ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 287, 3 April 1913, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE ROYAL PICTURES. The Royal pictures are introducing a complete new programme to-night, when a lengthy colored feature drama will be shown for the first occasion, The special picture is a romantic dramatic subject, "Red Fox, the Poacher" or "A Mail of the Wild." It depicts the adventures of a crafty, cunning poacher, whose love for the bush and its stillness is in keeping with his methods of obtainig a livelihood. Running through the film is a charming little love romance that will bo appreciated by every lover of picturesof human heart interest. , The support* ing items are a particularly fine selection, including a comic scream, "The Vandal Leopard," in which the famous "Pathe Leopard" plays the chief role.

"FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA."

A picture unique and startling in its realism was screened at the Empire Theatre last night, in the shape of anImperial 2500 feet feature drama, "From | the Bottom of the Sea." The film, which , was specially subsidised by the United' [ States Government, is a" remarkable specimen of the kinematographic art. Much of the drama was enacted onboard a United States submarine, which was treacherously sunk bv a foreign military attache. The roison d'etre of' his villainy had to do with his being crossed-in a love affair by' a lieutenant on board the submarine. ' The tart was shown going through its manoeuvres on | the surface of the water, undergoing' I submersion, and subsequently breaking' down under water. The young lieuten.ant volunteered to save'the crew by I letting himself be shot throucrh the torpedo tube while tho boat wns at the bottom of the sea. This daring incidentwas graphically deleted on the screen. Most interesting were tlv relief operations subsequently carried out by the United States submarine life-saver. A diver descended to the submarine and connected it with the relief boat by means of air-piping. Air was then pumped into the disabled craft, which slowly rose to the, surface. Prior to the'sinking of the submarine, at the outset of the film, a series of excellent aud instructive views were shown of the interior of a submarine and the manner in which it is propelled. Interest in the picture was enhanced by the facfc that an enchanting love story ran throughout its whole length. The film was not without good .company, which comprised the best quality American dramas and comedies. Special mention must be made of a sterling Lubin tale of a "man who rose again," entitled, "A Samaritan of Coogan's Tenements." Tt contained many pathetic passages, and had a sentiment which appealed to the audience. Scenery was well-served by "A WinterTempest on Jutland Coast," while many tonicnl happenings of interest were contained in Pathc's Gazette. As regards the comics, "A Hotel Honeymoon." and" "A Heavenly Voice" (a Lubin subject)' were the best of a good lot!

ALL NATIONS FAIR,

The Coronation Hall was again hronffed with people Inst night on the occasion of the All Nations Fair, which is beinjr held under the auspices of the Anglican Church. On all sides there was much to, see and amuse and the various stalk had large turnovers. The numerous sideshows and competitions were generously patronised, and the tea-rooms did* a thriving business. It was, indeed fl. gay and festive scene, with all the fascination of a pleasure-bent crowd. The very liberal patronage accorded is only in keeping with the general excellence of the bazaar. The proceedings were enlivened by a cleverly-acted farce, "Between the Soup and the Savoury," which was produced in the side room." Tt provided a healthy laugh from start to finish, the numerous complicating situations containing a broad vein of comedy, of cook. Miss Colvile as the parlour Mrs. 0. H. Weston appeared in the role maid, and Miss J). Bedford as the kitehenmaid. Songs were given by Miss ftentles, Bev. J. A. Kemnthorno and Messrs. C. IT. Weston and X. Day. This afternoon and this evening will see repetitions of Mr. W. Jacob's clever littlo farce. '"The Changeling," bv Mrs. ,T. Birch-Johnston (Mrs. Henshaw), Mr, R. TTill-Johnson (Mr. Henshaw) and 3ir. W. McEwen (Ted Stokes).