ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 June 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. "THE NEGLECTED WIFE." This afternoon at Everybody's and again to-night, the much-talked of photoplay novel, "The Neglected Wife," will be screened for the first time. This huge production, which occupied over four years in completion, is from the famous "Pathe's" American studios, and is culled from the noted magazine stories, "The Neglected Wife" and "The Other Woman." It is the master marriage problem play of all time. This problem, which has existed as long a« marriage has, is treated in tMg film novel with a bold, sure; but Jelicate touch. It is all so natural—so vital and vivid—that it surpasses all other stories of the kind yet written' or pictunsed. A complete episode ot the story will he shown at Everybody's every Saturday and Monday in addition to a full programme of star films. The other feature of to-day's programme is entitled "The Stainless Barrier," a Triangle play which deals with the false unwritten law, A new Triangle emotional actress in Miss Irene Hunt makes her debut in this play and she is assisted by Jack Livingstone and J Barney Sherry. The Weekly Topical War News is also included. EMPIRE. The final screenings of the current programme at the Empire will take place to-day at 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock. The star film is the Metro propaganda picture, entitled "The Eternal Mother," in which the popular Ethel Barrymore Is featured. This film play unfolds a story of the sublime devotion of a mother for her child, and Ethel BarryJnore's noble qualities as an artist are here happily cast in a beautiful story. The supporting fdms of this programme are unusually good and include "Peg o' the Ring," No. 14 (last but one); "Lonesome Luke and the Wild Woman," a rattling comedy in two reels; and the "Co-op. Weekly War News." COMING MONDAY. Monday's change at this popular theatre will herald the arrival of a "brilliant, exciting and sparkling melodrama under the title of "Sylvia of the Secret Service," in which is featured a new actress who will make you sit up and take notice. This lady is Irene Castle, or as she is better known, Mrs Vernon Castle, the most piquant ultra-fashion-able actress of two continents. Irene Castle is a name that is known for original frocks, hats and all other wear of the fair sex in every capital in Europe and America, and in "Sylvia of the Secret Service," posing as a Western millionairess, she has the opportunity of displaying some most daring and amazing costumes.

LEIE TOY CHUNG. Next Tuesday evening will be the initial performance of Lee Toy Chung in the Good Tempter Ha.ll, New Plymouth. The hall will undergo a complete change. Those who are anxious to. have a glimpse of him in private life may do so during Tuesday ajfternoon, when he will be driving in his motor through the main street, leaving the Terminus Hotel at 2.30 p.m., en route to the Pukekura Park. The company supporting Lee Toy Chung have stood their test in public opinion, and, judging by the hearty manner in which they are received by the audience, fully justifies the press in proclaiming them a complete success. While Lee Toy Chung is before you there is something doing every second He is the originator of the Illusion Faith, and will present a number of new and novel magic scenes, with a whole bagful of drawing room simple tricks, which he delights in showing you how they are accomplished Professor D'Almaine, the master hypnotist, will appear in the second half of the programme and call for a class of subjects from the audience and demonstrate some remarkable scientific and medical tests The musical portion of the entertainment is supplied by Miss Brightie Carlisle, Miss Wynne Brie, Mr Harry Hill, Mr. Precy Carr, Mr Bert Rolsiton. The reserved plan opens this' morning at Collier's. Intending patrons should hook early.

"COME INSIDE." At the Empire Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday Sydney James will present his new Revue Company, including the Royal Strollers, in what is claimed to be the most up-to-date rerue ever produced in Australasia, and the title, "Come Inside," is indeed original, and is a quaint invitation to come and see the show. The old-fashioned cos-tume-comedy companies of which we have seen so many are now quite out of date, and Sydney James was the first to realise that nowadays the public want something bigger, brighter and more spectacular, and as an originator and producer of "Look Who's Here" he gave to Australia something entirely new and successful as that production was; lie was not satisfied, but set to work writing sketches, burlesques, and arranging new numbers, engaged from England new artists and produced "Come Inside," which according to report lias met with phenomenal success, and the New Zealand tour will no doubt be a repetition of the Australian one. To amuse and entertain and drive dull care away is what Sydney James aimed for, and the entertainment to be presented on Monday next fulfills these requirements. Some people prefer melo-drama, other vaudeville, musical comedy, comic opera, grand opera, burlesque, part singing, etc., so when it is stated that "Come Inside" embraces all these it should make a very wide appeal to theatre-goers and amusement seekers. On their previous visit the Royal Strollers attracted large audiences and made many friends, and this time they all return, but have with them a number of brilliant associates, and the combination is said to be a particularly good one. During the season oF two nights two entirely different programmes will be submitted, and the box plan for the season opens at Collier's on Monday.