ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF CLARA K. YOUNG. ‘‘The Forbidden Woirian,” concluding to-night at Everybody’s, is one of the most sumptuous productions ever screened. It is a magnificent picture of costly gowns, lavish settings, and lovely scenery. It is the story of a French artist, Diane Sorel, whose great beauty and charm brought her many ardent admirers. Perfect production and characterisation are only two features of this absorbing picture, which gives Clara Kimball Young many opportunities of displaying her talents for emotional roles and for wonderful sartorial creations. The bill includes a big comedy, ‘'Don’t Blame the Stork,” Gazettes and “Dragon's Net?’ By way of variety, Mr. James who was billed as the Canadian lyric tenor, commenced his season last night and delighted the audience with his finished singing of “In the Garden of My Heart,” “O Soli Mio,” “Oh, What a Pal was Mary,” and two laughing songs. Mr. Schofield has a pure tenor voice of singular purity of tone and, whdt is better still, knows how to use it. His s singing last evening was alone Well worth the admission money. This most attractive bill of fare will be repeated tonight. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s. Admission prices remain as usual.

THE PEOPLE’S. ORMER LOCKLEAR IN “THE ■ SKYWAYMAN.” ■ “A crusader for science.” In. thesewords men who knew him have honored the memory of Lt. Ormer Locklear, the daredevil airman. The greatest “stunt flyer” the world ever saw, Locklear carried out his feats because he knew they ' would one day be useful' 1 ’fb' afil hien. “The first man who looped the loopj” he declared, “was called rash and foolhardy.” They said he would soon break his. neck. Five years later it was part of every aviator’s training to loop the loop, and Pegoud had not broken his neck. He was not doing a stunt when he fell. “When I first did my trick of stepping from one plane in mid-air to another, I was called rash and foolhardy. I was even courtmartialled. But I convinced the army authorities that there was no danger in it for me, and that, furthermore, there was a distinct benefit, in it for the world.” Locklear’s feat of stepping from one plane to another, if generally practised by aviators during the war, might have saved many lives. “A true American gentleman; a daredevil who knew the meaning of danger but did not fear it; a fine man—using ‘fine’ in its best sense?’ That is how Louise Lovely, the William Fox star, describes Lt. Ormer Locklear, whose fellow-player she was in “The Skywayman,” the great drama of the air which opens to-night at the People’s. Seats may be reserved at Hoffmann’s.

SCARLET AND WHITE DANCE. Everything in connection with the above dance is progressing very satisfactorily. Mr. J. Hoskin, the organiser, intends leaving no stone unturned to ensure the success of this function, and judging from the numerous inquiries that he is receiving he is perfectly satisfied that there will be a record attendance at the bungalow. The large room, which will be most artistically decorated by Mr. Tom Petty, will assist the grand march to be a most spectacular one, especially with the large number of ladies in their beautiful scarlet and white dresses. Mrs. E. A. Walker and Mrs. C. H. Weston have very kindly donated prizes to be awarded the winners. As there will be an extra large number present Mr. Hoskin will be pleased to receive any offers of dishes towards the supper, which may be left with Mrs. C. H. Weston or any of her committee. NEW ZEALAND DIGGERS. ELTHAM TOWN HALL, SATURDAY, JUNE 11. The New Zealand Diggers will return to Eltham on Saturday, June 11, for a brief farewell season. The Diggers have just completed a tour of New Zealand and this will be absolutely the laSt opportunity of witnessing this brilliant company of entertainers. Everywhere throughout the country the Diggers have played to crowded houses, and that pleasant recollections of them are retained is shown by the regularity with which the Diggers are asked to play return visits or to extend their season. People cannot see enough of these talented and versatile laughter-mongers. Of course, as in all such entertainments, the laughter side predominates and clever and merry nonsense creates much hilarity when done by artists like “The Diggers.” The more serious side, however, is not neglected, the company being particularly strong in vocalists, and the orchestra of ten performers plays an important part in the general success. A long list of items entirely new to Eltham is promised for Saturday night, which will be the Diggers’ farewell to New Zealand. The new comedy numbers, dances and burlesques will prove a sauce of mirth and merriment. Included in the company are Stan Lawson, “the misleading lady”; Tano Fama, comedian; Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent and dancer; Colin Qameron, lyric tenor; Len Walker, danger and light comedian; and Don Walla.ee, character singer. j