ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9475, 25 March 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICIURES.

The Opara House pictures still continuo to attract largo audiences, a. proof that the pictures aro still up to a high standard. Last night was no exception to the rule, ihe attendance being excellent. Ino picturies wtoro much appreciated, and as each film was screened, met with loud applause. Tito grand scenic film In Morocco," was especially well received. This picture disolays this north Airicau country in fine'style. The scenes aro principally situated around Tangier, .the chief port of that country. The primitive methods of transport are particularly striking, and tba peculiar habits of the people aro a study in themselves, ito dramatic- films were also well received, especially "The Way of the Red Man, an interesting subject. To-night is the last viino that the present programme will be screened, an entirely new set of subjects having- been selected for Monday.

HIS MAJESTY'S

FULLERS' PICTURES.

Another largo audience last evening witnessed the screening of Fullers' Thursday change programme. The film which attracted most interest was the excellent production by Pi the Freres entitled "Across' iho Mountain Passes of Now Zealand." It is a magnificent selection of views of the glorious passes of the Southorn mountain, and the beauty spots both bv road and rivo:. Another_ exceptionally good picture was "Opening of Parliament." This film depicits His Majesty King George V. on the way to open liis first parliament. "Patho Gazette" is a fino combination _ and record of recent events in Great Britain and on the Continent. This fino programme will be screened for the last time to-night. On Monday evening an entirely new set of subjects will be displayed, which should equal in merit any that have previously been screened here. ~

'•SEVEN DAYS." Mr Hugh J. Ward and his company of comedians make a farewell visit to Palmerston North on Thursday next, with the farce "Seven Days." Part of the riotous fun of this play comes from tho allotment of housework to a dinner party of fashionable fclk, who are quarantined in a Riverside Drive house. The servants hive lied, and so the running o c the houso falls upon men and women who have never had to do it, and know nothing about it. They draw lots to sco who shall bo butler, cook, laundress, lady's maid, and so on. A girl who has never cooked anything but fudge, wins tho breakfasts, and a policeman draws the ladies' maid slip. But the fun and laughter have started long before this. Mr Ward, who is bidding farewell as an actor 10 Australian theatregoers, recently staged this plav in Sydney for the latter half of his season there, at the Palace Theatre. It followed the "Girl from Rector's." Tho Sydney press and public were unanimous in their plaudits, and both agreed that in "Seven Days" Mr Ward has secured a play not before equalled in farcial comedy as a laughtermaker, and also one in which his compact company aro seen to the utmost advantage. The company's appearance here is a farewell one to all its members. Mr Ward retires from acting in Juno next to enter into a partnership with J. C. Williamson, Ltd. Miss Grace Palotta returns to Em ope. and the other artists to their various headquarters. The season is for one night only and a bumper houso is assured.

AMERICAN SLAVERY,

LECTURE BY REV. J. J. NORTH

An advt.. which apnears on the front pare of this issue, calls attention to tho fact that the Rev. J. J. North, of Wellington, will deliver a lecture on American Slavery from Queen Bess to Abe Lincoln. The subject is one of intense interest, and the lecturer is well qualified to deal with the_ various points in a masterlv and dramatic fashion. Tho Wanganui Chronicle says. "Probably not for years has a lecture been given in this town which for emotional value, entertainment, and high moral feeling has surpassed this," and the comments of the Wellington and Southern papers are equally conclusive as to the splendid treatment of this great subject by Mr North. There are 100 pictures illustrative of various parts of the lecture, and of tho plantation songs which will be rendered by the choir of the Baptist Church. The management have taken precautions as to the display of theso pictures, and have secured tho services of Mr W. J. Pallant. the well-known lanternist. The Wellington Post, commenting on the picturo display, said, "The crowded audiences received the pictures with rounds of applause."