AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10714, 7 September 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

MASTERTON PICTURE COMPANY.

"FATE'S BUFFETING."

Another programme of high excellence will be screened at the Town Hall to-night, including a series of the very latest films frpm'European and American manufacturers. Tho star attraction is a superb coloured drama by the ! Pathe Company, and strikes a very high' note of excellence'. The story I details the marvellous adventures of an escaped .convict, and the many trials and tribulations which fell to his lot prior to recapture. The drama bristles with exciting and sensational episodes, and is a photo-play that will appeal to all.- Supporting the chief attraction there are a splendid series of the very best films. Included are Australian Gazette, which is always'responsible for something interesting and new : "One is Business, the Other Crime" shows us the A.B. Company at ! its best. "Living Paris" is a sensational picture, portraying the many wonders of "Gay;Paree." "Tho Black Hand" is anotherexceilent tn'oduc-tkm by the A.B. Company. The comics .include "Haunted' Rockers," "Bobby Stamps the Postcards" and "Crazy Dope," which are guaranteed to r™vide mirth for tho most staid. ,The whole programme is exceptionally well arranged, and those who visit the Town Hall to-night may rest assured of nn excellent evening's entertainment. The matinee this afternoon promises something fresh and interesting for the children, a special programme being arranged for their delectation. The management wish us to announce that owing to there;' being such a demand for the "Star of Canada" picture, they will not be able to present it for a week ofso.

THOMPSON-**AYNE PICTURE

"CAPTAIN KING'S RESCXr

The current programme of pictures of the Foresters' Hall is acknowledged to be the finest series presented there for some time. • Last night's large audience were delighted with the bill of fare. The dramas were, an excellent lot, and those present were particularly delighted with "Captain King's Rescue." (a tale of Mexico), "Honour and the Sword" (an exciting study in 'which a woman defends her husband's honour at the point of the sword), "Hatred at the Music Hall" (a delightful storr of the stage), and "Lodgings for the Night" (a stirring drama in wlncli tho ever-popular Dolly Nicholson, takes the leading role). Screams of huighter were produced by the presentation of "Working for Hubby" (with fat Bun. nv as one of the "hubbies"), "Idly and the Dogs," "The Furs'* and "Gettiu" tho Money" (a splendid Knlem). "Nature's Little Tragedies was a verv acceptable- novelty picture. Other pictures calling for special mention are "An Indian Martyr" (Bison s capital Tndian drama), "When tho. Firebell.s Rang" (A.B. comedy), "The Three Grenadiers" (Eclair drama), | "Polodore's Lunch" >(Pasquilla ■ comedy). "The Gnumojft Graphic' and "Patho Gazette."' 'Hie children's special matinee will take place at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, and the proj gramme will be shown for the last time, to-night.

"H.lVi.s. PSNAFORE."

To tho principals in "H.M.S, Pinafore," especially Josephine (Mrs H. J. Francis), Ralph (Mr W. S. Jago) Captain Cocoran (Mr H. F. Green) is allotted some very choice music. In the duet. "Refrain Audacious Tar," Josephine and Ralph have a spirited number, which they "sing excellently. Captain Cocoran's solos includes the pretty -song "Fail*-Moon to Thee I Sing," and "I'm the Captain of the Pinafore," both of which suit Mr Green admirably. Ralph Rackstraw has a number of fine solos and tenor parts in trios and quartettes. In tho octette "Farewell My Own" he has an exquisite introdoctory theme to sing, which ho docs admirably. In tho part of Ralph Mr Jago will be a great success.. To Josephine, however, goes tho choicest music of the opera in solo work. In "Sorry Her Lot" and tho "Scena," recitative and solo, she has music full of power and dramatic art. Mrs Francis will captivate the audience in these fine solos. Tho duets, trios and quartettes set for the principals aro all excellent. Those v. ho wish to reserve seats for Wednesday and Thursday should do so at onco, as tho plan i.'i fast filling.