ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 August 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

JV„„ : » ■ WEBSmDZ'3] ~„ / 'TEE WILD STRAINS -»' The gripping Blue Ribbon feature' "Tlio Wild Strain," will bo screened at Everybody's to-night for tbe last timeIt is a most entertaining story of two rtspeetablo staid families wlio get a., surprising shock to find that there is some red blood coming to the surface in their respective families. On one side it is a son "who uses his hand's like a pugilist and on the other a daughter who takes to circus-riding tor fun. There is plenty of interest in the story and it is a a capital picture throughout.. Tie third episode of <: The Mystery of the Double Cross," i s also screening on this programme. TO-MORROW. :KITTY "GORDON IK "DOJMONIOS ! AWiD PEAECS." The wonderfully gowned Kitty Gtaloni will' again star at Everybody's to-mor-row in the gorgeous AVorld Film dramatic spectacle, "Diamonds and Pearls." On the same programme- there: is theeleventh cjiisode of the- serial 1 success, "A' Neglected Wife." THE; EMPIRE. "seasßiisos:." ! A< HEART THROBBING .■EATWVnO: < DRAMA. The 1 ' Metroj film, producers, have- aided! the. American Government in a, practical way by the production of a mutt'ber of big patriotic film spectacles. Thelatest from their studio is "'Her Boy/' which commenced its local season of three nights at the Empire last eventing. It is tie story of a mother who dreaded to- part with, her boy when called'to the colors, and who adopted: many means to stop him, even to- forgery itti an alteration of Ms IWrth certificate. It 'emphasises the "mother" element, the ;miglrfy .spiritual and mental struggle that is going on in the iheaits of ■mothers' throughout the- world, and it' also shows the glorious spirit of young imanhood that nothing will stay in xiush;ing to fcho> colors when thie nation ißltt 'need. It also shows the "nother pride, :that can rejoice in 'the knowledge thajt jher boy has inside good in the firing line, ieven -though her heart is torn wifch-dreaidi. if or the future. "E'er Boy" is a gltari*tribute to- the manhood and 1 woman*ihood of the nation and should be seen by every person in the community. This sitae subject shows■ again- to-nigh*, a* tltfmatinee to-morrow,-'.niorjow night'.EVEKEBODm VAUDEVILLE; AND. PICTURES. Tuesday 20th next the- people* iof New, [Plymouth will have the oppoitunity of witnessing, at Everybody's Theatre, high idass vaudeville, when <Ea*anklin Devon 'will present his sensational entertainhirrent in modern raa'gic- This gentlewoman comes to our town with a- wide* ispre&d reputation aa a. magician. He has just concluded a lengthy tour of'th« .Fuller Circuit, which is sufficient guaJß'antes that the entertainment will be of 'tire highest merit It is impossMe tot-' fully describe Frarfelin [Devon's wonderful performance. The, musical Oarlha.Trn'onismg musical duo will also- appear. These artists are expert bellrrngersand present a unique inkrunserit, which is the largest of its bind! in the world, "the myromlbaphlone-" The artists will show in conjunction with a Bitaa" picture programme, and'aa the prise ia*me shilling to all'partsy a p'actedl.iboHse- is anticipated. oAsraaax Cappelli, the great Italian- operatic ■'tenor, is announced to aing in Every* body's Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Signer CsMppelli will be remembered as the principal tenor of the late Gonzalez .Opera Company, when that organisation recently toured the Dominion. His remarkably 'fine singing on that occasion stamped .Cappelli as a singer of rare merit. The vi«iting artist possesses a voice of singular beauty and rich in tone. There is nothing harsh or metallic about Gap* pelli's' voice. He lias a phenomenal range which he ' uses judiciously anct with skill. Critics are unanimous in -describing Cappelli's intonation as superb, while his temperament is a further part of his equipment as a very finished artist. Cappelli has a most e*"» tensive repertoire culled from favorite operas, and his programme consists of masterpieces from the works of Verdi, Donizetta, Bizet, Maseagni and othernoted composers. Signor Cappelli will be supported iby an excellent coterie of artists, amongst whom is Mr John Amadio, the eminent flautist. As Cappelli's "visit to this country is limited to a few weeks only, two concerts will fce given 'locally- Popular prices will be charged, and the. box plan will be opened at Oolliei - 's on Saturday morning. i ■