ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVIII, Issue 288, 14 May 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RAII'IRE PICTUHES. Last night's larjrc aud'ience at the Kmpire Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the new collection presented. * Lubin's feature drama, "The Crip of the 'Pa-l." is a very exciting production, and held the attention of the audience throughout. The second feature drama, "The ITnopcn<*d Letter," by Kdison, is one of the finest love stories screened for some time. Tlie "Australian Oazette" is full of items of interest. The 'Hlilma Troupe'' supplied some hhjh-elass vaudevilV. Kevstone's comedy, "Stout Heart, hut We.-ik Knees," caused rounds of lau::hier. i; \ Millinery Mix-up" and file Knrj/hirs" were the other two ecnedies shown. To-morrow Maurice Costello, itu;*raphV star actor, will appear as Mr. Karnes iji fi'.cq- Mroadwav feature, "Mr. Ihirnes <*f Xev/ York." in four parts, and. in lcmjt.ii. Several seats already been reserved, and those desiring seats shou'd call at tlio theatre and reserve them, or 'phone

KOYAfj PICTLRTCS. r l o-morrow's new programme of Royal Pictures is one of (he best shown in the i opnlav picture house for some finie. Tlie \ ita.aya.ph Comiianv supply the star drama, which is entitled, "Hrandori's l.ast Ride." This splendid si ory is replete with evf-rythiii!' that. holds and J! 1 ins :■:) i?u-!ie:ve. 1!, shows ho'v a woman can niisji:d.ne one man and love another less worthy man. Kevstone are well represent e:l in ili--, Hailed {'areer," f> atir'iinr Charles Murray, a. new star. "The Chine e Fan, 1 ' -Edison drama, is a. most. o\-cilin..' story. and is the fifth instalment of "Dolly of the Dailies" sor'(l=! _ ' ,l( ' rcmainiim films comprise stoiiits, dramas, comedies and topicals,