AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 20 October 1917, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY'S

"When We were Twcnty-onyi" is an appealing picture and is certain of as great a success as the stage play of the same name, from which it is so ably adpatcd by the Famous Players Film Co. Dick Carew is a bachelor who has for his nearest friends three men of his own age and temperament. Carew becomes the guardian of Richard Audainc. Carew, and "The Trinity" planned in their early days a marriage between ''The Imp" and Phyllis Ericson, a daughter, of another friend of their youth. Phyllis and "The Imp" look upon their marriage as a matter of course, though neither has cared especially for the other. Carew, believing Phyllis to be in love, with '' The Imp'' love that lies in his own heart for the girl. He has sacrificed everything for the happiness of the children of his two dead comrades. "The Imp," bi - 3 conscientiously smothered the engaged in sowing his oats, falls in a snare of an adventuress, anu marries her. "The Trinity" learning of this make every effort to reclaim "The Imp" without letting Phyllis know of it. She, however, discovers the truth, and instead of being broken-hearted as Carew expected her to be, she announces that she is glad to be out of the engagement. In this manner Carew finally learns that Phyllis loves him. The supporting themes include a laughable Victor Moore comedy, travel and topical features. The programme is for one night only.

THREE STARS

A pariah of tße native quarter from a smart Army surgeon is the' transformation effected' by H. B'j Warner in his remarkable delineation of the principal role in "The Beggar of Cawnpore." now showing at the Three Stars. The film is a wonderful one and a very high example of Triangle production. The atmosphere of the burning plains of India is suggested with supreme fidelity, and special mention should be made of the artis'try displayed in the sub-titles. The love story which is woven through the plot is sweet and convincing, and Lola May is a handsome and charming heroine. There are some remarkable scenes from the gigantic Indian rising, well known as the Indian Mutiny_ With dreadful realism the massacre of Cawnpore, and the overwhelming of the gallant little of Europeans by a roaring tide of fantics is shown with fidelity. The ' matinee idol, H. B. Warner effects a wonderful change in appearance when he becomes the dirty ragged opiums-soaked wreck of the Indian bazaars in "The Beggar of Cawnpore." The programme also includes the third chapter of Gloria's Romance.

BARTON'S COLOSSAL CIRCUS.

For one night only, Saturday, 27th October, Barton's far-famed Circus company will show in Taihapc, on the paddock in Tui Street, next Mr. Johnson's cordial factory The colossal tents there is just enough room to allow the unrivalled display of horses that Bartons' are noted for, The array of arenic talent is bigger and better than ever before; it includes Miss Alice Alton, known as the "Boneless Wonder" This young lady can roll herself up from feet to head like rolling up a carpet or a piece of tape Roy Barton the noted bare-back rider is still performing his daring hurreane rides. Miss Mona. Val, among other clever acts shows how to get at the whisky in a bottle without a cockscrew. The young lady takes a stock-whip and standing several yards away, with one crack cleanly flicks off the neck of the bottle. The Chinese acrobatic comedy company that have travelled the world, are now under engagement to Bartons. Besides a host of contortionist, acrobatic and equistrian talent, Bartons are still noted for ,the fine lot of trained horses, among which is the well-known "Tornado" the buckjumpign demon. The Te Kuiti Press says Bartons is the best Circus programme ever givtn in Te Kuiti. The famous brass band, under bandmaster Maguire will play selections in p.ublic and- the prices are only 3s and 2s with halfprice to children.