ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"WOMANHOOD," OR "THE GLORY OF A NATION." Full of those intense dramatic situations that are )>art and parcel of its virile story, (lie seven reels of •"'Womanhood," the Vitagraph photoplay taking pride of place at Everybody's to-mor-row, will star as one of the'attractions of the week in this town. ''Womanhood" is a graphic story of invasion, and features the tramp of'marching hordes, the appeal of thousands of homeless people, and scenes of hate and lust and murder. It is not until later on in this film that the love and sacrifices of a people are shown, for then the strength and the influence of a nation of women comes out in all its fineness. "Womanhood" is essentially a spectacular film, and it seems to be designed to show the virtues of military preparation, or, rather, the troubles that arise from military inefficiency. The picture is a strong commentary on the evils of the war and the dire results of invasion, but the plot is so constructed that it deals with the special effects of this invasion on one family. "Womanhood" will be screened to-morrow and Wednesday nights only, and at a special matinee on Wednesday afternoon. Seats may now be reserved at Collier's. A point that is of particular public interest is the announcement that this film is showing at the usual prices. LAST NIGHT OF MADGE EVANS IN "THE VOLUNTEER." Madge Evans, as a tiny Quakeress who becomes an electric recruiting agent, was the star performer in the Woldfilm feature "The Volunteer," which delighted a packed house at Everybody's on Saturday night. This dainty little child actress is supported by a cast of the principal World film artists, and the picture is one that will cause an acceleration in the heart-beat of tho most phlegmatic of the audience. Tonight will be the final screening of this fine picture, also the 7th episode of [.""The Neglected Wife." . THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. When Mr. Edward Brauscombe originally presented his excellent company of "Scarlet Troubadours" several seasons ago, the artists left such a favorable impression that even to-day it is claimed no more capable combination has ever appeared in costume comedy work. However that may be, the remembrances of the pioneer company and their attainments arc decidedly pleasant, and the announcement of the appearance, of Mr. Branscombe's reorganised and lafer company at the Empire Theatre this evening will bo hailed with satisfaction by that large section of the public who appreciate an entertainment which is characterised by artistic singing, and judiciously blended with 1 comedy of a clean and wholesome na,ViW. * Tho new company «f Trouba-

dours, while maintaining all the excellent features which popularised the original combination, have embraced in their repertoire several new ideas, and include many concerted numbers in the nature of musical comedy sketches. Amongst these is an excellent skit on the notorious German "Hymn of Hate," a. bright and breezy item which never fails in its appeal to one's humorous side. It is said that the artists of the visiting company possess the necessary qualifications of individual proficiency, combined with a full measure of versatility, thus enabling the company to be seen to equal advantage in solo items and ensembles alike. The box plan is now on view at Collier's, The Troubadours will also show at the Theatre Royal, Waitara, on Thursday,, July 23.