ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1119, 8 July 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE “BUTTERFLIES.” A combination of artists that can provide an entertainment ranging from classical music, such as Libelius’s “Finlandia” and Chaminade’s “Air de Ballet” to a burlesque on “The Blue Hungarian Band” and from comic opera such as “Ee Cloches de Corneville” to high-class vaudeville, Such a combination is “The Butterflies,” who appear for one night only at the Town Hall this evening. The Company have gained a first-class reputation in England, South Africa and the principal cities of the dominion. “The Butterflies” consist of seven “star” artists: Miss_ Marion Armitage, the comedy girl; Miss Ada Smart, operatic vocalist; Miss Cecilia Gold, burlesque actress ; Mr Wylie Walson, ’cellist and light comedian ; Mr Robert Eos-ter-Hine, character baritone ; Mr Fred Dennett, solo pianist from Vienna Conservatoire; and Mr Jack Waller, comedian and violinist, A special feature of the entertainment is the scenery and dresses worn. When in Wellington, the Dominion said of the company : ‘ ‘ There is quality, point and finish in all they do, say or sing, and the splendid combination which marks their concerted work established them at once as a coterie of gifted artists.”

MUNICIPAL PICTURES. The programme for to-morrow night’s entertainment is one that leaves nothing to be desired by those who wish for a real varied one. The star picture “ Foul Play,” one of Edison’s best films, is a most sensational dramatic one, and will be the means no doubt ot as usual securing a bumper house to mark the enterprise of the municipal venture to cater tor the wants of the public. Scenic pictures as a rule are decidedly interesting to see and “ Quaint and curious Canterbury,” will be no exception to the rule. In dramas, “ The red skin Raiders ” and Lieutenant Rose, and The Patent Aeroplane,” will be found enough sensationalism to satisfy the most hungry soul. The latter film is one that possesses many strange and thrilling incidents which will be sure to be appreciated. The “Interest” film “ The life of a Spanish Peasant,” is a very interesting one, depicting various scenes of beauty both as regards the topography and the industrial side of Spain. The whole programme is one that without doubt will not be beaten at any time.

HAYWARD’S PICTURES.

A really good variety of films will be screened at Hayward’s tomorrow night, the programme including dramas, scenic, comic, comedy, and industrial films. “The Eye of the Idol” is a Clarendon drama depicting Oswald and Andrew, who are both in love with Angalina, the grand-daughter of Mr John Beddison, an inventor. Mr Beddison explains to Oswald the utility of a queer-looking idol, which stands in the corner of his room. “The Eye of the Idol” is really a lens of the kinematograph camera, and it anyone should break into the room, directly they stand on a mat by the table an electric circuit is completed, and the camera in the interior ot the idol is set in motion. The astounding manner in which the weird Eastern idol illucidates the crime committed by the jealous Andrew who, to gain his own ends, murders Mr Beddison, is one of the most astonishing developments yet seen in the working out of a kinematograph drama. In addition to this there are four other good dramas, also an interesting film showing “Bohemian Life and Customs.” “The Gorges of Bourne,” shows some lovely scenery, and those who like something laughable will not be disappointed with “Game of Chess” and “Calino Tries to get the Sack.”

SKATING. The municipal skating rink will be open on Thursday night only this week, owing to the Hall being fully booked up for other entertainments. A hockey practice will be held from 7 to 7.30 and general skating at 7.30. There is also a practice of the grand march to perfect same, in view of the approaching carnival. At 9.30 the final of the hockey tournament will be played between B team and the winner of the A and B drawn game ot last Thursday. If the present good attendance continues, the rink will be open two nights a week when the Hall is vacant.