AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 18 December 1916, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE WAYBACKS. To-nig-ht, for one night, at Town Hall, the residents of Taihape and surrounding districts will be afforded the one great opportunity of witnessing the unique production of the sensational, successful Australian com-edy-drama "The Waybacks." This is a dramatisation of Henry Fletcher's (the world-famed Australian story writer) famous collection of Australian bush stories. When first produced in Sydney "The Waybacks" was such a magnificent success that the management had ,to shift from the Palace Theatre to secure a larger theatre to accommodate the enormous crowds that were being turned away nightly. The same company, scenery, and production that marked the Australian success will be brought to Taihape. Patrons are particularly requested to note that "The Waybacks" is not a moving picture, but a comedy drama in four acts, played by the full strength of the famous Philip Lytton dramatic company, consisting of 25 talented artists. Popular prices will be charged—4/, 3/, and 2/. The box plan is now open at Finch's Book Bazaar, where seats may be reserved without any extra charge. As only a limited number of 4/ seats are available, patrons are earnestly requested to book early and so save disappointment. ■ ,

THREE STARS. "Life's yesterday," while not resembling a sermon in any way, is a vivid picture warning against the drughabit. Richard Walton, Avhile fighting the habit in an isolated cabin, reviews his past life. He remembers how, when a rising young physician, he had come under the influence of Stella, a beautiful dancer and dope fiend, how he had learned from -her the deadly morphine habit, and his rapid career downward from then on. He recollects how he had given a child the wrong medicine, while tinder the influence of dope, with fatal results. Remorseful at the thought of the life he had taken. Richard determines to atone, and goes to the island of Xlolokai. There he spends his life among the leper colony, knowing that he can never return, and doing all the good he can while he can. Leo Delaney, the Vitagraph favourite, plays the part, of the doctor with that clever naturalness and sympathy that always characterises hte work.