AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 July 1916, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

FINAL SCREENINGS OF "BRITAIN i PREPARED." ..v.Tlie splendid series of war films, ensiled "Britain. Prepared,'' which met With such great success at the Theatre Royal will be screened again this afterjfoon at 2.30 and again to-night at 8 o'clock for'the last time. Being granted anecial facilities by the Admiralty ami War Office, the photographers have been enabled to secure a most comprehensive and complete set of pictures of every phase of national life, from the choosing and training of the raw recruit to the "Tommy" at the front, and the dauntless airman in the latest aerial craft, as well as "Jack" afloat on board the latest battleship of the line, or diving beneath the watere in the deadly submarine. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, and the Minister of Finance have publicly endorsed the remarkable educational and patriotic value of the pictures as well as praising them. Excellent music is tendered by a largely-augmented orchestra.. The "plan of reserved seats_ is on view at Collier's. Patrons are advised to waste no time in booking as there is only 4 very inn! ted numbei of good seato left.

EMPIRE PICTURE PALACS The Vitagraph Company by reason of its skilful organisation in every department can Vays be depended upon to produce, a ~; ' 're that for artistic merit and interesting story is hard to excel. "The Tigress," which will be the headliner on the new bill at the Empire Picture Palace to-day is no exception tc tie mle and the quick changing scenes and thrilling incidents make up * i subject that should attract crowded houses. The pla,v portrays a society lady who by night is the leader of a criminal gang preying upon society for her income. Engaged with her gang upon nefarious schemes she encounters adventures which rival "Raffles," the amateur burglar, so beloved of sensational fiction readers. Toward the end of her criminal career a present if a diamond ear-ring to her son's fiancee places the detectives on the trail, and she is run to earth. Cornered and checkmated in every move, she confesses to her double life, and offers reparation for ner misdeeds. The end of the story is most thrilling and unexpected. "When the Breezes Blow," a laugaable seaside comedy featuring Fay Tiehner, "The Gaumont Graphic," with the latest news, "Cerubljia," a scenic* "Almost a King," comic, and "A Broth of a Boy," Edison drama, will also be shown, in addition to the eleventh instalment of the serial drama "The Trey o' Hearts." "MOTHER GOOSE" PANTOMIME. Commencing at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday next and for a season of one Bight only J. C. Williamson will present the famous pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose/' The coming of so notable an organisation must be chronicled as an important theatrical event. In the present case a deal more than the ordinary interest is attached to the enterprise owing to the unusually prodigal nature of the attraction offered. The company appearing here will, we understand, be in every respect the same as were concerned in the production recently staged in Australia where "Mother Ooo3e" enjoyed a"*pheT«rmen*lly successful run. These are chiefly English artists of unchallenged reputation, all of whom will make their first appearance here in pantomime. The company numbers over 100 people and includes a grand opera orchestra, a chorus of specially picked voices and a complete corps de ballet. "Mother Goose" possesses, it is said, in an uncommon degree all the attributes that go to make a supremely successful pantomime—a popular story, music that amply satisfies the prevailing taste, a succession of fine scenic effects, lavish costuming, a series of beautiful ballets, numerous high class specialty features, much bright business exploited by exceptionally clever comedians, vastly amusing situation and admiration. It takes 16 big scenes with five ballets and 150 people to interpret "Mother Goose," which is spoken of as easily being the best of all the J. C. Williamson pantomimes for many years. The box plans axe now open at Collier's.

ALLEN* DOOXE CQMPAXY Allen Doone, the world's greatest Irish comedy actor, play-producer, song-auth-or and top-notch delineator of Irish characterisations, is again visiting Kew Plymouth and adding fresh laurels and greater triumphs to his already long list of magnificent successes. Since his last visit here he lias added a number of new and entertaining plays to his previous repertoire, and in which he and his clever company are making more tha.n a welcome re-appcarance, and, judging by the marvellous successes already "achieved and the patronage accorded them throughout Xew Zealand, the future threatens to bring bigger popularity than ever to our affable, delightful, likeable and versatile IrishAmerican cousin, who won such high favor from all clashes on his previous run through our play-loving country. On that occasion Allen floone established himself for ever in ..the hearts of the general public and won a lasting reputation as an actor of the highest degree. His policy in following a bright, breezy, rollicking Irish character captured and delighted everyone and banished/for all timo the stupid stage Irishman and ridiculous caricatures from our theatres. Truly the splendid successes Allen Doone (■cores everywhere are rightly due to him. for without doubt he is in the forefront of the world's greatest Mid most popular play-producing performers on the stage at the present time. The drama to be staged at the Theatre Royal on Monday night next is a very dainty one, entitled "Molly Bawn." The plan and day sales are at Collier'* CHILBT.ATXS? You suffer'; Why? Cold weather; bad •dilation. Have them every Winter! can't cure them, only endure them. This reasoning is foolish. Rexona will drive awav your Chilblains. Many who have suffered for years, and ondured agony every Winter'with resignation, avoiding the "ood cheer of the fireside, nursing tlieir"eracked and bleeding hands in the coldest quarter of the room, now thank Rexona for Winter eomfo.-t. Rexona represents skin health, whether of feet, Wis, scalp, or body. A few minutes spent at night anointing the feet with this cool salve means foot comfort all next day. Rubbed gently into tne skin of poor,' suffering hands, a pair of soft, loose gloves to protect them, the unsiglitJy chilblains must vanish.- The hands neither hurt nor cause you to blush by their appearance. Winter work and Winter sports can then be indulged in Without fear of resulting agony, for this ■hould be the healthiest time of tne year, When we are storing up strength and toentr for the coming Summer Ricona is sold m triangular tins at |»6d»nd3*. Obtainable eTerywßew.