ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 162, 15 December 1914, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM." Last evening's rehearsal of "Princess : Chrysanthemum," to be presented in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday next, was a great success, During the fourth act there will be introduced the Dew patrio- * r tic sorig, "A Soldier." Mr. J. Haslam avi 11 sing the solo, and will be accom- • panied by a squad of "red eoats." Tho chorus of thiss ong lias a real catchy t . swing, and it may be safely prophesied that it will be whistled by everyono within the week. Tho choruses of tho f operetta itself arc bright and crisp, and ... ■ the various solos, duets, and trios aro well above the standard of -juvenile works. ITickets are selling remarkably P, well, and a full house is assured. - EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. . To night's new programme features Famous Players latest film triumph, entitled, "One of Our Girls," with America's most popular young actress, Miss Hazel Dawn, in the leading role. The story is in a class by itself, and contains many thrilling situations. "Pathe's Gazette" contains the latest war news, "A Mountain Pass" is a beautifully coloured scenit bv the Gaumont Company, "Tangled Tangoists" and "The Ever Gallant Marquis" are two clever comedies. Seats may be reserved by 'phone 865. "THE HOUSE OP TEMPERLEY." The great attraction at tho Theatre Royal pictures last night was "The House of Temperley," which was pronounced the best film ever screened in New Plymouth. Most readers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works are, acquainted with this delightful and thrill- . ing story, which is full of incidents that lend themselves to representation by the medium of cinematography. It is justly ■ regarded as unquestionably one of thefinest British films ever produced. Tho . cast is one of exceptional strength and merit, and includes the names of soma of the beat known English actors. As ji consequence the various scenes lose none of their dramatic force, and picture patrons are afforded a great treat. ' Shortly told the story deals with tho various fortunes of the ancient House of Temperley at" a time when the home is ( ■' in danger of being sold as the result of gambling and horse-racing. Of course m there is an accomplished villain, Hawker by name, whose one great aim is to ruin ! ; Sir Charles Temperley, and to that. '< end arranges a light between a certain ! , : 4 Ginger Stubbs aiu^^g^^^^j^Qra the kid shall carried out, but brother Jack arrives in the nick of time and takes Stubbs' place, winning the battle. The scene of the thrilling fight '•; is one of the most realistic and exciting ever put on the screen. Then follows a duel when Ilawker fires before the sig- . mil, but is mortally wounded. The iinal scene, in which the attendant romance is culminated, is exceptionally powerful and appeals to the spectators with great force. The screening of this great story last night was followed with breathless interest, and should prove an equal attraction to-night when it will be shown for the last time at the Theatre Royal. ' , ..U