ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 134, 24 October 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE GEISHA." The rehearsal of "The Geisha" bj the New Plymouth Operatic Society in th« Theatre Royal last evening, convinced those privileged to be present that the presentation of the opera on the night* of November 0 and 7 next will be musically and artistically successful. The. selection of principals has been most lia PW> and in the cast there are thos* who demonstrated last night the possession of rare ability. The opera contains numbers that, as musical gems,, have never been surpassed in the whol# range of opera, and its choruses are inspiring and unforgettable. A start has been made with the scenery, the first act being almost completed, and when both acts are finished the scenery will be an fine as any hitherto seen in New Plymouth. Another rehearsal will be held in the Good Templar Hall this evening, when all members are requested to be punctual. Box plans for the season will open at Collier's Music Warehouse on November 2nd. Country orders will bereserved in the order they are received.

PLLUMER-DENNISTON SEASON. Oil Wednesday and Thursday, October 30 and 31, at the Theatre Boyal, New Plymouth, play-goers will have the opportunity of witnessing the brilliant Plimmer-Dennistou Dramatic Company in their two greatest successes, namely, ''Nobody's Daughter" {described by that eminent authority, the London Times, as '"the best English play of the year"), and Oscar Wilde's brilliantly humorous comedy, "A Woman of No Importance." Pleasant memories will be recalled when we once again extend a reception to thi* company. Since their last visit here Messrs Plimmer and Denniston 'have succeeded in surrounding themselves with the finest all-round company touring Australasia. These enterprising managers will no doubt carry away very pleasant memories of their New Plymouth season of 1912. "Nobody's Daughter" is a charming and fascinating comedydrama, a cameo from real life, with all its intensely human errors and emotions touched finely with the divine attribute of forgiveness. The box plans will open at Collier's on Saturday morning at 9 o'colck.

THE THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES. THE BLACK PHYSICIAN. The change of programme to be iliown at the Theatre Royal this evening will include a great Norrlisk star picture, "Black Blood; or The Black Physician." It is the story of the love of an unscrupulous Indian doctor who becomes enamored of the wife of his friend, who is the manager of a big banking concern. He drugs the manager and steals some valuable securities, and is also instrumental in having his friend arrested for tin; missing documents. The wife receives a message to come to her husband's assistance, and the Hindoo' doctor offers to escort her to the prison, but seizes the opportunity to abduct her, and she becomes a. prisoner in bis house. The manager, however, is released on bail, and a secret note from his wife gives him a clue to her whereabouts. He immediately secures police aid, and the final scene depicts the dramatic arrest of the doctor and the finding of the securities. This film is classed as the greatest of the Nordisk "star" pictures.

EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. There was a good house at the Empire last night, to view the new programme presented, and every item met with a hearty reception. "Zigoto to the Rescue" proved to be all that the advance note lias described it, and the manner in which the "undoubtedly great, detective" surmounted the innumerable difficulties set him would put novices such as Sherlock Holmes, Zigomar, Nick. Carter ,ete., completely .in the shade. However, the last wonder in the detective line will be his great feats again tonight, and will undoubtedly cause great amusement to another large audience. The dramatic numbers were very fine indeed, particularly the A.B. masterpiece, "The Cord of Life," which certainly contains enough that is thrilling to suit the most ardent lover of melodrama. "The Vagabonds" (Selig) and "The Way of a Maid" (Vitagraph) are also excellent dramatic subjects, and "The Speed Demon" is a veritable A.B. scream. Tonight the management will show the films of the "Funeral of the late General Booth.