ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE EMPIRE. THE INTERNATIONAL STARS. The most daring and sensational stage act of its kind ever given in New Zealand will be presented at the Empire Theatre, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, September 27, when Lafayette, appearing with “The International Stars,” will present his famous act, “The Pendulum of Death/’ This original daring sensation thrills every audience that witnesses it. Lashed by his feet to a swaying rope it is his task while bound jh a straightjacket to extricate himself before the swaying rope by which he swings burns through. There is no trickery in this act. It is genuine in every phrase. Its successful accomplishment is possible only by supreme skill and ability. .So great is Lafayette’s special ability in feats of this kind that he has successfully withstood innumerable special and police challenges. In one Australasian centre the police constructed a special straightjacket for his benefit. But from it in spite of the fact that he was handcuffed, he escaped in 1 min. 40 secs. The mysterious and magi- ! cal way in which be does the seemingly | impossible, will amaze every spectator. Members of the audience lash Lafayette into the straightjacket before he embarks upon his thrilling challenge to death. A sweet singer of ballads is Mr. Pat O’Carroll (baritone). Singing is in the blood of Pat O’Carroll. His father sang in the Armagh Cathedral as a leading tenor, and his sister, with a beautiful contralto voice, not only attained prima donna standing at the Raff Conservatorium, but also wrote songs for Dame Clara Butt. A dainty dancer is Cheri Delacour, a skilled virtuoso is Madame Leone, and a ragtime melodist is Miriam Leigh. The remaining members of the company, Bozella E. Croyd and Will Bailey, are a host in themselves. Their comedy sketches are inimitable, dainty, clean and sweet humor. With this balanced programme of outstanding merit, patrons are assured of worthy entertainment. Booking may be made at Collier’s music shop.
EVERYBODY’S. THE FIRST SONG PICTURE TO-NIGHT. The management of Everybody’s has secured the rights of a, series of master films, illustrating the famous British songs, and the first of the series, “The Village Blacksmith,” will be screened tonight. To add effect to the screening, Mr. A. B. MacDonald has been engaged to sing the solo part. These unique song items are proving a popular draw with theatre patrons end the complete list, numbering something over a dozen pictures, will be screened at Everybody’s at regular intervals of two weeks. Each picture will be accompanied by a specially engaged soloist. In addition to the song picture, to-night’s programme will include “The Empire of Diamonds,” a romantic detective story which was produced in New Ypi'k City, London, Paris, Monte Carlo, Nice, and other beauty spots on the Riviers. These various locations form the beautiful scenic background against which is enacted a story containing enough action and thrills for a serial. It is en adaptation of Valentin Mandelstamm’s novel and concerns an international conspiracy to sell marvellously made artificial diamonds (is genuine. One of the features of the picture is the glorious Flower Carnival at Nice. The programme also includes a two-reel Mack Sennett comedy and the topical budget. The price of admission remains as usual. THE PEOPLE’S. “BUCK” JONES TO-NIGHT. Charles “Buck” Jones appears to-night at the People’s in “Western Speed,” a story with more speed than a tornado and more power than an earthquake. From the opening flash to the closing scene Jones ranges romantically through a series of fist fights, gun battles and daring rides, which net him the love of the woman who earlier in the story held him in utter hatred. The picture affords the rough and rugged hero ample opportunity to display the talents which have made him so beloved by motion picture enthusiasts the world over. “Western Speed” will please the most fastidious picture fans and revive hope in those who are seeking something new in western productions. It is a clean-cut outdoor cinema play with a positive punch —the kind that film audiences love to see. The supporting films are excellent and the management announce that this programme screens to-night only.
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