ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 March 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

». EVERYBODY'S. CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG AS "MAC! DA." Although the screen version of Sudc ma nil's famous drama "Magtfa" does nol give as deep an insight into the char aeter of the heroine as the stage play r it is much brighter in atmosphere, anc ( tlie sordid aspect of the character lias been left alone. It furnishes a most ad--1 mirable vehicle for the wonderful beauty ; and emotional capabilities of Clara Kim- . ball Young, whose impersonation of the f young girl who became a great diva will l rank as hex* best eli'ort before the cam- > era. "Magda" shows at Everybody's this afternoon and finally to-night. ■ THE EMPIRE. LA FRANCE'S ENTERTAINERS TO-NIGHT. | To-night and Monday at the Empire ' Theatre the above combination of artists : will appear in conjunction with a first-class picture programme. The company includes Zoe, the boy with 1000 eyes, the 10-year-old mental' marvel, who has mystified the world with his marvellous gift of second sight, and the rapidity of his calculations. Bring along your questions written out. Zoe will answer anything you ask. Another head liner is Winifred La France, late principal b<-y in Alladin pantomime, whose catchy songs, witty patter and clever impersonations should not be missed. Mr. Charles Copeland, unlike the usual chalk and blackboard sketch artist, uses cotton wool dipped in paints, and turns out scenery at lightning speed. The comedy portion of the entertainment, is provided by Mr. George Reeves, and his pal, Syd. the Sailor, in a ventriloqual turn, while Mr. Kenneth Surtell helps to amuse and bewilder with the aid of billiard balls and cards. The principle item of the picture programme is the British film success "The Kiddies in the Ruins," a companion picture to "The Better 'Ole." T.HE PEOPLE'S. # MACK SENNET AND BRYANT WASHBURN. To-day's big double bill at the People's commencing at the matinee at 2 p.m. and evening at 8 p.m. presents the biggest and funniest of the. Mack' Senlictt comedies that has yet left the Semiett studios. It is entitled "Treating 'Kin Rnuglit," and stahi all the K-nuts of Sennettdom. The star item, Something to Do," features the popular duo lirvant Washburn and Anna Little. The. story is an exciting one, dealing with the wrongful incarceration of a man in an asylum .<6 that his monev may be controlled by a money-loving widow. The latest gazettes are auso on the bill. £IOOO PUKEKURA PARK FUND. The definite object of the Pukekura Park Board is to raise £IOOO by August 31 of this year to spend on the improvements and general development of the gardens and sports grounds. This object should strongly appeal to every citizen in and around New Plymouth", as the improvements will benefit all, either directly or indirectly. Airs. Burgess has willingly consented to organise and supervise entertainments, etc. The concert in the Empire Theatre on Wednesday evening is tile opening of the campaign, A special programme is being arranged to take place in the Park grounds during the afternoon following the visit of the Prince. It will have a number of novel events for both children and adults, including dancing competitions, sports, treasure hunt, tug-of-war, etc., and it is also hoped that arrangements can be made with Mr. Moyea fpr the Boys' High School to give some of their instructing displays. It is intended to try and arrange for tlip Citizens' Band to be in i attendance. Following on to August a number of popular entertainments will be staged, particulars of which will appear later.