ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1642, 25 November 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OUR PICTURES.” 1 TO-NIGHT. The programme at the Town Hall this evening is composed of a number of items of a really entertaining character. The item claiming lirst place, perhaps, is a notable Kalem drama, “The Straight and Narrow Path,” the story of a girl’s resistance of temptation and evil. The story tells how Harris, the manager of a large store, has evil designs on Prances, an who is the sole support of her mother. The girl’s heart is filled with fear lest she be dismissed. Harris insists that (he girl accompany him to a “party.” The poor girl is quite at her wits end, and when she is presented with a dress by Harris to wear at the “parly,” her heart almost fails her. By a lucky chance she makes the acquaintance of a man named Talcott, who is investigating the thefts that are happening at the store. He suspects Harris, and advises Frances to go, telling her In* wilt be near. Many dramatic surprises happen after this, and the end is the most dramatic of them all. Apart from this strong feature there is a brisk and exhiliraling comedy-drama featuring the screen idol, “Little Mary Pickford." The name, Mary Pickford, is synonymous of sterling quality in pholodrama and comedy, and this particular picture is quite iq> to the popular reputation. Little Mary is in love with Owen. He calls at her house, and a ticket for admission to a boxing tournament falls out of his pocket. Eventually .Mary's father goes with Owen to the “light, ’ and the police raid the place. After many exciting adventures Mary hits upon a plan and saves the situation. Little Alary is adorable in this. The versatility of the programme is further improved by the addition of a Keystone laugh-store, entitled “When Ambrose Dared Walrus." “Good wine needs no hush," so Ambrose with his co-partner in laughing matters needs no introduction. There is a laugh in every inch of this farcical comedy. To “top off” there must be mentioned a film oi interest, "Departure of 'second .Maori Reinforcements,” a strong Ltiiiin melodrama, “At the Stroke of Fate." and a copy of the latest Topical Gazette, a combination of subjects which, indeed. should prove a most enterla ing programme.

.MONDAY AND TUESDAY. The programme for presentation at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday evening is one that should commend itself to old and young. A somewhat unusual type of story has been selected as the leading feature, and the various characters are enacted by a coterie of artists well known to the majortiy of picture patrons. The title, ‘‘The Edge of the Abyss,” is in itself a promise of dramatic action and novel situations. Briefly, the story relates how a burglar points the road of virtue am! happiness to a lawyer's Avlfe. The picture has been magnificently staged, and is also notable for exceptionally clear photography. The support ig items ure composed of a series of the interesting cartoons

on matters concerning ciu-reut war situations, a “Mutt and deft'” comedy, a .Sydney Drew comedy, “Too Clever by Half,” and an up-to-date edition of the Lathe Gazette.

BARTON BUGS'S. CIRCUS. This popular circus will appear for a one-night season in Foxtou on Wednesday, 2!Hh inst. Aerialists, jugglers, equestrians, comedians, clonus, and many others will lake part in the entertainment. The Zigomar troupe of acrobats perform picturesque pyramids in the air, one supporting quite a number of his fellow performers. The three Kalos are extraordinary acrobats, and their antics on the bouncing table astonishing and humorous. Then there is Marvon, described as a famous aerial gymnast, who has many thrilling feats to his credit. The (urn in which he and his partner are engaged is said to he thrilling to a degree. Miss Uthel Ashton is quite at home on a single wire thread, and, despite the risks she rims, disdains the use of a, life net. There are many other acts, in which buckjuinpers, clowns, dummies, "Tornado the Great,” the well-known outlaw and uuriddeu horse, all lake an active part in providing an excellent entertainment. Location; At the rear of ►Stiles and Matheson's establishment. This show has no connection with Bakers’ circus.