ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144665, 27 April 1915, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. A new 'series descriptive of scenes in the life of cowboys of the Ear West will be the feature film screened at the Empire to-night: “The California Round-up” is the annual gathering of America's cattlemen, where the cowboys compote for the prired title of champion, and the picture gives a graphic idea of the dangers that beset the vigorous and virile riders of the IV ostern plains in the subduing of quadruped outlaws. To many the life of a cowboy is only known through various exaggerated ” views, but the biograph in this instance, it is stated, gives the actual daily duties. The lassooing and taming of wild horses and buffaloes, the 'various duties undertaken by the cowboys, the death-defying deeds, and many other racy and interesting scenes will* bo portrayed.' The picture, which ia 2500 ft. in length, also includes many humorous incidents. There is a splendid supporting collection. JOSEPH BLASCHECK. Madame Melba telephoned to Mr. Joseph Blascheek the other afternoon and told him that she had promised to sell two Belgian flags at a patriotic ■oonoert in Melbourne that evening. She added that .she wanted those present to be put in a proper mood before she started tho auction, so would Mr. Biascheck como down and recite “Tho Day,” which poem, she thought, could not fail to rouse the sympathy and enthusiasm of the audience. He gladly acceded to 'Madame. Melba’s request. He committed it to memory in a couple of hours, and that evening delivered this powerful poem with electrical effect. A remarkable demonstration followed, and when the prima donna stepped on the platform and added her own stirring appeal, the bidding was brisk and lively. $l2O was realised for tho flags. Mr. Blascheek will recite “The Day” at his entertainment in the Theatre Royal next -'Wednesday night. The box- plan is ; at Hoffmann’s, where day sale tickets can also he obtained. A MISTAKEN NOTION. There is a prevailing notion that it is dan"evous to stop diarrhoea too suddenly 'Thiit may ho the case where astrinfloiit medicine is used, but there is not the least danger of stopping it too ouickly if Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken. This modi-' cine is not astringent, and stops the diarrhoea by removing the cause. As a rule only two or three doses are required to give permanent relief. Eold bv all dealers in medicines.