Lvceum Pictures.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 451, 25 July 1919, Page 2

Lvceum Pictures.

One of the finest pictures produced by (he world film company entitled "The Wasp" with Kitty Gordon in the star role, will be shown at the Premier Hull to-morrow (Saturday) evening. '' The Wasp " was her nickname, because she detested the inane frivolities of the moneyed people of her and she did not scruple to let them know it. The story is unconventional, wi-th beautiful settings and ornate dresses. " The Fighting Trail." Episode 7. The following day fiwyn vainly searches for more chain, and then, leaving Nan. climbs to the top ot the mountain. I lore he comes upon the outlaws, but eludes them and managed to secure their lariats. They discover him and he escapes only by leaping a gorge, (ivvvn ties the lariats about himself and swings down to Nan. Meanwhile (Iwyne's friends have come upon the scene and passed through the mine seeking them. They emerge on the ledge just as the outlaw leader orders his men to (ill the rope on which (Jwyn and Nan are swinging hopelessly hundreds of feel above a nnninta in lori'i-nl. I hex manage ! In - wine "i ;i pmjve! me I. dgc | wlnre tlio\ • la\ nnld tl ill- '

Continued from Back Page antics of the fancy costumed footballers. Quite a lot of excitement was caused when " Pom " Watson whose side was defending the eastern goal, secured. Instead of running for the western goal, he took the about-turn and went for his life for his own goal. The effort was too severe and " Pom " tripped, stumbled, lost ths leather, and came down to mothor earth with such a clatter that never again will he decide to enter a football arena. He is still suffering from the effects of his " empty out" on the school" corporations " ground. As far as the spectators were concerned its was perhaps the star "turn" of the day, but Watson does not think so. Another funny escapade was when a player obtained the leather and "scaled" out of bounds around the crowd to secure a try. The match was particularly laughable, and created no end of interest. Present-day players, 6 ; v Veterans, 3 As soon as the fancy-dress match terminated, the crowd's attention was directed to the chief match of the afternoon, when the Present-day players representing the Pukekohe seniors lined out against the "Hasbeens," to nlav in four spells of tea minutes each. The teams were as follows : - „_ T _ . Veterans : F Rodgers, E H Keating, Roberts, W Wyatt, A Wray, J Hindman, F H Hewitt, Monty Wright, L Bailey (captain), J McCormick, S Marshall, G Armstrong, T Wolfendale, L Albert, and Joe Reynolds. Pukekohe seniors: Reynolds (2), Wilson (2), Maloney, Blake, Cromn, Joe Adams, Sutton, Crum, Borich, Lauer, Golding, and Kensington. The v Veterans won the toss, and the Seniors set the ball rolling against a slight breeze. From the word "go" the game was set at a terrific pace. Within five minutes from the commencement, the " Hasbeens "had "done their dash," but they stuck to their task like old warriors, and hung on until the whistle sounded to change over. The brief spell gave them a chance to pull themselves together, and the second spell opened as willingly as the first. About half-way through, Sutton secured, and working the blind side, outdistanced his unconditioned opponents, and registered a nice try. The kick at goal proved fruitless. With a three-point lead, the Seniors-set up a uigorous offensive, and it was only through grit and|determination that the Has-beens pieven'el further scores being registered against them. The Veterans then counter-attacked, and got within scoring distance, but an infringement by one of them gave the Seniors relief, and the ball was transferred to neutral territory. From a line-out the Seniors broke away, until their progress was stopped by a timely mark, the Veterans followed the kick, and rushed play to touch near the corner Hag. From the throw in the attackers secured a well-merited try. Wray's kick failed, and the scores read';', all Soon after, the Seniors swept down field, and L Wilson just got over. The kick tailed and the score read—Seniors, ti; Veterans, :> From this on, the game was fast and open, but neither side could score. In the first instance it was agreed that four seveu-minute spuds should bo played, but the old fellows enjoyed the game- so much (as did the spectators) that an extra iiutirter of an hour was played by itoiiest. It way during this period that the Veterans had tlio extra three poiuts piled up against them Under the conditions of the match, it ended i., a draw Amongst tho shining lights of the old-timers was Archie Wray, Monty Wright, Joe Reynolds, and I, Bailey. The other members of the team did their little bit, and, at times, the wholo team showed glimpses of their old form, but lack of condition prevented the finishing touches being introduced. Adams, Blake, aud 0 Wilson shone out amongst the ranks of the victors Mr K. Pollock made an exeelleut referee. Juniors, 6; v Seniors 5 The next game to attract attentiou was that of the Seniors v Juniors Those who had seen the Jutnois in action before would not hoar of their defeat. The Seniors were by U" means fully representative, but the boys at once set up a vigorous attack, and threw the leather about in brilliant fashion. As regards football iu all its departments, they simply outclassed the Seniors, but the weight was against them. They beat a wcnk senior fifteen by G points (tries by K Fulton and John Adams) too -a try by Joe Adams, which was converted by Dan Maloney Mr F. Burgess controlled the game. This terminated the football pro ceedings and rain commenced to fall HOCKEY On the domain a hockey tourna ment. ii forested a large crowd also The I'llkekolie eleven (lot.i'ited (ilonbrook by two goals scored by W Flavell and K Williams, to nil. Mr ii .1 >.t u»fe..--!

