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Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. z EVERYBODY’S TO-NIGHT at 7.45 TO-NIGHT Last night of darling NORMA TALMADGE In “THE BRANDED WOMAN” “ THE BRANDED WOMAN ” Her acting throughout is a triumph of contrasts, running the gamut of human emotions from girlhood to motherhood. Thrust into the foetid atmosphere of the so-called smart set, she tellingly depicts the startled awakening of maturity, while as the sweet, pure-minded wife carrying a secret sorrow which she dare not tell her husband, she ie a revelation. She is abnormal in her exceptional ability. Her performance lifts the picture right out of the commonplace into the cla.Se of perfect entertainment. Also “Dragon’s Net” No. 5, Gazette and Comedy. Usual Prices. EMPIRE THEATRE Direction Masqueraders Co. TO NIGHT at 8 p.m. TO-NIGHT The final appearance of that versatile and talented English company. THE ENGLISH MASQUERADERS. THE ENGLISH MASQUERADERS. THE ENGLISH MASQUERADERS. Laat night this clever company achieved a success unprecedented in the histrionic era of New Plymouth. It was indeed good to hear the unceasing hilarity of a crowded and lelighted audience. Tonight will again present an opportunity of seeing the prince of costume comedy entertainments. The English Masqueraders, in a COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Ranging from Grand Opera to screaming • comedy. The Wanganui Chronicle, that stern cfitic of the stage, says of the Masqueraders: ‘This is an admirable company of high-class artists, who give a delightful entertainment, and Wanganui people will hope for a return visit.” Patrons are advised in their own interests to book early and avoid disappointment. Box Plans at Collier’s. Popular 1-rircs: ss, 4s, 2s, plus tax.

BELL BLOCK HALL. Usual Euchre Party and Dance will be held on Wednesday next, owing to Tjkorangi Ball being on Thursday. Prizes: Ist .2nd ss. Second Slight for aggregate. Music by Mr. Boulfon. GEO. KING, Hon. Sec. BOXING. JJOXING rpOURNAMENT. JgOXING IyOURN AMENT. (Under the auspices of the Taranaki Boxing Association. Inc.) FRIDAY, 13th MAY. 1021. FRIDAY, 13th MAY, 1921 EMPIRE THEATRE. EMPIRE THEATRE. NEW PLYMOUTH. See the Great 15 rounds Professional bout (Middle Weight) for Purse of £lOO. TOMMY THOMPSON (Winner of Army Championships in France and England) Versus GEORGE RICHARDSON (Winner of 21 Professional Contests.) SPECIAL AMATEUR BOUTS: FEATHER WEIGHT. A- Humphreys (Eltham) v. S. Hope (New Pivmouth). LIGHT WEIGHT. Brosnan (New Plymouth) v. Willis (New Plvmhuth). WELTER WEIGHT. A. E. Clarry (Eltham) v. C. Oakes (New Plvmouth). SPECIAL BOUT. G. Thomas (Wanganui) v. F. Canute (Stratford). SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL BOUT. Hart (New ~outh Wales) versus Bert Facoorey (Auckland*. Champion Bantam Weight. Referee: Mr. Tim Tracy (Wellington). Admission: 10s and ss. A limited number of Ring-side Seats gt £1 Is. Box Plan opens at Collier’s on Monday. May 9. ERNEST CLARKE, Hon Secretary, New Plymouth. TRESPASS NOTICES. TRESPASS. 'A Ll t. Persons found trespassing with • , Dog or Gun on our property will be prosecuted. GANNAWAY & LEE, Ratapiko. MOTOR GAUNTLET* GLOVES GLOVES VITE are showing a splendid assortment of the Famous WALRATH GAUNTLETS, in Brown Leather, Black Leather, and Velour, ail beautifully lined and finished. These goods are just landed, and are offered at prices that jnust appeal to you. CALL IN AND SEE. All Sizes in Stock. STAINTON & CO.. • NEW PLYMOUTH. ’Phones 732 A 180. P.O. Box 142.