AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 496, 31 August 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARDS' PICTURES

To-night at the Town Hall a com--1 plete change of programme will be " screened. Amongst the star pictures will be the greatest noveltv yet shown entitled "The Pride of the Circus." 5 The Hayward Enterprises, Ltd., have arranged to visit Te Kuiti every Fri- ' day, Saturday and Monday evening ; with an entirely new series of pictures : showing Saturday night. To-night's ' programme will be reproduced on ■ Monday next. I CURLE'S PICTURES. The programme to be shown at the Alexandra Rink next Wednesday evening promises to be of a very high order, full of brightness and variety. A "Beast at Bay' is a picture that will suit everybody, it contains the most thrilling pursuit ever witnessed between an engine, a touring car and a racing auto. As the management have received many requests to put on "The Round-up at Pendleton" again, they have procured "The Boys on No. 2," a picture of the greatest horse-breeding ranch in the West and shows some remarkably daring feats of horsemanship. These, with such films as "When Kings are Law" "For the Honour of the Family," "The Haunted Rocker" etc., ought to secure a packed house. COMING CATHOLIC SOCIAL. The spcond, and last Catholic social and dance in aid of the Church funds will be held on September 19th in the Town Hall. No effort ia being spared to make this event aa interesting, enjoyable and successful as the previous fixture. The promoters will rest quite content that their labours have been rewarded if an equally well pleased and joyous party tabes the floor on the 19th. The music will be both high class and varied. The refreshment department is in capable volunteer handds, and the experienced gentlemen's and ladies' commitees, which piloted the former meeting to success will again have charge. Finally, to interest non-dancers, a quiet game of euchre (a few prizes being provided), will be arranged for. The committee, in inviting all friends make one boast and that a pardonable one—they have already pretty nearly reached a record for organising a thorough all-round, enjoyable, social evening: they make one promise, and that a confident one —they will not, next month, come one iota short < of that record. ( KUITI COLLEGE PUPILS' ENTER- 1 TAINMENT. Much enjoyment was derived at the Town Hall on Wednesday last from the unique and attractive programme presented by the pupils of Kuiti College. The first half of the programme * constituted a display of work done by ; the pupils during the past two terms, ' and in itself gave the audience an excellent indication of the individual training received by each litle worker. Among the most appreciative ( items were a pianoforte solo, "Intermezzo," which was very sympathetically played by Miss D. Neumann a quaint dance by six girls whose daintiness showed the care taken during the winter term's dancing class; an action song by the little ones of the kindergarten form, entitled "What are little girls made of?'" was entered into by the children in a very pretty , way. The item wh.ich was most keenly enjoyed however, was the pretty , little poem "The Lost Doll," recited by Miss I. Adams to which her sympathetic little voice and manner added a special charm. The second half of the evening was taken up by a quaint arrangement of the old fairy story "Cinderella" the various characters being pourtrayed in a surprisingly brilliant manner. Miss G. Fuilerton made a dainty little Cinderella, and acted the part moat efficiently throughout although her magic change from the friendless little maid into the splendour of her ball dress was particularly clever. The fairy godmother, by whose magic touch Cinderella was enabled after all 10 go to the Prince's ball, was represented by Miss C. Matthew, whose whole appearance was very quaint, while her part was played to perfection. Prince Charming, Master L. Macdonald, was also splendid throughout, his courtly bearing being a special feature of his part. Cinderella's two naughty sisters, Miss I. Vercoe as Marigolda and Miss M. Hawley as Dressalinda, were very realistic and amusing, the latter especially distinguising herself in her rendering of the part, and proving herself quite an acquisition to the whole play. Master B. Macdonald who played he girl part of the girl's father, represented the part of cross old Baron admirably, causing keen amusement throughout the performance, and entering into the chari acter exceedingly well. The part of . Prince's Herald was aptly taken by i Master N. Matthew, who was especi- ; ally good in his hunt for an owner of \ the silver slipper. Miss D. Brown as i Queen and Mr H. Clapham as King, ■ played their parts splendidly, while ) adding a regal appearance to the court . scenes,which were very gay, the ladies ; and gentlemen looking exceedingly 5 brilliant in their hadsome costumes. | t The general opinion is that the whole y performance was quite the most - pleasing of its kind ever staged here, 3 and the efforts of the teachers.should - be fully repaid by the presence of v such a large and appreciative audita ence to witness the success of the juvenile talent contained in their s school. It is hoped that the enthue siasm displayed by the public will result in further successes of a simi,s lar nature.

DRUIDS' SOCIAL

The Pride of Te Kuiti Lodge No. 82, will hold a social in the Town Hall on Thursday. September 12th, and every arrangement will be made to make the function the success of the season. Guod music has been arranged for and the members of the lodge are looking forward to a large number of patrons. The success attending the previous functions is a guarantee of an enjoyable evening on September 12th. The social will celebrate the anniversary of the lodge.