AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10622, 30 April 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

MASTERTON PICTURE COM-

U PANY;

: A packed and audience was: present in. -Rie Town. Hall k;s.fc evening, to witness, the "Opening ertertai:<r.ni:nt of the Mastorton Picture Qcirrfajiy The I prcernfn~ t jj M & siiom'tted".was ail attractive one, comprising scenic, industrial, drafm<atic aaid humorous numbers., and the audience testified its appreciation with .frequent caitbfu.rsts of applauee. The pictures were shown with a clearness and steadiness 'which was commented upon, by, all. To-night the .Gotmpany will offer a great prcgrannsme (for (the delectation, of the public. The "star" film is described as the greatest picture dramatisation ever presented. It toae never before been isfliown in New Zealand, but ha.s set the critical Parisians in a- flame of excitement for months past. Tlie drama, is. based upon, life in Paris, and it .supplies A the passion-, pathos and thrilling incident which can be crowded into a lifetime. As the film is three thousand feet in' length, it will' keep the audience in a, simmer of excitement for a (full hour. Other items to be presented will be a vivid .portrayal of the eruption of Mt. Etna, showing the ■fiery outburst's and the weird and ,gor- I geous surroundings of .the great volcano; "The .Wonder Plant," a gem in itself; "The advantages, of Hypnotisim," which is just now creating annch interest in New Zealand; "Speedy the Message' Boy" la side splitting comic), "Salmon Fishing in Scotland," "Demon Dog," "The Little. Major," et*. The Masterton Picture Company has .set itself out to please, instruct, and entertain the public. A complete ehatnge of program/me will be offered every Monday and Thursday. The present remarkable effort will therefore only be available far two nights. Air orchestra off five (under Mr H. Liins) will .provide inspiriting musicevery evening.