ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue LXVIII, 22 September 1914, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. Another -interesting programme,, covering a wide range of subjects, was presented last night at the Opera House, and was thoroughly appreciated. "The Tell-tale Photograph" was the title of thel leading dramatic film, ■which was supported by other firstclass films, including a beautiful scenic picture, showing the effects of light on Italian lakes. The usual budget of comic subjects was put on. Good music was provided by the Lyric Sym-. phony Orchestra. There will be a ■change-0f... programme to-night, when the management will present . A ''THE NAVAL SPY.'' This is a very appropriate drama,, coming as it doe,s in the midst of war. It ia:"by: the^' Lubiri" pluyers, built around the American-Mexican war, and reproduces a great naval battle that is surprisingly realistic. Another subject of unusual interest will be "The Assembly of the British Fleet at Spithead," which was considered a record in every respect. Edison's strong human play, entitled "His Comrade's Wife," is an excellent one. The Kalem Company's presentation of "The Delayed Special" quite upholds their reputation. The comic series is exceptionally strong, and the billing of a' Keystone is a suie guarantee of a full house. "A Rural Demon," by this company, causes laughter f ro.n start to finish. The old favourite John Bunny will again appear in "Bunny's Mistake/ and the j Pathe Gazette, "A Sandstone Quarry," I and the "Lakes of the Pyrenees" will I further amplify a very attractive pro- I gramme. "IN THE KINQ'S SERVICE." Commencing at the Opera House tomorrow, with a matinee at 3 p.m., the management will present a special attraction that should possess an unusual interest at the present juncture. It is entitled, "Life m the King's Service," and, ranging over a length of 5000 feet, the film gives some splendid views illustrative of life in the Army and Navy, the special training which every branch of the service undergoes, and the manoeuvres on land and sea -which accustom each arm to the conditions it may expect to meet in actual warfare. The naval section includes a peculiarly interesting series of: views showing the gradual developments in build, rig, siae and armament of the ships of Britain's Navy, from its inception to the present day. Each type of present-day vessel —battleship, ■ cruiser, destroyer, end submarine, as well as the hydroplane—is shown going through the exercises belonging to its own particular sphere, and'more detailed views are also given of the Navy's personnel at gun drill, land work, signalling, etc. In the military section there are interesting views of cftvalry manoeuvres and infantry on the march and at attack practice, ending with review movements. This account gives but a faint idea of the multiplicity of detail em-' bodied in this fascinating picture, which covers the whole rang© of service ashore and afloat. To see ifc inevitably helps towards a fuller realisation of the part Britons are now playing in the great war, amd in +his respect alone it is worthy of public notice. LmpER&RANZ CONCERT. To-morrow (Wednesday) evening the recently formed Ladies' Society will make its debut at the Presbyterian Hall under the baton of their conductress. Mrs J. E. Roe. They have been practising assiduously, and will have a capital programme to present to,the audience. As is notified in" the advertisement, tickets may be obtained from Mr R. W. Sargent's shop, Sigh street, or from thehon. secretary, Mrs E. Nalder.