AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13529, 10 November 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The new programme 1 presented at theLyceum last evening is one of the choicest, and most varied, yet shown at'this popular picture resort, and contains some magnificent examples of the great strides .that have been made in .the animated picture art. "The Captain’s Bride, ’’ by ITlat great wizard of science, Thomas, A. Edison, stands out as one of the best and most stirring stories yet told by the cinematograph. The plot is, splendidly conceived, and the setting, acting, and mounting of the piece bears tho hall-mark of excellence. The story is centred round a shipwreck, which is vividly depicted, and the rescue of the heroine. It is a thrilling tale, splendidly shown. "The Prophet of Korosan" is tho title of an exceptionally fine study of life in a harpm, showing some beautiful houris and tho exquisite costumes and tho much-talked-of harem skirt. Interwoven is a most romantic story of love and devotion. Another splendid dramatic picture, full of intense interest, is entitled ‘‘A Woman’s Voice." "The Town of Erivan" is a travel collection which carries the audience away to the Near East. Erivan, formerly a famed Persian city, was taken over by Russia in 1829. and the strange mixture of Russians, Tartars, and Persians forms an interesting theme. The Bison exclusive drama, “An Indian Nemesis," demonstrates the faithful devotion of a redskin towards a little white boy who is kidnapped by Spaniards. The Indian pursues the Spaniards; and rescues the child after killing the miscreants who stole him. An enjoyable game of cards is unexpectedly put an end to with laughable results in “An Interrupted Game” (American Bip. Company). A race between two commercial travellers to secure a big order promised to the first applicant provides the fun in the Edison comedy, “Who Gets the Order?” The 'rival bagmen meet with amusing adventures, and a dingdong contest is won practically in tho last stride. The merchant, now-recognition of the enterprise of both men, divides tho order between them. Other very good pictures are contained in- the scries, which will be serened again to-night for the last time. A matinee will take place to-mor-row afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. The Lyceum orchestra discoursed another of their delightful musical programmes. HARRY RICKARDS’ VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. The Vaudeville combination which will open a short season at tho Opera House to-morrow evening, under the auspices of the firm of Harry Rickards is, taken all round, ouo of the best and brightest ever seen here. Novelty is its keynote and variety its watchword,. Most of the com-, pany consists of imported talent, which, is necessarily now to Dominion audiences, and tho majority of the acts to be submitted are of a high standard of merit. When such a wealth of material is available from which to select, it is not easy to place one’s finger on any act in particular. As a matter of fact many of the turns could be bracketed as equal in merit, the only difference being in the nature of tho elements that go to make up their intrinsic excellence. On this principle, then, -VI cide Capitaine may be singled out for premier mention. This, lady la a model of perfect physical symmetry, and goes through a graceful and daring trapeze act. Her every movement is grace personified. and is done without any effort 1 1though the strain at times wrtsTbp cuonn ous. Binns and Binns a£e a couple of clover comedians, who introduce pome surprisingly clever effects into an that is stamped with tho hall mark of originality. Sydney Bach is a Welsh humorist who submits a clever and decidedly amusing musical monologue. Alf Holt has a qua’r.t and natural style of his own, and places himself enrapport with his audience immediately he stops on to the stage. Clarke and Mostol are patter comedians, as well as lightning dancers, 'and their wofk in this respect comes as a revelation, iu tcrpsichorean art.