ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1185, 16 December 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES

To-morrow night will sec one of the most attractive programmes submitted at the above Pictures. The film “ Ivanhoe ”, is of over 4000 feet and splendidly portrays Sir Walter Scott’s masterpiece, a tale that is so well known to all readers that there is no need to repeat it here. The second star film “Wamba” is a beautiful theme of Mother Love aud is magnificent, thrilling, sensational, powerful, pathetic and picturesque. It has been said that Mother Love might have heeu chosen for the title of this picture. Miss Eytou makes of Wamba a most likeable character, with all the passion of a tigress and the courage of an Amazon, also possesses a love for her baby that nothing can overwhelm, and which she lavishes on a little white girl placed in her charge, after her own little one dies. This little white girl, most capably played by “ Baby ” Wade, causes the real thrill ot the film in the second reel, when she seeks refuge in a hollow log, and is pursued by a huge man-eating lion. The other two dramas are “ The Runaways ” and the “ Evil thereof ” the former is an exciting love story told amidst a scenic setting

of luxuriant landscape. Beautifully photographed and breathing an atmosphere of gallantry and passion. The latter is one of Edison’s fine human dramatic stories, lull of power, pathos and a purpose. Both lbs scenics “ The river Cobra ” and Jura ; an excursion to the Alps ate of marvellous merit. The Pathe Gazette is a welcome arrival of all the latest European mail. Most interesting and entertaining will be found the “ Uses of dynamite.” Though only two comics appear on the. programme, “ Bunny’s dip into Society ” and “ Simple Simon’s Disappearance” are both of such a nature that there will be ample amusement found in them to supply the needs of the most fastidious, as both John Bunny and Simple Simon are such popular favourites with all. A new orchestra has been engaged and the whole programme will be most attractive. THE PALMERSTON JESTERS. CORONATION HAEC, FRIDAY NEXT. A real tip top programme that goes with a bang from start to finish, will be presented on Friday next. “Clog and Shawls,” and “The Tally Ho,” two beautiful character dances by five ladies, as well as a charming Parisienue dance by Miss May Calvert, will all be shown with coloured lighting effects. Another special item will be a story without words, entitled, “The End of a Drinker.” This is in two acts, and the audience are asked to imagine several years elapsing during the short interval between them. Mr J. Y. Oliver has a fine range of funny songs, while William Oliver will make you laugh whether you want to or not. Come and see Willie, you are sure to like him. The comedians have an excellent opportunity of displaying their versatility in the comedy, “Going to see the Actors.” John and Betty Maddisou will be in their glory. John and Betty are champion fun distributors. These are only a few of the items. For a real enjoyable evening, when laughter will predominate, don’t fail to attend on Friday night; you will be serving a twofold purpose, giving yourself an enjoyable time, and helping a noble cause, namely the erection of lifesaving apparatus at the Beach. The party will arrive on Friday by a procession of motor cars, generously offered by Palmerston residents who have the cause at heart. See the programme on page 3.