ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1124, 24 July 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES.

As will be seen from the programme in another column there is a very fine selection of films for Saturday’s entertainment, there being no less than 8,448 feet of film to be screened. “The Bridge of Life,” or “A Human Bridge Across the Ravine,” shows how a wonderful escape from a wild bear was effected by three trained acrobats making a bridge of their bodies across a ravine, au appealing act that fairly grips one. The other drama films are, “A Dangerous Wager,” shows how the hero was rescued just iu the “uick of lime” from an untimely death, and makes a pictorial romance of a popular nature. “Her Heart’s Desire,” an old world romance of love and war, wherein a lady’s love for a minstrel causes uprisings and much trouble between two previously friendly clans. “The Temptress,” is a powerfully strong story and carries with it a binding motif. The comics, “Mother’s Day Out,” isa great comedy and fun maker and tells how a parrot causes a great deal of mischief and mirth. “A Question of Hair,” “The Totvflle Eye,” and “Arabella and the Wizard,” are all comics that will call forth that spontaneous outburst of applause which comes forth when the juvenile, and even some of the older members of the audience, get carried away with enthusiasm at a real good film and cannot refrain from showing their appreciation. “Tiger Hunting,” is an educational film which will be of great interest as showing how this sport is indulged in up in India. Two interesting films in the scenic line are, “Scenes in tbe Trossacks,” and “In and Around Chicago,” and are such as are bound to take the interest of the audience as the various incidents are thrown upon the screen. The whole programme may well be classed as one of the best yet put before a local audience. HAYWARD’S PICTURES. A double programme is promised for to-night consisting of a grand novelty music programme by the musical Blanchards, and a full picture programme of which the most interesting is a star film of 3,000 feet entitled, “ The Traitress,” Owing to a misunderstanding the musical Blanchards were not able to give their full programme last night, but the audience were very well satisfied with what was given. To-night the full programme will be given, and we are sure those who patronise “The Royal” to-night will go away delighted with the delightful music of the sleigh bells, hand bells, organ chimes and harp, besides other novel instruments. As this is their last night no one should miss hearing them. Ou Saturday will be presented a splendid picture entitled, “The Wives of Jamestown,” in two parts. One part being taken in Ireland and the other in Jamestown, Virginia, it illustrates how Bryan O’Sullivan, a stalwart Irish lad of humble birth, passes through the estate of his peer and rescues the Lady Geraldiue, whose boat has capsized. Too frank and cordial Is the Lady Geraldine that Bryan, forgetful of his station, falls madly in love with her. She amuses herself by encouraging him, knowing that he cannot gain his wish. He sends a message of farewell to her and takes passage to America. He settles at Jamestown, Virginia, where he becomes John Pierce, Colonist. Lady Geraldine then learns that her heart belongs to Bryan. A few years after these events, Lady Geraldine’s castle is besieged by Cromwelliams, and she is sent with others to be sold as wives to the Jamestown Colonists. John standing quietly by is suddenly startled by the arrival of Lady Geraldine with her unhappy companions. She sees he is honest and offers to become his wife ; later she finds that John Pierce, her husband, is none other than Bryan O’Sullivan, and love claims its own. Another good drama is, “Twilight of her Life,” and_ a grand comic in which Maurice Costello takes part, “It all Comes out in the Wash.” The whole programme is quite up to tbe high standard maintained at “The Royal” and should be seen by all lovers ot good pictures.

SKATING. There was a good attendance at the municipal skating rink on Monday evening, and a pleasant time was spent. The rink will be open to-night.