STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 February 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

BTKATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Dally News should be left at the office of our local representatives. Wilson Bios.. Broadway, Stratford. Or ders for papers may also be left with the.-" GENERAL ITEMS. .February 4. Thv Chautauqua season opened at the Town Hall, Stratford, on Friday, when there was a good, attendance at both day and evening sessions. At the commencement of the evening’s programme the town clerk (Mr. P. Skoglund) extended a hearty welcome to the company, and introduced the local director (Miss Tay- , lor), who briefly referred to the aims and objects of the’ Chautauqua movement. The visit of the company is causing a good deal of interest locally, and tha season promises to be successful. Mr. A. H. R. Amess, M.A., the new headmaster of the Stratford Technical School, will take up his duties on Tuesday. Mr. W. Burling, who has been a teacher at the school for some years past, has been appointed science master at the Auckland Technical School. Some dissatisfaction has been expressed. by parents of children who desire to come to the school by train at the recent change in the time-table, which is most inconvenient for children who come from north of Stratford. The Chamber of Commerce has this matter in view, afid at the next meeting on Tuesday, representatives of the school committee will wait on the chamber and express the committee’s opinion of the effect which the altered time-table has on the school. THE KING’S CINEMA THEATRE. “REPUTATION” TO-NIGHT. | | Priscilla Dean, the fascinating screen I actress, has never done anything better than her performance in “Reputation.” the Universal drama de luxe, which will be screened at the King’s Theatre. Stratford, to-night. In many ways this fine production sets a new standard, the photography is wonderful, and the sets the last word in artistic stage management. The play, however, is the thing, and in this instance Priscilla Dean is the play. This lovely woman dominates every scene, and runs the whole gamut of emotions. It is not merely as the wearer of gorgeous frocks, or the possessor of a charming stage personality, that we owe this versatile actress our homage. It is, in this instance, for her revelation of histrionic gifts that at moments almost harrow by their power and intensity. The last poignant scene, in which she is brought face to face with death, is amazingly well done, ond the story, which keeps one on the frip-toe of suspense throughout, vindicates in fewatig faahioa the old truth c£ the

wages of sin being death, and that virtue carries with it its own reward. This programme, inclusive of«splendid supporting items, will be screened to-night only. The prices will be< Dress circle 2/-, stalls 1/6 (plus tax). Seats may be booked at the King’s Theatre office.

School stationery can can bought at reasonable prices at Wilson Bros.’ agency of the Daily News in Stratford. School pads, 50 ruled pages, 3 for 1/6; ’OO ruled pages, 3 for 2/6 ;exercise books, 80 ruled pages for 7d etch. Also commercial stationery of all kinds at Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford.