ENTERTAINMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 140, 16 February 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

FLORENCE YOUNG. "Miss Florence Young, the gifted Aws- ! tralum lyric actress, has, after a long ! association with the Royal Comics and [ other companies under the Williamson banner, got together a compact company of her own, and, touring under the direction of Messrs. Stephenso.i and Linley, will appear at the Town Hail tomorrow (Wednesday) night, It is, perhaps, unnecessary to state that no I greater favourite than Miss Young has I ever appeared in Australia. Her re- \ markable versatility has undoubtedly ! done much to create this lasting popularity; Miss Young's successes in i opera, tragedy, musical comedy and pantomime being well known. But it remained for her appearance in "The Climax," which the company will produce in Taihape, to form a crowning triumph to her career. "The Climax" is a musical play in three acts by Edward Locke, in which Miss Young has a part wherein she sings several songs with great success. Associated with Miss Young are several favourites, in- [ eluding Messrs. Eeg. Roberts, Claude j Bantock and Edmund Shcrras, and they also have congenial roles. Notable j song successes in "The Climax' 'include "The Song of the Soul," "The Valley • of the Moon," "Little Grey Home in ■ the West," "Two Eyes of Grey," and "Somewhere a Voice is Calling." The box plan is now open at Finch's, where seats may be booked without extra fee.

PICTURE THEATRES. The screenings at the Station Street Theatre last night were witnessed by a good and enthusiastic audience. The pictures were seven in number, the star being "The Treasure Ship." The War Gazette and the supporting pictures were well worth seeing. At the Three Stars Theatre the programme was a long way abdve the average, the star picture being ''The Adopted yon.' 'which was a very fine reproduction. The acting and tlte scenery were perfect. Lord Roberts' Last Review, in which he is seen inspecting Lord Kitchener's new army, was well received, and those who did not see I; last night should not miss it to-night, on aecountof its historic nature and value. "The Old Fire-horse" and the Keystone caused roars of laughter. Both programmes will be shown j again to-night.