AMUSEMENTS.
THE MERRYMAKERS. The second appearance of tho "Merrymakers" eventuated on »aturday evening laß t, and tho hypnotic powers of tho myaterioafl D Almnino wore appreciated to tho fall, tomb of laughter greeting the antics of both members of tho company and Hovorai local Bubjectß, tho swimming display and the laughing and diving turnß »«. Boveral subjects under influence caußorf wonder to the audience in the ronlißm displayed. Tho other mombors ot m<company received a good berumg.
PHAROS: THE EGYPTIAN. Rarely has To Kuiti been visited by such'n clever and interesting entertainer a Pharos, aptly described as the i mystic marvel, who appeared beioro. j » highly appreciative audience at tho Town Hall last. evening, he audience was captivated almost at the moment of tho riso of tho curiam by tho appearance of Baby Alma, a bright and dainty little girl of come (our or five years of age. She Bang and danced with Buch grace and charm that the; audience were carried away with enthusiastic admiration for tho httlo artist. Her every nnpoarance waa warmly welcomed. Pharos, referred to as the world'n greatest exponent of Indian black art, was at the outset of his performance convincing as a conjuror, and as ho proceeded the audience became more and more interested and satisfied with his marvellous talent and dexterity. Every act was mystifying, very cleanly and cleverly executed. Everything was done so cleanly; and cleverly that one could only marvel at tho wonderful performance.
To-night tho groat Pharos concludes his season hero, and if it wore only to aoe and hoar tho charming and captivating little girl, tho enlorlainmont would be well worth patronising, hut with the exhibition provided by Pharos tho attraction should bo sufficient to warrant a bumper house tonight. EMPRESS IMCTUK.ES. To-night, Thursday, and Friday.— "Mystory of tho 7 o'clock Express." Lady Fairfax received a hitter from her sister, who is ill. J lor daughter's fiancee, William Formby, drives her to her sister's house. Lady Fairfax, finding her sister bettor, returns. The chauffeur informs William that tho car has broken down, and Lady Fairfax returns by the 7 o'clock train. She takes her seat in an empty carriage. -lust, be ton 1 the start another passenger gels in and takes tho seat opposite. William decides to return in the same train. At midnight a porter brings a letter requesting Lord Fairfax to go to the station—the body t of his wife has boon found on the line. Nat Pinkorton takes up the case. He visits tho compartment occupied by Lduy Fairfax; finds a handkerchief marked "G," and part of an evening paper. Nat. discover' tho other pari of tho paper; ho also finds that Formby bought a copy tho previous evening. Everything points to Formby's guilt. He is arrested. Nat is not satisfied. Tho attitude of Formby's chauffeur arouses his suspicions. He searches William's car. The ovidonco against Formby appears overwhelming, until the inspector on tho train dedans that, he is not tho passenger who was in tho carriage. Pinkorton pushed forward a figure in a long coat, and asserts that this is the other passenger. When Nat removes the disguise, it reveals Marie, maid to Lday Fairfax's sister. Tlio wretched girl and her lover arranged to murder tho lady for hor jewels.
PREMIER PICTURES. The usual varied programme oi' pictures will b<s ticreenod by (ho Premier Picture Company at the Alexandra Rink to-morrow nif!,h(, and patroni* can expect a (.real. A beautiful (selection of ncenic views, Mtirrinjj dr.".mas, Jind topical subjects will be presented. The star attraction will bo a splendid film nearly three thousand feet, ontitlei! "On the Track of the Corkscrew Can;*.'' For variety of incident and excitement the film is unrivalled, and may be depended upon to hold the attention of the audience till the finish. The usual number of laughter-provoking comic pictures will also bo presented.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 559, 16 April 1913, Page 5
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