ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18816, 8 May 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC PICTURES,

MAKES COEELLPS “THE TREASDES OF HEAVEN.” For the delectation of picture-patron* this evening, the management has secured the All-British production—in six big parts —entitled “The Treasure of Heaven.” This picture is adapted from the famous novel by the pen of Marie Corelli, whose works are so widely known. Most people have read toe book, which is considered to be one of her finest, therefore the story in picture form is one that is bound to appeal to everyone. Most of the scenes are taken in Somerset and Dorset surroundings, and the picturisation is said to coincide closely with toe work of Miss Corelli. A pictorial treat should therefore be in store for all who witness this fine production. The second feature introduces the intrepid cowboy and horseman, Tom Mix. It is one of toe best Fox productions to date, and is entitled “Ur Logan, U.S.A.” Mix’s portrayal of William Logan, toe secret service man will keep one in suspense throughout toe picture. The photoplay abounds in patriotic thrills and a real love story that engages one’s sympathies for the man who is unable to justify himself in the eyes of his sweetheart until the unexpected finale. One of toe greatest and most amusing Sunshine comedies is also shown, entitled 'Wild Women and Tame Li one,” which is claimed to outrival any previous animal Sunshine mirth-provoker. Other pictures are included in the bill, which should be one of toe best yet shown. Seats may be booked at Begg’s. A special children’s matinee will' be held at 2 pm. to-day, when a very suitable and pleasing programme will be presented.

ALBION THEATRE.

THE PRINCE OF WALES’ VISIT. A programme, the like of which is seldom, if ever, seen nowadays, is promised patrons of the Albion Theatre to-day at 2 p_m. and to-night at 7.10. In addition to the topic of the hour, the Prince of Wales’ visit to Auckland, which depicts views of H.M S. Renown coming up the harbour and berthing at the Queen’s Wharf, scenes of toe initial landing and reception, and magnificent displays of school children in the Domain, is the latest Select superfeature entitled "Hie Lesson." “An old man’s darling or a young man’s slave” does not always work out as amply as may seem at first thought. The decision is not always between a loveless wedding to a rich old mm and a love marriage to a poor young man—there the decision is usually not very perplexing. But to be a young man’s slave, to do all the drudgery of housekeeping and to suffer all the inconvenience of comparative poverty — to endure all this without the recompense of “the love which passeth all understanding” —there is the - bitterest struggle, and th» one through winch so many misznated couples most fight their way to a peaceful family life. “The Lesson,” featuring Constance Talmadge, deals straightly with this problem of marriage—and Constance furnishes a trenchant reason for every married man to use his best endeavour to make his young wife happy. It’s a good, clean, story —one that will be much appreciated. Handsome Tom Moore has a leading part in this dainty play. On the same programme is the latest episode of ‘The Man of Might,” Tour of Westland (No. 2) and two World I topieals. Seats may be reserved by tele--1 phone at the Albion.

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE.

Laughter is the chief ingredient of the hug*; bill of fare to be offered for the children this afternoon. Charlie Chaplin, •will be shown in "The Vagabond,” and Beene Love will be seen in a joyous five-reel comedy “Over the Garden WalL” “The Railroad Raiders” will also be screened together with topical and scenic subjects. At the evening session a realistic and powerful Nordiak drama, “Black Britta,” will be included in the programme. r The fact that clothes do not make the man, a fact that has been tried and tested and prqwd a million times, provides story elements x>£ a refreshingly new kind in the Bessie Love picture “Over the Garden WalL” Apart from carrying a big love narrative, it is important by.-means of the magnificent settings, and presents many fine interior and exterior views, of beautiful country homes. “The Co-Op. Budget” and “Railroad Raiders” (to-night only) are included. Charlie Chaplin will be screened at the malines only.

“MEG THE MIGHTY ATOM ”5 “Meg, the Mighty Atom” is the billing of the headline attraction with the Alsace Vaudeville Stare, who are to appear at the Municipal Theatre on Monday and Tuesday next from all accounts she is well worthy of the honour. The following is one North Island writer’s opinion;—“ Surely the tiniest performer in vaudeville. We have had ‘child wonders’ before —many of them—but none, to approach Meg in vivacity, charm and artistry. Meg is a real star, as versatile as she is clever, and completely captured the huge audience lase evening. Her numbers were of the French chanson typo and admirably suited to the little artist.” Meg will be supported by a specially-selected company including Louis Alsace (“wizard of violin”), the Campbell Boys (concertina kings), Wendy Dale (quaint comedienne), Eileen Barnsley (lyric soprano), Mollie King (solo pianiste and accomponiste) and Wendy and Alphonse (the popular sketch artists). Hie box plans are now open at the Bristol.

BLUFF TO-NIGHT. At the Drill Hall, Bluff, to-night the fufi Alsace Company will appear. The programme will be in every resepet identical with that to bo presented at Invercargill next week. Particulars are advertised.