AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 81, 2 November 1916, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

FOLEY’S PICTURES. A STRONG ATTRACTION. A picture in which battle-scenes play an important part is always popular, and this element is well to the fore in The Triangle Company s liig feature ~ “The Coward,” which was the; 'main attraction at His Majesty’s Theatre last night. Iho film tells, of a son who cannot stand the terrors; of-battle, and a stern old I father who, at the pistol point, loiced him to enlist. The ' boy’s yellow streak causes him to desert and return home. The outraged father then enlSsts in his son’s place, foi the honor 'of the family The play abounds in thrills, whilst the battle scenes with; .accompanying artillery, c'avalry, and infantry in action are magnificentlyv produced. The final scenes between father and son are pathetic in the extreme. An interesting number of the Rathe Gazette, and a comedy entitled “Love and War” lent pleasing variety to the programme which will be shown foi the last time to-night. MANAWATU SHOW. For the opening day of the Manawatu Show there was a good attendance, despite the unsettled weather. The judging of the horses commenced early in the rooming, most of the visitors being interested in the live stock Although the shortage '■ of. labor has somewhat affected farm work throughout the province, the number of entries are in excess oi those of last year being 3263 as against 3171. In the horse section there is a slight decrease, especially in the saddle horses. In working draughts there is a big increase, some good animals being shown in this class, and among these are J. W. Burkes 1 E,tham) Fritz, J. O’Donnell’s (Halm) Grev Star, J. M. L. Blair’s (Hawera) Captain Starlight, H. W. Brewer’s (Hawera) Utility,. J. Priestly’s (Hajvera) Shellfire. Taranaki generally takffs'Wjgbod load in jumping competition'; ■•being represented liy Grey Star, Utility, Shellfire, Captain Starlight. R. H. Pepperell (Waitara) showed King Simon and Leo O’Neill’s (XJrenui) Utility was also in the show ring. * , .. There is an excellent number ol entries in cattle; being 430 as against 401 last 'year. All those are wellhoused in one of the finest buildings of its kind and the feeding arrangements are well catered for. Holsteins are the strongest class, Mr W. L Lovelock being well represented among some strong competition. In .leiseys, E. Eagle, S. R. Lancaster, and F." J. Watson, are prominent exhibitors, but have fierce competition from Hawke’s Bay and Wellington. Among these is A, and J. O’Donnell (Inaha) champion cow Gold’s Bilberry sth and a couple of yearling heifers by Mr G. Goodson, of Hawera. Mr E. Griffiths exhibits a couple of yearlings, Mercedes and Noble Lady. Of Shorthorns,- G; A. Turner, of Eltham, is showing some excellent specimens. In a strong class of dairy cattle A. and J. O’Donnell are making a strong effort to secure the Alfa Laval Cup with-Goal’s Bilberry sth. In fat cattle, magnificent specimens are shown by Messrs 15. Short, F. Armstrong, H. K. McKenzie (Masterton), and Sir W. C. Buchanan, In. sheep,\there is an increase in Romneys, Sonthdownk/ and Shropshire Downs. Generally’ speaking, there is a marked decrease in the sheep exhibited. Porirua Mental Hospital is well represented in pigs, also R. J. Rogers, of Ngaruawahia, South Auckland), exhibits some good animals. There is an increase of over 100 entries in dogs. "W. Harr, of Eltham, shows deerhounds, F. Willis (Patea) greyhounds, and A. A. Cuthberison (Stratford) bulldogs. .Of the general exhibit, photography, art, and exhibits by Technical and Public Schools are well to the fore. There is a good display of all the latest models, especially foi' farmers’ requirements.