AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 486, 27 July 1912, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARDS' PICTURES

The new list of subjects to be presented at the Town Hall on Monday evening next comprises an interesting variety, and includes "A Sudden Impulse," a story of love and adventure, with Miss Acta Neilson in the leading role. "The Ace of Spades" "is an exciting Selig drama. The star picture will be found in "Antar," which takes its title from Antar, the shepherd poet, who saves Abla daughter of the chief of the tribo of Benhaama, from Zobier chief of the pillaging Ben Abbs. The shepherd dare 3to speak of love for Abla, and to ask for her in marriage. His desires are warmly approved by the people, but the high priest declares that Abla can only mate with the crown of Persia before the lapse of three years. Antar undertakes the task of gaining the crown. His departure is witnessed with glee by Amarat, the Emir, who loving Abla himself, is jealous of the popularity enjoyed by the shepherd. The Emir commands Zubeir to bo blinded, and leads the captive to believe that the vengeance is by Antar'a orders. Three years later Antar returned with the coveted crown, and claims Abla as his wife. Amarat now promises the Ben-Abbs to deliver the camp to them, and to restore their chief. To Zobeir he carries news of Antar's return, and the blind man shoots Antar with an arrow as -the latter passes in his vicinity. Zobeir confesses to revenge and learns that Antnr is guiltless of the hideous punishment practiced upon him. Full of remorse, he betrays the Emir's plot to sell the tribe, and led by Antar. the Benhaama make preparations to resist the coming attack. At nightfall all is in readiness, and Antar keeps guard on his horse on the outskirts of the camp, but the wound has weakened him. He falls half forward supported by his long spear resting on the ground, and the approaching BennAbbs terorrised by the still figure flea in disordor. For a second time Antar has brought victory, but the night only knows lamentation and mourning in the camp of tho Bonhaama. In "For Love of a Maid" Max Linder's eccentricities at the very outset infuse humour irrestible.

TE KUITI HOSPITAL BALL

Next Thursday afternoon tho event of th 6 year the fancy dress football match will eventuato and from the support accorded to the committee by the general public the function should return a substantial amount towards the general fund. In the evening at the Town Hall a plain, fancy and poster ball will take place at which a record patronage is expected. On Wednesday evening next at the Rink, the Curie Picture Co. have arranged a specially attractive programme, the star film entitled "The Adventures of Ulysses." This picture has only been shown in Auckland once and never yet in any other part of the Dominion. The management has kindly ;»gn'cd in give 25 per cent, of tho proceiuiH to the hospital fund. On Friday evening Hayward's Picture Co. wih su! mil their usual good programme, ami part of the proceeds will he handed over to the Hospital Committee. Wo takethis opportunity of asking the general public to respond to the general appeal by supporting to the several entertainments.