AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 54, 9 February 1916, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. “WHO GOES THERE”? A drama of love and war entitled “Who Goes There”? heads the programme to be screened at H' s Majesty’s Theatre to-night. The film is a lengthy one, and is woven round a soldier hero who is loved by two girls. In the midst of battle the soldier falls after many thrilling scenes which complete an exceptionally good picture. “The Royal Mint (einematographed by permission of the British Government) shows the process of making money. “The Aar Gazette” is, as usual, up-to-date. Other films to be' shown are “His Convert.” “Their One Love,” ‘The Story of a Story,” and a good comedy entitled “Miss Tomboy and Freckles.”

ANNETTE KELLERMAN. A MODERN MERMAID. Mermaids have always had thenown delightful place in the stories nl imaginative writers, and many a 1 cremating tale has been built a i omul them. The charm of the mermaid is said to be vividly .portrayed in the thrilling picture-play, “Neptune’s Daughter,” which will be screened at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday next. In it Annette K>Uerman, known as the “Perfect Woman,” her measurements being identical with those of the famous Venus of Milo, enacts the role of the mermaid heroine. The vast ocean around the beautiful shores of' Bermuda is the locale of the story, and the scenic beauty of the picture is said to be remarkable. Of course, the bewitching Kellennan is the chief feature, and she is shown in all her radiant beauty and in many thrilling and daring feats, diving from cliffs sixty feet high, escaping from la fisherman’s net and performing acts which would be simply impossible on the ordinary stage. This wonderful screen-production ran for ten months at the Globe Theatre, New York City. The plan, where seats may be reserved, is at Grubb’s Music Warehouse, Broadway. AUTUMN SHOW, 1916. The Executive Committee of the Taranaki Agricultural Society is sparing no effort to make the forthcoming show to he held on March Ist and 2nd a greater success than any fixture yet held under its auspices, and both patrons and exhibitors can depend upon everything being done for their comfort and convenience. Provision is lining made for the careful handling of all stock, and an abundance of fodder will he provided so that exhibitors need feel no anxiety on account of their animals. The schedule is the most complete that lias been issued by the Society and includes several innovations. Splendid prize money is being offered for the gift calf class (heifer), and already a very large number of farmers have expressed their intention of competing, and at the same time rendering very practical assistance to the Society. A green food competition has again been included in the schedule. General entries close on February 19th, with the secretary, Mr A. L Humphries, at 9 p.m. Schedules forwarded on application to any address.