ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9587, 3 September 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE GREAT McEWEN. . Something distinctly new and novel in the shape of amusement will Lw presented at* the- Opera. House to-night, when tbe Great. Meiiwen present* Ins wonderful entertainment. This gentleman cornea with soma of the most flattering endorsements ever given to a magician or hypnotist. After two months in Sydney, ten weeks in Melbourne, three _ in Adelaide, besides 'packing the leading theatres of the Dominion, there must be some basis for the report that McEwen is one of the foremost hypnotists in the world, and that he presents the most unique entertainment on the stage to-day. Not only is Mr McEwen a master hypnotist and mind-reader, byt he is a very clever conjuror, with a budget of new and surprising tricks. 110 will be assisted by Miss Florence Hartley, a famous American prima donna, who will b« hoard in operatic selections: Miss Grace Maynard, mentalist; Mr Will Bolton, Scotch artistic dancer: and Mr Cecils Long, A.L.C.M* L.L.C.M., holder of the King's own medal for the highest points in music as a soloist in Australasia. The performance is under the patronage of tho Manawatu and West Coast Caledonian Society. Box plan at Millar's.

LAST NIGHT OF "NIGGER JIM" AT

FULLERS'

To-night is the last appearance of the genial "Nigger Jim." who has been delighting large audiences at His Majesty's. Words fail to describe the magnificent coloured drama in which lie is the leading feature. "The sport of kings," as racing is called, has never been dealt with so completely before. The great race itself, with fifty starters, pulsates with life and glowing colours. Excitement reigns supreme for whole length of the grand presentation. A dainty love-story and some comic interludes make up a unique picture, which must be seen to be appreciated. To-night is the last opportunity. For to-morrow night the management has pleasure in announcing an unrivalled Vitagraph star feature, 2000 ft long, a popular success wherever screened. It is a beautiful picture, lucidly disclosing, by means of .lawless photography and inimitable ncting. a modern version of the grand old Biblical story of the Prodigal Son. The keynote of "A Modern Prodigal" is humanity—a compelling and powerful drama of real life, which contains that, one touch of nature that brings ft throb to the hearts of all. After passing through the crucial tests of youthful folly, an only son redeems hiiiiseii from the, fetters of vice, and in true, prodigal fashioti returns to his home and rescues .'tis aged mother from poverty and want. Her laitli and love, so characteristic of mothers the world over, are the influences that guide him back to manhood and happiness. Billiard enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that to-morrow night the long expected "Tom Reece film will bo shown. The 'whole picture is a commendable sportin" depiction of billiards bv Reece. For artistic touch, style, grace and finish. Tom Reeco is unexcelled, and in this picture he gives a fijy exhibition.

A GREAT PRAIRIE FILM AT

HAYWARD'S

Set amidst beautiful scenery of wood and water, leafy glades, and delightful landscapes, "Indian Raiders,' shown for the first time last night at. llayward's, is quite one of the best constructed and most pleasing films of vast prairio life ever taken. There is such vividness and virility about the whole thing, that not even momentarily does one wish to speed past the particular scene on view to further ones. There is nothing verv new about the story. But it is ill the splendid trlling by the motion pictures wherein the charm lies. There are 5000 feet of film for this subject, and they contain a maximum amount of thrill, life and action. Realistic in the extreme it is from start to finish. The turn out. of a large detachment of splendidly horsed cavalry from a fort, le ( d by a woman on a pure white steed, to the rescue of the settlers in danger of being massacred. forms a fitting termination to this great drama, unfortunately once all too common an experience of the brave, hardy pioneers of North American settlement. In the other portions of this series, which will be shown for the last time to-night, there is a capital \ itagraph drama, riic Weapon," in which Maurice Costeilo makes still another success. A sham detective falls in badly and amusingly in connection with "Lady Audley s Jewels. There are two uproariously funny items in "The Worm Turns" and "Jones Goes Shopping." Screams of laughter are created by both. The latest animated news papers, this time Warwick Chronicles, aie exceedingly interesting, as also i* a unique film of iee-outtiiig. To-morrow night the usual complete change of programme i> due, including a "star" coinedv bv that famous English comedian. Will Evans, familiar per medium of the grainaphone to many m Zealand. It is a sketch entitled "Harnessing the Horse." On Friday night, next a grand benefit, will be given tho Manawatu Hockey Association, which has to defray the expenses of its lady represent ali\cs to Wanganui next week.

SONG RECITAL. Mis* Adelaide Bruce, the popular Australian contralto, will give a Scottish song recital in the Empire Hall on Wednesday, September 17th, under the patronage of Mr J. A. Nash, Mayor, and Mr D. Buick, M.P.. and under the auspices of the Manawatu Caledonian Society. As Miss Bruce is a capable vocalist the recital will, no doubt, attract a large attendance.