ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 255, 26 March 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

•EMPIRE PICTURES. There were, Uo great attractions at the Empire Picture Palace last night, drama mid sour. "The Fatal Legacy,"' which is the attraction in the dramatic line, is a study in heredity, the tragedy of a succession of drink-tainted lives. The story runs from one generation* to the other, showing the pursuing curse of the sins of the fathers. Incidentally, it is responsible for the introduction of several unique spectacular effects, including a fine hunting scene, fox, atone wall, accident and all. The supporting programme includes "The lass that loved a sailor" (a strong A.K. drama on novel lines); the "Honor of the Force" (an Edison drama on Edisoninn lines) and numerous scenics and comedies. The vocal attraction was provided by Miss Veta fiilhert, one of the popular candidates in the Carnival Queen contest. Then- is no doubt that this voiing vocalist is a "find." The picture programme will be repeated to-night. RKATIXt! CARNIVAL Tin' skating season will .ipen nert Thursday evening at the Coronation Hall with a grand fancy dress carnival. The management has made special endeavors to provide a good evening's entertainment, and, besides engaging the XI. Regimental Hand to provide music has arranged lor a haka exhibition by Mr. W. Piatt's Maori team, and items by the \ T gatiawa champion Maori dancers, (jood skates will be on hire, and a goo.l linking floor is guaranteu.