AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CII, Issue 15633, 16 April 1915, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

JIAYVTARD'S PICTURES. Hayward's had a full house last night to see a most entertaining and enjoyable series <.f films. "Domestic Devon' 7 is an exceptionally pretty scenic, of a beautiful part of Old England. "Maria's Sacrifice"' is a romance with a strong touch of passionate affection, tarnished by villainous jealousy, p'.tis many very exciting episodes. Of particular interest is the scenic "Egyptian Monuments,'' which shows the scene, of the leeent military camp occupied l>y the X« w Zeaiand boys, and gives many excellent snaps of the pyramids, i\\-3 sphinx and other ancient structures. "Tlir Hup Smugglers" reveals stiiving r.nd daring adventures in a drama true to life. "Magazine Cooking." gives each and all a very broad smile wlu-n the lights are put on. "The Co oanut Industry" instructively depicts an industry of tbo Philippines. • His Chorus Girl Wife"'" is a very pleasing drama, characterised hy very finr. acting. It. was evident that the spi ctators were eager to see "Dough and Dynamite." Anything attached to the name of Charles Cliaph'n has an assured popularity, and it is safe to say that seldom has the public had such a series -of mirth-provoking incidents placed before them in one picture as in ••Dough and' Dynamite." Chaplin excels himsdf. the laughter is infectious, and. like the title, sticks all the way through and ends with an irrepressible and violent explosion. Keystones with Chaplin are sometimes very near vulgarity, but this cannot be urg:>d in connection with "Dough and Dynamite." The programme from first to last is of a very high order, and should not be missed.

FULLERS' PICTURES. The Theatre Royal last night, roc.'ived the patronage of a verv large number of visitors, and the seating accommodation was fully taxed. The

■-Patho Gazette' 1 proved to be replete with most interesting scenes from the Homeland and troubled Europe. The Gazettes have come to be looked upon as the most important films screened. The feature of the programme is a six-part drama by t-lio Vitagrnph Coy. eiuiiisd "Captain Alvarez." The story is laid in the wilds of" the Argentine, ::iu : . embraces many most thrilling ■.■•n-flietj between Federal and Revolu-

nonary forces. The story has been r.iiin d in these columns and requires n,> repetition. The principal features are pleasingly surrounded, and form a blase of exciting and vivid incident, which commands tlia unremitting :\:Loiition of all from start to finish, '["here is a wealth of bravado and devi'-may-care, and also a fine display or that popular uprightness and chivalry expected in the hero's part. Daring feats, sconic beauties, and the charm of romance, aro prominent features of the production. The actins is superb, and the picture throughout of first rate merit. ' A Corner in Hats" is a groat mirth raiser, and discloses some most ludicrous situations. The programme throughout is most enjoyable and well worth seeing. PRINCE RANGI GANZI TO-NIGHT. To-night at the Choral Hall the widely-discussed entertainment by the celebrated Indian hypnotist will' taite place. That hypnotic suggestion is a mighty force capable- of immense possibilities in our own lives is now a generally recognised fact, and "Western nations are awakening to the fact that the mysterious force which, has been known and practised for so many centuries in India is of vital importance. Prince Rangi Ganzi. who is a cultured, earnest, student of occult phenomena, was only induced to leave India under the direction of Earl Dayton, Ltd., in the belief that the time was ripe to convey knowledge of this foroo to the public, by scientific demonstrations in ; the form of an entertainment. At the suggestion of the management, bright. clean comedy has lieen introduced into the programme. This portion of the entertainment is conducted by Mr Frank d? Lyle, a student especially selected for his natural gifts by tho Prince to accompany him through the Australian tour. The box p!,-in is open \at the Bristol. The management particularly request all patrons to be seated at 8 p.m. sharp, as owing to the silence imperative during the Prince's onening speech, late comers can positively not be admitted until its conclusion.