AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10275, 30 June 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

I THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES. Tilig new programme at the Foresters' Hall last evening was greeted with a crowded house, and tike excellence of the pictures thoroughly warranted the attendance. In the dramatic section tihe subjects dealt with were varied and full of interest. "A Glirl of the Mountains" was a capital Vitagraph study, well acted and pourtrayed. "For Washington" was a story of the American War, and told how a girl carried despatches through the enemy's ranks for her wounded lover. A charming love story was told in '.'A Girl of the Mountains," while ihe Page and the Lady" was another romantic drama, and was beautifully coloured. The most popular dramatic picture with the audience was "The Test," a particularly fine Lubin. story of self-albinegation, with that favourite actress, Miss Florrde Lawrence, in the leading role. "The Merry Wives of Windsor" was a splendid representation of Shakespeare's' famous play. "Glimpses of Bird Life" illustrated the habits of many of the feathered tribe. A Gaumont picture described. the exciting incidents in connection with a stag hunt. "Getting Even" was a delightful Lubin comedy, .while "A Beauty Competition for Children" found much favour. ''Patricia of; the Plains" was a very acceptable drama, in which cowboys played a prominent part. "Foolshead" made his re-appear-ance in cinematography as a lady's maid, and this picture caused roars of laughter. Several other first-class pictures were included in the programme, which will be repeated this J evening. The usual matinee will take place on Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock. "THE BAD GIRL OF THE 1 FAMILY," There is considei-able speculation going on among theatre-goers regarding George Marlow's production of the "Bad Girl of the Family," whfcli is i fixed for the evening of Tuesday. July , -Ith next, at the Masterton Town Kail. So much has been written in the London daily press regarding this remarkable play, and such conside.able comment excited over it, that More than ordinary interest, tnjbieing provoked in its presentation on Tuesday next. "The Bad Girl of the Family" is now liiimirig simultaneously in two London theatres, while no less than four, .dramatic companies are touring with it through the English; provinces. "What it's charm especially is," remarked one gentleman critic who saw the play several time? at the Aldwych Theatre, "one cannot exactly define, but it gets hold of you,-.embraces you with its atmosphere, and completely envelops you in the oblivion of all surrounding conditions. Its author, Frank Melville, has been long known as an essayer of daring attempts, but in 'The Bad Girl of the Family' he has absolutely eclipsed all his previous achievements." The box plan opens this mdrhfeg at Miss/Riye ? sl > "THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS." "The return Of Mr, Edward Beans-, combe's Costume Comedy Company, : ' 'The- Scarlet .Troubadours,'' .who, spr > the Masterton Town Hall on Wednesday, July sth, will be hailed with delight by their many friends in particular, and the keen, amusementseeking public in general. Their long Australian and South-African tour has been one triumphal success throughout. In all the towns as well as in the big centres the members have won their way to the hearts of their audiences by their spontaneous humour, clever sketches, and unique personality Unfortunately this must be a farewell visit, owing to the long engagements ahead for the Company in Ergland, so we would advise our readers not to miss this last opportunity of witnessing the performance -Of one of the finest companies it has ever been our,good hear. The box*plan opens at Miss five's tee; morrow morning 1 , at 10 o'clock.