ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9586, 2 September 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CiRcIEITRAL CONCERT TONIGHT. it is sufficient merely to remind the public that one of the Orchestral Society's always, welcome concerts will bo given in the Opera House to-night. An excellent programme has been arranged, in which orchestral and vocal numbers are pleasingly intermingled. The vocalists* are. well chosen. There is first Mr Hamilton Hodges, an established local favourite, who is to sing twice. First he will be heard in three bracketed items—"The Bird See Yonder" (Masse), "Blossoms Cover HiU and Dale" (Von Fielitz), and "The Traveller" (B. v Godard). In the second part he will sing "The Roumanian Mountains," "Life Has»Sent Me Manv Roses," and "Roumanian Night Song." by Heraiann Lohr. Miss I. Barsby, the other .ocalist, will sing "L'Eco" (Eckcrt) and "Se Saran Rose" (Arditi). In the orchestral ntasic such popular composers as Sullivan ("Di Ballo"), C. Godard, German v "Nell Gwyn" dances), Tschaikowskv (Nocturne and Petite Valse), and Strauss ; waltz, "Thousand and One Nights"). With such an attractive programme there should be a large audience at the Opera House to-night.

fHE POPULARITY OF HAYWARD'S.

Last night was certainly a fireside one, ret a very large crowd mustered at Hayyards. That supremely fine coloured film, 'For Love is Life," was, in response to • cry numerous requests, screened for one presentation. Many who had seen it previously went to see it again, considering t a privilege to be able to do so. It is lardly necessary to say that its glorious •olouring, brilliant spectacular scenes, and ■emarkably fine acting were again fullv ap>reciated. It would indeed be strange if t were otherwise.

To-night an entirely new 3000-footer, in n unrivalled drama of life in the Indian orritoiy of North America, entitled "Lilian Raiders," will be starred. It is a ■ivid, virile, and absolutely life-like reproluction of the dangers besetting pioneers >n the vast prairies. Several new subjects vrere shown for the first time last night. \ll were excellent. "The Weapon" is ono >f those superior productions as regards cting and photography for which the v'itagraph Company of America enjoys a veil-earned reputation. The Essanay Com>anv has produced a capital comedy-drama n "Lady Audley's Jewels." They are real'y of no value, but they cause a good deal if trouble just the same. That, clever French comique, M. Prince ("Wiffles"), is >nce again to the fore in quite a "stand>ut" merrymaker, "The Worm Turns." It s of the good old mother-in-law type. A elegram as follows: "Please send lion N age: have one of those tigresses at home," conveys a fairly good idea of how much he must have played up. Roars of laugh:er are created both before and after the 'aging. Almost equally as hilarious is the Edison fun potion. "Jones Goes Shopping." Another glimpse of the sensational Engish Derby, and some more grand military oviews are the most prominent features of he latest Warwick Chronicle. Then an ducational film of ice cutting proves both nteresting and instructive.

A RACING NOVELTY AT FCLLERS'. "Nigger Jim" was the title of the star ilm at His Majesty'?, and a hue picture it ». Many eincmatoirraphic productions iave dealt, with the "sport of kings," but lone in the complete and satisfying fashon of "Nigger Jim." "Nigger Jim" is a Jack stable boy, who saves "Prince Chap" rom being doped on the eve of an all imlortant race. The picture is beautifully coloured, and is a faithful reproduction of. he ups and clowns of racing life. A dainty ove story lends charm to the exciting plot. The race itself is a masterpiece of photography, and lifts the audience right up i'rom the seats with excitement. Sensation Follows sensation, in nil of which the faithful Nigger Jim plays a. leading part. Another leading picture is "Hubby Buys ) Baby," a Vrtagraph John Bunny colu■dy. After a night at the club, hubby, on ins way home, buys a black baby from a coloured girl for ten dollars. He takes the •ickaninny home, and his wife is horrified, the girl who sold the baby buys a white ooodle. dog and takes it home. The assistance of the police has to'bc called in before matters can be righted. A fine Patho comply is "The Complcat Sportsman." Max Linder reads aniongsi the matrimonial advertisements in the. paper that a lady of means desires to find an all-round sports man as a husband. He calls at the lady's house, where he finds several muscular individuals evidently on the same errand as himself. Max strikes an attitude, but the fair one says she intends to organise a series of sporting contests, and will marry the winner. Max wins a horse race, and also the fencing competition, but is not so fortunate in the roller skating. Then comes pole jumping, which Max wins, followed hy boxing, in which lie meets a black who is finally disqualified for striking the referee. Then Max wins an aviation race, and in the course of a motor race he pretends to be severely mauled. The fair lady can no longer resist his passionate- love, and Max wins a wife. "Tortoises," "The Stolen Loaf." and "The Man Who Wouldn't Marry." lend variety to the programme. A feature this week at Fullers' is the orchestral music, specially selected in the U.S.A. Its dainty charm in connection with the transcendent ly beautiful scenes of ''Nigger Jim," forms a very pleasing combination.

THE GREAT McEWEX

The Palmerston public will have the opportunity at the Opera House on Wednesday night of witnessing one of the finest entertainments ever staged there, when the famous Scottish entertainer, mirth-maker and marvel, the Great McEwen, will open his season. Tho fame of McEwen has spread throughout the Dominion, and those who wish to become acquainted with his tricks and manners are advised to pay the Opera House a visit. The mystery making of tho Great McEwen will be pleasantly relieved by warblings from a charming soprano, Miss Florence Hartley, said to be the possessor of a really fine voice; Miss Grace Mavnard, mentalist; Mr Cecile Long, A.L.C.M., L.L.C.M., soloist; and Mr Will Bolton will give exhibitions of Scotch dances. The entertainment is under the patronage of tho Manawatu and West Coast Caledonian Society, Mr McEwen being a native of Scotland. The box plan is at Millar's.