Wide World Pictures

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 4 December 1912, Page 3

Wide World Pictures

A nicely diversified programme is to be presented at the Foresters' Hall to-night. The dramatic section is headed by a stirring detective story. " Detectivo Roberts' Peril," which contains an interesting plot and some thrilling incidents. " The Girl and her Trust," is another thrilling drama. Grace, the operator at Hillville, is apprised of the fact that 2000 dollars will arrive at office by train' Tho station agent offers her the use of her rovolver, which she scorns. When the train arrives two tramps see the bag placed in the box and make for the box but it is locked, ant! they must have the key. This failing, they load the box oa a hand-car. The girl, mean-while, has

telegraphed for aid, and rushes out and throws herself in front of the hand- oar. The tramps drag her aboard and are off. They are soon pursued by an engine, and here occurs the mosi thrilling pursuit over de~ picted. "The Ship Boy's Grit "' is a siory of the sea, relating to the experiences of a fatherless lad, who is shipped on a fishing boat, the skipper and mate of which arc drunkards. When the two men have fallen into a stup >r the ship springs a leak. The boy spends the night in stopping tho l<-aU with his hand and arm. He is found unconscious next morning when tho men awake, and his pluck and giit mean their respect foi him. " Historic London," is a particularly fine scenic film, with a distinctly educational value. Another line scenic subject is " The Palace of FontHinbieu." There is an interesting animal study of kittens, the Australian Gazette illustrates topical events, and several laughable comics are listed.