AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 108, 15 August 1910, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

BIOGRAPH PJjCTURIBS AND ORCHESTRA. KING'S FUNERAL PICTURES. **4 The change of programme submitted, combined with the second series of the late King's funeral pictures, drew a ful house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. The management only received Advice on Saturday morning that the filmS toad been forwarded. The news, however, quickly travelled, and a large number of the audience were attracted by the new pictures. The films are foao* tifully clear and lifelike, the figures be* tog full-sized and the feature* ae easily distinguishable as if one was present at that brilliant 'but mournful pageant. The arrival of Royal mourners ana train At Windsor, the removal of 'Royal coffin and the start of that great procession is most realistic, and the arrival of the cortege outside the steps of St. George'e Chapel, the removal of the Royal coffin from the sailor-drawn gun carriage, {he bearers and Royal mourners ascending the steps into the chapel, as reproduced vividly, is talking place before the spectators. Apart from this picture, the new programme is of unusual excellence. An admirable series depicts "Paulham's Flight," showing the airship before start* ing, and again on its flight. White ie also shown, before leaving in his aeroplane, and the start for the great mod' era race, from London to Manchester by airship. "An Indian's True Heart" is a dramatic study in outdoor life, exciting and deeply interesting, showing some beautiful woodland and river scenes. "Views of Lourdes" is left an the pro» gramme by special request,, and is a Beautiful sacred scenic picture. "The Punchestown Steeplechase" is- a fine sporting study of this great race, showing eome fine horsemanship and jumping. "The Heroine of Mafeking" is a war drama set around the memorable* siege of Mafeking, and holds tHe audi--ence deeply interested all through itr thousand feet of thrilling incidents. "The Broken Vow," "Cupid in a Mbtor Boat," "A Good Winning," "Two Tra- | veiling Bags" and the ever popular "Foolshead" in one of hitf screaming' farces, are the remaining pictures onan instructive and enjoyable programme. Mr. Will Diamond was again accorded' a 1 hearty reception in his two numbers. This programme will be repeated tonight and to-morrow night. On Wednesday the company will present an entire change of films. Holders of season' tickets aie notified that the present tickets ihave expired, and will be collected at the door when next presented.