AMUSEMENTS.

Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 22 October 1919, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

“BROKEN TIES.”

~ jane Elvidgc is the star of the World drama to be screened at the Theatre tomorrow night, entitled “Broken Tics.” While Montagu Love and Arthur Ashley have prominent parts, the former as'the husband who foolishly neglects his wife and tho latter as the man who threatens to take his place, Juno El-'-triage as the wife is as charming as fever. Her array of gowns is something to marvel at and every fresh picture in which sho appears reveals a fresh advance in the artistry of her performance. The wifo unwisely goes to a private party with the other man, in a spirit of rebelliousness against her husband’s coolness. A murder occurs, and the other man is arrested. To prove an alibi ho would have to betray tho wife; while she in turn is convinced through Certain circumstances that her husband’s mother is the guilty party. The situations are remarkably dramatic, and tho production is in all respects Hrst class. Altogether it is a picture to see and to remember.

p THE DIGGERS’” BALL. r To-night tho social function of the ' season will take place at Otaki, and it is anticipated that the floor space of Brights’ Theatre will be fully occupied by residents and visitors from all parts jof the district, who arc to congregate to wile away a few pleasant hours, to the invitation of our soldier boys, who are "oing to no end of trouble to make the ball a gigantic success. The supper arrangements should take us back to the “good old days,” when the Maon footballers catered for their guests in first-class style, and the ladies who have this part of the programme in • hand are sanguine that their efforts will be most successful. An active canvass has been made, and poultry pig, lamb, ' fete., will be served up ad lib. The “decorations will embrace flags of the 1 [Allies, and will so be arranged as to ■ present a most pleasing spectacle, while ■ the floor will bo of the best, and terpsi- ■ fehoreans may rely upon the surface being of a highly polished nature. The ' gaiety of tho scene will be added to by ' the variety of the ladies’ dresses, while ■Mour boys” will appear in uniform. [We therefore trust all who can will fottend. and help by their presence to jnake the ball the “hit of the season. p. \ dance at manakau. f A dance-social, in aid of the Tamui meeting-house fund, will bo held at Manakau to-morrow night. The senes of dances held in connection With this ‘effort have been very enjoyable affairs, ‘and there should be a good gathering Bt Manakau to-morrow night. See advertisement for details. E‘THB CHEEROS” AT MANAKAUjy clever little comedy costume Company, “The Gay Chceros,” which Scored such a big success when they Appeared in Levin recently, have dc- ■ Aided to respond to numerous requests And repeat their performance at Manama, - The concerted work of this company is said to be particularly good, i ina all lovers of a bright, merry and breezy show should not fail to see this Combination. Many of the most successful songs of the day are introduced, including “The Rose of Noman’s Land ” “The Joy Jazz Band,” “First Love,’Last Love,” “Sergeant Brown,” ypreambout,” and several others. Tho ante Of the company’s appearance in Manakau is Wednesday next, this night Sveek, October 29th.