AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10654, 8 June 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES. Despite the uftifavouraiblo weather,. theire was another large attendance at Ithe Forestecs' Hall last evening, to* witireiss the .airrent excellent programme. The cheif attraction, was that splendid drama of human lnv>v entitled "The Great Moment," fcb-> imany capital situation's and .the artis'tic acting meeting with an- enthusiastic reception'. Lovers of moving pictores should not miss the magnificent drama, which is brim .full of pathosand sensation. 'The public are. notified that Ito-nigjht will- be the- last opportunity they will have of seeing this (picture, as the demand for it in other centres is so keen that the firm—-, though reluctantly— must forward, if; *fco those enterpniising proprietors in other localiites who are clam.— curing for it. Supporting this feature picture as a series of tflre. very latest 'dramas, .scenics, etc., front the leading producers of the world. Two of the dramas call for sipecr.iL mention., viz., "The Regeneration*," a. delightful Vita-graph' story, and .'"Little Sunbeam," an exceptionally fine A.B. .study. The public are ve~ commendied riot to miss this magnificent programme, which will be shownfor Itlhe last tlime to-night. The children's matinee will takeplace this afternoon, when the children are promised & tneat &f 'treats..

MASTERTON PICTURE COMPANY.

AT THETOWN HALL. The current programme of ih* Master ion. Picluie. Company wasagain shown Oast evening, and a feature of the entertainment was the enthusiasm which was displayed by tnosopresent. As t/he films were unfolded prolonged applause greeted the various stages of the different items. "A 'Daughter of Australia" was again. splendidly received, and thoroughly deserved the ovation which greeted:. fthe various acts and scenes; Thelife in -fclie back-blocks of Australia' isportrayed with a vividness whick •leaves nothing to be desired, while the .scenery and, staging are wonder—fully effective. Sf'A Story of Australia" is a picture of colonial life wlrica must appeal to New Zealanders, and. to these who hare seen nothing of tha magnificent scenery and the lovely spots of the Australian ibush x the film is . most instructive. ' It breathes with,. interest, beauty andT sensation. The remaining items inoluda splendid dramas, higMy amusing comics, and interesting "land instructive iscenic pictures. The programme will be submitted 1 for the last time this evening, and this a rare treat awaits the children at the- \ matinee,. On Monday and Tuesday next .the-management have, arranged" to show that famous picture, "Teit Nights in a Bar-rocm." This' film :'s lundmiibtedly the most i&etosatrional smi full of 'thrilling interest that has .yet; been ■ shown to a Masterton audience. I «it has V great merit of portraying: a moral lesson', as taken fironi scenes in -real life, and shows how a faimiiy imet, ruin', and degradation through\to(*tfreei a use of alcohol'c spirits. On© 'cannot fail to ibe impressed- with tins powerful jdirama. The pioture' will be ishown for two niglitg only, (Monday and Tuesday), and should not be missed. . "

BLASCHECK. Mr Joseph Blasdheck and Miss Mildred Wrighton, wh'o .made such a triumphal -tour of New Zealand, are to give farewell entertainments in the principal New Zealand town? -with their famous "Society Snap-shots." The repertoire lias been so extended that entirely new ,programmes will be giveinf in. each town. The New ZeaSarid public has extended a welcome itiliat rvvdilil never be forgotten. However, they deserve it, ifor it probably ranks amongst the very finest entertaanmeints that have ever visited these shores. There is something distinctive about thJis entertainment -that is moreeasy to 'appreciate! tthan define, but the impression which these. two wonderSully gifted people Slave conveyed, to us- will never be forgotten. They provide us, wfith an) entertainment- wbick not cnly contains good music, but music without monotony, interspersed with a feast of humour and variety, and that "s why a thanikM and delighted' puibilio punctuate every item ion- the programme by enthusiastic applause—appOamse tihait is a genuine expression of their appreciation of aa evening',s unalloyed enjoyment. The (Company will appear at Masterton on-'Thui-sday next, June 13th. The box plan is at the 'Dresden.