AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 596, 23 August 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

EMPRESS PICTURES. The change programme at the Empress Theatre screened this evening, Monday and Tuesday, is one of excellent merit, the star picture being entitled "The Broken Ways," which is supported by a splendid series of comic, dramatic, educational and scenic pictures, also an interesting film"entitled "Britain's Hopes." ST. LUKE'S WINTER SOCIALS. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The fourth of a series of winter socials in connection with s t. Luke's Church was held on Wednesday evening last. Progressive euchre and dancing were indulged in, and about thirty couples were prjsent. Excellent music was supplied by Misses Brown and Ilennie, and Messrs Hitchcock, Petersen and Christian. Mr Samuels creditably carried out the duties of M.C. Great credit is due to the ladies' committee and the hon. sec., Miss Downes, for the success of the gathering. Though not quite so well attended'as its predecessors the function was a great success both finnciaih and socially. GRAND TOPULAR CONCERT. WEDNESDAY EVENING'S PROGRAMME. I The public of Te Kuiti will be afforded a treat on Wednesday evening next when the grn.nl popular concert by Miss Zoo Hartley and party will be given in aid of the Conerega- | tional Church. In addition to Miss i Hartley the company includes '-uich j well-known and accomplished artists jas Messrs Montague, Dorrsiinl" and I Sutherland, and the programme, which is an exceptionally varied one, has been speci illy arranger; to tint the wide range of talent comprised in the company '' *''' pnu 1n* hon Ici not 1 all to take advantage of the opportunity af* • ?<"' them ami a bumper house. I the per formers in the