AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 18 July 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. The star picture at the King’s to-night is “The Secret of Eve,” in which that powerful dramatic' and emotional star, Madame Petrova, Is seen to singular advantge. This is a play that will appeal to every woman especially, but which also attracts the sterner sex who are always interested in that which Interests their wom-en-folk. The main feature, or rather the central idea of the story is the splendid portrayal of the spirit of selfsacrifice that exists in every woman—the spirit that makes a’ true sweetheart, a wife, a mother. This old world theme which has travelled through life since the beginning of humanity—the secret of woman’s power—is exceptionally well handled in this Petrova play. First it shows a mother’s self-sacrifice, then the self, sacrifice of a daughter, and in that spirit of self-sacrifice is the spirit that was created with Eve.

The supports include a weekly Gazette, Rex Beach trvaeloguc, and a comedy entitled ‘‘Skirts.”

SOLDIERS' DAY CONCERT AND DANCE

The concert and dance organised by the Travellers’ Association in aid of our local returned soldiers promises to be something unusually good udging from the programme that is to be submitted. The comic element will largely predominate, provided by such postmasters at the game as Messrs Bradshaw, Reynolds, Wally Young, and Glen Bartrum. The great ventriloquists Nicoma and his pal, will impress the people of Taihape with their wonderful performance. One or two musical sketches, by Orbi and Uhi. will be delightfully given. The piece-de-resistance will be the exhibition by Raymond, the great illusionist. Taking it all round the entertainment will be the best that has ever been staged in Taihape.

After the concert a dance will be held In the Three Stars Theatre. The floor is guaranteed to be in good order and a good orchestra is providing fne music. The prices of admission have been fixed at. Gentlemen 2s, ladies Is,