ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9540, 17 June 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. Tho programmo submitted by tho; wJli Th».sd,v «v,».» g ».l 1 b ocrecncd again to-night. All v. ho saw the first display have rooommondec it as oho of tho best yoc wound on the spool. "Tho Phoenix" ia tho star him, «ntlisa •. wonderful portrayal of that old mythica legend. "Tho Jookoy" lfl an ■ excellent snorting drama, which, » ably seconded by "I-leftv Bourko," an Edison sensational play film. Several beautiful scemcs are included which are bound to he' popular with tho audienoe. FULLERS' PICTURES. Dramatio, eoonic, soiontific and humorous films are placed judiciously throughout to-night's programmo at his Majesty s. Scholars, Saturday evening being tip-off-night, should mako a point of seeing the fine educational pictures The btorj of the Mantis" and "Glimpses of Bird Life." They ara both a rare t.roat. Last evening this samo sot of subjects was erected with tho applauss of a largo audience and commont was free upon the excellence'of tho piotuim THE ROYAL HAWAIIANS. There was a rather disappointing .attendance at tho Opera House last night) when the Royal gawaiians gave thenonly performance in Palmerston. Ino entertainment provided was unique and charming in its variety. The conceited singing was splendidly done, whilst tho solos revealed exceptional richness in tone and musical quality. Several of tho songs and choruses were sung in English, ot-hera in tho nativo language. The English was distinct and with excellent accent. Each ono of tho company is an accomplished instrumentalist on the guitar and mandoline, and these instruments pro. vidos touching and plaintivo accompammenta to tho eoveral songs and choruses. Numerous encores were demanded and the recalls were smilingly complied with on each occasion. The performance concluded with tho ancient hula dance, by Misses Anehila and Etela, and was rather remarkable for its closo association with a Maori war dance.