The Cinematographe.

Hastings Standard, Issue 507, 21 December 1897, Page 3

The Cinematographe.

TO-NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE

Mr Wybert Reeve, the well-known entertainer, and his company, appear at the Princess Theatre, Hastings, tonight, with the famous and original Cinematographe Lumiere. Speaking of the exhibition of this machine an exchange says:—Those of sporting tastes were given a view of the Melbourne Cup, including the arrival of Lord Brassey, and a scene entitled " Before the Grand Stand," showing a busy crowd of both sexes. There was also depicted the weighing in after the Cup and the celebrated horse Newhaven, his trainer, and rider. This feature of the programme was highly appreciated, which the rounds of applause testified, and Mr Reeve repeated several of the pictures. Royal pageants in connection with the Jubilee celebrations elicited loudly expressed approval, and military forces belonging to various countries undergoing exercise w r ere interesting items. There were a number of comic pictures including " A practical joke " which evoked roars of laughter and "An unexpected bath" was also provocative of much amusement. A representation of the " Village Blacksmith" plying his avocation was, with the vocal accompaniment (The Forge) by Miss Hope Nation, one of the best items of the evening, and the l?dy was accorded a hearty round of applause. After the picture of "Xewhaven" had been shown Mr Reeve stated that a characteristic of the Australian people was their disregard for the feelings of dumb animals and he suggested that in the State schools kindness for those creatures should be inculcated. He then proceeded to recite •' The race where theold horse died," with musical accompaniment, and the pathetic story of the old failthful " fencer " who always led the way but finally came to grief, enchained the attention of the audience so much that absolute silence prevailed throughout the fine elocutionary effort, and at the conclusion, the pent-up feelings of listeners were given vent to in vociferous applause. Mr Reeve also recited •' The Hero of Nevada," apiece of a different character, and which was given with pleasing effect. Miss Hope Nation contributed " Don't Cry," acceptably. To-night the pictures will be re-produced and those who were not present last night should make it a point to attend this evening, as the list is a varied one and embraces interesting scenes in England, Australia, and several continental countries.