ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9742, 6 March 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"HER SECOND CHOICE," AT FULLERS'.

The management of His Majesty's upheld their reputation for fine programmes last evening, when. they screened a powerful dramatic by the Pathe Company, entitled "Her Second Choice." It iold a mo3t interestingstory, and contained a thrilling climax. The audience followed the action of the photo-play closely, and were loud in their applause. There are several other fine presentations, perhaps tli«e best of which is a comedy by the Nestor Conipuny, "Won by a Skirt." Two other dramas are "The Pointsman's Daughter" (Gaumont) and "Patriotism," a stirring spectacular play. "The Vclono River" (scenic) .and 'The Topical Budget" are also in the first part. The comedy element includes "Won by' a Skirt," "The Water Cure" (Thahhbuser), and "Mixed Nuts" (A.8.) HAYWARDS PICTURES: Although wintry winds blew last night an audience of considerable dimensions witnessed the first screening of the new programme at Ha-, ward's. It was certainly a good one. The Lubin Company supplied the .feature of the programme in "Partners in Crime." which received much hearty ;;;>' pla use. The actual partners in the crime are two prominent citizens, and they join in depredations by a desperate band of motor bandits. One of the partner's sons, a newspaper reporter, obtsins his editor's sanction to accompam the. detective, who is employed to run ths quarry to earth. Many exciting situations arise, and rite gang is eventually captured, and the film concludes powerfully, though touchingly. There are lots of other good tiling* in the programme, especially "Beauty in a Sea*hell," and "The Somnambulist." There will be lite usual matinee to-morrow. DUFAULT CONCERT CO. If there are any music-lovers who did not hear Paul Dufault at his previous appearance, here, they will rejoice that they are to be given another opportunity to rectify tins omission. No one should miss hearing this famous singer, for his artistry is I co-equal with his wonderful voice, and his programmes are interesting both to th* professional and the casual music-lover, lie sinus ballads delightfully, putting- his heart into their interpretation, whils his tendering of big operatic arias is notably effective. His voice is one of great power, easily produced, even throughout, and capable of the finest graduations, going easily from power to tin" softest pianissimo. A y:r:i- combination of nature and art, a voice of great natural beauty, made perfect by arduous training. Mr Dufault's repertoire is enormous, and he will therefore be able to present an entire change of programme to his previous concert. As before, he will be assisted by the same talented trio of arists. Miss Pauline Bindley, Ernest Toy and Harold Whittle. The Dufault farewell concert will be given at the Opera House on Friday night. March 13th.