ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9554, 4 July 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES.

Fairy talk'and fairy storianw alThis fact was evidenced at-tlio-Opcia House last evening, when "The W Lillies," a, sweot and pretty fany storv was screened for the first time, TdlZ voted to he one.of the most attractive films of t;he new The scenes depicted were beautiful and additional charm was lent by the movements and actions of the actors, who showed all the daintiness characffLtio of fairy folk A spkndj scenic gem was displayed m Picturesque Sardinia." The whole film » exceptionally good and shows the abundant wealth of scenery m that wonderful island. Comedies drew forth their usual hearty laughtei, "Dancing Powder" being perhaps the mosttaldngofthoset. Allmtoed in aviation found a. picture to suit their taste in "Aviation Week in Rheiniß." The programme will be screened again this evening. . FULLEESMPICTOaES.

"The Broken Cross," a pathetic, heart-reaching, love drama, proved to be one of the most successful pictures screened at His Majesty's last evening. It is the star subject of the new programme, and was t>ao P«* B ™ ™ at was appreciated best of all. Not far behind in merit, as well as uteres,, came the mining drama ot the woilclfamed Edison Co., entitled ' Jim, the Mule Boy," The self-sacrifice of the lad in his effort to save Ins master s son was particularly touching, and the audience felt quite relieved upon the rescue of the pair after days of endurance and torture. Tlhe scenic film was one entitled "Kioto (Japan) and its surroundings." Japan was seen in several novel aspects, beauitful and graceful, and perfectly shown per medium of the camera, "All Through a Eat was a bright and rapid comic film, one that produced unceasing laughter and applause. "Who's Who at the Zoo, Part 2," was a fine educatioanl subject. The miscellaneous set of animals', birds and reptiles displayed were exquisite. In places one could recognise a well-known beast or bird, yet in others those portrayed were specimens of an almost extinct type.