AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 11 October 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

THREE STARS

WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN? The Universal "Where Are My Children?" which is to be screened at The Three Stasr is a pictorai warning against race suicide. It is claimed that there is nothing in any way indelicate or offensive in the manner in which the subject is dealt with in the picture. At the same time, as no good purpose could be served by admitting those of tender years, the film censor has decided that no person under IS years of age shall witness the picture. Described as a powerful r:creen sermon in five acts. "Where Are My Children?" is stated to have created a most profound impression. upon many thousands of spectators in Australia. The plot is said to form a scathing indictment against a social evil. Daring as the theme is, those who have seen the picture declare that there is nothing gross in it. It is a story of a woman's selfishness and terrible remorse, of an unsuspecting husband yearning for children ( but sympathetic with his childless wife. The silent tragedy of it all is said to wring the the'hearts of all beholders. In contrast is shown the happiness of others surrounded by the children they desired and welcomed. The box plan closes to-night at 5 o'clock at the Three Stars. Those who have not booked seats are advised at once, as their chance of getting sitting accommodation at the eleventh hour is otherwise remote. ■

EVERYBODY'S

The programme shown at Everybody's last night was much appreciated by those fortunate enough to witness it, when that romantic drama of the sea. "The Eattle of Hearts" was screened. William Farnum is always welcome to a Taihape audience, and in this drama he proved himself a man of iron determination, who counts all risks as nothing to gain the girl he loves. In the "Battle of Hearts" — essentially a tale of the sea—the story goes from start to finish without the interest .flagging for a moment, and the atmosphere and scenes are so realistic that you imagine you see looking at the real thing instead of a picture on the screen. The pictures in support are of a very high grade of excellence, comprising the latest war budget, a beautiful scenic, Graphic and a comedy which is guaranteed to make the biggest misanthrope laugh. Those who have not seen this programme are strongly advised to attend to-night, as this will be the last time of presentation.

THE NEW DANDIES.

The "New Dandies" will pay a return visit to Taihape to-morrow evenwhen they will appear in the Town Hall. Of this smart company the "New Zealand Times" says: "There was no uncertainty about the reception accorded to the New Orange Dandies on Saturday night. Greeted by a full and overflowing audience, this new combination 'made every post a winning post.' Enthusiasm was excited at the start and was continued throughout, the programme to the finish; every item was encored. Indeed, there were several double recalls, but the entertainment was not unduly prolonged and everyone was delighted with this latest musical and costume comedy company. There is an exhilarating freshness about them which is exceedingly engaging." The Dandies will present an entirely new programme when they appear to-mor-row evening.' The plan is at Sherwin's.