ENTERTAINMENTS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 560, 24 August 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

POPULAR PICTURES. Tom Mix, as Ned Ferguson, the' fwo-e'nn man, has the best role of his career, and does stunts that will male j.,n marvel at his daring. One in particular, that of bulldogging a si per to slop a stampede, is the most thrilling of his sensational IV-ats. Ii r shown for the first time on lhe screen in "Treat 'em Rough" id the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. "Treat 'em Rough" is the most sen sational, daring, thrilling', vivid pie- r ture ever produced by Tom Mix. Also,! in same programme, Albert Ray and Kleanor Fair in '-Married in Haste," a sparkling and fast-moving Fox comedy-drama, will be screened. This programme will be shown at .usual prices; but for next Friday Is 6d for adults and !KI for children, as usual for specials, will be the order. The special in this case is a Paramount Artcraft production, -Shark Monroe," and features the popular Bill Hart in the leading role. The picture is directed by William S. Hart himself, under the personal supervision of Thus. 11. I nee. "Shaik Monroe'' is !t . powerful story of sea Ufa with many thrilling incidents of clashing brain and muscle. A wonderful cast supports Hart in this production, and fhe star is seen to wonderful advantage. Don'l forget this is a special Paramount production, and is the equal of ether specials already shown by Popular Pictures. If you really waul good pictures and are willing to pay a slightly increased priei for them, then don't miss these specials. Your support will mean a continuation of them. The next special will he ••Captain Kidd .lunr.." featuring Mary Pick ford, and will .he shown on the'Fridav following "Sark Monroe."

LYCEUM PICTURES

WEDNESDAY

Pretty Anita Stewart in. her latest first National feature, "Mary Reran," the screen version of Tie Roy Scott's great novel, has the difficult role of a girl loved by two men, vet in her heart convinced that she should not marry at all because she is tne daughter of a notorious criminal who is serving a long sentence for robbery. She decides to marry the younger of the men. the son of a capitalist, whom she desires to save from ruin which is pursuing him in the fast life in New York's "Great White Way." How she battles against wily blackmailers who are seeking the forU,;-..' of l'.si y.v.ng husband, and now u 1; > t she is saved by a detective who loves her, is thrillingly told. This is one of the linest pictures that Anita Stewart has vet done.

SNOOKER TOURNAMENT. i'o; some time past a snooker tournament has been in progress at Mr. Geo. Armstrong's billiard saloon. On Thursday next, commencing at 7 p.m., the semi-finals and final will be played between L. Short (scr.) and ('. Weston (rec. 2o), and T. Maxwell (scr.) and 11. Mitchell (rec. 22). Both should provide interesting contests. See advt.

PREMIER HALL.

MONDAY NEXT.

At the Premier Hall on Monday next the offering will be a presentation of a story of the great Canadian Isforth-west, and the pioneers who hewed the way for civilisation. The principal figure in this portrayal is William S. Hart, well known to all picture fans. This story is clean and wholesome, but contains action and thrill in every foot of film. Although this is a special attraction jio extra charge will be made for admission. COMING- 'THE HOODLUM."

Mary Pick ford's greatest achievement, greater than "Daddy Long Legs" This picture, which h«s created a furore throughout Australasia, is down for screening at the Premier Hall on Monday. September (i. This is unquestionably the greatest character study of Mary's career. "The Hoodlum" is her supreme accomplishment. Full particulars and prices will appear in the "Times." SKATING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. Usual Sessions.