AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 493, 21 August 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

CURLE'S PICTURES

To-night at thß Skating Rink an especially attractive programme ia to be screened the star picture of which is "The Indian Massacre," a film of 3000 feet, described as one of the masterpieces of the Bison Film Company. The picture is thrilling with gorgeous scenes and sensational situations, and is supported by an excellent programme uf topical, scenic dramatic and comedy films. and altogether forms one of the best production the ; company have brought to Te Kuiti. 1 These pictures are direct from the ' King's Theatre, Auckland, and are the pick of John Fuller's programmes therefore theatregoers can rest assured of being liberally rewarded for their patronage. A prominent feature of the entertainment is the endeavours of the management to do all in its power conducive to tha comfort and enjoyment of patrons. HAYYVARD'S PCTURES. One of the features of the new series of pictures to be screened at the Town Hall on Friday next will be the reproduction ol ! the English Derby uf this year, taken by Pathe Frsres. This classical event has been taken practically from start to finish. "A Trip on the Elbe" will no doubt provide a scenic illustration of great attractiveness. "The Marble Industry" will represent the educational part of the programme, while the dramas include "The Heir Apparent," and the "Victim of Circumstantial Evidence," latest Pathe Gazette, topical. The comics will include "A Joker's Mistake" and "Houses Built by Electricity." On Saturday next the management announce the presentation of th 9 famous Nordisk drama, "The Wreck of the Aurora." The plot is realistic and sensational which includes a real lighthouse blown to pieces. "OUR MARY ELLEN." Miss Maris Baines, London Queen of Comedy will make her first appearance in Te Kuiti on Saturday, August 24th in London's latest laughing success, "Our Mary Ellen." It is rare that a versatile artist of Miss Baines' repute visits us, her talent embracing comic opera, musical comedy, drama, broad farce and inimitable child impersonations. Miss Baines has at times performed by Royal command and has often been honoured with Vice-Regal patronage the last instance being in the presence of his Excellency Lord Islington, at Auckland. The laughing lass with the euphonious Lancashire dialect infuses life and vim into the performance and keeps the audience in a state of hysterical laughter throughout. During her tour of New Zealand Miss Baines has delighted large audiences and our contemporaries to hand class her entertainment as a sure cure for a fit of "the blues." Miss Baines is ably supported by a new company of talented artists. Intending partons will dn well to secure their seats early to avoid disappointment. TE KUITI HOSPITAL FUND., To-morrow evening the masquerade, plain, fancy and poster dance will be held in the Rink and an enjoyable evening should be spent. Arrangements are well in hand for the accommodation of, a large number of patrons. The success of the dance is assured as the interest created is universal, several new costumes both fancy and poster will be worn and a number of friend 3 from the surrunding districts have promised to attend. The members of the representative touring team will be patrons of the dance. Masks will be on sale at the secretary's office at the hall on the night of the dance. Any well wisher desirous uf assisting by dunating cakes, etc., will kindly leave same at the Chronicle office before 1 p.m. tomorrow, or at the Rink during the afternoon. Don't forget this is the final appeal towards augmenting the fund for this year. Tickets to be had at all shopkeepers. The presentation of prizes won at last Hospital Ball will take place at the dance. The Municipal Band will make their first public appearance in aid of the Te Kuiti Hospital fund. The band will parade in front of the Rink at 7.40 to-morrow evening, and we trust the public will attend in large numbers as an expression of encouragement to the band. The best thanks of the public is deservedly extended to the bandsmen for their assistance towards the fund, particularly as the band has only been practising about six weeks.