AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 13 February 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THREE STARS. At the Three Stars last night the five-act drama "Martha's Vindication" was screened, the principal parts being taken by Norma Talniadge, Scena Owen, and Tully Marshall. it is not often that three such high-class performers take part in one piece, and the drama was consequently acted in a manner that was a long way above the average, and was followed with intense interest by the audience. Charlie Chaplin's most serious rival was introduced in "Jerry's Big Raul," which was very comical, and was a scream from start to finish. The topical budget was almost one of the best that has been shown for some time. There are several other supportingfilms of quite exceptional merit. The programme will be shown to-night for the last time.

EVERYBODY'S

"The Rack": Blanche Gordon lives unhappily with her husband. There is jealousy on both sides,, and of this fact Jack Freeman, a devil-may-care man about town, takes advantage. Jack has quarolled with his own wife Louise, on account of his attentions to other women. It was he who sowed discord between Donald MeKenzie and his wife Effie. This unhappy girl committed suicide, and Donald MeKenzie went abroad and became inebriate in his trouble. He swore to be avenged on Freeman. Freeman by a trick lured Blanche Gordon to a disreputable road house. There she was discovered by her husband, Tom Gordon, in a compromising position with Freeman. There was a quarrel between the two men, and Jack Freeman was shot. Blanche Gordon was arrested for murder, and in court she swore that she killed Freeman in defence of her honour. It looked as though th 0 woman would be condemned for murder, until Donald MeKenzie came forward to depose that it was he, MeKenzie, who had killed Freeman for having robbed him of his wife, Effie. Blanche Gordon and her husband were reconciled, and they neither! of them forgot her terrible torture on "The Rack" on the trial for murder.

SELINSKY-AMADIO CONCERT.

The Selinsky-Amadio Concert Company, who are paying Taihapc a return visit on Thursday next, have just concluded a most successful! 'dealspn in Auckland, which in its later stages partook of the nature of a musical triumph, delighting both the cultured musician and the average concert lovers. Speaking of M. Selinsky, the Auckland Star says: "M. Selinsky is a capable musician, and possesses a technique which enables him to do whatever he likes with his instrument. His laro-e tone is a feature of his work. The flautist, Mr Amadio, is a remarkably clever player; early he won the admiration of his listeners by reason of his lovely tone and finished performance of every phrase- and period. The way he makes the instrument hold the tone is indescribably beautiful. The soprano, Miss Elsy Tsewcek., has a prepossessing stage appearance, and a voice of considerable power and pleasing timbre under full control. Miss .Jessie Masspn is a finished piano soloist, f.s well as a most accomplished accompanist," and hor interpretations of the groat masters was delightful to listen to." We hope to see a crowded house greet this talented coterie of ) artists en their reappearance in Taihape. The box plan is now open at Mr Cochran's piano depot.