AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 52, 7 February 1916, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. “THE SILENT PLEA.’' Picture-goers will find the new programme to l)e shown to-night at His Majesty’s Theatre a very attractive one. The principal dramatic film is a three-act Vitagraph special entitled “The Silent Plea,” in which the popular artists Edith Storey and Harry Morey appear to great advantage. The presentment of the tragedy of the widowed mother, condemned by her social disabilities to neglect her children and sec them drift farther and farther from her into' extravagance, folly and crime, clearly demonstrates the necessity of the “Endowment of Motherhood” by the State. Another good picture will be “When Charlie was a Child,” which is a skit on the great Keystone Chaplin, all parts lining enacted by children. Miss Lilian Walker appears in a fascinating romance entitled “A Lily in .Bohemia,” whilst Ham, the popular Kalcrn comedian, will be seen in “Fun on the Beach.” Other items include “Pathe’s Australian Gazette,” and “The Soul of the Vase” (drama).

AN N LTTE KELLERMAN COMING. Something new in picture-drama is promised ns when Annette Kellerman, the famous Australian artist, appears here in the remarkable photoplay, “Neptune’s Daughter.” in the story ol “Neptune’s Daughter” there is much that is spectacular, but nature, and not the stage carpenter, has provided the properties. Screened in the Bermunda islands, the crystal waters, coral caves and .submarine grottos afford an ideal setting. Ihe story deals with the “Land of Make-Believe,” continuing for over two hours with beautiful and thrilling scenes, and unfolding a tale of absorbing interest. Annette Kellerman. who enacts the leading role, is recognised as the world’s greatest swimming and diving expert. She is also recognised ns possessing an absolutely periect figure, .the measurements of which correspond with Venus of immortal fame. In this drama Miss Kcllerman is said to perlonn feats that appear humanly im- .• possible, and that would Ire deemed incredible were it- not lor the evidence of' our own eyes. ’[’ln's wonderful picture will he shown at 11 is Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday next. Two performances will be held, viz., at -‘1 and at 8 p.m. TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The executive committee of the ■ Taranaki Agricultural Society is spar- > ing no effort to make the forthcoming show a greater success than any pie-

vious one, and both patrons and exhibitors can depend on everything being

done for their comfort and conven-

ience. Provision is being made for the careful handling of all stock, and an abundance of fodder will bo provided, so that with the warm weather wo should get iu March, exhibitors should feel no anxiety on account of their animals. Ail trains conveying stock to the show will bo met by members of a. specially appointed committee. Exhibitors who cannot get to the show themselves, but who would like to send exhibits of stock, are advised that the society is prepared to meet (lie animals at Iho New Ply-

mouth station and convey them to suitable paddocks and thence to the I show grounds. After the show the 'animals will he consigned hack to the owner. Exhibitors forwarding stock are reminded to send the necessary jrailway certificates, so as to get the ! freight rebate. Entries close on 1 February 19th, and schedules may he obtained from the secretary, Mr A. |L. Humphries. P.O. Box 11), New Plymouth,