AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10259, 10 June 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES. There was a good attendance at the -Foresters' Hall again last night, to witness the (second .presentation of the current programme. The pictures comprise the latest manufactures of Home, Continental and American firms, and are of a luigh standard all through. The drama contained two particularly fine studies in "The Heart of an Indian Woman" (an exciting Indian story), and "The Price of a Victory," (a military tale of the days of Napoleon). Lovers of billiards were able to see the famous champion, Tom Reece, at play, and: his cleverness with the _cue is little short of marvellous. One of the finest coloured productions ever seen in is entitled "The Birth of Flowers," showing the most beautiful of ithem in all their glory. The motor iboat race for the championship of the world (won by the Dixie) was full of excitement. A number of other dramatic, comic, industrial and comedy pictures completed a firstclass programme, which will be"repeated for the last time to-night. The usual children's matinee will be held at 2.30 o'clock tiris .afternoon. On June 22nd, 23rd and 24th Messrs Thompson and Payne will show at Masterton what is®claimed to &e the greatest bushramging picture in existence, entitled "Bushranging in Australia." THE ROYAL HAWASIANS,

THE COMING ATTRACTION

To-night the Royal Hawaiian musical organization, open at Master-ton. The company are reported to be one of the 'cleverest parties of high-class entertainers that has ever toured the American, Canadian, and Australian cities; and present an entertainment that from .start to fmisn is filled with brilliant instrumental specialities, gorgeous Hawaiian music, and the pick of the latest concert successes •of the European world. Included in the company is the Hawaiian. dee Club, a select coterie of eight male singers and instrumentalists, whose harmonising of English and Hawaiian songs and music has won the highest praise throughout America and Australia. To-night's 'performance will be equally balanced with English and Hawaiian instrumental and vocal contributions. Amongst the •English items will be new settings of "Annie Laurie," "My Rosary," "God's Garden," and many new ballad! isolos. An added feature will be the Hula dance, which is said to be distinctly novel and spectacular. There is a chanm in the Hawaiian entertainments that appeals to all classes. Every item of to-night's programime lias fceen carefully selected, and all the best melodies of their repertoire are (included. The entertainment is of such a. varied nature and possess so many .sparkling features that not a duil moment is allowed to obtrude itself during the two hours-and a quarter that the company appear on the stage. In (Sydney and Melbourne ©very performance of the Royal Hawaiians was greeted with the greatest enthusiasm. The Press of those cities was unanimous in their praises, the Sydney Morning Herald of April 10th being especially flattering, and the Sydney Daily Telegraph described the Hawaiians' performance as "A unique and clever entertainment, decidedly charming. Each imetnlber was a musical specialist. Every item was encored. Double and treble encores were demanded." The Sydney Sun ' ■said .that, ■the performance was "Decidedly novel and most refreshing; the enthusiasm was generous and whole-hearted." The Sydney Bulletin of April 18th finished up a glowing notice by saying: "The whole show is off the (beaten track and may be recommendied as a refreshing change." The Melbourne Argus of April 26th said: ' 'The performance is delightfully fresh, and strikes a new note in amusements by its native music and songs which, are balanced judiciously, by sweet old English ballads." Seats may be booked at Miss Rive-'is.