AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 12 September 1913, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. I There was a very large attendance at the Town Hall last evening when the Masterton Picture Company submitted a special series of pictorial films, and conducted in conjunction with the Horticultural Society Spring Show, the entertainment was a great, success. The pictures shown were all specials and were greetod with applause. "The Power of Sleep" is undoubtedly one of the Edison Company's very best efforts to date, and the'many 'ludicrous scenes produced great merriment. "When John Brought Home His Wife" caught the popular fancy. The story of a young man from the country and a bright chorus girl is told in realistic fashion, and appeals to all from the beginning. Scenes on the Padas River, is a- remarkably fine scenic ,depicting beautiful scenes in Borneo, the colouring and arrangement beng very striking in effect. The Pathe Company is responsible for a fine contribution in "St Valentine's -Day, which proves another laughter rawer of high merit, and the large audience is kept in fita of merriment to the end of the comedy. "Giving him Fits" is a production by the same Company and is equally clever and diverting, while at the same time introducing something of the uncanny. Palidor and the witches and the Pathe Gazette concluded an evening's entertainment which it would be hard to equal anywhere. This unique series of picture gems will bo screened again this evening. THOMPtON-PAYNE PICTURES. "THE HOUSEOF MYSTERY." - The big Clarendon drama now being screened at Messrs Thompson Payne's proved a big draw last evening when an enthusiastic audience rewarded its merits. The plot which is specially written for the company by the Marchioness Townsend is excellent in every respect, and portrayed with good acting and perfect phototography it forms a really interesting and exciting dramatisation, The. racing track drama* "A Kentucky Girl" by the Kal'em Company proved a popular edition and was told in this Company's usually crisp style. "A Child's Influence" was a beautiful domestic drama, which showed had the love of a child brought an estranged couple together. "Roads that lead Home" was an excellent society romance by the popular Solax Coy. and was a special favourite with the ladies. The little child, who acts m this drama is very clever and was much admired by the audience. "The Eclair Journal" and "Warwick Chronicle" gave a good account of current events. A splendid collection of humorous items included "The Helping Hand," "A Cunning Canine," and "Rival Champions." This programme will be shown for the last time tonight. As special matinee at which the big Indian drama "Old Fort Dearborne" will be shown will be held. at 2.30 on Saturday. "THE GEISHA." Lovers of plays have a treat in store for them this coming week, and those who intend witnessing the performance of "The Geisha," will look back, on the Masterton Amateur. Theatrical Society's season of 1913 with a great deal of pleasure. The success of last season has acted as a fine stimulant to the members,of the society, and their determination to .eclipse thenbest efforts -of the past 'is sure to have, an excellent and healthy effect on this year's production. The different members of the Society have worked hard for some months their keenness should result _in as fine a production as Mastertonians have witnessed at the hands of Amateurs. The cast of characters ! is a strong one. JThe public will resume acquaintanceship with Mrs Francis and Miss Cameron ; Messrs Jago, Hall, tfggulden, Gray, Sutton and. Green, the stage work of all whom they will recollect with pleasure. Younger members will also appear, and no doubt~the public will be curious to see,how they acquit themselves. The fascinations of the dancing of Miss Roberts have already been exercised in Masterton, and there is noreason to doubt thatr she will sustain her character as Molly Seamore with equal ability. Perhaps the most difficult character will be that of the "'French"Girl," but Miss Jessie tMiller, though new to the footlights, is giving an excellent interpretation of the part, and will assuredly be well received. The "Geishas" are well up to their work, and the chorus is strong and well-balanced. Altogether, a fine performance may be looked forward to and the Town Hall is expected to be taxed to its utmost capacity.