AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 29 May 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

SVBSIBODY'S.

An entirely new programme, and on e that promises to be the best seen for some time past, will be presented to-night at Everybody’s, “Little Lady Eileen,’ ’a fanciful romantic photoplay by Betty Fitzgerald, is the star attraction. It is a story of a mischievous little Irish lady by- the name of Lady Eileen Kavanagh, who becomes acquainted .with a handsome young man by the name of _ Churchill. Through a scapegrace brother the little girl is tricked into marriage. What follows is thrilling, but in the end happiness reigns supreme. Marguerite Clark, the film favourite of young and old, takes the leading role, and theway she finds of carrying out her beautiful ideals makes a rare appeal to every section of the public. programme will be shown for onenight only.

THREE STARS, There was a crowded house at the Three Stars Theatre last night to witness the programme, of which the principal draw was the pictufisation of Rider Haggard’s great, novel, "She,” which was received with great interest'! and appreciation. The supporting pictures were also very good, and the incidental music was quite a feature of the evening’s entertainment. The fifth episode of the serial, "The Black Box,” was also shown, which is now getting to a very interesting stage. The programme will be shown to-night for the last time.

ROYAL PANTOMIME COMPANY. “BLUEBEARD.” At the Town Hall on Wednesday* theatre-goers of Taihape and district will have the pleasure of seeing the Royal Pantomime Coy., consisting -of some thirty artists from the leading English, Australasian and metropolitan theatres, together with a full orchestra of first-rate instrumentalists. The piece to be staged is “Bluebeard.” The mirth-provoking situations, the bright and breezy music, new and catchy songs, delightful ballets, splendid costumes and other novelties which go to make the successful modern pantomime, should prove a delightful attraction and make Wednesday night a night of nights in the annals of Taihape amusements. Included in the cast are siicn capable artists as Miss Kathlyn Mack Principal Boy), Miss Mollie King (Principal Girl), Mr Charles Howard (Bluebeard,, Miss Nellie Power (Malicho), Mr. Joe Charles (sorcerer), Miss Vera Tandy (Ann), and Mr. Bob Lloyd (the inimitable dame). The minor parts are well sustained and the chorus contains powerful ana pleasing voices. Other features of the production are the grand transformations, special dancing turns by the two Sinclairs* and other successes, such as Bo Peepi Humpty Dumpty, The House that Jack" Built, etc., and patrons are sure to he catered for in a manner which should) gain every appreciation. The prices are : 4s, 3s, and 2s. Children half*price. The plan is now open at She,r»win’s, and no exWa charge is made for booking. An advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.