ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9833, 26 June 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

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The week-end selection of films which are being shown, to. very full advantage at Hayward's hits popular taste. There are eight subjects in ail. The featured dramatic, "The Mystery Lady" » soreened in the first part just by frav of a change. The story, a romantic one, is of the 16th century. The plot is laid amid nature in the introductory portions. The part of the heroine, one Mary Page, who is an orphan, is very capably and ©aptivatinglv played by the Domino'B leading laay. Much interest centres round Mary's appearance at a masquerade bali, which is made possible by her being decked out in a beautiful gown and rare jewels provided by the mysterious lady who had been connected with royalty. Mary subsequently wins the affection of jibe Governor of the Colony, much to the chagrin of three daughters of aristocratic parentage. There is also another fine photoplay in "Thieves," by the Vitagraph Company. There are four fun generators. Three of them Send the audience into fits of laughter. The Kcystono "Making a Living" is of the usual rollicking breezy type. "Hirma's Hotel" js excruciatingly funny. The proprietor thcteof fleeces a man and his wife while staying there. They pau up, but subsequently they get mono than even with Hiram in most amusing fashion. "One Round O'Brien enters tbo Ring" is also provocative oj much mirthfulnces. Very interesting. indeed are th© tw.o latest Gaumont Graphics. Tho marvels of th© universal world ore also splendidly pictured. The young people can safely anticipate enjoying themselves very heartily to-morrow afternoon. FEATURE FILM AT FULLERS. Fullers are at present showing a very fine series of moving pictures headed by a sterling Edison drama entitled "The Witness to the Will." This feature film is said to ho based on a celebrated will case. A dying major left the bulk of his property to Marjorie, his grandniece, and only a small sum to Belden, his son, whose wild ways had embittered the old man's declining years. On the Major's death, however, the will could not. be. found and the entire estate ie.ll to Belden as lawful heir. But, as is afterwards revealed, Bcidon had purposely hidden the will in order to gain his father's money. Marjorie drifts to poverty, but fate follows closely Belden's heels, with the result that the lost will is recovered and a new era dawns for the girl and her lover. The story is capably enacted and faithfully portrayed. ""In Upper Egypt" is a glorious scenic film of the series showing in detail the ways and manners of the felaheon. Three rollicking comedies are screened in "Bink's Beard," "Golf Game and the Bonnet," and "Two Many Johnnies." The Lubin railroad drama, "Tho Measure of Man," and the Edison production, "A Treacherous Rival," together with the "Warwick Chronicle" complete the programme. Tho usual matinee will be given to-mor-row afternoon at His Majesty's.

TIIE DANDIES

Tho costume comedy companies of Mrj Edward Bransoombe are well established in] ihe goodwill of tho citizens of Palmerston North. There have been several excellent organisations before the public on different occasions. The; pioneers were "The Scarlet Troubadours." Then followed several of "The Dandies," notable amongst whom were the famous "Reds." Each of these troupes succeeded in making friends innumerable. It is claimed for The new Company, which opens in the Opera House next Monday evening, that they are on a higher pinnacle than either of their popular predecessors. In vocal equipment, they are especially strong, and during the season will present several quartets and eextets from well-known Fraud operas In the comedy section. Messrs Roland Henry. Harry Webster, and George Taylor, with Mies Naomi McQuoin, are said to be an exceptionally versatile combination, Miss Kthel Walker, a delichtful soprano, and Miss Linda Bradford, who is said to bo one of tho finest contraltos to vi:it iho Dominion, are aim prominent members'of the company. "The Dandies" possess t.wo very fine tenors in Mr Andrew Pace and Mr David Ltlo. The musical director is Mr llcrl>ert Bra hams. while Mr Arthur jKeiihly, a man of v.iile experience, is in chargo of the stage, and is also responsible for the production of the several items. \ Altogether it may be said that "The Dandies" come with a reputation built on merit, and thHr appearance is awaited with pleasurable anticipation The plan is at Andrew Millar's.