ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1105, 5 June 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CORONATION PICTURES

Two outstanding stars for Saturday night. “A Red Man’s Conscience” is a magnificent film, beginning with an Indian Eve story, in which love, rivalry, and hate are most forcibly portrayed, and then merging into acts of most splendid daring In the American Civil War, all working up to a most thrilling climax that rivetsthe attention of all. ‘‘Plot and Counter Plot” is a splendid Cines drama, containing a great detective story of a robbery at a mansion, and the ingenious and decisive way in which the culprits are brought to justice, is full ol novel and exciting incidents, which maintain one’s - interest from start to finish ; this really fine new film, 2,827 feet i u length, was only released for the first time two months ago. Another very attractive film is the Nordisk drama, the ‘‘Orphan’s Conquest,” 1,164 feet long, being one of the best of these well-known films, and one that will appeal to all lovers of good sterling pictures. “The Fire-Fighters of Milan” will show some ol the latest and most approved methods of coping with the fire fiend. To all those who enjoy a good laugh we would most respectfully suggest that they do not wear tight-fitting garments on Saturday, or they will be unduly strained when they see Tweedledum and Frisco fight a duel, and “The Peace Offering.” Another interesting film is, “Arabian Popular Theatre,” which must be seen to get any idea of its many attractive features.

MUNICIPAL RINK. The Municipal rink was fairly well patronised on Monday night. The floor was in good skating condition, and knights of the rollers had an enjoyable evening, the strains of the local brass band also contributing materially to this end. The learners’ room now receives little patronage, most of those attending being competent to venture on the main rink. The rink will be open again at 7.30 o’clock this evening. HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The star film at Haywards on Saturday night is the drama, “ Black Sheep’s Wool,” a picture that has proved a great favourite wherever shown. The plot is good, the scenery lovely and the acting first-class. Altogether it is a really fine film and as this will be the only opportunity of seeing it you will regret it if you miss it. Another intensely interesting drama to be shown is “Through the Flames,” by the Cosmopolitan Company. “ The Horse that Would not Stay Hitched,” is a comic by the Kalem Company which creates roars of laughter. Bill has a horse that won’t stay hitched to anything. He sells it to his fiancee’s father, who gives it to the girl. The girl hitches it to her father’s invalid chair for a moment, and that makes trouble. Bill’s rival saves the father, and scores over Bill by winning the girl and making him refund the money paid for the horse. A very interesting picture is that depicting fancy swimming, those taking part in which are past masters in the art. The scenic, “ Upper Valley of the Drembi,” shows one of the richest and most attractive districts of Italy is pictured which combines the scenic and historical elements to perfection. Don’t forget the prices! Dress Circle is, stalls 6d.

THE FOEEIES. The Follies paid a return visit to Foxton on Tuesday night, and despite counter attractions, were greeted by a good and appreciative audience. The programme submitted was not so versatile as on the previous occasion, owing to the absence of two members of the old company. The singing of Clifford and Cissie O’Keefe, Iris Edgar, and Kennedy Black was very fine, while the clever dancing ofEulu Eussanne brought down the house. Hugh C. Steyne, in his comedy sketches, was immense. A burlesque on modern melodrama by O’Keefe, Steyne and Iris Edgar kept the audience in a ripple of laughter. Nearly every item was vociferously encored, and the entertainment as a whole was clean, clever and mirthprovoking. It is possible that the company will re-visit Foxton at a later date, when they can be assured of a good reception.