ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143772, 22 April 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“ EVERY'WOMAN.” To-night at the Theatre Royal the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., management will present for the first time to playgoers of New Plymouth the enormously successful spectacular morality drama “Everywoman.” Mr. Williamson searched the; whole of England and America for suitable artists, and once again his integrity in this direction has not failed, as the. present organisation has been described as “the best yet sent on tour by the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., management.” Mr. Williamson was fortunate in securing the Services (although at a very high salary) of Miss Hilda Spong, and apparently in her case it is a question Of our gain and America’s loss, as New York papers to hand deplore her absence from the States, adding that “her place will be extremely hard to fill, 1 and that playgoers will be glad to welcome her back.” The role of Everywoman gives Miss Spong every opportunity to display her talents. The character makes a big demand on the actress, but it is stated that Miss Spong rises to every occasion, and she is said to be particularly fine in the intense dramatic scene where she throws a champagne glass as a mirror, and in the big dramatic scene in the fourth act. William Desmond has on previous occasions delighted us with his acting. In to-night’s production he will take the role of Nobody, which, it is said, presents him at his very best. The plans and day sales are at Collier’s. “ROMEO AND JULIET.” The Empire Theatre was well filled at both performances on Saturday , when the “star” film was a magnificently coloured picture of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy “Romeo and Juliet.”. The play is pictorially condensed in a most admirable manner, and the varying fortunes of the world’s typical lovers were excellently portrayed. The picture production is introduced at an appropriate season, as to-morrow, April 23, is the'date that is generally recognised as the birthday of the great Shakespeare. The great Shakespearian tragedy will be screened again to-night, and for i the last occasion to-morrow night. On Wednesday the management introduce a unique picture from Homer’s “The Odyssey,” a most magnificent production that critics freely class as far above even the famous “Fall of Troy. ROYAL PICTURES. The programme shown at the Theatre Royal on Saturday to a packed audience gave an excellent example of the development of the cinematograph DUSiness. A film entitled “Leaves trou, the Books of Chas. Dickens” was a feature of the programme, and “Gipsy Blood” was a most exciting picture which abounds in beautiful scenes, wonderful acting, and exquisite mourn, ings. The rest of the programme was execollcnt. There was a lengthy number of the “London Gazette,” a screaming Vitngraph comedy entitled “A Doubly Desired Orphan” and a very interesting film was that showing a crocodile farm in California. The Orchestra too must not be overlooked as it added greatly to the enjoyment ot the evening. The same programme will be repeated on Tuesday night for positively the last time.

Whilst our readers’ attention is now right on to petroleum a reminder is given of the advertisement in to-day’s issue of the sale of Whitcley Township leases at Moturoa on Thursday next. Nine of the sections to be offered are at present free of any boring rights, and the property, being right adjacent to the Taranaki Petroleum Company’s boros, offers an exceptional opportunity for investors. Those sections already under boring rights will he offered with a guarantee of half share in any moneys received for oil obtained by the trustees under the boring rights. It will be easily seen that for an investment with a side issue these leases are very desirable.

Talking about crooked spines in females Tit is an astonishing fact that this disease is prevalent to an alarming extent amongst workers of sewing machines in factories, etc. This is because the operator cannot sit upright at her work; she cannot sit opposite the treadle and needle-bar at the same time. An absurdly simple invention has been brought out by the Standard Sewing Machine Co. wherebygthis serious defect is obviated. The needle works right opposite the eye of tho operator, and she can sit perfectly upright. This remarkable invention should be hailed with delight by all interested in the health of girls. The J.P. Hardware Co., Devon Street, are the sole agents, and tho price is £lo.* For influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d, 2s 6d.