ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 20 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. 111 succession to the depiction of war's alarms follows, by way of contrast, at the Princess Theatre to-night a charming and romantic Japanese drama, "The Oath of Otsuru San." in which life in the "Land of the Rising Sun" is picturesquely and vividly pictured. Strong supports will bo a romance of,stage life, "The Clown and tlio Prima- Donna." tile latest release of the popular "A.8." players, "The Girl Across the Way," and an. Edison production of an unhackneyed character, section is also especially good. Owing to tlio theatre fieing otherwise engaged to-morrow, the programme will be screened to-night and Wednesday only. THEATRE ROYnAL. To-night's change of programme at the iheatre Royal is a well diversified one, including dramas, scenics and comedies. "Sports in Merry England" l-eatnring the latest happenings in sporting circles, is said to'be a splendid picture. The "star" item of the programme is a thrilling Vitagraph drama, "Iho Intruder." with the- popular actor Maurice Costello in the leading role. "Iho Speed Kings" is described a s a Keystone "yell." "Acrobatic Feats ir-, tlio Open Air" and the "Pa the Gazette, No. 215" comprise a -splendid selection of films which should meet with general approval. WAIKAIA BAND OF HOPE. The monthly meeting of the Waikaia Land ol Hope was held ill the Sunday School Hall 011 the evening of July C (writes a correspondent). There wn s a good attemlkncC"of children and \du'lt« The president (liev. W. Ham)* occupied the chair and a. very good programme was submitted, the following items being rendered Song, "Happy Little People," children; recitation, Master A. Lee; song, "Butterflies," children : song, "In Haijnv Moments," Miss Lush ; dialogue* Misses Cooper and Bruce; duet, "Tile Little Star," Misses V. Ayson and Effie Milne; song, "He Wipes the Tear,",Mr J. Robertson (Invercargdl): solo, "The Litrle Lamb," -Miss E. Melvor; "song, "The Holy C.ty," Mr Ja.s. Sproat; song, "Maytime," children; recitation, "Little Jim," Miss M. Bruce; recitation, "Redeeming the Time," Miss lOffie Milne; solo, "The Broken Heart," Mr G. Robertson; recitation, "Do You?" Master Jos. Cooper; action song, "The Snow Song," children; recitation, MasterJas. Milne; humorous readings, Mr J. T. MacKe.nzie, Miss E. Sterling and Mrs J. McDonald. Rev. W. Hain gave ail address, on the temperance question. Mr D. McNarev iiroposed a- hearty vote olf thanks to oil the performers, 'which was carried by acclamation. Mrs Hain officiated at the organ and played the accompaniments. The singing of the National Anthem and the pronouncing oi the Benediction by tlio chairman brought a very pleasant and successful gathering to a close.