AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10157, 29 November 1910, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

"LES CLOCHES DE CORNE- , VILLE." A full-dress rehrarsal of the above was held last evening, and the whole piece went with a rjrecieion and swing that would do justice to a first-class operatic company. The choruses by the full company were excellently rendered. It is not saying too much to Fay that Miss Jago as Serpolette, will become a firm favourite the instant she appears on the stage. Much couid be said about Mr Iggulden as "The Baillie," but it will suffice to say that the original Bailie could hardly have taken the part to such perfection as Mr Iggulden. The role of Germaine is most ably taken by Mrs Francis, and the acting and singing of this lady is delightful. Mr Harry Hall as "Gaspard" has probably the most difficult role in the opera, but it is in capable hands. Judging by the booking the Town Hall should be crowded, when the "Bells of Corneville" ring out on Wednesday evening, at 7.45 sharp. Ihe doors will be open at.7 o'clock.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES,

The Foresters Hall was crowded last evening on the occasion of the usual change of pictures. The programme is replete with the most acceptable type »>f films, including English, American, French, German and Chinese subjects. "Convict No. 796" is an exciting drama of prison life, abounding with thriling situations. One of the best Indian subjects ever screened by Messrs Thompson and fayne is that entitled "Apache Gold," the chief incidents in connection with which surround a white man's search for a rich Apache goldmine. It is a thrilling picture which judging by the applause found great favour with the audience. "Faith Lost and Won" and "His Child's Captive" are two clever dramas of exceptional interest. Hitherto the American isiograph Company have confined themselves to either drama or comedy, but now they have launched out in another direction, that of providing pictures of an instructive nature, and the first of these, "German sailors on Ship-' board" was shown at the Foresters' Hall last evening. The funeral of the late Miss Florence Nightingale, "the angel of the Crimea," was also a good film, while "Chinese Towns" was an interesting scenic. The comics are exceptionally funny, particularly those in which Foolshead is seen as a chaffeur, and Tontolini as the ancient Roman tyrant, Emperir Nero. This excellent programme will 'be repeated to-nig'hti and to-moirow night. The issueof programmes last evening was an innovation* , much appreciated .''by paV trons.

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