ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1397, 13 May 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE LONDON- REVUE COMPANY TO-NIGHT. “Good wine needs no bush,” so say some, but the management wish it to be known far and wide that the London Revue Company showing to-night in the Coronation Hall is far and away above anything yet staged here. The company is composed of several big variety “turns,” which are in themselves an item of no mean order. Scenery is a special feature in the revue, “A Lord for a Night.” The two scenes which call for special mention are the exterior of the Savoy Cafe, London and Falcon near midnight. There are catchy choruses, bewitching ballets, ragtime songs and marches. FULLER’S PICTURES. Au outstanding feature of the change of programme at the Town Hall to-morrow night is a big Lubin production of gipsy camp life and the false Bohemian living, entitled “The Sorceress.” Leonard Rand, a rich art collector, his wile, Hester, and child, Violet, live in the suburbs of London. Hester rebels at the associations forced upon her in what her husband is pleased to call Bohemia. One night the mother finds the little five-year-old child in the midst of one of her husband’s orgies and drinking wine. This causes a stormy interview, and Rand tells his wife she is at liberty to leave, but he will retain the child. Hester consults a gypsy seeress, and in desperation Hester proposes that they should take her child, Violet, with the understanding that she shall be restored to her on demand. The deal is made and Hester consigns her child to the gypsy. Hester dies suddenly aud the child, under the name of Perdita, is brought up by Carlotta, the Sorceress. Whac happens to the child, aud how she is restored to her father many years later, makes a thrilling romance. Other good subjects are : “The Honour of the Force,” comic; “With his Hands, ’’ drama ; “ Hidden Life In Seaweed,” interest; “Environment,” drama ; “Topical Budget, No. 172” ; “Caught with the Goods,” and “The Peach at the Beach,” comics. Patrons are specially reminded of a big attraction for next Monday and Tuesday. Watch advt. ROYAL PICTURES. “On the Road to Calais,” a stirring war drama of topical interest is the star attraction at the Royal to night and to-morrow night. It is a splendid production showing all the horrors of war. Another special film to be shown ou these nights is “ Lady Beaumont’s Honour,” and the programme will wind up with one of the Keystone Company’s mirth producers “ A Backyard Flirtation.” The first instalment of the great serial film “ The Trey 0’ Hearts,” will be shown on Saturday. This story is said to be even more interesting and thrilling than “ Lucille Love,” so residents will be well advised not to miss the first of the series.