AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10508, 21 December 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

"JAME/'—TO-NIGHT. To-night play-goers may be assured! of a real live entertainment in the form of the comedy "Jane," to be staged at'tlhe Town' Hal!, in aid of the Wiairarapa Amateur .Athletic Association. Tine pilece, which is brimful-of humorous' situations, is one tihiat has alhvays been a favourite with playgoers, and no doubt ' the play will go with a bright and merry siwing., The orchestra, consisting of ten performers under the' leadership of Mr Mink McKeime, will ably supply the incidental mulsic. There is-" every indication of a bumper, bouse-to-aiight. The prices are 3s, 2si andIs, and seats may be reserved at Messnsi McLedd and Young's.

THOMPSON—PAYNE PICTURES.

To-aiighrt, at the Foresters' Hall, a superb new series of picture genres wall be shown by 'the ThompsonPayng popular entertainers, and standing on the highest pinnacle of success, is Edison's wonderful production of "The Battle of Tra£a , l<gair," when England held sway over the seas, and wlbjem E-nglaawTs bravest hero, Lord Nelson, lost his life Sighting for the Undon Jack we are so proud! of. iinis is a film that will go down, in moving picture history a.s one of the big siuiccesses scored, iby the silent draina. It' has been sii'owin before jniMions of British subjects, and has created wild eathaisiaisan. It is, ciMmed. to be one of the fimeist spectacular dtrarrtas yet produced. Special maisio has been writrten,, including, the famous song dedicated to the memory of Nelson, "The Death of Nelson." In addition to the above the'(American. Biograph are represented 1 in a, .powerful story,most effectively mounted and presented in their usual finishied 'manner, "Ont From the Shadb.w," while "The, Sheriff's Ghum" by the Essanay Co., is absolutely unique. The life and action in this film- is magnificently fascinating all. the way through. ,"A Stranger in. the Uamip," by Lubin, is :a sensational drama of tlie mili- j tary type, intelligently* told. Every i incident is, well within the realms of probahility. More news from the 'Old Country is contained in Pathe's Gazette, and a, most interesting topicaJ is "Boy Scouts' Red Letter Day." The comedies' are said to be of the funniest, "The Strategy of Ann, ' by Vitagr'aph,, taking the lead. Music by the T.-V. Orchestra, lilandled in their usual' efficient manner, will complete an exceedingly bright entertainment. The children's matinee will take place on .Saturday a.fternoon.