ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18859, 26 June 1920, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC PICTURES. WILLIAM FARNUM AND EMMY WEHLEN. The welcome re appearance of the above favourite and famous artists takes place in the Municipal Theatre to-uight. In addition a pleasing programme, suitable for the children, will be submitted at the matinee this afternoon. A monster double-feature bill has been secured for the evening’s performance. In addition to the Topical Budget an excellent Mutt and Jeff cartoon, entitled "\\ illiani Hoheuzollern,” and a Sunshine comedy "Virtuous Husbands.” There are two fine star films. Is the prison stripe indelible? Should a convict’s record forever bar him from opportunity to rc-cstahlish himself in the eyes of society? Should not every man who has paid the penalty demanded by the law have a chance to "come back”? The question is eloquently treated in "For Freedom,” (he fine William Fox photoplay in which that gifted actor, William Farnum appears. In this new de luxe production Mr Farnum is seen as a convict who [deads for and obtains parole in order that he may enlist and fight for his country. It is a powerful role in itself, and in the hands of a great artist like Farnum cannot fail to create a sensation. "A favour to a Friend” is a romantic comedy drama of the type which has proved itself the most popular in screen entertainment to-day. It is an interesting, breezy sort of story combining both romance and adventure in equal parts and has for its star the brilliant comedienne, Emmy Wehlen, fitted with the most charming role ever given her. To ensure a good seat it is a wise plan to hook at Begg’s Music Shop, as a bumper house in anticipated. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. A very long and attractive programme will be presented at the matinee to-day at 2.15 and for three nights. The star feature is a sumptuous English production, “1 nder Suspicion,” featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Biyley, two leading English artists, assisted by a distinguished cast. It is the romance of a newspaper correspondent tfnd a beautiful Russian countess in the land of the Czars, in which the puny strength of one man is pitted against all the [lowers- of anarchy and corruption. The picture is replete with fast moving incidents and stirring dramatic moments. One of the biggest thrills is a sensational duel scene, which holds the spectator Sftcllbound to the finish. "Hard Luck Bill,” a two-reel comedy, is one of the funniest seen here for some time and will delight old and young alike. No. II of "Railroad Raiders” and "The New Co-Operative Weekly” complete a long and attractive programme. ALBION THEATRE. " THE VEILED ADVENTURE.” Today at the matinee children will be .-.l't-ired for in addition to the star programme advertised. A young men who is very much in love cacuvit be expected to notice such a tritlo as a rising tide; given a sandy stretch of beach, a lovely full moon glimmering on the water, the only girl you’ve ever really loved, and—well, who hasn’t overlooked a tnlle at such a time, and after ail there are worse things than wading ashore with such a bundle of charming femininity as Constance Taimadge in your arms. The story is “The Veiled Adventure," and it E a real Constance Taimadge story, brimful of those delightful situations that only she can handle. And, not only that” but there are some horrifying disclosures in the beauty parlours that are such a mystery to the stronger but no less curious sex. How it is done, what it costs in pain and dollars, and who docs it — all to retain that elusive charm of beauty, a delicate .-km, Huffy hair, sparkling eyes, slim white hands. On the smic programme is the sixteenth episode of "The Man of Might," claimed as the most sensational yet. There is also a genuinely humorous comedy entitled "it’s a Good Life,” Winter Sports in Quebec and the latest Work! News. LADIES’ HOCKEY CARNIVAL. The Lathes’ Hockey Carnival at present being held in the Victoria Hall continues to Doom, and business bust evening was quite as brisk as on the two previous nights. Soon after the Carnival was opened the hall filled rapidly, and those in charge of the side-show,-, had a busy time attending to the wants of patrons anxious to try their skill at the various games. Those in charge of tiie various stalls and competitions were also very busy, and in few instances were they called upon to display their persuasive [lowers to the full. Their appeals invariably met with a willing response, and at the close of the evening everyone was aatisfied with the results which had attended their efforts.

i . Those who gave their support to the ladies by attending the Carnival also appeared to enjoy .themselves and the excellent musical programme given by the Orphans’ Club Orchestra, under the baton of Mr 11. Glceson, was sufficiently attractive to ensure' a good evening’s entertainment. The orchestra has seldom been heard to better advantage, and all its items were excellently suited to the occasion. The prize-winners of last night’s competitions were as follows; —Plain-dressed doll, A. -W. Burtenshaw; knitted doll, Gwen Burke; brown scarf, Miss Taylor; blue nightdress, A! Maude; pink nightdress, H. Vial; brown cushion, 11. T. Walker; produce cake, F. Hinton; tin of biscuits, E. M. Stout; fancy theatre bag, E. Hobbs; cushion, Mrs A, Longley; fancy cake stand, R. Dey. The Carnival will be open this afternoon, and admission will be free. The stalls are still well stocked with articles of all descriptions, and anyone shopping at the Carnival should not he disappointed. An excellent programme has been arranged for thd evening, and it is hoped that the closing session will be the most successful of any since the Carnival opened.