AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10717, 22 October 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

Mil SCOTT-LESLIE

' deferring to Mr the | entertainer, who appears in Maßtortcn on Friday evening, the Raugiukei ,id- < voeato says:—"Mr Scott-Lesiu- wa a in ' his best form, and was called upon to respond to several encores during It-lie evening. He was ably hl! l'Pj>' by Miss F. Knight, whose hnllur.u soprano voice charmed the audience, all her items being encored. Supported by Miss Daisy Evans nn the ! piano, Mr Scott-Leslie vith him a ' strong combination of talented arti.-ts 'capable of pleasing the most critical 1 audience. We can with confidence 'commend the entertainment to those- ! in quest of a real enjoyable porforminnce as Mr Seett-Lcslie's items alcne ' are more than worth tjie charge for ' admission."

J THOMPSOK-PAYN2 PICTURES | "BROKEN' CHAINS." The groat star drama "Broken Chains" drew a crowded house at the j Foresters' Hall last evening. The programme was a capital one and delighted the audience. Hie items were well chosen, and the subjects were of ' the type that appeal to old and young alike. They were fascinating and informative. Comic, dramatic, and educational all displayed firstclass matter, the programme wa* undoubtedly of high, order of merit. The chief attraction of course was the splendid story of the >tage, "Hie. Broken Chains," n study rich in interesting situations. "Broken Chains'' shows a doctor living happily with •his wife and child, who becomes fascinated with a ballet dancer, whom he has attended for sprained ankle. Becoming devoid of all honour, the husband makes the homo life so unhappy that his wife returns to her mother, and earns her living by singing for gramaphone records. The husband, while in a cafe with the dancer, hears his wife singing lib favourite air. He is brought to realise his mistake, and a dramatic finale shows the family re-united. The audience was-delighted with this capital picture. "A Walk Through an Aquarium" was a very interesting picture, showing a number of fish, allegators, seals, etc., and was much appreciated. "An Arizona Escapade" was one of those stirring cowboy stories which find so much favour with audiences. There were many other splendid dramas, amusing" comedies, and scenics making a programme of exceptional merit.

MASTERTON PICTURE COMPANY

"TIIE PLOT THAT FAILED."

The. large audience that was prosent at the Town Flail last evening was quite enthusiastic over the superb programme submitted. Each film received its due sli:irt> of praise, while a storm of applause greeted the star drama, "The Plot That Failed," which strikes a verv high note of excellence. The story is always interesting, and reaches an intensely dramatic stage, when the governor of tlio prison, in order to avenge himself for an insult received years before, informs the young wife that her husband is an ereconvict. He is, however, prevented

from gaining full revenge, as the husband himself tells his sad story, and ends his life. The entire piece is full of .pathos and dramatic power, and holds the attention of the audience. The scenics are instructive and interesting, being drawn from many of the worlds most beautiful spots. Pathe Gazette is ahvays entertaining, while "Pilgrimage to Summit of Fuji," displays tho wonders of Japan in a most happy manner. "Lily Eos el la." in the great animal act is a wonderfully clever creation. The comedies are exceptional, and include "Fortunes of a Composer," "Revolution in a Bachelors' Club," "Eternal Woman." and the "Leap Yeflr Comedy," a collection that would be hard to equal in any part of the world. This fine programme will be screened for tlfe last time to-night.