ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. EARLE WILLIAMS FEATURED. A well-filled programme made its first appearance at Everybody's last night, when among tlie good things offered was "The Grell Mystery," which has been culled from the famous Sherlock Holmes novel written by Conan Doyle. The film is such an excellent production that it makes one wonder why the fascinating stories of the great detective do not appear on the screen more often. "The Grell Mystery" specialises in revealing the inmost secrets of New York, where "crooks" of the most desperate kind thrive. The brutal methods of Bowery "gunmen" and the elaborate systems of blackmailing, robbing, and even murder, are involved in the plot of the piece. The producers have gone to great lengths to get local color, and have penetrated into New York's most doubtful quarters in order to present the picture accurately. It is indeed a thrilling picture and the popular Earle Williams in the lead appears to great advantage. Supporting films include, "The Girl and the Game," No, 12; "Whose Baby?", a two-reel Triangle comedy; and the Weekly War News. "THE NEGLECTED WIFE." Commencing at Everybody's to-mor-row (Saturday) there will be introduced what is described as the greatest serial film ever attempted, under the title of "The Neglected Wife." This picture which is by the famous Pathe Company is from the two noted magazine stories, "The Journal of a Neglected Wife," and "The Other Woman." It is unlike previous serial pictures inasmuch as each episode is a complete story in itself. A new'instalment of the film will be shown at Everybody's every Saturday and Monday of each week, in addition to the usual full star programme. THE EMPIRE. A FINE PROGRAMME. The immensely popular actress, Ethel Barrymorc, with a speeial company of well-known players, appeal's in "The I Eternal Mother," which has been adapted by Metro, from the novel "Red Horse Hill,'' by Sidney McCall. The picture will appeal irresistibly to all the patrons of the Empire, where it was shown for the first time last night, as well as to the special following 0 of Ethel Barrymore During the production of the piece the entire equipment of a woollen-knitting factory was transferred to the Metro studios. Chil- j dren are shown at work in these scenes operating the knitting machines, looms, and bobbins, while a brutal overseer keeps them steadily at their work. Maris, the heroine of the piece, receives news of the death of her husband and child in a railway accident, and she marries again. Later she learn-; that the report of the death of her child was wrong, and that the little girl is cmployed in the woollen mills owned by her present husband. Even before she knew that her own child was workin" in the mill she had iirgiM her to better the conditions of life f,,. these young people working in the mill. When she finds her own daughter laboring among the other little workers she leaves her husband and takes the child withher. This brings the mill-owner to his senses, and the result is happiness for himself and his wife, and the betterment of the conditions of the children working at the mill The rest of the new programme at the Empire is thoroughly enjoyable, and includes the usual variety of funny and topical films; also the 14th chapter of the popular serial "Peg o ! the Ring." The same programme will be repeated tonight and to-morrow afternoon and evening. "COME INSIDE." The new Revue Company, including the Royal Strollers, under the direction of Mr. Sydney James, will make its first appearance in New Plymouth at the Empire Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday, and according to advance reports amusement seekers will find in "Come Inside" a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment of a most diversified nature, the fare to be presented consisting of a little of everything of the world's stage, from melodrama to grand opera, with dashes of polite vaudeville and up-to-date burlesques. It is said that of all the line productions for which Sydney James has been responsible for "Come Inside'' is easily his best, and according to the press thoroughly deserves the success which it has achieveed throughout the South Island and in Wellington. With all the original members of the Royal Strollers, and many other artists who are making their appearance in Wanganui, Mr Sydney James has gathered round him an exceptionally fine company. Individually each artist is a specialist in his or her particular line, and there is marked cohesion about the production which enhances its value as an entertainment. One of the many numbers of the opening programme will no doubt make a strong appeal to patrons, a burlesque potted version of "Peg 0' My Heart," in which Sydney James impersonates Sara Algood as "Peg." This number is said to be screamingly funny and was played for many weeks in Sydney, where the original play had a record run. The New Plymouth season is limited to two nights, and two complete programmes will be presented. The box plan of reserved seats opens on Monday morning at Collier's, LEE TOY CHUNG. The Eastern magician and illusionist, Lee Toy Chung, is to make his first appearance in New Plymouth on Tueseday night next at the Good Templar HalL The stage, etc., "will foe of Oriental design. Lee Toy Chung is spoken of as the creator of many new illusions, and presents such a remarkable number of difficult tricks in such quick succession that he keeps bis audience is a state of wonderment throughout his performance. His graceful, easy manner, and humorous patter at once establishes him a favorite with everybody. He will be supported toy a ffirst-ctoss oompany, each bearing the 18-calibre ball mark of success. Professor lyAuname, a master hypnotist, will present a series of educational and 'humorous numbers with his class, keeping the audience in roars of laughter. Miss Brigh.tie Carlisle brings quite a budget of the latest vocal hits. Mr. ITcTivr Hill, lato of the Gay Gordons, lias e fine repertoire of descriptive songs. M'--. V-'inr-'- P"'- will =irc, <v i:'->n>i' r( {' r-Ite hnIVK . Ut,""

Georgie, the venmloquial figure, nevbr fails to make many friends. Mr. Percy Out, an eoceutrio crtmediaa, end the Sing's Dramatic and Comedy Sketdh Team complete one of the strongest combinations touring Hew Zealand. Box plan for reserves at Oollier% on Saturday morning.