemus 9 13 Misgovern 7 13 Tiega 9 7 Kilperon 7 13 Killoera 9 5 Royal . First Acre 8 13 Diadem 7 11 Diamond Panart 7 11 Ring 8 9 Brigadier Bonhomme 8 7 Bill _ 7 11 Nukumai 8 0 Stream 7 11 Alarie 8 5 Vivo 7 11 Modern 8 4 Shut Eve 7 11 Tongatotoa 8 1