AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 26 October 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. There is tremendous power and undoubtedly a daring theme in the remarkable Selznick photo drama entitled “Panthea,” which will be shown at the King’s to-night. Norma Talmadge takes the title role, which, by the way, was made famous by Olga Petrova on the speaking stage. The part gives the young star the best chance of her wonderful career, and she certainly makes full use of the opportunities for showing her immense emotional powers. The initial stages of the story are laid in Russia, then moves to England, and finally to Paris. There arc some scenes in the drama almost terrible in their intensity, notably when the heroine is faced with having to submit to dishonour or starve with an invalid husband. This is the theme raised in “Panthea,” and Norma Talmadge has a part which few stars would dare attempt, and scarcely any succeed in. There will be the usual high class supports. On Monday night a story with quite unusual treatment will be shown. ‘Mountain Dew” is the title, and charming Margery Wilson is the heroine. There will also be a Gazette, comedy, etc.

EVERYBODY’S, On account of the Red Cross band concert on Saturday evening no pictures will be shown that night, but on Tuesday. The big special feature will be shown, Fannie Ward in a “School for Husbands” is a picture that every lady should see, it will interest them all. It’s good; it’s a Paramount. 2, Fatty Arbuckle, in “Out West.” Paramount Mack Sennett comedy. You know what to expect, and we assure you that yon will not be disappointed. Everybody knows and loves Fatty. No. 3 is the third chapter of the thrilling railway serial “The Girl and the Game.’ ’ Notwithstanding the enormous bill of attractions, the management inform us that the prices remain unchanged.

THE BAND CONCERT,

In spite of the slips on the railway line between Taihape and Wanganui, the members of the Queen Alexandra Regimental Band will arrive in Taihape in time to give the concert in the Town Hall to-night. It is astonishing what difficulties can be overcome when they are tackled determinedly, and the bandsmen are determined to be in Taihape to-night. They will motor from Wanganui to Marton, and catch the train transhipping at the slip north of Mangaweka, arriving in Taihape between 7.30 and 8 p.m. It is almost unnecessary for us to say anything about the, quality of the faro to be submitted—-that will be apparent from a perusal of the detailed programme appearing in another column; but we can safely say that those who attend the concert will have a musical treat, both instrumentally and vocally. The concert colnmences at 8.30, and the prices of admission are the popular ones of 2s and Is.

GRAND REVUE

o TOWN HALL, MONDAY.

Some fifty or sixty performers in the Grand Eevue that is to he presented in the Town Hall, on Monday night went through a full dress rehearsal last evening., The performance was a revelation, and it goes without possible contradiction that it is the largest and most pretentious stage effort ever made in the district. Most of the items comprising the very full programme are indescribably pretty, and must be seen to get an idea of their charm and fascinating beauty. New scenery is provided for all the ensemble acts, and the dresses are far and away more varied and dainty than anything before seen in Taihape, whether by professionals or amateurs. Mr Stan. Peyton has his companies within companies perfect in their various acts; the dancing, posing, fancy marching and cotillion movements were performed with amazing grace and precision. The music is excellent, and redounds to the credit of the musical directress, Mrs. Stan. Peyton, who must' have given much time in order to have achieved such excellent results. On Monday night the best value for money in entertainment will be given in the Town Hall that has ever been offered in Taihape. Mr. Peyton deserves all the encouragement the seating rooms of the Town Hall will permit. No one should miss it.