ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 194, 6 January 1913, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES. A complete new programme will be shown at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the outstanding features will be the English drama, "A Fishergirl of Cornwall," and the Spencer (Australia) star. film "Captain Midnight" or "The Bush King." This film is another of the thrilling series of stories concerning the early days in Australia. Amongst the other items will be "Gaumont Graphic," "Mechanical Coaling," and scenic views of "Tnnesbruek." The dramatic pictures include "Convalescent" (Lubin special) and "Stage Struck" by Tanohouser Company. There are also a trio of amusing comedy pictures.

EMPIRE PICTURES. Saturday night's change of programme at the Empire Theatre interested a large audience. Variety was the keynote, a large number of films being screened. Pathe's Gazette was more than usually attractive, items of interest being the launch of the super-Dreadnought "Marlborough" and scenes in Constantinople upon the departure of Turkish reinforcements to the front who were farewelled by the Sultan. A dramatic production "An Adopted Son," by Selig, was well received, the reuniting of the long separated mother and son being very touching. "The Alaskan Bandits" and "The Fur Traders" were unique films, and showed some beautiful snow scenery. Another Selig drama, "The Miller of Burgundy," showed the primitive life led by the French Peasantry of the present day. A unique drama by Lubin, entitled "The Missing Finger," was also screened, the burglar having left a thumb behind when suddenly disturbed. He manages to elude the detectives and goes West. There he is recognised by a photo sent to the doctor who bound up his wounded hand, but he is shot in attempting to escape. Bruges, the ancient Flemish town, was also screened, the noble buildings and the quaint scenery being most interesting.

THE GAY FOLLIES AND COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. By announcement in to-day's issue it will be seen that the above company will appear in the Theatre Royal on Friday and Saturday next. The combination comes with a good reputation, and the press in Australia and in the Dominion speak in glowing terms of the all round excellence of the entertainment. Popular prices are advertised, and the plan of reserved seats will be opened at Collier's to-morrow morning at 10 a.m. The Napier Telegraph, speaking of the performance, says:— A full house greeted the Costume Comedy Company on their first appearance at the Municipal Theatre last evening. Every seat was occupied, and late comers had to be content with standing room, many indeed being turned away. The performance was bright and breezy, without a dull moment from start to finish, and furnished an admirable windup to the holiday. Item followed item in quick succession, and the appreciation of the audience was manifested by the fact that every member was encored. i