AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 329, 8 November 1915, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE GIRL IN THE TAXI." The box plan for "The Girl in the Taxi," the musical comedy to be staged at the Town Hall, Taihape, on next Thursday night, the 11th inst, is now -open at Finch's Bazaar, and heavy advanced bookings may be relied upon, judging by the rush for seats wherever this remarkable musical comedy has been announced for production. Its phenomenal success in Sydney and Melbourne, where it ran for over 200 nights at the former city and 150 in the latter are well known. Miss Violet Collinson is the leading lady, and <cf her impersonation of the part of Suzanne, an Australian contemporary says: "As an exponent of the 'loneliness cue,' she excelled in every respect. Her beautiful voice, charming manner, graceful dancing, and allround pleasantness are as irresistible to audiences as they are to Hubert, a difficult role in which Mr D. B. O'Connor is seen at his best, and local the-atre-goers know what that means. Altogether this bright and sparkling musical comedy was an unqualified success." The company is a strong allround combination, comprising principals, chorus, ballet, and efficient orchestra.

KING'S THEATRE. The star to-night will be headed by a tremendous Lubin drama, entitled "The War Baby." or "The Story of a Woman Spr." It is a picture of great interest and should not be missed. The funny part of the programme is a star Keystone, "Gussle's Day of Rest." It is described as a Triole-Expansion Engine of fun, and how to be merry though married. "In the Vale of Sorrow" is a pretty domestic drama. "Life at the Front" is of great interest at -the present moment. Latest War Gazette and other pictures complete a good programme. THREE STARS. A fine Vitagraph Western Mining Drama, "Ann o' the Mines" will head the programme to-night. It is the story of a rejected man's revenge who plans "a fearful death, but is foiled by Ann. In the play the audience revel in a world of emotion. It shows the great explosion. "Arthur Truman's Ward" is a clever Vit. drama. "Through the Isles of Borneo" is a good scenic. The Latest War Gazette and other good pictures are all worth seeing.