AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 494, 24 August 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

"OUR MARY ELLEN." The appearance of Miss Marie Baines, in the above is being looked forward to with interest. The reputation earned by thi3 talented artist in "Miss Lancashire, Ltd.," is well maintained in "Our Mary Ellen," in which character she is supported by a powerful company. The company arrives with good credentials, and a good house is expected to night in the Town Hall. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. The new series of Hayward's Picturse to be screened at the Town Hall on Monday next, includes an excellent programme of dramatic, scenic, topical, and comic films. "The Coffin ship" is a nautical "drama of thrilling interest. This feature pic ture will cause a lot of talk, and incidentally make the patrons gasp in its more sensational parts. There is one scene in particular that will be remembered by all who see it as long as they live. It is the actual dynamiting of a very tall stone lighthouse. This is one of the most extraordinarily realistic scenes that has been done in motion pictures for a long time, and if any are desirous of knowing about the action and power of dynamite, they should surely see this picture. There are other scenes in the film which, if not quite so thrilling, are just as interesting. "The Telegraph Operator" is one of the American railway series, providing a story of general interest. The new manager of a portion of a big line objects to women clerks and he therefore has the telegraph operator, a pretty girl dismissed. Later on she proves the means of saving the express, and as a reward she is re-established in her former position. "The Medicine Woman" i 3 said to be a real story of Western life. The film is coloured, and the general effect is good. The scenics include "Budapest" and "'ihe Fountains of Versailles." The comedies are "He Wants to Propose, But—" a nd a "Lecture on Teetotalism." The latest topical Gazette will also be screened. CURLE'S PICTURES. Curie's Pictures still maintain their popularity and the change for Wednesday evening is of a varied and interesting nature. "A Mexican Revolution" is the star picture an exciting story of a fight for freedom. Another good film is "The College Girl." a story of school days and after. "For His Pal's Sake" is a story of real affection. The scenic and topical films are of a high order, foremost among them being the "Burning of New York's Life Insurance Buildings," "Lake Constance" and "Scenes in Vladsckay." The comedies will provide a good hearty laugh. TE KUITI HOSPITAL FUND. The masquerade, fancy and poster dance in aid of ttie above fund took place on Thursday evening last at the Alexandra Rink, and it is with pleasure we record another success. The exact financial position will appear in next issue of the Chronicle. The marked appreciation of the splendid initial public performance of the Municipal Band, under the conductorship of Mr McDonald, was thoroughly well deserved, and should encourage the band considerably. The public will be looking forward to their next appearance with interest. The fancy and poster dresses worn were even better than at the first ball, and reflect credit on the designer, and wearers. Special credit must be extended to Mr Grinter for the amount of labour expended in bringing the floor to perfection. The music supplied by Mr Christian was thoroughly appreciated. Miss Thomas, of Rangitoto, was awarded the prize for the best costume as "Britannia," the prize being an enlargement framed, and presented by Mr Hawley. Very valuable assistance was rendered by Mesdames Fickling, Hackft and Steel, Messrs Robinson, Christian, Lever and Miss Wells. The thanks or the public are extended to Messrs O'Regan and 3rinter for the free use of Rink, and the promoters take this opportunity of thanking all who forwarded donations in money in and kind. The secretary has a shawl and pair of dancing shoes that were left at the Rink. The same be can had on application.