AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 1 November 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMP&J>N-i»AYNE PICTURES. AX EXCELLENT CHANGE. The first sceening of another new series of pictures will be presented fit the Thompson-Payne Picture Theatre to-n'glit. It is claimed by the proprietors that the average length of their programmes is three thousand feet greater than that which prevails in any other picture theatre of the Dominion. Of course a programme is not judged so much by its length as its quality, but in this connection the Thompson-Payne firm aro particularly fortunate, for the progrnmmeis which have lately been screened by them have received the hall-mark of approval from a keen and discerning public. The large number of makers which the firm are able to draw on adds the further value of variety, thus completing the most important points of what constitutes the perfect picture programme. The star dramatic attraction in to-/iight's bill of twelve subjects is the Duske drama "No Finer Death." It is based on an incident in the great Franco-Prussian war, and marks in bold and striking manner the efforts of a band of French villages to entrap a squad on Uhlans and bring about their destruction. War dramas are at all times acceptable, but when they take as their theme an incident based on fact and bristling with realism throughout, they serve to vividly Illustrate the ravages which necessarily prevail during the combat of two mighty nations. Among the numerous supporting dramas "The Faith of a Girl," a Lubin drama, is probably the best. Others include "A Fight for Right" (Western drama by Nestor), "The Village Blacksmith" (by Pilot), and "The Cloak of Guilt" (K«lem). The scenics include "Picturesque Rome" and "N.S.W. Boy Scouts." A well supported humorous vein includes "Diddum's Full of Tricks," "The Mind Cure" "Toothache" (Kalem), "Dupin's New Coat" (Urban), "Heart-Breakers" (Lubin), and "The Tattle Battle" (iSelig). There will be a big matinee at 2.30 p.m. to-day. ! TOWN HALL PICTURES.

"TEST OF FRIENDSHIP."

To-night the Masterton Picture Co. will again be to the front with another of its special feature programmes. The star item is a fine Vitagraph drama entitled "Test of Friendship," in which the rofmantic life of a beautiful, but spoilt girl is graphically told, dealing with the attachment of several suitors for her hand. How' she marries one, but grows tired of his indifference to her, and, is only saved from a rash and thoughtless act through the sterling lc/ve of one of her admirers. The Story is full of human interest, while there are many thrilling episodes running through the story. "The Golden Wedding" is an exceptionally strong Edison drama telling of the golden wedding of an. aged couple, who, sitting by the fire-side, see a visic/n of their long life and past happiness. "The Express C.0.P." is a side-splitting comedy by Thannehauser Company, the numerous episodes in which create roars of laughter. The Oaumont Graphic is as usual full of bright and interesting matter, gleaned from all parts of the world. "The School Principal" is a Lubin drama dealing with the life of a spoilt favourite of fortune who comes under the spell of the Principal of a college, and finally decides that life with an honest man is far better than being pandered to by the idle rich. "The Oil Industry" is an industrial item that will appeal to all, being highly instructive and educative. The regaining films include "The Wahine" a fine topical subject. Ellaline Terriss and Seymour Hicks are seen in a fine vaudeville item, while Paris fashions may be relied upon to prove .most interesting to the ladies. Motor racing is a topical feature, providing lots of excitement. The entire programme is one of the highest merit, and should come quite up to the high standard which ■ characterises the entertainments of the Masterton Picture Company. The , matinee in the afternoon promises to ! be exceptionally attractive. I