AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3413, 18 February 1920, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

arm PIOTURBS. . ‘ . ”"“‘ :4 T()\\’N HAL._L. “Fighting fur gold, with he inimitible Tom Mix as its stuz‘, wiE} be one of ‘the attractions nf rho double-feature progvamnie to be presented at the town Hail to-niglit by the :_l(=Vv Our Pictures. ]’2‘«.)i\li-'.‘:l"d.!'_‘y'. 'i‘u:n Mix. the dare-devil (if \\'(‘.<l(‘l‘lz dx':!mu. dots S 0111? mighty tin-i.ling stmns in 11135 picture, and a very active bear lemis atmosphere (and humour) to it. The love theme aunning through the story is Well told and forms a good reason for the hair-rais-ing rides that Tom Mix undertakes.. In -this picture, as in all previous Tom Mix productions,’t.he actions are real and the stunfs he docs are accomplisly ed without. any trick. 6

On the same programme toanight, Peggy Hyland appears in a fine picturisation of the New York stage suc~ cess, “The Girl with no Regrets,” by Evelyn Campbell: . ;

The Baby Beauty ‘Competition pictures will be screened during an interval and p'atx-ons will have yet another opportunity of voting for their favourite baby.

J THE KING-’S. ‘ CHARLES SMYTHE AND ms. I MERRY MUSICAL MAIDS. 1 fro-NIGHT AND TH[TRSDAY_ To-night Mr Chas Smytlie, the eminent basso, a.nd his 1-‘Jerry Musical Maids, opens his season of two nights at the King's. The heralds of praise of this company are unique, and it is said to be the greatest and most expensive musical combination on tour. The following is an extract from the Dominion:— Quite a. flutter in local musical‘ circles was caused last evening by the initial appearance at the King’s Theatre of a bass singer of singular charm’ and musical merit‘ in the person of Mr Charles Smythe, who, with his talented little party of vocalists, is billed for a short season at the King’s, was accorded the warmest of receptions, his voice being magnificent. His several numbers coristitufed" a superb ‘musical treat. This is but natural in View of Mr Smythe’s brilliant ind meteoric career. A native of Sydney, her imnfediately leapt into fame on making his debut at the London’Pallace Theatre. Next he accepted the signal post of principal‘ basso at Westminster Cathedral, London, and thence onwards, he never looked back, being featured in oratorio work throughout England. Mr Smyihe also appeared in the role of the Admiral in that delightful musical comedy, “The \‘Vhite C’llr_vs+a.n—--thcmum.” Later he was retained in ~ grand opera, achieving a distinct triumph as Mephistopheles in “Faust” with Dame. Melba. He repeated his success .in the same role with Madame Calvo, and with the Alice Est? Grand( Opera Company. Mr Smythe is still in his prime, in ~-the zenith of his. vocal possibilities. Associated with Mr Smythe are the Merry Musical Maids, including Bathie Stuart. that charming little comedienne and iev-maker who has captivated her‘ audiezices right through the Donlinion with her artistry and cleverness. Miss EStuart has made a specialty of Maori Songs and folk lore, and her interpretation is perfect. The soprano is Anita Greene, Whose voice is of that flutelike quality and sweetness seldom’ acquired. Miriam Kutncr, a clever accompaniste and pi-aniste , is the other member of the party and puts a completeness on this bright little quartette of artists. M _H. ‘ I

A special star feature, “Good Night, Paul," presenting Constance Talmadge, will also be shown. The plan is at Swe(llnnd’s. ’ ENLIGHTEN THY DAUGHTER. The great moral super feature, “Enlighten Thy Daughter,” which created such an impression as a. moral lesson throughout the world, will be shown at tfie King’s on Friday only. This picture places the truth before the young girl forcibly, fearlessly, and directly, and in such the way that it cannot. be disregarded. No increase in prices Will be charged for this feature, {which was filmed under the auspices of The Wolnen’S Protection League.