ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 67, 6 August 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE PICTURE PALAOE. For anyone suffering from depression of spirits no better tonic could be .recommended than a visit to the Empire Theatre to witness the. current programme, which is an excellent one in every respect. As usual, thie four dram-as presented pleased the audience best, and all were marked by powerful acting «nd infcon.se human interest. "Hte Daughter' is a rare production by the Edison actors. The -story cfwitains a double lesson of powerful significance, and filially depicts tine triumph of good over evil. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyd i e," the story of which is based- upon the celebrated writing of Robert Louis Stevenson, was a splendid effort by the Tannihouser C'o.._ and left ;i good impression. "A Modern Ananias" is a Selig comedy, which evoked much mirth. Will Deeming, a club man, returns home about li a.m., after a niglut with the boys. His wife notices his condition, and an .argument ensues, in. which her umbrella pk.ys an all-imwrtant part. Later, 011 appearing at lii.s club slightly disfigured, his friends become, inquisitive regarding his appearance. He allows his imagination to the better of .him. and tells of a -most remarkable experience of which die was the hero. Here Me takes a hand by producing ail amateur photographer, who was passing Deming's house during the argument. The snapshot 'he presents places Deeming into the Ananias class. It is a regular screamer, as also is "Willie the Hunter" (Tjubm), and "A Voice from the Deep" (A.8.). Many other good lilnvs were screened, in- ; eluding the latest ''Gaumowt Graphic," | which contains a splendid view of the I ill-fated Titanic under full steam sailing from Belfast Lough to Southampton, an imposing sight. The same, programme will be repeated to-night for the last time. " MRS. MoSWEENKY."

• Maggie Moore, in the title role of 'lMrs. McSweeney," had ..the large audience at the Theatre Royal last night in a continual state of ■merriment. "One long laugh" was the official promise, and the promise was fully .redeemed. The recounting of her bargains at the auction sale, her lessons at golf, and 'her narration of hoiv she let Pat in. and her giving of general advice, caused convulsive merriment.' The acting was so natural, and her expressions,so quaint, that the desire to laugh was irresistible. Miss Moore sustained the fine reputation that preceded her, Mr. E. 11. Russell, as "Mr. McSweeney," was success* fill in- his- role o-f the husband of the lady, and contributed largely to the success of the piece. Mr. Arthur Shirley, as "Plant,aganot Forcham," the dandy, played his part,well. "Nora-h Ranstone" (IMis-s Florrie Gould) capably portrayed the "little 'bush lassie." The singing was a feature of the evening, -Miss Maggie Moore, Mis Florie Gould, Miss Clarissa Esmond and Mr. Arthur Shirley rendering songs', choru«cs 'being sung by the whole company. The comedy was exceptionally well acted, and the audience most appreciative.