AMUSEMENTS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 20 October 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

"VIRTUOUS WIVES," "Virtuous Wives." to be .screened to-morrow night, is the romance of a beautiful girl, daughter of wealth swept from society's glitter by a strong man —then left to play while h" in distant Colorado struggled to makewealth to place her in the glowing setting he felt her beauty deserved. To all her prayers to be taken with him he turned a deaf car. "No! "he said; "I want you to play for both of us while I am away, and 1 shall glory in your triumphs.'' £>e he went away and slaved, and she stayed and played, as he had wished, holding herself a virtuous wife, according to code of society. Then came a sinister warning to the absent husband and the threatened clashing of their world of love about their feet. Humanity is the keynote of the whole production, and in it Anita Stewart scintilates as a gem among baubles. The magnitude of the production defies description it is simply superb. A THREE-STAR PROGRAMME. On Friday next Mr McMillan will i present a three-star programme—Tom ; Mix in "Mr Logan of U.5.A.," Charlie Chaplin in "Triple Trouble," and Natt Hauley, the comedian, in novel- ! ties. Mr Natt Hanley has freely given ) his assistance in any local good object. I and has proved himself an exceedingly j clever and versatile artist. On Friday \ he will feature that beautiful song. "The Silver in my Mother's Hair." Such an attractive programme us that billed for Friday night should draw a bumper house. LYRIC MUSICAL COMEDY CO. OTAKI— MONDAY NIGHT. The Lyric Musical Comedy Company were billed to appear at Otaki a few weeks ago. but were unable to appear, owing to being detained down south. Residents who were disappointed then will be pleased to hear that arrangements have now v been made for the company to visit Otaki on Monday night next (Labour Vay}. when they should drr,w a crowded house. Whenever they appear the Lyric Quartette; win golden opinions for their admirable phrasing and inventive ability in securing effects, and old and familiar songs take on quite a new ru£_,niaij j under their finislic-a The personnel consists of Messrs Arthur RSpiey (first tenor). Herbert Richards (sceond tenor), J. W. Kyan (bass), and Alan McElwain (first bass). Apart from the vocal efforts, there is a welcome comedy interpolation by Mr McElwain, a favourite dispcn»er of mirth.. Aj straight-out vocalists, Kipley. Ryan and Kiehardi have a large following of. admirer*, and encores are universally demanded. The supporting ladies. Miss Jessie Bartlett. Miss Evelyn Harvey, arid Miss Doreen McClatchy, solo danseuse. are in every way competent to lid the quartette. Our exchanges in all qnarJ it»rs speak of the performance by this i companv as one of the best tbev have ' over heard.