ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1082, 1 April 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PICTURE SHOW. A vc-y r -a' ama > . .uesth'.y ! . , sv O-'- i" ■ Ogicru Story cm 1 ' - North-west. This hi was p-educed in ae old Put’to of I’e ( s, New Mexico, where the incident happened. The costumes, -hields, weapons and aciessoiies were loaned by the Museum of Indian Antiques. During the Spring Dance of the Green Boughs, the Sun Priest tells the story of the turquoise stone that iell from the sky centuries before, and was embedded in the earth, the recovery of which would mean light, happiness and prosperity to the people of Isleta, The attempt to find the stone makes a most beautiful portrayal ot early Indian symbolism. Other fine films are “The Wayfarer,” a rapidly-moving kaleidoscope of western adventure, by the Selig Company, “Old Love Letters,” a Vitograph drama, and “Trustees of the Law,” a Lubin drama; a lovely coloured film showing the cultivation of the Cocoanut; two travel films “Village and Customs in Ceylon,” and “A Trip to Bosnia.” A lot of really good and funny comedies are also included in the above pragramtne, one of which is “Alkali Ike plays the devil; ” the greatest Western comedy riot of mirth since “Alkali Ike’s Auto,” the laugh film that turned the photoplay world topsy-turvy. Augustus Carney, Essanay’s world famous comedian, in his popular role.

SKATING. The municipal skating rink will re-opeu on Thursday next. All arrangements have been made to again popularise this favourite winter pastime. Full particulars as to prices appear in the advertisement.