AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13520, 31 October 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The thrilling detective picture entitled “Unerring Justice," the star dramatic film of the new change at Hayward’s, is one of the best of the Selig Company's latest productions. The beautiful young daughter of a prosperous banker, and solo heir to all his wealth, is in love with, a man named Howe, who is, in reality, a villain of the deepest dye, his main object being to obtain possession of the banker’s vast wealth. He persuades the daughter to poison her father, giving her a small phial containing acid with which to accomplish the deed. The murderer escapes tho vigilance of the detective, and. eventually, amongst the snowy mountains of North Dakota, feels secure from pursuit. Tho detective, however, is soon on his track, and makes no mistake in securing his prey. He is taken back to the city, and here, with his companion, has to stand trial for killing the banker. This story is particularly attractive in its setting, which gave the audience some fine views of the snow-capped Rockies. Tho characters played their several parts in an excellent style. Two Essanay productions ably support this film. They _ are “The Sherriff’s Brother,” an exciting Western story, and “Thwarted Vengeance, ” a strong and appealing drama. A special item was screened in the “Modern School of Italian Cavalry.” This squadron has been depicted before, but never while manoeuvring over such difficult objects and performing such strenuous and hair-raising feats as were displayed in this film. Tho sure-footedness of the horses was very striking. At full gallop the company fords rivers, _ clears walls, ascends and descends the sides of steep gullies at*full speed, while still more difficult pieces of ground are later negotiated, some almost perpendicular descents being taken, and a long lino of riders taking their mounts down a long descent, along the top of a crumbling wall, end. ing by a plunge into the river. An exquisitely coloured Pathe production was screened m “The General’s Fate.” Other commendable, items were tho Path© Gazette, in which was given a striking glimpse of good “soccer” football, and Burgess after bis Channel swim; and "Scroggins and tho Waltz Dream” and "Seeking a Bed.” This splendid programme will he screened again to-night. FULLERS’ PICTURES. Judging by the way tho pictures of the “Fogwell-Barry Race” for tho sculling championship of England were received in the Opera House last evening, it is evident that local interest in this particular branch of sport is still keen. Barry and Fogwcll are scon training on the Thames, various incidents in connection with tho race were included, then came tho great struggle, while Barry’s easy win was seen from a fine point per cinematograph. A film of great attractiveness was “Scenes in Morocco," various types of inhabitants and their mode of living being shown. Tho Moorish cavalry (under French instructors) in camp—put a fine finishing touch on the film. Some beautiful glimpses of what is said to bo tho most charming of Swiss towns, were given in "Lucerne and its Surroundings.” Tho dramatics were a splendid collection. “The Blind Princess and the Poet” was a fine picture-story, telling how her sight ’would bo restored by a kiss. After all the court trying without success, the poor poet, who was one of her admirers, creeps in and kisses her. She at onco recovers her sight and ho is appropriately reward, ed. “A Braver Heart”, was a sensational drama, dealing with > the love story of two young people. Tho young woman desires to marry someone of title, wliilo she really loves a man of the middle - classes. After some exciting adventures are witnessed, sho changes her mind, and remains with the one .she loves. “Alice’s Sacrifice," shows the successful side of theatrical life, while “An Indian Appreciation was a capital wild western drama dealing with an incident of ranch life. “Pathe’s Gazette” contained the world’s latest current events, including the first “aerial post" in England. The comics were a choice selection “The New Operator,” and “Bill as ’Express Messenger” created much laughter, nnd ‘Foolshead’s Hypnotism” was a real side splitter. O’Hara’s symphony orchestra rendered a fine programme of incidental music.