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Taranaki Daily News, 31 December 1917, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS, THE' EMPIRE SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY AT a. SRBCIAL MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2. CHARLIE CHAPLIN .. CHARLIE CHAPLIN ... IN - "CHARLIE BY THE SEA.' , "CHARLIE BY THE SEA.' -TO-NIGHT! TO-NiCHT! JFe are screening a Superb Greater Vitagraph iSTAB. FEATURE; "THE QUESTION" "THE QUESTION" - "THE QUESTION" ■ "THE QUESTION" "THE. QUESTION" - "THE QUESTION" - - "THE QUESTION" Starring the noted screen beauty, iIICE JOYCE ALICE JOYCE ALICE JOYCE ALICE JOYCE Supported by ALICE JOYCK HARRY MOREY HARRY MOREY HARRY MOREY HARRY MOREY' HARRY KOREY In % powenul marriage-problem play, wonderfully staged and powerfully ' 'portrayed. A STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY with an astounding complete surprise r.t . the finish. ALSO THE COMMK: f.TXd NUMBER jOF THE GREATER VITAGRAPH SWlt "THE SECRET KINGDOM' "THE SECRET KINGDOM' "THE SECRET KINGDOM' "A continued story of intense, dramatic power and powerfully sustained interest. PATHE GAZETTE Usual prices of admission.

gSW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY i, igiS. TO-MORRQW NGAMOTU BEACH THE PLACE FOR SUMMER IDLING. A TONIC FOR THE CHILDREN: - SUNSHINE AND SURF. PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER PICNIC Under the Auspices of the Ngamotu » Seaside Committea PROGRAMME OF EVENTS It am—Pillow Fighting. ,1150 a.m.—Children's races. 12 noon.— Revolving Barrel Race' (boys). 12.10 p.m—Canoe Race (paddles only). 12.30 p.m.— BlinMfold Wheelbaro'rw Race (boys). 12,45 p.m.—loo Yards Swimming Race (boys under 16). S p.m.—Long Distance Swimming (boys). 1.30 p.m.—Novelty Race. 2 .p.m.—Hidden Treasure. 2.45 p.m.—Stilts Race (boys). i p.m.—Three Miles Inter-School Amateur Championship. Entries: Central (amber and black), West End (red and yellow), Fitzroy (navy Mue and red), Stratford (red and black), Inglcwood (black and ivhite), North Taranaki (red and green), Suburbs (red and white), Coastal (maroon and gold), Tarawa (all black), Oaonui (navy blue »tid white). Three boys from each district. The first four count points in the championship. First, gold medal; second, gold centre medal; third, silver medal; fourth,

■Silver medal. \\2Jb pirn.—One mile, (open to primary school boys); first, Mis Cd. 5.30 p.m.—Obstacle Race (open to primary school boys); first, 10s fid. 8.45 p.m.—Married Ladies' Race; first prize 10s 6d. '4 p.m.—Kgg and Spoon Race (girls). 4.10 p.m.—Egg and Spoon Race (girl-:). 4JO p.m.—Sack Race (boys) 4.50 p.m.—Childrcn'3 Races. GREAT INAUGURATION OP THE AERIAL GLIDE. Donkey Rides, Cocoanut Shies, Bun fating Competition, Cake Guessing, Sand , Cutties, and AH the Fun of the Fair. TREASURE HUNT. ~A Barvel without precedent and a wonfer without end. The human elevators * 'iat 2 p.m. to unearth the valuable s buried in the sand. Laborious but hilarious. The Ngftlnotu Beach is equipped with the finest Bathing Appointments and T«a Kiosk in the Dominion. Irresistible Surf Bathing in its rainbow waters. Eot Water, Tea, Milk and Sugar Free. CITIZENS' BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Delayed Traing. Afctission to Picnic Grounds, 4s; Children, Free. Ble»t forget it or you'll regret it, HEW YEAR'S DAY On KGAMOTU BEACH. ! R O. ELLIS, Hon. Secretary. AirtMrn and sick headache ig ree,*u Magnesia. Piano Bargains—Eaveitafcf £B4, iron frame, check action; 4g «Mge other pianos at £2S, £37 and 84f ail in good order and just rejStb polished. 'Easy terms, 15a mcftith Ml Applf IJttrp Collier's,.