THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

Otaki Mail, 4 October 1922, Page 3

THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

Tlie most daring and sensational stiigo act of its kind ever given in New Zealand will be presented at Otaki theatre on Thursday (to-morrow), when Lafayette, appearing with "The International stars." \> ill presc.nl his famous act, "The Pendulum of Death.'' This original during sensation thrills every audience that witnesses it. Lashed by his feel to a swaying rope. it is hi- task while bound in a straitjacket to extricate himself before the .'.uning tope, by which he swings, imrns through. There is no trickery in this act. I 1 is genuine in every phrase, lis successful accomplishment :■ only by supremo skill and ability. So great is Lafayette's speciaJ ability in fetus of this kind that he has successfully withstood immunerable special and police challenges. For one Australasian centre the police constructed a special strait-jacket for his benefit. Bui from it, in spite of the tart that he was handcuffed, he escaped in liniu. -tUsees. The mysterious and magical wy in which he does the seemingly impossible will amaze every spectator. Members of the audience Irish Lafayette into the strait-jacket before he embarks upon his .'hrilling challenge of death. A sweet singer t'f ballads in Mr Pat. O'Carroll (Baritoaei, a dainty dancer in Cherie Dclncjur. a . killed violin virtuoso in Madame Leone, and a ragtime melodist in Miriam Leigh add strength and variety to Ike programme. Singing is in the Mood of I'at. O'Carroll, his father sang in. the Armagh Cathedral as a lending tenor, and his sister, with a beautiful contralto voice, not only attained prima i'jumi -tan.ling at the Raff Conservalorium. but also wrote songs for Dame L'bira Butt. The remaining members nf the company lXozelln E'Croyd and ■Vill Bailey are a host in themselves. Then i-oinedy .-ketches are inimitable. dainty, dean, and - weet humour. Of lit Bailey's -.OKI t! London critic of fending aid "one of the most reicarkablf voice it lias been my pleasure •■, hear.'' With thia balanced projrateroe of out -Lauding merit patrons ■I -' -med of worthy entertainment. bookings ma\ be made at Lowrv's.