ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1346, 12 January 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES. “Animated History of the War,” which was screened at the flloyal last night and will be repeated to night, show much of the great struggle in Europe, and specially shows the devastation that has taken place in Belgium, For to-morrow night the programme is, as usual, a good and varied one- The copy of “Pathe Gazette,” shows French fashions and the world’s news ; ‘‘ltalian Love,” comedy drama, mixed fun and sentiment in equal proportions; a radiantly beautiful Gaumont scenic shows, “Marseilles to Port Said” ; and ” Resurrection of Calebworth, ” is a very strong play of gripp and thrilling effect. In the second half the star picture, ‘‘His Guiding Sr— " will be screened. This is aau using story of a girl’s redemption. Altogether it is a very fine programme. MUNICIPAL PICTURES. The programme for to-morrow night is one that should draw every patriotic citizen, as the star film, ‘‘England’s Menace,” is a most remarkable motion play, coming in the light of a prophesy. It stirs the imagination of even the most unpatriotic individual, for it is full ot gripping and tense situations, introducing many excellent naval scenes, which always appeal to the loyal public. It is a grandly conceived story, amounting almost to inspiration. The other items of the programme are ; Gaumont Graphic (topical), ’Fraid Cat (drama), Trained Pets (nature study), Amid the Gorges of Tarn (coloured scenic), Nancy’s Husband (comedy), Bridge Building and Railway Laying by French Army (interest), Andy Goes A-Piraling (comic). In addition to the above programme, there will be a special war film entitled, ‘‘The Great Battle before Antwerp.” On Saturday night there will also be an extra war special, viz., ‘‘Antwerp Under Shot and Shell.”