WAR BY BIOGRAPH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 204, 22 October 1900, Page 2

WAR BY BIOGRAPH.

As was expected from the success of the opening performance there was a good attendance at the matinee on Saturday afternoon and the performance on Saturday evening. On both occasions the entertainment was quite up to that provided at the opening performance. Many of those present had attended all three entertainments and express their intention of being present again to-night. This is one of the few oocasions when we can write in unqualified approval of the entertainment and we should strongly advise everyone who has not already done so to make a point of being present this evening which is the last night of the season. We dwelt in detail with the performance in our last issue and need not repeat what we then said, but it must not be supposed we said all that can be said in praise of such a really first-class entertainment. Its particular merit consists not only in the beauty of the pictures shown but cheir size, clearness and attention to detail. The idea, also, of throwing on the screen a description of the subject about to be shown is a" capital one. The pietures taken from railway trains going at fast speed, and the trial of a steamer doiog 30 miles an hour, are alone worth going miles to see, and possess a fascination that is indescribable. A few comic 1 subjects are introduced which are admirably treated and chosen with excellent judgment, -One entitled, "Is 1 Marriage a Failure," is an exquisite item, which must be seen to be appreciated. The pictures, speaking likenesses, of the British Generals in South Africa, evoked loud applause from the 1 audience, and it was very evident which held the pride of place in popular esteem by the marked manner in which the public discriminated in the measure of applause accorded to eaeh hero as his well-known features appeared.

K TO-NIGHT a number of new films, which have just been received from London, will bo introduced for the first time. They are the latest shown at the Palace Theatre, London, where they have been a great draw, and comprise views at 1 the York Agricultural Show with Prince and Princess of Wales; Duke and Duchess of York viewing the prize cattle, some of which are owned by the Royal family, including Her Majesty the Qneen. ■■ Another fine picture is "Persimmon," the first Derby winner, owned by HR, EI, This film is the identical one taken at the wish of H.R.H., at 3 o'clock in tbe afteri noon, and exhibited same evening at Sandrinyham to the Prince and his friends* This picture gives a vivid and realistic idea of one of the fines l ', specimens of English thoroughbreds. A sp'endid representation of a hurdle race at Little Bridge Amateur Spoits Carnival, showing the winner taking his hurdlesjinanaw style,which was a revelation ' o the athletic world, Departure of tbe Canadian troops from Halifax is also an excellent picture. ' ■- The' plan of seats is open, as uetfa), at Mr. Gilmour's, and judging by Ibe I number of seats already secured there I appears every likely hood.of,a crowded house. ""'*