AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 9 January 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY'S. . V ''The Cub"': —In the mountains of Kentucky, even to-day, civilisation j£. conspicuous by its absence. The WhiteRenlow faud started over a little matter. A pig belonging to the Renlows is found by Bill White to be eating his turnips. He makes complaint to Jim Renlow and angry discussion arises. He leaves in anger, and on his way home sees Peggy White talking to young Renlow. White follows youngRenlow and shoots him. The feud is under way, and a White will shoot a Eenlow on sight and vice versa. Newsof this trouble reaches Louisville, and the editor of a paper there sees a chance for a good story. The star reporter is ill, so that the editor sends a "cub'' into the mountains. Thus ithappened that Steve Oldham had his adventure. Steve leaves the train at the nearest point to Whitesburg, where the feud is being carried on and make'sthe rest of the journey on a donkey. He goes to the hotel, and in order to get any news must identify himself with the White family, as he is in their midst. The plain daughter, of the landlord, Becky King, decides that sh» wants to marry Steve. UnfortunateTy for Becky, Steve meets Alice Renlow, and is smitten with her. He calls for her every day after school. This causes comment _from the Whitfcsf /because Steve is supposed to be a White and is keeping company with a Renlow girl. It makes Tilden White jealous of Steve. To pay for the teacher's salary, a dance is given in the school-house. Stev e causes commotion by appearing in a full dress Suit, but he makes himself popular by contributing twenty dollars towards Alice Renlow's salary.* In recognition of his generosity he is made "Floor Committee'' The duties of this office consist in standing by the door and shooting all who enter without paying. Steve docs not care for this job. Becky comes in and insists on making love to Steve. To get rid of hen he kisses her. Alice enters in timet to see it. The Whites demand an explanation; so do the Renlows. Thus Steve has both families- down on him. In the confusion Steve escapes. Everybody chases him, but lie sneaks back to the school house when it is empty. He is later captured by the Renlows when he is attempting to liberate: Jim Renlow, who has been captured by the Whites. It is decided that he shall be given to the Whites in exchange for Jinv Renlow. The Whites want to ? kill, him for throwing down Becky. ..Me. ia saved, however, by the coming oTthe| militia, sent by the Governor. Every* thing is once more happy, and SteyJ takes Alice back to civilisation an J marries her. THREE STARS. I Two excellent productions, "The Jungle Outcast" and the Triangle Keystone "Bucking Society," were responsible for a good house last night at this popular theatre. The supporting films were good. The Gazette shows. the Allied armies marching through Paris, and the New Zealanders came in for rounds of applause when they appeared on the screen. To-night will be the final screening. To-morrow night the management will submit a double bill. SELINSKY AMADIO CONCERT CO. There is no doubt the appearance of. the talented artists of the SelinskyAmadio Company will be looked forj ward to by the music-lovers of this dis | trict with more than ordinary interj est, coming as they do with laurels i from their Australian successes. Referring to a recent concert in Melbourne, the "Argus" says: "M. Selinsky is a player who can be both brilliant and serene. He can bring flames out of his instrument; he can also do cooler things—delicate, tones, soft demi-tints, and exquisite whispering pianissimos. and do them beautifully." Perhaps there is no artist who has gained greater popularity on the Australian concert platform than John Amadio. flautist. His per-

sonality captivates his audience from the moment he steps on to the platform. The New Zealand press was not slow to recognise his talent when he first, as a boy, made his appearance in Wellington with the Orchestral Society. Miss Elsy Treweek, the vocalist of the company, and Miss Jessie Masson, pianist, are both gifted with talent and artistic attainments of high order, and critics acclaim them as brilliant exxamples in their respective sphere. The box plan iS'aJsherwin's Bazaar. ■