ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 11, 7 July 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROYAL PICTURES. There was an exceptionally large audience at tlio Theatre Royal last night to see the current picture programme. The illumination was efficient, and the selection of pictures of varied interest. The Pathe colored cinematogram, "Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuts," detailed interestingly the whole of j the trade in tins useful'-pfau'df£*|lii'd%Elft* wealth of tropical color added zest to a beautiful film. Pathe Freres No. 110 Gazette dealt with up-to-date matters of moment, and included some entrancings subjects. "Perils of the Plains" is a romantic and military picture story of vivid interest, and in "The Temples of Nikko" (an alluring example of color cinematography) history was illustrated with poetical force and enthralling grandeur. The comedy in the present programme is refreshing, and in "How Rastus got the Turkey" the dark perpetrator of a "fowl" deed is the cause of ribshattering mirth. "Outwitted" is a drama in which there are tense moments and real heart interest, and "The Ranchman's 'Bride" appeals both for its picturosquenes* and pathos. "The Story of His (Battles" is exceptionally comic, and gained a peal of applause highly gratifying. There will be no show tonight, but at both matinee and soiree to-morrow there will he an unusually fine showing of new films.

FRED STEPHENS' BENEFIT. TO-NIGHT. • z We give our readers a final reminder of the lMmefit entertainment in aid of Mr. Fred Stephens, which, takes place in the Theatre, Royal to-night. Mr. Charlie Taylor and his musical comedy company have come specially to New Plymouth to help one in distress. The pieces to be staked are: "The Girl from Chicago" and "'Arry and vVrriet," two popular and funny musical comedies which include some very pretty music. Patrons will really get good worth for their money and will leave the theatre with a feeling of satisfaction in having helped towards a very deserving cause. Mr. Taylor's kindly action in bringing his company here at his own expense will, we feel sure, meet with general approval, and a full house should greet him and his popular company to-night. The Taranaki Garrison Rand will play a few selections outside the theatre prior to the performance. Mrs. Wooog' orchestra will supply the music for the comedies.