AMUSEMENTS.

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

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PIfTUREI.

THK VATAL HANDKERCHIEF

Thai' ThoMipson-hvy.ne programmes arc wonderfully and consistently good is a well known fact, and the HI in < ill present coming to hand through the medium of direct EngIrsli .-supplies,'in conjunction with the "Ideal" film service, are, if anything, improving in tone and variety every chance. To-night a new series W'H he presented. TTie predominating stiii- feature is by Cities, "The Fatal ihiulkerehief," and revolves upon the k'dnapping of a famous dancer. It is lull of strong dramatic scenes an'l -exquisite dressing,, enacted ainid'-t. some very picturesque country. Tim plot reveals jnany exciting positions. Lubin is seen to advantage in "The Judgment of the Deep" a. re narkahle drama, dealing,,.as the names .implies, with a lighthousekeeper's perils. "The Reversion" is an excellent study also from the Lubin studio. A very smart (Society robbery; full of 'interest, in which two clever children take part. *vfll he shown, in the Kalem production "The Hidden Witness." A military romance that should prove most popular wll be "The Mexican Revolution of '(>'s," in which the Kalem Coy. do themselves justice. The humorous section includes "Bloomer's Dream" (Cities'., and "Boh's New Auto" (Lubin/. Several interesting features are among "The Philippines" (Selig), "Land of the Cactus" (Pasquali) and "On the River Conae" (Eclipse). 'A programme of the latest musical hits will he ably rendered by Reihanii Moves' Orchestra. There will he a grand matinee at* 2.30 to-day, when the little ones will be given a fine treat. , ,

TOWN HALL PICTURES.

"THE TWO SPIES."

This afternoon and evening . should witness big crowds at the people's popular picture theatre, when the Ma sterton Picture Company W'ill submit a programme of unequalled excellence. Industrial strife, tightness in the money market, or drops in the price of wool does not affect the entertainments nightly submitted at the Town Hall, and apparently fails to , keep the crowds away. In the series for this evening! the title role will be taken by a magnificent Gaumorit drama entitled 'The Two Spies." This is a war drama in which actual ' scenes in the recent conflict in the Balkans aro blended with dramatic episodes, in the lives of the chief actors. Behind the savage instincts aroused by the lust of blood are the primeval passions of war, and it is the working of a jealous mind already tormented by the of a hard day, that leads to the final scene and sacrifice of a life for naught. A thrilling story this, and must appeal to everyone who has the privilege of . witnessing it. "Scenes of Other Days" is an Edison scenic drama, dealing with 'stirring eventa in the American Civil War, which has been the theme of so many thrilling stories. The scenes of many of the famous battles are wonderfully reproduced. ' "The Lost Combination" is another dramatic production, telling in I pathetic language 6f the reformation of a desperate criminal through his { love for his little daughter. ' The programme ia particularly strong in comedy, the series; including lively • 'productions entitled "One Bound O'Brien Comes Back"," and "How Hiram Won Out." "The Valley of Bourne" is a splendidly portrayed Patho coloured sconio; while Gau-.' mont Graphic contains much that will interest, from all parts of the world. Those who are partial to educational features will be highly pleased with "Strange Sea Water Creatures," a fine Pathe film. The programme is an excellent one, and cannot fail tol please. The children's > matinee hag been specially arranged for the delectation of the juveniles, a bright and interesting programme being the result. Music by Candy's up-to-date orchestra will put the finishing touches to a superb evening's en* tertainment.