TOWN HALL PICTURES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10073, 20 June 1910, Page 5

TOWN HALL PICTURES.

The pictorial draua "Before the Mast," was presented in the Masterton Town Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. The beautifully coloured film describing the Gulf of Salerno and the habits of its people was another fine presentation, as was the picture of Chioggia, one of the most artistic sports in the world. The pro-' gramme of dramatic and comic films was carefully selected,, and the various characters sustained. As a finale the "Stickfast Pasts" proved exceedingly humourous." As the Town Hall is to be occupied to night, tomorrow night, Tuesday, will be the last opportunity ot witnessing the "Beforj the Mast" programme, THOMPSON—PAYNE PICTURES. The rain and cold did not deter the Masterton juveniles trom witnessing the usual free performance at the Foresters' Hall on Saturday afternoon. The building wa3 crowded with happy, smiling,,.little eager and delighted withUhe wonders revealed by the up-to-date instruments of the firm. There was also a fair number of adults present. Thi attendance in the evening was not very far • short of the record, and tke progi amine was heartily received,' especially the film of "The Boy Scouts." At the onclusion of this picture, three cheers were given Sir BadenPowell—the originator of' the.the movement whose portrait was thrown upan the screen. To-night the usual ohange of pictures will be presented. The scenic films in the new series will include "Scenes, in and around Sydney," which should prove very interesting to the many Australians now' xesident in this town; "Roosevelt Hunting in Africa," showing the ex-president of the U.S.A. on his famous shooting expedition, the large concourse of attendants, the various animals encountered, the customs and native danefcs; and "Rogues of the Turf," a sporting drama, as its name Inplies, with a'good view of an actual race. Shakespearian readers will find pleasure in the film,"Mabetbf." This tragedy is pictorially represented in the the Vitagraph Coy'a latest style. That wonderful" comedian "Foolshead," appears twice in the new programme; first with his brother, and then again by himself learning 'to skate. The winner of the verse com> petition ths week was Mr Robert Russell, ox Queen Street, Masterton.