ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1357, 6 February 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MISS FLORENCE YOUNG

COMPANY

TO-NIGHT

To-night in the Coronation Town Hall, the Florence Young Company, under the directou of Messrs Stephenson and Linley, will make its first appearance in Foxton, presenting the of modern musical plays, “ ibe Climax." The motif of the play concerns the question whether a woman should sacrifice a career in grand opera for the love of a man, and whether domestic happiness should be cast aside for the glitter and glory of stage achievements and popularity. Domestic happiness, however, wins in the end, but not before Aeelina (Miss Florence Young) demonstrates to her cynical lover (Mr Reginald Roberts) that it is possible to succeed on the stage without tarnishing one's reputation. In addition to Miss Young and Mr Roberts, both prime lavoutites with playgoers, the company also includes two other popular artists, in Messrs Claude Bantock and Edmund Sberras. ‘‘The Climax ” will be played for one night only. Seats may be reserved at the 1 own Clerk s office.

ROYAL PICTURES. The sixth series of that great picture, I ‘Lucille Love, will be screened at the Royal to-night. This is said to he one of the most exciting and fascinating pictures of the whole series, and on no account should be missed.

The ordinary programme includes a drama ot love and adventure, entitled •'The Treasure Ship,’’ unfolding an unconventional romance. “Life’s Lottery’’ is also a good drama, telling the story of a spendthrift who was sent to a ranch to cure him ot his dissolute habits. The other films to be screened are ;—“Australian Gazette,’’ “One Touch of Nature’’ (comedy , 1 , “The Little Sheri IT” (drama), and “The Great Toe Mystery,’ by the comic specialists, the Keystone Company.

MUNICIPAL PICTURKS. It is seldom that lovers of Dickens’ works gel the chance of seeing his masterpieces in picture form, therefore the Coronation Town Hall on Monday night should be well filled when “ David Copper field ” will be screened. Most of the scenes were dnematographed in the homes of Dickens’ characters. The reception accorded the picture in Britain and her Dominions is of a wonderfully enthusiastic character. “ David Coppeifield ” is the finest cinematograph film ever made by a British producer. It is a real film classic which will be as welcome and as wonderful many years hence as it is to-day. \\ e cannot imagine that it will ever he surpassed in its own way. It is wilhdoubt one ol the most remarkable cinematograph pictures ever produced. The Story of David Copperfield’s Life took nine months to produce. The film wherever shown diets unanimous and unstinted praise.

“ HUMPTY DUMPTV ” PANTOMIMH,

Those enterprising managers, Messrs George Stephenson and All. Liuley are once more paying us a visit with an entirely new Pantomime Company opening at the Coronation Town Hall next Saturday for one night only. They intend this time to eclipse all their previous eiforts, no expense having been spared to make the production a memorable one A pantomime to he successlul must be made up of much that is novel, bright and tuneful music, songs that appeal and linger in the memory, comedians that can amuse without being vulgar, must have its marches, ballet girls, gorgeous dances for the ensembles, scenery that _ will please the eye, and speciality artistes that will amaze in wonderful and dexterous exhibitions. All this is promised in the production of “ Humpty Durapty.” The music and book of this pantomime have been specially written by Mr Harry Taylor, and are claimed to be much above the average in pantomime production. The cast of characters will be found to be equal to any that has appeared in the Dominion in this class ot work including Mr Con. Moreui (who plays the Dame) being specially imported from the principal English theatres. Magnificient scenery from the Harry Wbaite Studio, and entirely new wardrobe and effects will be shown. The box plan is at the Town Clerk’s office. The Company are having most successful seasons throughout the Dominion, and when in Foxtou last year they created quite a furore.