ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 313, 12 June 1915, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HUOAR'D, THE ILLUSIONIST.

A South Island contemporary, speaking of the Mugard Co., which opens at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, Juno 10, says: "Mr. Hugard and Clung Sung Loo shone like stars of the first, magnitude, and the conjuring and beautiful illusions were so bewildering in their Variety that it is impossible to describe them. 'Each conjuror in himself constitutes a first-class entertainment." Supporting theso two fine performers are several artists new to New Plymouth, and each are stars in their own particular line. Miss Millie Clare is a charming comedienne, and her quaint songs and Kaiser parodies are always popular. Olivalli is a juggler of note and introduces a. clever dog into his performance. Lovers of dogs should not miss seeing this intelligent animal. A contemporary, speaking of Ching Sung Loo, tho Oriental wizard, says: "As a Chinaman Ching is not a beauty, but as a conjuror he is a, pearl." The illusions arc all new and contain many startling effects. The sword levitation is Ching's own invention and is a real thriller. Mr. Hugard performs his wonderful bullet .catching feat and it proves as great a mystery as on his previous performance. It is a great act. Other artists include Madamo Carroll and Miss Myra Errington, soprano and instrumentalist. Prices are 3s, 2s and Is. Plan opens at Hoffmann's on Monday.

EMPIRE PICTURES. In the new programme at the Empire Theatre to-night a remarkable Selig photo-play is being presented. It has a strong dramatic interest, and the story is well and clearly told. Kathleen Williams and Edwin Wallace share honors in the principal roles. Briefly, the story is of (Robert Wayne, an English misionary in Central Africa, who is advised that he has been left a legacy of £50,000. He immediately sets out for the coast, accompanied by his wife and child. On the way he is ambushed by hostile natives, and severely wounded in the head, the wound causing mental derangement. Wayne, without reason and fear, wanders into the jungle, and lives with the wild beasts. Seventeen years elapse, and he is then rescued by the chance discovery of a photograph Other attractive, items on the bill arc: "The Stenographer," a Vitagrapli comedy, featuring Flora Finch and Lilian Walker; "When Kings were Law," a striking costume drama; the latest War Gazette, scenic and comedies. Sucli an attractive programme should result in good attendances during its screening. (Patrons are advised to reserve their seats. _ ROYAL PICTURES.

To-dav's excellent programme includes Charles Chaplin in Keystone's 2000 ft star comedy "'His Prehistoric Past." In this comedy Chaplin is, as usual, full of fun. Lubi'n presents a 2000 ft drama, "A Single Act," a story of a .young man who tried to make good but was killed in his efforts. This week's Australian Gazette contains many items of interest, also a clever cartoon on the "Jess Wil-lard-Jack Johnson Fight." Other films are: "Her Younger Sister" (Beauty's corned v-drama), "The Terror of the Ni°M," ninth series of "Dolly of the Bailies" (in this story Belly has an unpleasant experience in a haunted house) and the "Daddy of them 'All," Lubtn comic.