ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 35, 4 August 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

SAUNDERS' PICTURES. The Whiteley Hall was crowded to thd door last niglit, spectators standing oil each other and any chairs that were available to see the splendid Coronation pictures, which give so remarkable an idea of the gorgeous street ceremonial in the world's hub. The value of this series of Coronation films lies in the fact that the cinematograms have been taken from various vantage grounds, thus giving the spectator an exceptional idea of the route and the whole of the notables and troops who formed the historic procession. Aa adequate impression of the enormous crowds can be obtained. The preliminary picture, giving the ceremony of "Trooping the Colors," by the Guards, is exceptionally fine. A notable addition to the programme is "The Lyons Mail," a picture story of remarkable intensity, produced by great artists, and vivid in its realism and vigor. The ability of a picture drama to move an audience may be accepted as proof of the perfection of acting, for few dramatic companies can appeal by mere dumb-show—wherein is the genius of acting. The stirring incidents of this historic story are strikingly emphasised, and the emotions of those who follow with breathless interest the fortunes of the principals are worked on in an unusual manner. There is no fipci film now showing than the remarkable record of the life work and metamorphosis of a common carrot caterpillar. An ordinary insect, enormously magnified, appears so terrible an animal that the gardener meeting such a monster in real life would quit gardening and leave cultivation to the pests. The variety of oomedy picture stories, those giving a glimpse of commercial undertakings, and others taking the sightseer to many foreign lands, were highly amusing, instructive and entertaining. The perfection of their projection makes comfortable examination possible. Explanatory legends thrown on the screen are happily kept in view long enough for the audience to read, and this is a help in following either a love story or the life history of a caterpillar. The Pathe Gazette contains some splendid viows. Here are a few: Royal Ascot, His Majesty Attend the Races; Coronation Troops; Colonial Contingents leaving the Horse Show; Record Coaching Marathon; Famous People drive Famous Horses from Hyde Park to Richmond; Investiture of the Prince of Wales; His Royal Highnesß created a Knight of the Garter with Ancient Ceremony; the Prince of Wales, ex-King Manuel, and Duke of Connaught, followed by the King and Queen; Brussels —Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians after a long illness, makes her first drive with the King; Jack Johnson, pugilist, surrounded by a crowd, etc. To-morrow's new programme will include "Thelma," a fine drama, aJso another star film, '"The Bridegroom's Dilemma."

ROYAL PICTURES AND ORCHESTRA. There was a good attendance at the Royal Pictures last night. Another very fine programme was put on, and splendid music was supplied by the orchestra. The Coronation film was repeated, and was heartily applauded. Another "star" item was "The Lyons Mail." This film, projected by the firm's powerful machine, was most realistic, and was an entertainment in itself, all the details in this historical work being most faithfully portrayed. Some splendid scenic items were shown, that of "Glimpses of China" giving a vivid insight into some of the customs of that ancient country. "The Rapids of the River Magdapis" was a prettily colored picture. The dramatic side was well supplied by "Death in the Eyes of the Law," "Tarquin the Preud," etc. By numerous requests, "Babylas Inherits a Panther" was repeated, and, as on other occasions, caused the audience to shake with laughter. "Wiffles as a Witness" was another very comical picture. The whole programme wag well up to the usual high standard of the firm. Auother opportunity will be given of witnessing this splendid series of pictures to-night.

Fuller Coronation pictures are due on Monday, and will be shown on Tuesday. The order of the programme will be: "Coronation Review, Newton Park, Wellington, and Illuminations," '-London Transformed," "Preparing for the Coronation," "Colonial Troops Visit St. Paul's," "Regalia Procession Entering Westminster Abbey," "Royal Procession Passing through Admiralty Arch," "Arrival at Westminster Abbey," "Passing through PaR Mall," "Queen Quest, "View of Procession passing Piccadilly." This is stated to be the most complete jpicture of the Coronation celebrations in the Dominion, The to£al length of the film is 4000 ft.

Messrs. Crust & Gjedsted have procured the very latest Pathe cinematograph machine, and hope to have it in operation in a short time.

HOLLAND HALL CONCERT. There was a large audience last night at the Rolland Hall, when a capital concert was given. The items were as follow:—Dance, "Maypole," Convent pupils; piano solo, Miss E. Bennett; song, Mr. Stone; song, Miss Stone; song, Dr. McCleland (encored); duet (piano), Mrs. Rowe and Miss Jennings; song, Mfss Ainsworth (encored); song and chorus (•The Flower Girl"), Convent pupils: .Spanish dance, "Cachuca," Convent pupils; piano solo, "Irish Diamonds," Miss Henderson; song and chorus, "The Holy City," Convent pupils; song, "Sunshine i? ( In , ' Mlss Hyncs; recitation, Dr. McCleland; song, Miss Golding; sonjr, Mrs. Rowe; song, Mr. Henderson. Mrs. liowc played the accompaniments, and Mr. A. McHardy presided.'