AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14525, 29 November 1912, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S PICTURES.

There was a crowueu attendance of pacrous at tho <Joios>i.euni lait night, wtiun a. new programme oi JtJuiiers X'iCtures was sexeeneu. An jiiLere&ung industrial tiim was that depicting tue manufacture of walking sticiis, au processes being clearly uiowu, irom the beiKiing of tho iianale to the engraving of tno metal mount. A cnarming series of views was shown of the Sicilian Coait, also pictures of tho rugged interior of the island. The latest "Gaumont Graphic' , contained au unusually interesting coiiectiou of snaps of the latest events of importance in England and on the Continent. Two very lino dramatics were shown, ono "The Iniposter," dealing with tho crime of a confidence man who robs and stuns an Engiish nobleman who is on a visit to America, and then personates his victim; the other, "A .Night of Terror," relating the exploits of a nocturnal burglar who secretes himself beneath a bed, is discovered with dismay by the occupant, and escapes with a jewellery haul to tho roof pursued by policemen who in tho meantime havo been called up. "Sun's Eclipse" was quite an entertaining comic, showing tho device resorted to by a telescope retailer to encourage trade. Other good films were "Arabian Theatre," "Captured by Bedouins," "Wonkey's Wager," "Bermina Railway," "Broncho Bill and Indian Maid," and "The Interrupted Elopement." The pictures will bo shown again to-night.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

The bi-weekly change of programme at tho Queen's Theatre in Hereford street will be mado to-day, when the management announce two_ "star" films —"The Prison Ship" (depicting an incidrfnt in the American Civil "War) and "The Smuggler's Daughter" (a Western drama described as "abounding in sensational features and magnificent scenic views"). Tho Queen's Theatre was extensively patronised at all the sessions yesterday, when the current programme, particularly the fine film, "Salambo," was received with much appreciation.

SYDENHAM PICTURES.

The new programme was enthusiastically received at the Empire Theatre last night. The list included that wonderful historical subject, "Tho Charge of the Light Brigade." Special mention must also be mado of the local film. "Lancaster Park School Sports, which is of particular interest to parents and children. Other items were: —"Military Manoeuvres." "Wooing of Handfeomo Dan," "The Trianons," "Wanted, a Sister," "Caspian Sea, "His Besetting Sin," and "W.iffles as Chemist." The programme will bo repeated this evening.

WEST-HAYWARD PICTURES. The projerammo of Wcst-Hayward Picttires shown at His Majesty s Theatre last night wns witnessed by a largo and appreciative audience. Tonight the same programme will be shown.

OPERA HOUSE.

A lame audience was present at the Opera House and greatly enjoyed the programme submitted by the BrenrianFuller Vaudeville Corapnnv. To-night the same programmo will be ppvcm< and the second heat of the "Mr Boose singing competition will take place.

GLOBE PICTURES-

"The Merchant of VemcS" a cmcrepresentation and adaptation ot Shakespeare's play, was tiie principal tiinx ot the new programmo shown at the Globe Continuous X-ictures yesterday. The principal lucidonta ot the play were dealt witn and were convincingly acted. The sceme setting was excellent, and the film itselt, which was a fine example of Tatlie i'rercs' colour cinematography, was one of the most artistic shown at the Globe. The explanatory narrative was supplied by Mr Walter JJreamer, and was ot great assistance to those not acquainted with the text of the play. "In Robespierre's Time" was a finely acted dramatic story of the French ltevolution. Most interesting was the scenic series depicting Mount Fuji, the sacred mountain of Japan, which included a representation of the ascent of the mountain by pilgrims. "Wanted, a Sister," was a pleasing and laughable comedy, and another humorous film of merit was "Baron Munchausen's Droam" in which some startling and some pleasing transformation scenes were pictured. The latest Australian "Gazette" consisted of a number of pictures of much interest. To-day and this evening "The Merchant of Venice" and the other films on yesterday's programme (which was witnessed by large audiences) will be again exhibited.

VETERANS' SALE OF WORK.

A. sale of work and jumble sale in connection with the Veterans' Association was continued yesterday in their hall in Gloucester street, and was largely attended*. The various stalls were presided over as follows: —Refreshment stall, Mesdames Gwatkin and Biel; variety stall, Mrs Rogers and Miss Biel j produce, Mr and 'Miss McCausland; sweet, Mr and MrsShann; book and arts, Mr and Mrs Hahn; fancy cobds, Mr and Mrs Halsall and Mrs Rix; jumble, Mr and Mrs Cresswell. Music was contributed by Misses Timbrell and Smith. The sale will be continued to-day, and will close tomorrow evening, at 10 o'clock.