AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3604, 16 October 1920, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

o TOWN HALL PICTURES.

'THE GEE AT WHITE TRAIL."

The cold stretches of tho Yukon trail, where the eye Ts dazzled and blinded by the awful grandeur of the unchanging, unbroken glare of the frozen waste, stretching from horizon to horizon, where-to fall on the track to rest means death, where, nevertheless, undaunted thousands have died in their mad desire for gold, these form the striking background for the Wharton super-feature "The Great White Trail," which will be screened at the Town Hall Taihape to-night. The star is Doris Kenyon, one of the most beautiful of film actresses, and! this thrilling drama of love and intense

sorrow, culminating in secure happiness, gives her the opportunity of ably

proving her very great dramatic abilty. This is a super-special, but the usual standard prices will rule.

THE KING'S

Once again that wonderfully clever little actress Corinn'o Griffiths scores heavily in the latest vitagraph release "The Bramble Bv;;-:h," a realistic society phptodTatna with a strong appeal The very capable ..acting on. the part

of Corinnc Griffiths and in support Frank Mills, Eobcrt W. Frazer and a strong cast, combined with, the' pleasing appeal of the story makes this one of the best productions. The performance of Miss Griffiths has been highly recommended by the new York critics. She portrays the ment®2 flight of a young girl who loves a man who is branded as a scoundrel; she will not believe the stories that are told about him—until after a bitter struggle she realises the truth. Her work is thoroughly convincing and artistic. /There seems to be no end to appeal to that she gives the character and it is questionable if any other star could scored so heavily—the part just suits Corinne Griffiths. Work and Win 'Em. a Sunbeam comedy, is full of wild comedy. While Pearl White in another episode of the Fighting Raider, will introduce some sensational thrills.

CORONATION BALL

A reminder is given of the Children's Grand Coronation Ball which is being heUd in the Town Hall on Friday 22nd October. The crowning ceremony takes place before % the grand march and a large number of girls are being trained for the chorus. Any girls wishing to take part in the chorus are asked to send in their names, at once to Miss McAuliffe. New week practices for the dancing are to be held in the Three Stars Theatre. Anv child who is not taking part in the, chorus may take part in the ball. As this is the first childrenfs Coronation* Ceremony to be held here very great interest is being taken In it and promises to be a huge success. AduSfts* dancing commences at 10 p.m. and as orchestral music is being engaged, they also are assured a pleasant time.

"THE FAMOUS DIGGERS

TOWN HALL MONDAY.' "The war has provided many surprises. A great one is the entertainment which has been promulgated by "The Diggers." This combination 3 of artists has given entertainment with marked success in the trenches and In various places in France, England, America, and New Zealand, so that Brisbane citizens attending His Majesty's Theatre last night were prepared for something worth seeing. They were not disappointed. A show was provided which vied with the work of first-class professionals, and an absolutely crowded house was enthusiatic in the applause of every item. The entertainment was of the most modern character. There was* not a sad item; quite the ...reverse. . There were theatrical entrepreneurs present who 'took off their hats to the company. The programme was of the ' variety order, utterly lacking any suggestion of but singularly striking. Music, comedy, and dramatic sketch all had their say to th" delight "of one of the fullest audi.-n-es that has assembled at His Maj s, •-'? Theatre." So says the Bri-V; ie Daily Mail, commenting on the performance of "The Diggers" during their Tecent tour of Australia under the direction of J. C. Williamson. Ltd "The Diggers" are making a farewell tour of New Zealand under the direc- j tion of Mr Victor Beck, prior to com- ! pleting engaments in the East, and will appear at the Town Hall on: Monday next when they will present an entirely new programme of musical gems, eccentric dances burlesques, comedy sketches, potted revues, and many novelties from their extensive repertoire. Included in the personnel of "The Diggers" arc the inimitable Stan Lawson, baritone; Tano Fama, comedian; Len WaKcf-r, dancer and light comedian; George Proctor, tenor; Donald Stuart, comedian, and Gus Dawson, ragtime ex- ! ponent. and dancer. A select orchestra of ten artists will be a special feature of "The Diggers" enterotainment. "The Diggers" are. under the management of Tano Fama. Frank! Perkins .and Stan. Lawson. Bernard Cottier is musical director, and Tano Fama producer. The box plan is at Sherwiu's.

AWARUA GUN CLUB

THURSDAY'S SHOOT

The competition for the Belk-Whit-tle Cup and for Mr H. Bond's gold medal was concluded Thursday, when N. P. Spooner increased his aggregaie to 39. and won the cup.- A. Clinton (Ohutu) brought his total up to 37, and won the gold medal. The next best aggregates were: G. Belk (Ohutu) 36. and C. Timbs (Taihape) 36. The shoot for Mr P. E. Wakeman's trophy was a nine-birds match, and A. Clinton (Ohutu) ana J? Mortland (Taihape) shot nine each and divided first and second. G. Belk. H. Quarterman, and H. Johnston tied for third place and the shoot-off was won by H. Quarterman. Mr T. Brad-

ley presented a box o-' er.rtri'.lgos for first second, and third.

The seven-bird sweep<take was woa by H. Bretherton alter a shoot-off with H. Ohutu).