ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1610, 14 September 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OUR- PICTURES.”

An outstanding feature of tonight’s change of programme is a. 4,000 ft. Thanhouser drama, “Royal Love.” Stephen, the King of Bovoria, is surrounded by ('(inspirators, chief among whom is his own cousin, Alexis. Stephen and his Queen tire assassinated. Captain Aloran and a few trusty servants manage to save Rupert, the infant prince. Prince Rupert is taken to England by Captain Moran , and lives under the name of Rupert. Aloran. Alexis usurps (he throne and lives a life of profligacy surrounded by people of doulMful character. His ministers, wishing to save their King’s name, arrange a marriage between their King and a beautiful grand duchess, named Thora, of a neighbouring state. Rupert in the meantime has grown to manhood. He meets Thora and they become infatuated with one another. Rupert in the meantime is told that lie is the rightful heir to the throne of Bovoria, and he determines to visit his country. He is cast into prison in Bovoria, but escapes and surprises Alexis with his mistress. There is a fight, and Alexis is killed. Rupert is proclaimed King, and he and Thora are happily married. There is also a strong list of supporting items. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

• A programme of exceptional quality hits been arranged for Friday mid Saturday, there being two star films, both of which are of a high standard. The World Film Company presents a 4,000 ft. drama, “The Lure of Woman.” Sleeping Wolf is an Indian who has been sent, east to get an education at the expense of (he Government. He takes (he name of John Found, and becomes civilised. After leaving college, where he was popular, he went back to (he western army Post, near where his tribe lived, became interpreter, and had charge of all dealings with the Indians of that district. At the Post there is a young ollicer, Captain Lane, who is in love with Katie O’Day, the daughter of Pat and Marie O’Day, wealthy ranch owners. ITis love is returned, and all goes well until a Mrs Van. Allen, of New York, a widow, comes out to visit the wife of Colonel Williams, Ihe Post commandant. The Colonel’s wile is a matchmaker, and she wishes to marry Mrs Van Allen to Captain Lane. Airs Van Allen takes to (his idea, but in order to accomplish her end-she realises that she-must get Katie O’Day out, of the way. One day, when she knows that Katie is in Ihe next room and can hear what she says, Mrs Van Allen lolls Airs Williams that Captain Lane has a wife in an insane asylum, ’this almost breaks Katie’s heart, and she will not speak to Lane, who does not understand the change that has come over her. Meanwhile, John Pound, (he Indian, has been a success as a gobetween between his people and the whites. The Colonel has placed confidence in him, and respects his ability. Pound is attracted to Airs Van .Vilen, and she, heeause of Lane's indifference to her, encourages Pound. He becomes so fascinated that he targets all about Startled Pawn, an Indian girl, who loves him. Uis eastern education and treatment had made, him feel that he is entitled to marry a. white woman. Tins feeling is increased hv the encouragement of. Mrs Van Allen. One day he proposes to her, and then he is brought to his senses when she says he has insulted her. She says that she would not marry ,a “lilthy Indian.” This enrages him, and he incites the Indians to revolt. Pound incites (he Indians to revolt, and during the rising Airs Van Allen dies of fright. The O’Day party are happily rescued, and (lie Indians are outnumbered in the subsequent encounters. Lane, has during this time explained to Katie that what Airs Van Allen had said about him was false. Pound, the renegade, escapes and is never captured! the Indians are subdued, and the story ends happily for Katie and Lane.

“The Mills of the Gods” is a stirring and sensational Viiagraph screening which should make an attractive draw in conjunction with the other 1 excellent pictures to he screened at the Town Hall on .Friday and Saturday evenings. The drama, sets forth the life and deeds of an unscrupulous villian, who ultimately mods with his just reward. Many of the incidents are of an exceptionally exciting and thrillingnature. This is being screened as an estra picture to au already line programme. “Our Pictures” should receive liberal patronage on Friday and Saturday.