AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 23 January 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE.

There was a splendid attendance at the King’s Theatre last night, when Madame Petrova’s latest offering on the Metro programme, “Extravagance,” was shown. In the guise of a fascinating story, one of the most Interesting in which this famous Russian actress has appeared, there T 5 a powerful indictment against extravagance, the greatest sin of the present time, and in the role of Noral Courtland, Mme. Petrov a finds jr"character in the delineation of which she rises to histrionic heights rarely attained. She is at her best when she sets out to clear her husband from a charge of embezzlement and rehabilitate his The transition from the gay butterfly of society to that of a woman with a purpose is most convincing in its realism. The costumes worn are a delight to the feminine mind. Assuredly one of the best scenics ever shown in Taihape is. “The Skyline of New York,” in which all the wonders of the most wonderful city in the world"pass bflffjre.the spectator at the cost of the modest price of admission to the theatre. 'An Australian Gazette and a very funny comedy make up a programme that should not bo missed. It will be shown for the last time to-night.

EVERYBODY’S.

Once again June Caprice forges to the front in a picture of country life. Her newest film for William Fox “Lit* tie Miss Happiness,” overflows with the quaint humour and spirit of the fields. In this new photoplay, Miss Caprice takes the part of Lucy White. Harry Hilliard, co-star with the New England actress, plays Dave Allen, son of Lucy White’s neighbour SquireAlien Complications begin when Sadie Allen, daughter of a neighbour, and customer of Lucy’s, returns to the home village. Sadie has been trying to make a living in the city, where she -has met and married Max Barker(Leo Kennedy). W r hen Barker gets tired of her and leaves her, Sadie is forced to return home with her baby. To ward off her father’s anger, Sadie megs Lucy to tahe care of the hahy until things can be explained to him. Lucy, who has always loved children, is glad of the opoprtunity. She boldly declares to the community that the child is her own. Finally Barker comes to the village on a visrc to a friend. He meets Sadie there, finds that he still loves her, and begs her to return. Then she explains the whole affair to her father and the village; Lucy’s name is. cleared, and Dave and Lucy go out to look at the stars.