AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 626, 10 December 1913, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

EMPRESS PICTURES. The star picture to be screened tonight is a remarkably fine and realistic film concluding with a scene in which there are all the elements of danger associated with the hunting of the monarch of the forest and his mate. The lions which are killed in order to save the life of the heroine are real beasts dowered with all the attributes which render the lion a nasty animal to meet at close quarters. A spscial film baa been secured from Auckland showing scenes k in Auckland druing the strike. This film will be screened on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only. THE SMART SET. The Smart Set entertainers will give their entertainment of music, and merriment at the Town Hall, Te Kuiti, on Wednesday evening next, 17th inst., under the direction, of Walter George and Maynard Dakin. The Smart Set consists of eight memhers—all artists who have made reputations in their particular lines of business. In addition to the full complement of the Smart Set company Mr Maynard Dakin is included, both managerially and on the stage. Mr Walter George, entertainer and Btage manager; Mr Dakin, comedian; Mr Edward Elliott, ventriloquist; Mr Ernest Parkes, baritone and Miaa Gorgie Martin, comedienne; are the principals of the company. An amuning interlude is Mis 3 Martin and her animal pets Teddy Bear and Golliwog. "Sunshine James," the mechanical doll manipulated by Mr Elliott, is responsible for much fun; and in this he is assisted by the entire members of the company. The company consists of artists who have made their mark in the musical world in the four quarter 3of the globe, comedians, oharac- ' ter, eccentric, and light, and dancers of more than ordinary ability. The programme to be presented will include ventriloquil items, excellent songs, musical novelties, humorous anecdotes, delightful burlesque sketches, and bright, breezy frivolities, which comprise an excellent evening's entertainment. Those desirous of enjoying a pleasant evening should not fail to patronise the Smart Set. The box plan is at McColl's.