AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 519, 20 November 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE EMPRESS THEATRE, A SUCCESSFUL OPENNG. The Empress Picture was officially opened on Saturday evening last by Mr C. K. Wilson, M.P., and his Worship the Mayor, Mr E. H. Hardy. Both speakers congratulated the proprietors upon the enterprise shown in building such a fine theatre, and wished them all success. The architect, Mr James, and Mr G. Hitchcock, builder, also received words of praise. The building was filled to its utmost capacity, and everyone seemed to enjoy the "fine series of pictures screened The orchestra, under the leadership of Mr Branson, was much appreciated. The proprietors have reason to be well satisfied with their initial performance, and the Town Band, to whose funds the proprietary generously donated the takings, should receive very material benefit therefrom. The programme to be screened tonight is of an exceptionally high standard. All classes of pictures will be shown in the programme, including scenics, comics, dramas, etc. The star picture will be "Man's- Lust for Gold." This is said to be a picture of great merit. Altogether patrons should be well satisfied «ith the programme which is announced in this issue. The proprietary announce that a free matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon next for the children. No doubt the little ones will turn up in large numbers and have an enjoyable afternoon.

CURLE'S P]GTiURES. At the Alexandra Rink to-night, picture lovers will have the pleasure of seeing one of the best films yet produced, "The Relief of Lucknow," the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is superDly enacted and makes an inspiring sight for all true Britishers. To-morrow evening the feature film ia an adaptation of Whittaker's poem entitled "The Barefooted Boy," which is_ a very pretty production and contains some remarkable child-acting. Other dramas are "Gapt. River's Reward," "Dick Turpin," second series, "A Half breed's Treachery." The scenic and industrial portion is particularly strong, with "Crime and its Fa 113," "The Cotton Industry" "Itai'ian Artillery" and Pathe Latest London Gazette. The comedies are a good lot and every taste is liberally catered for.

HAY WARD'S PICTURES. The new programme of pictures to be screened at the Town Hall on Friday next includes some very fine films. A most unique picture will be "The Sinking of the Helvetia," showing views of the rescued, the rescuers, and the sinking ship. These views were taken by a kinematographer on board the Empress of Britain, which struck the Helvetia amidships. Other pictures on the list are "Half a Hero," "The Cylinder's Secret," and "Who's to Win." In the last picture there are three old fellows in the race, all after the landlady of their house. Two are noisy and quarrelsome, but the third is mild-mannered, and a man of peace. He whips his two rivals to a standstill. They, thinking he isn't in the race, are astonished when they learn he has won. But they act as best men at the wedding.