ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1062, 27 June 1912, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

SKATING

There was a large attendance at the municipal skating rink on Tuesday night. Between 30 and 40 skaters occupied the floor, and there were about 50 spectators on the stage. The Borough Band, under the conductorsbip of Mr J. Colder, was also in attendance and rendered selections during the evening, which were greatly appreciated both by skaters and onlookers. The great attraction ot the evening was an exhibition of trick and fancy skating by Mr W. Riley, one of Australia’s roller skaters, also an exhibition of waltzing with Miss P. Turner, champion lady waltzer. The exhibition did not come up to expectations being comprised mostly ot ordinary skating which can be seen almost ever}' night by some of our champions. The waltzing, however, was very neat and pretty, but with this exception, the display was poor. It is time now that a fancy dress carnival was held as the season will soon be brought to a close. Carnivals have been held in other towns successfully and there is no reason why it couldn’t be done here, as there are some excellent skaters and competition would be keen. The rink will be open as usual to-night.

PICTURE SHOW. There are some fine films for Saturday night. “The O’Neil” drama is a production which represents the Kalem Company at their very best. It is picturesque, romautic, and altogether deligutlul, whilst it has considerable value as a portrait of the times with which it deals. O’Neil, an Irish patriot, becomes a highwayman in unier to raise money for his countrymen ; his meeting with Elinor, whose coach he holds up, her plans and repentance, and their subsequent elopement, make upas exciting and charming a story as one could wish. Another splendid drama is “Wag Wag”—boys will be boys, let them be natural and we will have men and not “mollycoddles.” This story shows what the boy scouts did for Willie. “Beautiful Vintage Time”: this film takes us into the champagne country, and gives an insight into the magnitude of the grape growing industry. The gathering of the grapes is shown, and perhaps what strikes us most is the smallness of the vines and the wealth of fruit they bear. Another powermi story is the “Heart of Nichetle,” or the dancer and the physician. “Seal Fishing in New Foundlaud” is a most interesting industrial film, showing the exciting dangers encountered in seal fishing. There are some real good comedies, one of which is “Sherlock Jones,” a real tip-top production by the Thanhauser Company. “Their First Divorce Case” is another good laughterraiser, by the A.B, Company.

BLASCHECK,

Blascheck, who will appear at the Town Hall, Foxton, on Tuesday next, July 2nd, is the uncommon name of a great entertainer and humorist, who treats us to a new sensation in the way of entertainment. Not that there is anything sensational in his methods, that is the strange part of it. He is too much of an artist to resort to trickery. His methods are restrained and unconventional. Yet he gives us more legitimate pleasure than any entertainer of his time, and is acknowledged by the best critics to be a master at his art. it is difficult to describe his work for it has a range that is simply marvellous. At one moment the audience .is rocking with laughter over some of his original quips aud his rollicking drolleries, and the next minute are being thrilled by his rendering of some dramatic story given with all the intensity ot a great tiagic actor. For Blascheck N not only a humorist and an entertainer, but he is a finished elocutionist and a tragedian of the first rank. But he has a magnetic personality and a personal charm that is quite irresistible, i heie is such a wonderful varied m the programme he submits am all of it is excellent. In those cities where he makes a long stay the theatre is packed at every performance, aud many ol the same faces may be seen in the auditorium night alter night. Mr Blascheck is assisted by Miss Mildred Wrighton, a lady of striking and handsome appearance and a fascinating manner. She is gifted with an uncommon sense ot humour and a voice oi particular sweetness. Seats may be reserved at the Council’s office.