ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1343, 5 January 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES.

At the Royal to-night the great drama, “Men and Women,” which was shown lasi night, will be repeated. There will also be screened a series of genuine war pictures showing operations in the present great war. One scene shows the Germans entering Ghent, the picture being taken in front of the Town Hall. Among the other scenes is one showing the Retreat of the Belgian array ‘•fir.arid Antwerp. chief attraction for tomorrow night is “Hearts Adrift,” featuring that celebrated film favourite Mary Bickford. It is a drama of devotion and sacrifice, mounted on an extravagant scale and splendidly acted. The plot is an unusual one and the story is full of heart interest. This splendid picture is supported by other good films,MUNICIPAL PICTURES. The programme to be screened at the above pictures to-morrow evening is an exceedingly good one. The star drama, “Trapped,” is a fine production by the famous Kalem Co., telling a romantic story of a git! who was given a chance to reform and lead a new life. The other items of the programme are : “The Czar’s Garden,” scenic; “Peggy's Invitation,” drama; “A Shocking Event,” comic; “The Redman’s Loyalty,” drama; “The Actor Book Agent,” comic ; “For Kiug and Country,” drama ; “Tiny Tim’s Practical Joke,” comic ; ‘‘The Tale of a Chickeu,” comic. PETER DAWSON. Speaking of Mr Peter Dawson, the Brisbane Standard says ; “He sang with beautiful voice quality, and with an artistic sense that was most satisfying. The sheer clever- - ness of this melodious bass stood out conspicuously in words like “0 Ruddier than the Cherry,” (Handel) and “I’m a Roamer,” (Mendelssohn) and the crisp staccato and wonderful breath control in the one and the brilliant tempo of the other, were points that gave real distinction to Mr Dawson’s renderings, and he left the audience quite dazzled with the rare merit of the singing. No strain affected the rich power of the singer or robbed his voice of its music. His encores were “Parting” (Tosti) and “Little Grey Home in the West.” songs which increased one’s admiration for his charms as a lyric artist.” Mr Dawson gives his first concert in Boston on Monday, January nth, when he will be supported by his brilliant English concert company. Box plan at Town Clerk’s Office. See advertisement columns.