AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10117, 12 October 1910, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

GRAHAM'S ENGLISH COMEDY , COMPANY.

In spitfe of the adverse weather conditions there was a good attendance at the Town Hall.last night to greet Graham's English Comedy Company in the presentation of the mirth-provoking farce, "The Brixton Burglary." The piece was a decided success from every point of view, and throughout the evening there was not one dull, moment, the audience being kept in a simmer of merriment from start to finish. The acting right through was artistic and convincing, and numerous humourous and ridiculous situations, in which the piece abounds, were cleverly taken. Mr Fred. Graham has that rare faculty of creating laughter in whatever he does, and his acting, singing, and smart, witty sayings were most entertaining. He was also in good voice, and his song, "I must get home to-night," was a huge success. The interpretation of "Pe- ' tuna Perkins," by Mrs George Lauri fairly captured the audience, and the other characters "Fraser Green," Mr Alfred Harford; "James Martin," Mr J. De Lacey; "Alicia Green," Miss Dent; "Millicent Pontifex," 'Miss Gretton; "Jessie Green," Miss F Hartwel'l; "Joseph Wilson," Mr J. Brennan; and "Henry Sharpies," Mr A. Scarlett, were all I well taken.

To-night the Company will present "The Man from Cook's," another amusing comedy, which should attract a large attendance.

THOMPSON PAYNE PICTURES.

A very satisfactory audience attended the Foresters' Hall last night, despite counter attractions and the inclemency of the weather. The story of the "Planter's Wife," who became discontented and deserted her home and child, was keenly followed, and the heroic sister Who at great risk to life and limb forces the erring wife to return to her husband, was loudly applauded, "A Knot in the Plot" is a very cleverly worked subject, and several complex situations are finally unravelled, and a happy ending is the result. The I scenic films are first-class and include ' I "Snapshots at Henley Kegatta," I "Darkest Africa," "Islands in the Venetian Gulf," and a beautifully coloured picture, "Buffalo Hunting in Indo China.". Great laughter was created by the antics of "Tontolini as a Bullfighter," and "Foolsbead's Cannon Duel." This excellent series will be shown' for the last time tonight.