ENTERTAINMENTS.
ROYAL PICTURES. Pride of plaee on the new programme is a Nordisk drama, "A Woman's Way." Cecil Hoick is a trusted servant of the bank holding the esteem of his employers just as he holds the love of his young wife. But in the impulsive minute he betrays the confidence imposed in him. His wife so deeply pledges his credit, that he is tempted to make use of some of the funds. He is away with his wife, and her friend, Ella Kragh, at Paris, when another of the bank's staff discovers the defalcation. Mr Arnold, the managing director of the bank, can hardly believe it to be true, but investigation reveals Hoick's duplicity too clearly on his return from Paris, Hoick is confronted with the evidence, and confesses. He is sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. A little later, Mrs Holclc finds that she, too, has to pay part of the penalty of her husband's misdeed, for she has to accept the charity of her friend for the necessities of life. It is while she is with Ella that she meets Steven Reid, a journalist. He calls to interview Ella just prior to an entertainment, at which she is appearing, and was attracted immediately by the demure Mrs Hoick. Their friendship ripens into affection, and Mrs Hoick obtains a divorce from her husband, and visits Keid's parents at their country home. When her husband secures his liberation, ho finds his home gone, and starts out to trace his wife, nc calls upon Ella, and makes liis way to her address given. Here, as a gardenei, he gets employment. He is busy in the garden one day when he comes faee to face with Reid and his wife, who swoons in the arms of Reid. After, secretly, she hurries to the drab dwelling in which her husband lives, only; to find herself coldly repulsed. She bursts into tears but suddenly checks them when she finds a portrait on the table at which her husband has been gazing. She points to it and then easts herself on his breast, and willing arms enfold her.
The supporting films are advertised in another column.
EMPIRE PICTURES. Another fine change of programme takes place to-day at 2.30 at the Empire Picture Palace. "The Old Reliable'" is the star picture. .It is the story of a degenerate son who robs his father's bank and leaves the blame on "Old Reliable," a much trusted servant. The plot is good and wholesome, and should be enjoyed by everyone wlio sees it. The following are the contents of "Pathe's Latest Oazette," Are we downhearted? —British soldiers from Mons, wounded, but anxious to get back to the front. Chairing a Belgian who killed fifteen Ulilans. Never say die —a party of Belgians recovered from their wounds go back to the front The Lord Mayor administers the oath of allegiance at the Tower of London. Lord Roberts inspects recruits in London. Belgian soldiers cut off from the main army get back, via Folkestone. Paris threatened. Red Cross detachments at Guildhall. The man to beat the Kaiser—Earl Kitchener. Off to the front. How the Expeditionary Force left Southampton. First War trophy—German flag captured. A grand programme supports these films. Seats may be reserved in dress
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 193, 23 January 1915, Page 7
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