AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 31 December 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES.

TWO BIG HOLIDAY FEATURES

The change of programme at the Thompson-Payne Theatre this evening includes two very fine dramatic features. "Tho Life of a Mother" is a Nordisk production, 3000 feet in length. It is very original in idea, I and shows the life story of a deeply wronged girl whose determination and courage overcome almost insurmountable difficulties. The second big star is a Lubin film entitled ''A Hero Amongst Men." The story is set in modern times and opens with the love affairs of tho only daughter of the director of the • Imperial Arms Co., who infatuates two suitors of vastly different character, who both endeavour to obtain her hand in marriage. Throughout the entire length of this star the onlooker is kept thoroughly interested, excitement becoming intense when the powder room is discovered to be on-fire. A terrific explosion takes place, and the true value of both men is apparent; one proves an arrant coward, while the other bravely faces death in «rder U> sive those weaker than himself with the natural result' that he wins not only the admiration but the hand of the girl he has long wanted. This subject is 2500 feet in length, and is" most absorbing. Other dramas will be. "Suspense," a pretty child romance by Rex, and "The Only Chance," a sensational Selig feature. "The Cork Industry" is a most interesting item. , A number of other, pictures will .include the Eclair Jour-., nal, "Giles' Girl,',' "The. and "Old Doc Y«c." . This is a mo|% up-to-date and interesting programme and people,who desire ; to see the old year out cannot do better shan pay a visit to; see this; splendid .series. The usual New Year matinee at whiqh children are admitted free of charge will be givenat 2.30 this afternoon.

TOWN HALL PICTURES.

"BATTLE OF MANILLA."

A great matinee treat will be provided at the Town Hall this afternoon, when a unique programme df' high-class films., will be screened 'for the special delectation of the little ones. In the ..evening, the: "Battle of Manilla'.' will fill the title role in a .magnificent series of cinematographic gems. This is a sensatinoal story of love, war and adventure, battle scene being , porin, vivid colours. .Ntf, finer, pic.tiire of a great battle has been produced, 'the entire story making a very thrilling chapter of exciting 'which happened in a time of great 'int. tensity ..amongst "*thpse concerned. "The Widow of Winnipeg" is a screaming comedy, which will.create roars of laughter, and is ably supported by anptb.er farcical comedy in "Tlie Amateur '"Lion-Tamer." "flambles through'tSicily" is a charming scenic,';depicting scenes in beautiful Sicily, The entire programme is' of the highest excellence, and a fitting one for a time when everyone is seeking the best, of.,enjoyment. '