ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 17 June 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. The. strong dramatic feature of th« current programme at the Princes Theatre are proving exceptionally attractive and picture patron* should not miss the opportunity of witnessing th* final screening of the series to-night. ro-moriow night the story of tha Ottoman Turks will lx> fully told in a magnificently-colored picture, 3000 feet in length. The subject adequately deals with Mahommcd's march from Adriaaoplo with 300.000 adherents and tha sacking cf Constantinople in 1458. from an historical and picturesqae point of view, 'The Fall of Constantinople" must !>e considered as a valuable addition to the photo-dramas of the day. THEATRE ROYAL. The current programme at fjflHba*tre Royal, which will be shown Ir the last tirao to-night, has proved Aoeed■nfi'y popular w.th local pcture patrons. The series comprises a number of notable films including a Kalem "star" feature, entitled "The Man Who Vanished" featuring a powerful plot, to digplace am heir.

FAREWELL SOCIAL. The dressmakers of Messrs W. Lewi* and Co.'s establishment at Gore tendered a farewell social to Mb AHards<» (who has occupied the position of head dressmaker for the past eight yearaV last evening in Holland's Hall. Fully 50 couples took part in /lancing to music supplied by Miss'CaiTnady-'fr orchestra. Before the .supper adjournment, Mr James Stewart, on behalf of the workroom girls, presented Miatr Allardice with a handsome dressing-case, suitably engraved. Mr A. W. McLean responded on behalf of the reoi-pieinfe. In the early hours of the morning the flathering dispersed with the singing of "Will ye no come back again."" fifea Allardice is removing to Wellington.

All entertainment which promises to bo a J particularly attractive one will ba gmen m the Pr-incess Theatre on Tuesday evening next, June 23, in aid of the furnishing fund <A the new Catholic Church -at Gore. In additioa to • specially selected programme of pictures a number of illustrated songs will l)e contributed, and tableaux and scene* from Shakespeare will bo introduced, the children who will take part being si>eeially trained for the purpose. The annual railway ball, an event which, is anticipated with pleasure bymany, will be held in the Theatre Royal on Fniday evening. An energetic committee is endeavor ii'i to surpass the high standard attained on precedingo©" casions. Oarmody's OHiestra has been engaged and special, attention will be paid to the flour and decorations.