ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1121, 12 July 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

municipal pictures,

The programme as already advertised for to night is one of an exceptionally good order, being the first of the films sent forward by the recently formed picture combine. This should be an inducement to draw all those who like to see something really new. The films that have arrived for Monday night are very good. The star picture in this case is, On the Track of the Corkscrew Gang,” 2,780 feet long. This is a brilliant and exciting detective drama with many thrilling incidents. The methods of the modern day detective are clearly shown, and at the •close of the film there takes place an exciting chase, when the villain escapes by walking on the telephone wire. A most interesting scenic picture will be found in “Scenes in Mojambique.” The other drama films are, “Tricked into Happiness,” and “The Cowboy’s Sacrifice,” both of which are such as usually bring forth the genuine applause. The comics for this programme are, “The Burglar Alarm Mat,” “When Father Had His Way,” and “The Lost Trunk,” each of these films are such as will give those who are in want of a good laugh the opportunity to indulge their fancy to its limits. The industrial film, “The Manufacture of Combs,” will let the audience into the know as to how these articles of domestic use are made. The novelty film, “Wonderful Fruits,” will be a very interesting oue, giving one an exhibition of fruits that are grown away from our own shores. The whole programme is of the most up-to date order, and as the number of nights on which the above pictures has to be limited to two nights a week owing to the supplies of the distributing company not being able to give any one town more than two programmes during the one week, it behoves all to see this very excellent portrayal of such interesting incidents.

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. On Monday night at Hayward’s there will be shown a film depict* ing an immense and tragic conspiracy entitled, “A Girl Without a Country,” featuring Miss Asia Nielson as Zidra, the kind of character this clever actress excels in. She is an ignorant, warmhearted. impusive gipsy girl, with no heed of the ordinary conventionalities of life, and very little respect for the niceties of honour. For those she loves Zidra is prepared to go to any extremes, and has no idea of the difference between right and wrong. In such a character Miss Nielson revels, and she makes Zidra a real living part that will rank among the best of her representations. The introduction of a strong military element, fixing the scenes on the Balkan Frontier, and making the incidents tally with the present war, gives the story a decided topical interest. It is a powerful convincing picture of life and should not be missed. “Knight of the Snows,” is a pretty fairy story and “Annie Crawls Upstairs” will appeal to those who enjoy a good drama. The rest of the programme is made up of comedies, scenic and trick films.

HUGARD THE WONDERFUL.

Hugard’s father toured America and Europe many years ago, and was known as the “Wizard of the North.” and no doubt many people from the Old Country will still remember him. Hugard is said to inherit all the cleverness of bis father, and, in addition, has the experience of later years with their great scientific advancement, which he has made the most of. As a sleight-of-hand performer, Hugard is said to acknowledge no equal, and many papers place him on a par with the late celebrated “Dante,” who was world-famous, Speaking of Hugard's performance, a leading Melbourne paper says :—“Preceded by a big reputation as a conjurer and exponent of the magic art, Hugard came as a performer of whom much was expected, and it may at once be said that it has rarely been the fortune of an audience to have offered in the space of a couple of hours so many mystifying experiments, and such a wealth of remarkable accomplishments in sleight of hand. Hugard presents an entertainment which at the one time mystifies, amazes and delights, and backed by an attractive personality his perfect knowledge and skill rank him amongst the hightest in this particular branch of his profession. As a card manipuallor, Hugard must assuredly acknowledge no superior, and while he has at his command the whole stock-in-trade of the conjuror to which local audiences have been accustomed, this artist has gone to the very limit, and his extraordinary feats in up-to-date magic would impress, if not almost convince, the most practical and sceptical.” Hugard is supported by a strong company, and shows at the Town Hall Foxton on Tuesday next, July 15th.

“THE DANDIES.” It is pleasing to note that we are to have a visit from Mr Edward Bradscombi’s other company of “Dandies,” who have played such wonderful seasons in Wellington, and who are just terminating a six weeks winter season in Auckland. It is said that this company which opens here on Tuesday, July 22nd, at the Town Hall, is the premier company on the Brans;

combe circuit and even superior to the clever company that appeared here a few weeks ago. All of the artists, with the exception of the Misses Fitzgerald and Mr Ford Waltham, who were members ot the original Scarlet Troubadours, are making their first appearance in New Zealand, and judging by the excellent press notices they have received in the South we have a treat in store. There are eleven performers in the party and they present an entertainment, the management assert, that has not been equalled in the Dominion. The show goes with clockwork regularity. The artists come over the footlights and immediately establish intimate relations with their public. The vocal items it is claimed are much above the average. The comedy is clean and diverting and the concerted numbers are refreshingly uew. Items grave and gay are said to follow each other with skilfully regulated alternation, but it is promised that the prevailing note of this new English company of ‘■‘Dandies” will be hilarity. Patrons are advised to arrive early unless they take the precaution of booking their seats at the Town Clerk’s office.