ENTERTAINMENTS.

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 2732, 1 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"VENDETTA" AT THE LYCEUM. Vini, vidi, vici—Vendetta! TheHekla Cinema Co. can always be depended upon to turn oxit a photo-play in a magnificent manner, and in the production of Marie Corelli's famemaking novel, "Vendetta/ which was screened before a large crowd of patrons at the Lyceum last night, the Italian picture producers have scored a great success. The story, in whjch the central theme is the revenge of a husband upon a heartless wife and mother, is splendidly acted in a setting that is tha genuine article iv the way of palaces and parades and gorgeoiis gardens. Naples is the scene of the whole story, and its beautiful bay, its quaint, old-time streets, and its smart hotels are flashed upon the screen whilst the human triangle works out its tragic course. The heroine is a beautiful woman, and even mere man can admire the way she wears her niany costumes. "Vendetta," which goes on for the last time to-night; should not be missed. There are only three other pictures on this programme, but they are of exceptional merit. 'The War Graphic brings scenes in Franco right here into Feilding ; _ and- there is a fine picture shoAvn'oi the brains of tho* 1 French . fighting, forces, General JofFre. A squadron of the Colonial Horse is seeii going into action, the destructiveness of the Hun is demonstrated in ruined buildings, and the damming of the Vser shows how useful and important little bags of dirt can become in a war. "The Birth of Flowers," a coloured Pa the, is not only a delightful picture, but it conveys a practical lesson in horticultures- for amateur gardeners. The remaining picture, "Back to the Kitchen/ is a hilarious comedy of a no-account count on a wild west ranch. -And in and out and round about the whole enjoyable programme Mr Flemming delighted with cleverlyplayed, appropriate music.

HUGARD AND CHING SUNG LOO. On Tuesday next, at the Drill Hall, these two clever magicians will appear. Several new artists have been engaged for the tour of'the Dominion. Hugard has also secured new illusion and magical surprises. Miss Myra Erringtou presents a novelty musical act. She is a soprano of no mean order, while her .xylophone playing is par excellence. The xylophone this young lady uses is the largest at present in Australia, having been especially imported from Deagon and Sons, America. Oing Sung Loo's night in a Chinese palace is the biggest magical act that has ever been staged in New Zealand. All special scenery and effects are carried for. this act. The other members of the combination are Clivalli and his dog Sport, Madam Carroll and Miss Nellie Clare, • a charming vocalist. Plan is at Bissett's. TO-MORIIOW'S DEMONSTRATION.

The great patriotic demonstraton which takes place to-morrow night will leave Stafford street, opposite the Drill Hall, for the Lyceum Theatre, at 7.30 o'clock 4 headed by the Salvation Army and FeiMing Brass Bands, combined. The procession will include the Territorials, Senior Cadets, and members of the National Reserve (some 250 in number), and the Fire Brigade, and various other institutions. Oh arrival at the Lyceum, speeches will be made from the theatre balcony. Special lighting is being installed by the Lyceum Co., and the picture programme will be delayed until after the demonstration.