ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE THEATRE. India is one of the most striking examples of the far-sightedness of the British Imperial policy in the government of overseas possessions. A short century ago tials homogeneous, mighty Empire was seething w'itib. armed fanatics thirsting to drive out the hated English. Of this period is "Shannon of the Sixth,"; the Kalem military drama to be screened to-day and to-night at the Empdro Theatre. The story deals with a gallant lieutenant stationed at Calcutta and his' romantic attachment for the daughter i of the coiuniuniißg general. The regiment is tTiiiTcd to Delhi to rising of the natives. .The film fihow-j how the native troops pretend to obey their white officers, and then shoot them in the back. There is an assault on the temple where the British and their families have taken refuge. The place is taken, but is blown up by the defenders rather than allow the womenfolk to fall into the hands of the captors. The play passes from one thrilling situation to another, until the exciting climax, when the Lieutenant rescue* the General's daughter from the natives, who had tied 'her to the mouth of a cannon. Delightfully graceful is the harem dancing scene in the fourth act; the Oriental settings of Delhi are particularly fine. Also on the programme is a joyous family comedy, "Dr. Smith's Baby," the latest "Topical Budget of War News." "Australia will be There" (New South Wales' farewell to her soldier sons) and 'The Fashion Shop" (comedy). .Seats may be reserved. ROYAL PICTURES. To-day's new programme contains many films of an intensely interesting nature, especially the main attraction, which is entitled "The Leopard's Foundling." It is one of the famous Sclig Company's animal dramas, and features Miss Kafchlyn Williams, who is.playing the leading role in "The Adventures of Kathlyn." The African veldt, while rugged and monotonous, ia a never-end-ing source of romance. This zone of danger has been selected by Miss Williams for her latest excursion into the realm of the daring, while the idea and its working out is distinctly original. Six other films support the star. THE PIRATE'S REVENGE. On Monday a complete change of programme is announced, the star item being "The Pirate's Revenge," a drama of the sea, concerning a smuggler chief and his deeds of daring. Seats may be reserved at Hoffmann's.