ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

•IKE. EMPIRE* M

MATINEE, TO-DAY: OF "HER BOY.?'

The fine patriotic drama "Her Boy," by Metro C 0.,, will be the chief attraction. at the Empire at both matinee and night sessions to-day. It is. a splendid, story of mo#er love and even more splendid is. the spirit of young manhood as portrayed by Kites Welch. Effle Shannon is fine as the mother who is torn between love of her country and love of her son. and tries to keep her boy at home. It is a decidedly fine drama and certain to please all sections of the pubic Helen Holmes' also stars in the second episode of "A Lass of the Luriberlands," and this episode lives up to the impression produced, by the first episode. After seeing two episodes it is easy to predict that this serial drama, is going to ho a surprising success. To-night will (be the final screening of this programme.

EVERYBODY'S,'

KITTY; GORDON IN "DIAMONDS ANDBEAKUS."

Extravagant habits of life; and their results to a.young bride, figure largely in the strong World film play, "Diamonds and Pearls," screening at Everybody's this afternoon and to-night. Kitty Gordon is seen in tho most exacting role of her ibrilliant career, and she rises to, great heights of o.motional Op-, posite to her i s Milton Sills, an actor who has become most prominent lately in powerful character parts. The heroine marries for money with her eyes open, and'proceeds to dazzle society with the splendour and extravagance of her, entertainments. . Millionaire as her Husband is, even he is embarrassed iby the rate at which she spends money, and he has to put a limit to her spendthrift practices! Then she becomes involved with a man who wants to buy (his way into society, and from him she accepts a cheque. He misconstrues her actions, and she falls into terrible trouble. The ending comes with terrific speed and is full of dramatic surprise. As usual, Kitty Gordon's dresses are amazing creations, and the settings, toeing in the homes of New York's smart set, are sumptuous in the extreme. The love of jewels, though giving, the title of the play, is'only a symptom of the young wife's harmful passions, and the drama amounts to a lesson for most married folks. The lQtli episode of "The Negfeet. Ed Wife" is' also showing on this programme. '

EVm'YiBOID'Y'S. THE FAMOUS ITAUAN TENOR CAiPPEIiLL ! At'Every'oody'a next Wednesday and Thursday evening Signor Cappelli, the famous Italian opoiatic tenor, will make Ma appearance and no doubt he will receive a hearty welcome. Of Oappelli's first Wellington eoneert the New Zealand Times says: "The favorable impression which ho made with the G'onsalez dand Opera Company was more than sustained. It was much improved upon. Indeed it. is not Saying too much to say that if Cappelli goes on singing as hedid on Saturtfay night there are tenora ol world wide renown who will have to look to their laurels. Throughout his several selections, Signor CappeHi's voice was 'beautifully attuned. Never the slightest deviation from pitch. And what a voice. It is of the subtle insinuating quality, and swells out with all the nobility of a grand baritone or bass. It comes forth with ease, controlled with the utmost grace, and the upper tones have quite a thrilling effect. It seems like gilding the lily to say much more, and so far as general terms of commendation are concerned the consummate and heav«n endowed artist may bo left at that. He has all the delicacies of the most cultured artist. No wonder that the audience with one accord gave hearty approbation until the great singer returned to give that lighthearted after thought of Verdi, La Donna Mobile. No effort; nothing forced. All came forth with bird-lifco spontaneity and effulgence." In every town where Cappelli has appeared he has created a sensation and public and press are of the same opinion—he is a great artist. The box plans for the two nights will be opened at Collier's this morning. ;,

VAUDEVpiiB Km- HOTUKES.'

AT EVEROTIODY'S.

On Tuesday night nert the New Plymouth public will have an opportunity to view a brilliant programme of pictures and vaudeville. The management bas secured for one night special engagement, the renowned Franklin Devon, described as "A Bewildering Necromancer," who has just complefed a starring season on the Fuller' Circuit. Franklin Devon will ho supported by "The Musical Carfceojiis," who introduce a series of strango and wonderful musical | instruments. These performers will take ! up a, lengthy portion of the programme, which will also include the special Mutual feature de luxe film "The Valley of Decision." To enable everyone ta view this high class vaudeville and picture entertainment it has been decided t\> fix the admission "price at Is to ifoQi etatia and DA