ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW. SPECIAL ATTRACTION—RENO AND ARTA. The theatre-going public of New Pty-) mouth will have an opportunity of witnessing one of the greatest musical “acts” ever put before an audience in New Zealand, when the above artists, Reno and Arta, appear here. These entertainers have just completed a very successful tour of Fuller’s vaudeville circuit in the main centres of New Zealand. Their instruments include the largest xylophone manufactured, specially imported from the famous Deagan factory in Chicago. Of these artists a leading New Zealand paper says: “Reno and Arta, the brilliant xylophonists, made their initial appearance in a

series of delightful and unique ragtime ' and operatic melodies. The artists showed a great skill with the “hammers,” among their most successful numbers being ‘Scenes that are Brightest’ (Maritana), ‘Till We Meet Again’ (in which the male performer uses three mallets), ‘Dear Old Home of Mine’, specially arranged in variations by Reno and Arta, a rag entitled ‘Tickle the Stories,’ and the great vaudeville hit, ‘Huckleberry Finn.’ The turn was received with every token of appreciation. Reno, expert jazz drummer, will give a demonstration of skilful and rapid manipulation of his numerous musical effects. In addition, Miss Arta will entertain with some artistic dancing. Lovers of music and dancing i should not miss this performance. A full picture programme will also be presented. The box plans are at Collier’s.

THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF OWEN MOORE. “The Chicken in the Case,” a scintillating comedy-drama from Selznick’s, featuring Owen Moore, screen’s finally to-night at the People’s. The bill also presents gazettes, comedy and “The Moonriders.” WM. FARNUM TO-MORROW. To-morrow’s change presents William Famum in William Fox’s presentation of E. Lloyd Sheldon’s latest drama, “The Adventurer.” It is a safe declaration Chat Mr. Famum never has appeared more irresistibly to his admirers than as the hero of this romantic Story. His support is excellent and the entire production is one worthy of the highest praise. It has met with marked success everywhere. A big Sunshine comedy is also on the bill. THE EMPIRE. “THE BETRAYER.” It is coming to the Empire on Wednesday and Thursday. Several months ago Australia’s foremost film producer, Beaumont Smith (the maker of “The Man from Snowy River,” etc,), came to New Zealand with a company of twelve people to produce a portion of this new photoplay. Three reels were made at Auckland, Rotorua and other parts of Maori land, and the balance-of the film in Australia. The picture, which created ; a profound impression in Sydney, broke i all records at the Empress Theatre, Wellington. “Tlie Betrayer” is Beaumont I Smith’s supreme dramatic cieation, and it is New Zealand’s first real photoI drama acted amidst the thermal wonjders of Maoriland. See New Zealand land Its people—both white and Maori. I See Australia—its sunny beaches, the 'buish, its city life and fashionable dancjing cafes. *lt is Australasia’s greatest (production. The beet picture for months 'and months, and it was made in your i own country. The box plan is now at Collier’s and' intending patrons should reserve their seats.

ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots were again greeted with a crowded “house” for the final night of their New Plymouth season at the Empire Theatre on Saturday night. They delighted the audience with their excellent and varied entertainment, ; practically every item being encored. ' This combination can look forward to : general patronage should they again i visit New Plymouth, where they have [ made themselves deservedly popular by i the brightness of their performance. PUBLIC INTEREST IN DEBENTURE ISSUES. SAFETY AND 7 1 PER CENT. FREE OF TAX. The extraordinary interest which is being taken in debenture issues is evidenced, by the report of the Postmasterj Genera) for the month of .June, in which |he states that the districts which show the greatest excess of withdrawals over deposits in accounts with the Post Office , Savings Banks are those most affected by the recent financial issues. The total 1 excess of withdrawals in the Dominion amounted to £85,000. Undoubtedly the ■ major portion of tiie £150,000 subscribed 'to Macky, Logan, Caldwell, Ltd., 7i per : cent, debentures has been withdrawn from the Post Office Savings Bank. It is evident that the public view this issue with particular favor, and there are many reasons why their preference should thus be given. The per cent, debentures which Macky, Logan, Caldwell, Ltd., offer are in the first place free of debenture tax. This means that for every £lOO in debentures you hold you can collect from your local bank £3 ‘*lss every six months simply on presentation of your interest coupon. It is ■particularly worthy of note that per cent, free of tax ‘debentures give a far better return than 8 per cent, subject to tax. The Government levies a tax of 3s in the £ on all debenture interest paid by companies, and this tax is paid by the Company on behalf of the debenture holder. If the debentures are not free of tax, the amount thus paid to the Income Tax Department is deducted from the ! interest payable to the debenture holder ’ ■t?o that the return of 8 per cent, debeni! tures not free of tax is only £8 minus • I 245, or £6 16s per cent. Contrast this > i with Macky, Logan. Caldwell Ltd. 71 per cent, debentures returning the full £7 10s per cent, to all investors. Not a penny is deducted for tax or exchange, no matter what part of the Dominion you may live in, or what your income ) may be.

The debentures are issued in sums of £5O to bearer. They are therefore easily disposed of, if necessary, at any time. At the end of five years the amount you subscribe is repaid in full. Fluctuation in property values or money values cannot reduce by one penny piece the amount you invest in these debentures.

Intending investors should lose no time in making application, as the full amount required is nearing subscription. Prospectus can be obtained from the Bank of New Zealand (all branches), any member of the Auckland or Wellington Sto’ck Exchange, or any of the Company’s branches.