ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18858, 25 June 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

LAST NIGHT OF WILLIAM RUSSEL. Another enthusiastic audience viewed the second screening of the wholesome lifedrama entitled “Brass Buttons” last night and the splendid variety of subjects screened. The leading picture with William Russel as- the star is well worth seeing and coupled with the other films on the programme make up an evening’s entertainment of real merit. For Saturday, commencing at the matinee, the management have .secured a large double-star programme, consisting of two dramatic films, comedies, educutionals, and topical subjects, etc. To-day Connie Talmadge is the leading lady in the main attraction “The Veiled Adventurer.” Would you like a soft, creamy skin, free from blemish, if so Constance Talmadge in “The Veiled Adventure” will show exactly how lit is done. Some other revelations that will | surprise -mere male creatures are also in- | eluded in the list of “How it is done” and I "What woman will endure to retain the ! bloom of youth that will persist in fading.” When three girls get their curly heads together, what chance has a mere man got against such a battery. So Harrison lord finds out to his cost in this dazzling comedy, ! sparkling with wit, saucy to a degree with i those situations that characterise all of Con- ! stance Talmadge’s delightful stories. Patj rons may secure their seats by telephoning j the Albion. CIVIC PICTURES. The final screening takes place to-night in the Municipal Theatre of the Paramount, double-feature bill now showing, which has given satisfaction to all who have seen it. Elsie Ferguson is the star in the first feature, “The Avalanche;” The story is highly dramatic, and deals with the dangers of gambling, giving the charming aci tress full scope for her wonderful talent. Lila Lee appears in the second star, enI titled, “Rose of the River,” a delightful i romance full of sentiment and humour. The ■ suporting pictures are excellent. I'or Sat--1 urday a treat is promised the ardent admirers—their name is legion —of William Farnutn, who will be scon in a new William Fox dc luxe motion picture, “For Freedom.” The story in which Farnum has opportunity to display all those manly qualities which have etuieared him to the public, exploits a brother's self-sacrifice for his sister and the heroism of a paroled prisoner who gains his freedom on the plea that he he given a chance to fight for his country. Unditly punished by the law, he purges himself of the stigma by valorous deeds on the battlefield. Rutting through the play is a , love story of acute appeal. Among the most popular of the feminine stars of the screen, Wehlen lijis Jin enormous following of her own, who will be glad to learn that in her latest Metro vehicle she will once more return in a part that permits her wearing many now and gorgeous torial creations of her own design. The storv is one of action, and thrills, pulsating through a plot which depicts the attempts of a young Western girl who comes East to New York to claim her deceased father's estate, and who, upon her arrival, becomes entangled in a reries of adventures in rapid succession. A rollicking Sunshine Comedy and Topical Gazette, and also a Mutt and Jeff cartoon entitled, “William Hohenzullern,” conclude this programme. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. Those who have not yet witnessed the splendid programme, headed by Bessie Barrise ale in the 7000 ft feature “Within the ('111).“ are reminded of the final screening tonight. A complete new programme will be shown to-morrow, when the stellar attraction will be another big BriC.-h production, “Under Su-pkion,” the romance of a newspaper correspondent and a beautiful Russian countess in the land of the Czars, in which the puny strength of one man is pitted against all the powers of anarchy and corruption. A further episode of “Railroad Raiders” will be presented in addition to a long list of supporting features. LADIES’ HOCKEY CARNIVAL. The Southland Ladies’ Hockey carnival has now fairly started, and the success which has so far attended the efforts of the ladies has been very satisfactory- The long preparation which was devoted to the arrangements for the carnival enabled the carnival committee to introduce several new features, and it would be a dull person indeed who failed to find plenty of amusement All kinds of side-shows and competitions find ready patronage, and the excellence of the programmes make the carnival unusually attractive. The programme last evening was contributed by Mr Sutherland and his pupils, and was greatly appreciated by the large attendance. The programme this evening will be given bv the Orphans’ Club orchestra. The prize-winners in last night’s competitions were as follows.’ —Box of chocolates, Doris Pope; Doulton bowl, Irene Gregory; box of’ penrs, Abraham Wachner; box of chocolates, 11. Frampton; tobacco pouch, C S. Ikingviet; fancy night-dress, Rene Godward; box of chocolates, A. Stead; pipe, Mr Goiightly.