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ENTERTAINMENTS.

, . BESSIE DOVE IN "WEE hkm BETTtf."

A Triangle feature of great charm is being screened to-night at Everybody's with Bessie Love as the fasicnating little heroine. The- story is entitled "Wee Lady Betty," and the scene is laid hi the Isle of liileroney off the coast of Ireland. It is a pleasant portrayal of the sweetness of rural life contrasted with the ornate life of the wealthier classes. "Wee Lady Betty" is greatly loved by her tenants and when it is learned that the castle in wliich she Uvea is to be taken over by a new owner therjj is a deal of indignation. Betty is much concerned as to the fate of her father who will become homeless and she adopts a clever device to provide for Mm. The new owner, however; proves to be a very likeable young man and it. is not surprising that the two young people soon learn to think very tenderly of each other. A very dramatic situation arises when Betty, trying to conceal the fact that her father is still in the castle, plays the gho3t and gets shot by her lover. However all's well that ends well, and this picture docs so. The winsome personality of Bessie Love is perfect! for her part. Walt Whitman ..un important role. Another episode of the fascinating "Fatal Ring" also shows on this programme.

THE PEOPLE'S. ■ «A SOLDIER'S OATH' >?;ILLIAM EAKNfUM TO-NIGHT. A rare attraction for picturc-gocrs is promised for to-night, when "A Soldier's Oath," with William Famum in the principal part, will be shown. It is claimed that in this picture William Famum achieves one of! his greatest triumphs. A war drama of unusual merit, it depicts French and Rerman soldiers in the horrors of war, spread over a series of interesting incidents, not in long tiresormp batßle scenes that have a tendency to mar the setting. The story is bright, the scenes picturesque, and the action is fast and dramatic enough to please everybody. The producer, Mr Fox, has carefully selected his actors and actresses with a view to bringing out the lights and shades of this delightful and thrilling romantic drama, so patrons of this theatre should be well pleased with-the result. A fine sunshine comedy, "A MilkFed Vamp," is also on the bill

PROFESSOR ANDERSOr.. -THE GENUINE HYPNOTIST i.ow Plymouth is to be honored with a visit bp Professor Anderson, the scientific and marvellous hypnotist, who opens a four nights' season at the Empire Theatre on Thursda ynext. Professor Anderson's performances are mysterious and decidedy humorous One item is that of hypnotising a young man and Wind-folding him. The Professor asks a gentleman from the audience to select from a pack of cards two or three- The young man simply touches them and they are then put hack into the pack and the young man goes through the pack till he conies to the original cards handled, which, he instantly holds up to the audience. It is really a most inysterious act and demonstrates what power hypnotism really lias on the mind. This same young ma'.i is placed in the cataleptic state. This is a state of hypnotism where the body is made just like a bar of steel. Hi,i body rests on two chairs and it bears the combined v/eight of four heavy meti. The heaviest weight yet placed on the human body has been 5-0 stone, and this record, stands to Professor Anderson. As a means of relieving pain Professor Anderson has demonstrated that it can be almost instantly relieved, both from the stage and privately. While he is visiting this town he will treat a limited number of patients. Arn> nxcnHSnts can be made through Mr J. W Dick, Professor Anderson's manager, at the Empire theatie.

THE GREAT FRENCH

On 'Friday evening next the Great French Vaudeville Co. will open a season at New Plymouth in the Good Templar Hall, A variety of excellent turns will be submitted, including magicians, hypnotists, singing, juggling, balruiciitxr, skating on wheels;, etc. On Satui'udy afternoon a inaiince for children will bo given.

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Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1919, Page 6

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ENTERTAINMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1919, Page 6

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