AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 29 January 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THREE STARS. The change of programme to-night will be headed by a Pathe masterpiece in five reels entitled "Nedra," which is adapted from the "widely-read novel by George Barr MeCutcheon. The picture opens with a scene showing Grace Vernon and her fiancee, both bored to death by the many different schemes for their entertainment put forth by their friends. They decide to elope. and get away from the round of dreary parties, receptions, etc. After many humorous adventures they stowaway on board a ship by hiding in one of the ship's boats, and having plenty of funis join the passengers as brother and sister. One of the passenger.*' makes love to the sister, and her "bro ther*' is much disgusted with it, more particularly when he finds the young lady is not averse to it. A certain Lady Kenny is among the passengers, and the young man by retaliation pays her much attention. The ship is struck by a typhoon, and in the confusion the young man saves Lady Kenny in mistake for Grace. They manage to gain an island, where the blacks take them for gods. He trains the blacks, and all goes well until the chief wants to know why there are no "little gods." The story tells how the pair fall in love and are saved by a passing ship. They return to civilisation in time to find Grace Vernon has been saved and is just being married. Lady Kenny's husband ha s not been heard of, and the couple are married. The battles between the Lubes of blacks on the island are realistically portrayed.

EVERYBODY'S.

There was a largo and appreciative audience at the Town Hall on Saturday. The principal attraction was a Metro ( film, ' 'Rosemary,'' featuring Marguerite Snow and Paul Gilmore, two artists who carry out their parts remarkably well. The photography was excellent and the film scenery enhanced the production. The supporting films were exceptionally good. The same splendid programme will 'be repeated to-night for the last time. To-morrow 's programme will be headed by a World film, "Bought/' in five acts. This picture submits an unusual story and plot, which is sure to arouse a great deal of attention. Audiences will probably appreciate the problem that is laid before them. Every man wants, is said to want, or is supposed to want, to marry a rich girl. How many men would accept 10,000 dollars and a good position to marry a rich man's daughter? How many men could resist such a lucrative offer? A series of very dramatic situations occur, and the play is full of excitement and interest.

"WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES."

Tlif mirthful moneymaker "What Happened to Jones" will be presented at the Town Hall, Taihape, on Friday next February 2. by that well-known actor manager George Willoughby, who will be supported by a specially-selec-ted musical farce company. Speaking on the recent revival of the piece at the Princess' Theatre. Melbourne, the "Argus ;-avs as follows: ''What Happened (o .lo.ies"'' is one of those laughterprovoking farcical comedies whose revival will always be accepted with pleasure. Itg presentation therefore by George Willoughby and his musical farce company has been enthusiastically received. George Willoughby renewed his pristine popularity as the audacious and irrepressible drummer who travelled in hymn books, with a side line in playing cards, and whose rcsourcefnlnes was never at fault, however awkward the combination of conflicting circumstances. Chased by the police, and taking refuge as a bishop, would certainly give rise to some amus ing situations, and when he comes in contact with a timid professor owning a domineering wife and a stray lunatic, things naturally got to happen, and they do. George Willoughby has been so long identified with the part of Jones that the interpretation thereof must verily come as second nature to him. He carries it through with a breezy nonchalenee that is delightful. The crowded house simply rocked with laughter, and in these strenuous times one is grateful to the man who, with his exceptionally clever company, enables us to do this. On its arrival here the actor comedian will introduce some of the latest, song novelties and freak dances which are so interwoven in the plot as to make it appear as if thev had been in the original production. Well-known English, American and Australian artists have been selected by Mr Willoughby to interpret the farce., and judging from press reports from the Commonwealth centres, a huge success has been achieved wherever the play has been presented. The box plan i s now open at Sherwin 's.