ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 12 February 1916, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. The "star" piclure, '•\Ylio Violates the Law," presented lor the fir.-i. nine at, the I'riticess Theatre, hisi evening to 'a la rjfe audience, hid all the elements ithat make a successful picture-play. At I "The Dark Secret," a "lunch house" a<lja-ent to a Soldier' Home, .icpior was ; illegally sold with the secret connivance ol the -herilf. The saloon, kept by an unscr\i])uloiis woman, was also the resort ol undesirables, and the old soldiers were drugged and robbed. 'I he superintendent ol the home determined to put a stop to the practice. Among the habitues of the house were ex-prizo-lighters, one ol' whom was in league with tlie sherifl' and the keeper o| tne house. The sheriff's daughter was loved by this ex-pugilisi., but her ail'ections were centred upon a young reporter who was commissioned to expose the saloon. The reporter in d -guise visited the house and dramatically revealed his identity when an attempt io rob him was made. Shooting followed, in which a man was killed. The reporter was arrested and <harg<d with murder, and the keeper of the saloon was subsequently heavily lined. Khf vo\v« d vengeance, and enticed the sheriff's daughter to the hou>e. where she was made captive. Later the ex-pugilist arrived and released the fiirl. and a thrilling gunfight and lire followed, i he. j saloon-keep:-!' being killed. The police rescued the girl, tile pugilist conf< s-iug to the previous murder before his death . Tin' picture was most exciting and interesting. Comedy was a strong card on the programme, while the topical I war -ceni's were exct-lteni.

THEATRE ROYAL. I'iet ure-lovers m«y nuticipa I o :m unusual treat at the popular Theatre Royal pictures mi Monday ivoviing. when .". ino-!■ remarkable play by the Win id Film Corporation in five acl.s of artistic triumpli achieved hy Clara Kimball Young rih "Lola" will be screened. A beautiful girl dies, and how by the aid of a wonderful invention .she is restored to life is fully oxeniplified in this groat piny, which has .attracted thousands evi rywheru it. has been produced. Patrons .should attend and endeavor to solve the prob!i*n. The picture w said 10 be n series <it' ten«-e, pulsating .--i; nat ions and the characters are lifelike. Packed houses are assured during the .showing oj' the picture.