THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9703, 28 January 1910, Page 5

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES.

Last night a crowded house again bore testimony to the rapidly growing appreciation of the Masterton public of the permanent picture palace at the Foresters' Hall. Messrs Thompson and Payne are a most enterprising firm of entreprenuers and their fame is spreading very rapidly throughout the Dominion. Such perfection in cinematography patrons have had the pleasure of witnessing during the last few months, can only be obtained by the very best of machinery and films, and the programme presented last night was of very exceptional merit. "Mexican Bill" is the star picture, and the thrilling story of life in the Wild West, depicted by the film, is exciting and entrancing. Thunders of applause- greeted this very wonderful picture, and nothing so powerful has been seen here since the great Kelly Gang pictures. The "Legend of Orpheus" is an extremely beautiful classical study in Fathe coloured cinematography. "An Old Bachelor's Find" is a comedydrama of a very fine order. "A Child's Faith" and "The little seller of violets" are splendidly staged and acted drama, and are full of pathos and interest. "The electric street ' fan" is absolutely the most funny . moving picture ever seen in New Zealand. "A mistake in addresses," ' ' Theordor's^Beard,"" The Adventures of John Willie," and "College sports," all contribute to make up a very strong comic element in the programme. Scenics are well represented in "Scenes in Cannes," and "A visit to BoTibay," the latter beI ing another of Pathe's wonderful natural colour films. "The bull fight at Camorgue" is an intensely interesting picture, dealing with the training of young bulls for the arena. "The great Naval Review on the River Thames" conveys a splendid idea of that historical function. "News de Luxe" is a very unique film. It shows a happenings 1 in Paris justjas an ordinary weekly illustrated paper would do, but, of course, the incidents are illustrated by moving pictures. Everyone should make a point of seeing "Mexican Bill" and "The electric fan," and, as this programme is only on for three nights, those who do not want to miss these great pictures will have to go along, to-night or to-morrow night (Saturday). The hall is now the best ventilated in the Dominion, and the raised seats enable one to view the pictures in comfort. Amongst other matters a well appointed ladies' cloak roo m has been provided, where ladies may leave their hats and so enhance their own. comfort and that of others who may happen to sit behind them. There will be a complete change of programme on Monday next.