ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 December 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MATINEE THIS AFTERNOON AT SOS

There will be a special matinee this afternoon at Everj'bodys commencing at 2.30, when amongst other pictures ar° ranged to delight the kiddies there will he the latest Fatty Arbuekie comedy, "Love." Parents are notified that tlie prices of admission this afternoon will Is (plus tax) for adults, and (id for children. TO-NIGHT. GAIL KANE IN "A GAME OF WITS." A change of programme will be screened for to-night only when the principle attraction will Bo a Mutual leature, "A Game of Wits," starring the ane - The ninth episode ot The Wolves of Kultur" will also be screened on to-night's programme. Followers of this serial are reminded that this will be the only night that this episode can be screened. FIRST RACE NIGHT.

VIOLA DANA IN "THE GOLD CURE."

A brilliant programme has been secured for the first race night when winsome Viola Dana stars in a new Metro feature, "The Gold Cure." This is a comedy-drama and a story of unusual and surprising animation which gives Viola Dana a splendid opportunity of displaying her versatile talents. It is the story of an alluring girl told in an an living manner.

SECOND RACE NIGHT.

TOM MIX IN "ACE HIGH."

For tlie second race night the management has secured another brilliant programme headed by the dare-devil Tom Mix in the Fox feature, "Ace High." This is a stirring story of adventure in the service of the Canadian Mounted Police, and gives Tom Mix some wonderful opportunities to display his remarkable athletic prowess.

THE PEOPLE'S.

FATTY ARBUCKLE TO-DAY AT 2.30.

The big Christmas matinee commences ttatty) Arbuekie in his big comedy hit •Love," and dainty and lovable Lila' the swe etest play of the year, r Secret Garden." There will be no pictures at the People's on Christmas night.

"BROKEN THREADS" FRIDAY,

The new bill for Friday night only presents the all-British film, "Broken Threads,' a Hopworth production starring beautiful Chrissie White and the famous playwright 'and actor, Harry Edwards. This play impresses one by the genuineness of its charactere-a trait noticeable in the all-British productions as against the American article.

CHARLES RAY SATURDAY ONLY. The line big virile play, "A Nine u clock Town," starring Charles Ray, nces wonder-boy of the screen, is the leading theme on Saturday's new bill This live character will thrill you to the marrow when he wriggles "from the blackmailer's net, and he'll make you joe.c with joy when he puts over "the big wallop." Fine supporting programmes are on each charge. There will be no matinee on Saturday

THE EMPIRE'. "THE ROYAL TOGOS" RACE NIGHTS. A BRILLIANT VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.

Of late years New Plymouth theatregoers have not had many opportunities to see first-class vaudeville performers, therefore the appearance of tho 'Royal Togos" and supporting company at the Itmpire Theatre on race nights should be an attraction reasonable and highly delightful to every class of amusement seeker capable of enjoyin" a clever and clean entertainment. That the Togos are in the front rank of their profession has been amply demonstarted ! ■«' their lengthy engagements on the Manciple vaudeville circuits all over the "'"'ld. including the Rickards and ■ uller circuits throughout Australasia. • >i.e of the most amazing feats ever en is the performance of one of the : hi others in what is known as "The . >lidc for Life," and local theatre-goers v.lio have heard of the Togos will be ! pleased to know that this act will be I included in the programme to be prei sented here next Friday. The com- . pany also includes another world famj ous _ vaudeville artist in the person of Louis Alsace, master musician and ! "Viator the famous Alsacephone. lliis artist will be heard in a selection 1 of musical items ranging from classical t ?<-ms, through old favorites and coneluding with the latest American Hulas and Jazz music. There is a stroll" company of supporting artists inelucf. in? Wendy Dale and Alphonse in humorous sketches and pianologues. Miss Lalla Knight, lyric soprano, La •elie Undme, premtere danseuse in the latest, dance originates, and Miss 0 Nana Mitsu, solo pianist and accompanist. The company is one of the strongest speciality combinations that lias toured the colonies and will be certain to receive an enthusiastic reception m this town. Box plans for both ni»hts are now open at Collier's. Prices of admission are: 4a, 3s and 2s (plus tax)