ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 124, 12 October 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE.

At this matinee this afternoon there will be shown a complete new programme ami it is a selection that will make the picture entertainment still more popular. "Attacked by a Lion" is a marvellous picture in which a huge lion takes a leading part, and it is nn well drained beast going through a performance, nor is there any trick photography, the whole being a unique and ever to be remembered picture of one of the most nerve-thrilling displays ever portrayed by the cinematograph. Sensation also play's a prominent part in Selig's production, "A Humble Hero," the dramatic story of a dog's devotion to his master. "Little Hay Blue" will certainly draw this afternoon xind to-night, a» everyone will want to see if Boy Blue really is "under the haytsack fast asleep." The Lubin players add 'fresh laurels to their popular photo-plays in "Rice and Old Shoes" and "The Honeymooners" is a screamingly funny picture.

THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES.

The very fine selection of moving pictures shown at the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening will lie on viow'at the usual matinee this afternoon and again to-night for the last occasions. The star picture "The Vengeance of Fate" was fully reviewed in yesterday's issue it but remains' to say that it is an exceptionally interesting and exciting portrayal and should seen bv all picture patrons. One of the finest vaudeville acts ever seen in New Plvmoutih is shown in a picture entitled "The Zims" who are a wonderful clever, troupe of tumblers, acrobats and strong men. In the Vitagraph picture story, "The Prayers of Manuelo." the audience are treated to a Western drama cleverly interpreted by this talented company of picture favourites. Another picture worthy of special mention is the beautiful coloured subject, "The Miracle of Flowers," one of the best Pathe comedy dramas we have yet seen. On Monday night there will be another complete change of programme, including one film that features the ever-popular Maurice Costello.

MR. SCOTT-LESLIE' RECITAL.

Mr. H. Scott-Leslie's radial in the Theatre Itoyal last evening, was deserving of better patronage. He ably sustained the reputation he achieved when visiting New Plymouth recently with Mks Margaret Cooper as an extremely clever and versatile elocutionist. The major part of the programme fell to his lot, but he carried it with a grace and attractiveness of manner which put his audience in a 'happy frame of mind. His repertoire was endless. He proved himself, indeed. an entertainer of many parts, being equally at home in the grave and gay. the sublime and ridiculous. An an impersonator he won much favor in his character sketch, "The Veteran." and again in "The Workhouseman." In monologue he had a style whicih was essentially his own. and "at once piquant and cleverly-conceived. His "Lady Nicotine" scored a distinct hit. Mr Scott-Leslie was nothings if not versatile, and it was this that enabled him to perform practically the whole evening and to be encored'to the last. The supporting talent comprised Miss Gwenyth Evans and Mr. Oliver Farrow. Miss Evan's rich and unaffected contralto voice quite captivated her hearers, who were insistent in their recalls. Her's was a simple though particularly sweet voice, and it is a long time since a stranger to the local footlights created such a pleasing impression. In Sanderson's "My Dear Soul." she showed that her voice was no mean register, and capable of accomplishing much. Mr. Oliver Farrow, the basso of the company, delved deep in several good old Engli-h songs, and he also found a niche in the hearts of the audience. His voice rang true and deep, and it was good to hear him' reel off Valerie White'.* "Kins Charles" and "My Old Shako" (Prntere), and others. Not the least entertaining part of the bill of fare was the bracketed item by Miss Evans ,nd Mr. Farrow, which was deservedlv encored. As acconvnanist. Miss Dnisv Emus, acouitted .herself well, her plaving being both sympathetic and effective. Taken on the whole, the Company are an entertaining and accomplished quartette w'th mw amount of ca-nacit v for dainty and refined comedy find heavier work.