AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 183, 7 September 1909, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

"HOME RULE." The Taylor-Carrington Dramatic Company made their reappearance at the /{Theatre Koyal last night after an absence which has been felt. Mr. Taylor and Miss Carrington have been " on the boards" for a lifetime of an ordinary person, long-'r, perhaps, than delicacy * would proxj)t a critic to suggest. For many years past they have regaled their constantly-increasing audiences with vividly pourtrayed Irish melodrama, and the name Taylor-Carrington on a playbill is quite sufficient to bring crowds to the tlieatre. For a year or two past the animated pictures have occupied their attention, and during that time the pi., ins of popular-priced drama, h the piuviiiifml towns have been neglected. It is no wonder, then, that the present tour of the popular artists is a success, crowded hofises being the order ol the day. Last night the Theatre Koyal was well filled, and right from start to finish it was apparent that the audience was delighted to welcome back the old friends. " Home Rule," or " The Irish Gossoon," is tile typical Irisli melodrama with wliich we are so well acquainted. At the basis of the structure is a love story, which quite supports 1 the theory about the difficulty of true lore running smoothly. Cunningly interwoven is conspiracy, attempted murder, and bounteous humor. The hero is "Willy Reilly," and that part was successfully taken bv Mr. Charlie Taylor. As "Phil Ireland," Miss Ella Carrington mas very successful, whilst the minor parts were well filled. The humor of the piece drew peals of laughter, whilst the gradual unravelling of the tangled skein, and tlie ultimate discomfiture of the villains, and the re-union of Phil Mid 'r-i sweetheart were greeted with Ui.i ; i '-iant and whole-hearted applause.

WEST'S PICTURES. It is announced in our advertising columns that West's Pictures is about to establish a circuit, and it is the intention of the above firai to pay a 1 weekly visit to New Plymouth, tne first of which will take place next Friday and Saturday. The name of West has become a synonym for high-class Jciuematograpliy in this part of the .-World, and not altogether without reason for the public can always rely on getting the latest and beat in tnis popular form of entertainment. None of the pictures are more popular than tfcose showing life and scenes in different parts of the world, depicting manners, customs, and dress. Nature Studies, pictures of pageants, national end sporting events of all kinds are also among the attractions 011 the real side of West's kinemmtography. , Arrangements have been inndc for a special installation of electric light, so a firstclass evening's amusement may be safely Anticipated. Special attention is drawn to the popular prices of admission.