AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 122, 24 May 1916, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

RUOiAED AND THING SUNG 1.00.. Next Friday nr the Town Hali an air of mystery will prevail. The above magiciausi and their upporting company of singers and musicians will present a programme of all that is latest and best. It is some three years since Hugard and his Chinese colleague Chiug Sung Loo. appeared here, and on’ that occasion the impression left was so distinctly favourable that their return visit will be warmly welcomed by theatregoers. Since last here the magicians have secured a host of now illusions and magical surprises. Hugard is presenting his wonderful lightning change sketch, ‘The Embarrassed Tramp. r In this he makes several distinct character changes in the space of a few seconds. As a card manipulator it is doubt ful if Hugard has an equal Commencing with a few simple-looking sleights, he proceeds from one trick to another until he practically fascinates the audience with his brilliance. In presenting Ching Sung Loo, the " Chinese Wizard.” the management is putting forward the biggest and most gorgeous act of its kind that has ever toured the Dominion. Miss Errington is a clever instrumentalist and vocalist. She manipulates various musical instruments, including the xylophone and musical spinning discs. Miss Errisgton will render (by means of the xylophone) the "Pcst and Peasant,” overture. Anoter pleasing performer is Miss Millie Clare, who specialises in patriotic and popular songs. A novel act is that supplied by Clivalli and his educated dog "Sport.”' The dog is exceedingly well trained and goes through his whole performance without a word being spoken to h!m. Prices arc 3s, 2s, and ]s. Plan is at Finch’s, where seats may be reserved without extra charge.