ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1102, 29 May 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CORONATION PICTURES

We can assure our patrons that the star film on Saturday night is one of the finest productions of the age. This is undoubtedly an epoch-maker, the fact that Zacconi, Italy’s Henry Irving, who takes the leading part, was paid for this single performance is suffi* ciently striking, but when we add that the film is of magnificlehtquality, includes a fire spectacle which has never been surpassed, and is distinguished by some of the most powerful acting ever seen. We are stating further reasons why it is the leading film of the day. The story opens with the scene of a blazing factory, it. has been set on fire by Tonia, hired to do the deed by Everiste, a jealous rival of the factory owner, Andrew Vivanti. Several lives are lost, and Vi van ti is accused of deliberately firing the factory for the sake of the insurance, and after an exciting scene in the court room is condemned to prison for life. Thirteen years have rolled away when Vivanti succeeds in escaping from prison, we see him slowly descending the steep prison walls. Woven into the story is a more awful fire than ever the mansion of his rival, in the mansion the scene terribly dramatic, there is no mistaking the deadly nature of the fire, and the daughter of the wronged man is within the burning mass. Many are saved by a jumping net, it is a thrilling incident. A whole story of profound human interest. There are various other films including, “ Winter Sports in Galacia,’ ’ Interest; “The Town of Koutais,” “Wanted—A Practice,” “The Stolen Picture,” “ Old Grandfather's Clock,” Comics; “The Puppet’s Hour,” “ The Smuggler’s Daughter,” Dramas.

MUNICIPAL RINK. Skaters still continue to patronise the Municipal rink in goodly numbers, and hod much enjoyment in this exhilirating pastime. The management makes it a point of keeping the rink skates in good order, which, with the attentiveness of the assistants, has been a great feature in popularising this form of amusement. No doubt interest iu “rolling" will continue throughout the remainder of the season as at present. The rink will be open again this evening.

ROYAL PICTURES. The programme to be screened at “The Royal” on Saturday night is one of the finest ever shown, including as it does three splendid dramas. The star film is a Pathe coloured one, entitled “In the Springtime of Life,” 3400. feet long. It depicts: A dying woman commends her child, Gerda, to a neighbour, asking her to take the little one to her father, Councillor Von Seydling. The latter acknowledges his duty and places her in the care of Sarah Anderson, but the woman is a child exploiter and passes on the little girl to Brook, a man who forces her to beg in the streets. The Child Exploiter’s agency is raided, but the man and woman manage to escape. Cyril Aim sees Gerda and learning her story, literally buys her from Broom, who is arrested. Gerda chooses a theatrical career and wins fame. Councillor Von Seydling, little thinking her to be his daughter, has also fallen in love with her£ Sarah Anderson has become dresser to the actress. Tempted by a handbag left on the dressing table Sarah opens it and finds a portrait of Gerda. It gives her a clue to Gerda’s identity. A fire breaks out one night at the theatre, Gerda is rescued but the dresser suffers such injuries that she succumbs after being brought out of the building. Before she dies she leaves a proof of Gerda’s parentage. Her father divines that a little diplomacy will bring Cyril and Gerda together, and he carefully prepares a plan which has the desired effect. “ The Miser,” by the Lubin Company, and “The Red Stain,” by the Holland Company, are both intensely interesting dramas. The comics include an Ambtosio film, “The Story of an Overcoat," which should not be missed. The programme throughout is indeed a “star” one and is deserving of a bumper house. “ROYAL” RINK. It is announced in our advertising columns to-day that “ The Royal,” Clyde Street, . will be open for skating every Monday and Thursday evening-

THE FOLLIES

The above well-known merry band of entertainers will make a welcome reappearance in the Coronation Town Hall on Tuesday next, June 3rd, prior to their departure for Australia. The company has established a record for a touring Costume Comedy Coy., having played for 27 consecutive weeks in New Zealand, which is sufficient advertisement for the excellence of the show. Included in the programme to be presented next Tuesday will be the latest American novelty, “The Hypnotising Man,” which has created a furore whenever produced. - All the old favourites will render new 1 numbers, Misses O’Keefe, Idga, Lussaine, Messrs O’Keefe, Stevens and Black. Popular prices will be charged.