Pukekohe defeated Patumahoe, the winners of the Guest Hockey Shield, by one goal, notched by W G Flavell, to nil. Mr R. Woodman controlled the match. The Pukekohe and Rama Rama ladiea had an interesting and exciting game, the visitors eventually winning by a short corner. Mr W G Flavell referred. The Pukekohe genti, attired in skirts, predominated over the ladies by two goals to nil. W G Flavell netted on both occasions. Mr Hay refereed. The Franklin reps, versus the Rest resulted in a draw. Goals were scored by G Howard for the reps, and 0 Goldsworthy, for the remainder Mr J Devereaux controlled the match in an efficient manner. CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT. Picture Show. The juveniles, who were not interested in the above sports, were given free picture entertainment in the Premier Hall. The Hall was taxed to its utmost capacity and the youngsters enjoyed the pictures submitted to the very fullest. evening's function. Patriotic Concert. In the evening tne Premier Hall was again full when a patriotic concert was tendered to returned soldiers by the citizens of Pukekohe. The function opened with the rendering of the National Anthem, after which His Worship the Mayor (Mr CKLawne), read the King's proclamation, which is published in another column. Mr Lawne addressed the gathering on the lines of his address on the previous Saturday, a report of which appears elsewhere. He thanked all of his Committees for the untiring and assiduous work during the Peace Celebrations. The Pukekohe orchestra, under Mr J. Hindman, rendered an item in a pleasing manner, after which the following programme was presented: Song, " Come into the Garden of Roses," Mr L B Wilson; song, "For England's Honour," Miss Rowe (encored); song, "The Admiral's Broom," Mr A Brown (encored) ; song, " Soul of Mine," Miss Martin (encored) ; quartette, " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," Messrs Young, Blake, Jones and Roulston, and as an encore " Will He Ne'er Come Back Again ; Mr H V Gribble, who recently returned from the war, made his first appearance and rendered a couple of recitations in keeping with bis past reputation ; Miss Higgins sang "Homeland," and as an encore " String of Pearls " ; song, "The Trumps tar," Mr A D Young, enc .re " Annie Laurie " ; Messrs Watson and O'Malley rendered "The Baby on the Shore," and their ever popular whirlwind dance, " Sailor's 'Ornpipe," in a pleasing manner. The second half of the programme was opened with ft selection by the oiohtstrt; MrM Wright sang " Nil I), sporandum " ; Miss Rowe rendered "Mjta'.d," and she was obliged to respo.dto an encore; " The Coml».my Mnj r " and " Farmer Giles " woie beautifully sung by Mr A Br.-wn Misses Higgins and Martin were heird to advantage in a duet ••SuMt-d Mother." As an enore they .■ mtrihuted " Rose of My Heart." Mr H V Gribble held the an Hence spellbound for a while as he gave a couple of humoious recitations. "Destiny" was rendered by Mr P Robinson, aud he was called on for an encore. Mr Luke Wilson's rendering of " Wli"n the great red dawn is shining " merited a well deserved encore. run programme was concluded when Mr WntHou rendered "I'd far sooner haveahaid-boiledegg" and "P.O. •i:»." The accompaniments were played by Miss M. Clarke and Miss l'ntltLi!ltl The rendering of the Marseillaise aud the National Anthem terminated the proceedings. MEKTING TO-NIGHT. During and interval, Mr J. Dent announced that a public meeting would be held on Friday evening (to-night), when the aims and objects of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association would be fully explained. Speakers from AuckUnd and Hamilton would bo present. After the meeting a branch of the R.SA would be formed with headquarters ar Pukekohe. All civilians are pardcularly invited to he present, and it. go«-.s without saying that all returned soldiers should attend.