AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 14 August 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. The Metro picture, ‘'Peggy, the Will O’ the Wisp,” is one of those delightful natural stories that happily mingles tears, thrills, and laughter The scenes are laid in Ireland and many quaint and beautiful spots arc shown as incidental to the, story. The types for the various characters too ■ " x I have been carefully chosen and the atmosphere of Old Ireland has been secured to a remarkable degree| In no other country in the world probably is the contrast greater between the rich and poor than in Ireland, and it is this contrast that is used as the basis of this interesting picture. The bright Irish colleen, the gallant young officer, the sneaking villian and the warm hearted peasant all find their place in the story, but at the same time the story has a novel twist that makes for interest and charm. The above is supported by Eox Beach’s Travels, Gazette, a two-part comedy, etc. The programme is for one night only. To-morrow night Anita Stewart will appear in “Billions’ P10t,,” nr (the “Message of the Mouse.”