ENTERTAINMENTS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 593, 17 December 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE GYMKHANA AND FLORAL

FETE.

A- AND P. SHOWGROUNDS, TO-MORROW.

Those interested are reminded of the gymkhana and floral fete which will take place at the A. and P. show grounds to-morrow. , Elaborate arrangements are complete, and present indications point to the function being very successful from all points of view. An attractive programme has been arranged, including events for all, while a number of horse events have been arranged. The gymkhana will commence at one o'clock sharp. In the evening a promenade concert and dancing competition will be held. . t , Those in search of an enjoyable afternoon should make a special point of attending.

POPULAR PICTURES.

ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TO-MORROW NIGHT.

A tense drama, exposing the seamy j side of certain circles of society, is presented in the story of "The Love Auction," a William Fox photoplay which will be screened at the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow (Saturday) night. It is the story of a poor girl who married a millionaire she did not love, but whom she thought she could be happy with and learn to love. Vir-1 ginia Pearson is the star. The young wife discovers that her husband is a chronic drinker, and that he had come by the habit through heredity. He neglects her. Forced to. seek o'.itsiae of her home for relief from her misery, she comes in with a former sweetheart —a man sn& .oved but rejected because he was poor. The old love is awakened in he/, and the couple are thrown together constantly, because of the husband's glect. A child is the result. A blackmailing cult leader attempts to u?e •is knowledge of the lapse in order to possess the wife. What ensues is aid to be told in a way that conveys many a thrill. The star picture is supported by "Words and Music.' Both pictures are good, and the programme on the whole is excellent.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. "OUT OF THE SHADOW.'

The success of a picture is frequently decided in the ultimate by 'he work of the scenarist. Eve Unsell wrote the scenario for "Out of the Shadow," featuring Pauline Frederick, ?md screening at the Oddfellows' Hall in Tuesday, December 21. Miss Unsell has a long list of screen successes to her credit, both original work and adaptations. One of her ictable scenarios was one for Billie Burke, "In Pursuit of Polly." "Out of the Shadow" was adapted from a novel by E. W. Hornug, the author of the now famous "Raffles." Fox and Paramount productions support this picture. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25. "KULTUR."

A big double programme that should prove an attraction wiil be shown on December 25. Holding pride of place is a powerful drama entitled •'Kultur," featuring Gladys Brockwell in the leading role. The supporting programme is good, and inciades "Never Say Quit," with George* Walsh as star actor

There will be no screening of pictures on December 28. SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1921.

"ROUGH AND READY."

On Saturday, January 1, 19J1, a Fox special attraction, entitled 'Rough and Ready," featuring William Farnum, will be unspooled. This picture is well worth seeing.

STRAND PICTURES.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER "xK,

•THE ADORABLE SAVAGE.

In this photodrama the delightful Edith Roberts is firA shown as a happy student in a fashionable girls' school, where she has been ever since she can remember. She has a taint recollection of a home in the Fiji Islands, where her father lives and owns a plantation. Her studies completed, she is sent for by her father, and arriving on the island is horrified to discover that her sister, born of the same parents, is as dark as any of the natives. She realises that her mother had been an islander and that an inseparable gulf lies between her and the life to which she had been raised. This forms the basis of* a story which is vibrant with dramatic situations, rich in character studies tnd which gives unlimited opportunity for scenic effects. A hurricane in the tropics, the lure of the South Seas, all are shown with remarkable fidelity. The story is by Rilph Stock* and the director is Norman Dawn, whose familiarity with the life and customs of the South Seas is evident in the perfect production. Usual prices will be charged.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 'll "ON OUR SELECTION."

There arc no more interesting charr.cters in Australian literature than those to be found in Steele Rudd's famous Australian story, "On Our Selection"—'Dad,' 'Mum,' 'Dave,,' 'Dan,' 'Kate,' 'Joe,' and all the others, who contribute to the pathos and humour of this forceful presentation of actual happenings on a backblock selection. "On Our Selection," it is claimed, is the most costly production that has yet been made in Australia. Prices: Adults 2s and/ Is 6d, plus tax; all children, 6d. Box plan at The Bookery; reserves, 3d extta.

ST. LEON'S CIRCUS.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. One of the features of the St. Leon's circus, which will appear at Pukekohe on Wednesday, December 22, is the open-air concert given prior to the entertainment, by the professional orchestra of twelve soloists. It is the boast of the conductor that the orchestra never plays the same tune twice. He has access to every latest melody that arrives from America and the Continent, and consequently this boast is not an idle one. Realising that the public at present show an aptitude for the popular dance music, fox trots, one-steps, etc., lie makes a feature of introducing the latest in his concerts, which have proved immensely successful during the present tour. Society faddists made it a common' sight to see a poodle, pomeranian, or bulldog riding luxuriously I in an auto, but it was left for Leo. 1 Sylvester, a performer with the St. j Leon's Circus, to educate this country to the novelty of seeing a canine,' comfortably ensconced on horseback. 1 The collie used by Sylvester does not ■•est content with just riding a horse,' but goes the absolute limit to beat the. circus acrobat at his own yanie. i From his earliest infancy, the dog litis been in the hands of his present | invner, and ij daily learning new j tricks. Last week, at Wellington, a patron visiting the circus, brought a woolly chance-brad hound, who insist- j ?! upon standing upon his hind legs, !'.k! conducting a box-on with the, ticket-taker. Collie was an ardent, -pec t a tor, and concluded his perform-; vnee that evening by emulating his | new friend by landing a knock-out on i Sylvester's chin, to the delight of an, enthusiastic audience.