AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 10 January 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THREE STARS. The management announces for tuis evening's change one of the biggest and best programmes yet submitted. There Avill be two stellar attractions, a big feature drama and a big feature comedy. Vitagraph presents "The Offending Kiss," a fascinating story of bravery and self-sacrifice, the action of which takes place among the scenic wonders of the Golden West of America along the trail of Lonesome Pine. It is a startling drama, alive with Indian surprise raids., guerilla fights, and very thrilling adventures all leading to a happy climax in which the clouds disperse, and lovers' hearts are united. Then will follow a superabundance of comic relief, the fun spring from which the humour will bubble being TriangleKeystone's latest new-style comedy, "The' Great Pearl Tangle," in which the really funny comedian Sam Barnard, and Mrs "Fatty" Arbuckle share the honours. The films to be shown in support are of quite exceptional interest. "For the Bon of the House," a strong A.B. Drama. "The Vanderbilt Cup Kace," is a remarkable film of beauty and interest. "The Hymn of Hate'' lends itself admirably to clever cartoon work, and "The Joys of the Bourne" and "On the East of Riviera" are two especially charming scenic s. EVERYBODY'S. To-night will be the last opportunity of seeing the admirable World Film production "The Cub." The renowned actress Martha Hedman, stars in the principal role, and behind her is one of the strongest casts of actors and actresses that could be desired. The story is bright and breezy from the start, and holds the interest right through. A number of other high- '• class films lend variety to an excellent programme.

To-morrow, Thursday, a treat is in store for picture-goers. There will be two dramatic features, supported by a War Journal and a good comedy. The dramatic subjects are exceptionally strong.- The Red Feather drama, "Thrown to the Lions,' 'is said to be a particularly fine film, excellent in staging, acting and photography.

"The Lost Paradise" was produced by the Famous Players' Films Co., a celebrated drama of capital and labour, featuring the distinguished- American actor, H. B. Warner.

SELIN'SKY AMADIO CONCERT CO. The reception accorded the Selinsky Arnadio Company in Wellington last week, supported by the excellent reports which have come to hand, indicate that the artists are possessed of much above the average ability. The fine impression made at their opening concert was further enhanced on their subsequent appearances. Speaking of their third programme, the New Zealand Times says:—"The third and last concert of the Selinsky-Amadio seasonon drew a large and enthusiastic audience to the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last night. Encores and double encores were the order; and, inspired by their hearty reception, the performers, one and all. excelled themselves. M. Selinsky's most popular item was, perhaps, the "Faust Fantasie" (Count-Wieniawski); Miss Jessie Masson's brilliant rendering of MaeDowell's "Witches' Dance" was doubly sneered; as also was Miss Elsy Treweek's beautiful song, "In My Garden" (Liddle); while Mr. Amadio's fantasia on the national airs of the Allies, ending up with his tour de force, "The Marseillaise" as a piccolo solo, fairly brought down the house." This talented combination will appear in the Town Hall. Taihape, next Friday evening. The opportunity cf hearing them should be eagerly accepted, as it is but rarely that such talent conies this way. The plan is at Sherwin's Bazaar.