AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 6 May 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PA'VrJE PICTURES. "THE VOW Klf <>r -iGEXCE." Last evening saw another large, audience at theT.P. Electric Theatre, when the current chango Wi,s screened for the second time. The .headliner, "The Power of Silence," proved a, ntoM. popular mini her, and gained weii-meritrd appreciation. It. shows a very well-worked plot amidst the Western surroundings, and has a pathetic as well as an exciting theme. It i s 2000 feet in length, and is one of t-1 i-L- l.ttl in Company'-- he-it el'l'oi t ■ to date. A most interesting and instructive item shown iiwhcSehg production, "ii.to the (lennine," which gives a very realistic idea of the peii':dy\>!' high society. A rich man is engaged u> a .rich lady, and .suddenly loses his fortune, and is thrown off •■(>.>■ .Ids fiance. Later he makes a fortune at the Australian fields, and returns to he met with great pomp by the girl who had jilted him, and' who desires to return to bfs .now well-lined purse, hut .site is bitterly disappointed at the reception he gives her. "The (inn Spugglers" is an exciting Kalem number. "A Romance of Ancient Rome" is also a long and interesting drama. Other excellent subjects are "Topical liudget," "Hagari v. Schmidt," "Tho Water Waggon" and "The Pink Corset." This programme wili be shown for the last time tonight, when picture lovers should not miss this excellent series.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. "HEl> FI)X, THE I'OACHKK." A vt'i'v good audience'was present sit tlu» Town Hall, Masterton, last evening to witness the programme of first-class pictures presented by the Masterton Picture and Entertainment Company. Kadi picture was screened with -a rock steadiness and clearness that speaks well for the enterprise of tliis company. The star film shown last evening was entitled ''Red Fox, ithe Pioaoliav,'' by the Pa the Company, and upholds the reputation of this form for producing beautifullycoloured films. The picture was very well received, as also was the rest of the programme. An Edison comedv, "The Vandal Leopard," created roars of lamghter. and shows a leopard taken to BnisseK WhiUt there, bo has the temerity to walk off with one of the most rioted city statues. The police get upon the animal's tracks, and secure a large cannon to work death and destruction upon the jungle beast. However, the. leopard lias a dosire to come closer to the timid crowd. The police become f>o nervous that they think it 'advisable to take to their heels. Many funny situations are disclosed, which bring ridicule on the brave pursirons. Another item of considerable interest, entitled "The Bed Man's Burden," is also by the Edison company, and provides a thrilling and sensational plot, in wliich Jessie McAlister takes the leading part. Other pictures' of considerable interest were "The .Sheriff," "Tiger Hunting," ship," "The Totvffle. Eye," and the Australian This splendid programme will be shown for the Uust time to-night. Arrangements have been made for the screen'rig of a. programma off particular brilliance, n' the change of programme to-morrow evening.

"THE BUTTERFLIES." Oil Monday and Tuesday evenings next there will appear at the Masterton Town Hall that very clever troupe of entertainers, "The Butterflies," who have a reputation of sterling merit .gained in England, South Africa, and the chief towns of the North Island. The Sporting and Dramatic Review of Mew Zealand, speaking of their perforance, said: —"The Butterflies" have opened their Dominion tour and achieved a decided success. We 'have had various costume oomedy companies touring New Zealand during the past few years, but met one of them can be named that is in the same class as "The Butterflies." The box plan will open at the Dresden on Thursday.

BELLE CROME 00. On Thursday evening next the above company will commence a season of two mights at the Town Hall. One of the brightest of bright musical entertainments in Australasia to-day is that given hy the popular Oome company of entertainers, musicians, vocalists, humourists and instrumentalists. The combination is remarkable for its evenness, and each performer seems imbued witli the importance of making his or her own

part a live one. N'o wonder they keep the programme moving at top speed. The oompany is rich in vocal talent, particularly so in the soloists, the comedy numbers and the quaint quartettes. Mios Belle Ororae is charming and versatile. Mr Fan© aind Mr C'romo, instrumentalists, also coino in tor a large amount of appreciation. Mr -Bert .Ralph in a typiccal Englis licomedia-n ; his songs, given in costume, are laughable in tho extreme; bis story of a soldier's life, a "standing in the street episode," a ->tory relative to the colour of his hair, and the narration of bis matri-' menial troubles are grand mirthmakers. Ma- Ralph looks the. part he plays, as well as acts it. The Creightons, two English jugglers, are celerity personified. Their contrast in stature is most amusing, but their work is a marvellous exhibition of wonderful juggling and aerobatics; n is clean, clever, and right away from all similar acts. Mr Norman Chorum and Miss .Ethel Richards are qualified vocalists, their duet numbers being exceptionally fine. The box p'an for the reason will open at the Dresden.