AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 59, 15 February 1916, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

n*6 MAJESTY'S* THEATRE. SEXTON BLAKE. Those who relish a first-rate detective mama will appreciate uie Miniling feature trim entitled "the Cuun'.teneiters' icitoneu witn tiie new programme at -tij.s majesty's meatre last ..ight. line st h . xoiunvs tue career ui two men and u womaii, wiio circulate eounterieit oaiiK notes, their operations are mgnly successiul until oexcon Blake, tiie unerring detective, tracks them to their quarters. Tiie iopicul rJudget presents many interesting illustrated news items from Jiruropo. "Ihinues Nightmare" is a comedy which introduces some exceptionally good mechanical effects both weird and humorous. Other good films are, "Safety First," and "A Wild Ride." This programme will be shown for the last time to-night. During the evening Henri Lissao, musical prodigy, delighted the audience with two selections on the violin, of which instrument he is a past master. Tiie picture public of Stratford will hare further opportunity of hearing this virtuoso. TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SHOW The time for closing the entries for the big Autumn fixture is now drawing near, and consequently a large number are being received daily. The horse section will be very strong, as well as the Jersey, Ayrshire and Holstein classes in the cattle section, and among the exhibits will be found the very best strains in New Zealand. In addition to the splendid prizes offered in all classes, there are several good specials, which have been generously donated by well-wishers of tiie Society and which should be an inducement to exhibitors. The competitions for each day, which are always a big draw, are numerous, and the prize mone\ good, so that the public are assured of a good days' entertainment. Entries finally close with the secretary, New Plymouth, on Saturday next; and the Show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 1 and 2,191 G.