ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1820, 11 January 1913, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PULLER'S PICTURES.

Still a large gathering of spectators crowds to see the splendid pictures at His Majesty's Theatre. It is an exceptionally good combination. Such brilliant pictures of Paris are very rarely seen. "The Wliieky Runners" and "The Cringer" appeal with particular force to the romantic side of human nature; and the robbing of the bank, the cowing of the cashier at the revolver point, and the final flight and bailing„.up of the robber are exceedingly exciting incidents. "Mary's Policeman" is the comedy which tickles most natures the most, though "Patronilla's Steeplechase" is, in sporting phraseology, "close up second." "Buster and the Pirates," tlis "Manufacture of Kid Gloves," the "Balkan War Series," the "Gaumont Graphic," and others make up a very fine programme. It will be repeated to-night and at to-day'a matinee.

A special treat is promised for next Monday, when a star feature of great prominence is due to arrive from Wellington.

FIRST NIGHT AT OPERA HOUSE The magnificent Nordisk pictures which are being retained through two programmes at the Opera House were witnessed by another large gathering again last night when the rest of the programme was renewed. The descriptions of this drama were graphically announced by Mr Charles Muller.

In addition to the star item mentioned a cordial reception was given to "The Unmasking of Maud," "Disappointed Mamma," and "Caumont Graphic." Perhaps the funniest thing of the week is the quaint comedy called "Old Mother Hubbard. " It is a performance by animated dolls, and figuratively brings down the house. "The Unmasking of Maud" tells a story of a mask ball, where a youth who is coveted by two sisters, proposes to the wrong one. Some splendid scenics occur in this programme, which will be repeated to-nighfe.

MISS THELMA PETERSEN. Miss Thelma Petersen's concert, which takes place in the Empire Hall to-morrow evening, should prove a great treat. Miss Petersen appeared here some time ago and had a very fine reception. The Wellington Times states: "It was impossible to obtain even standing room at Miss Petersen's concert. Miss Petersen's voice undoubtedly has extraordinary power and quality, of a remarkable degree, in fact, considering her youth. She also has that very necessary quality—a singer's temperament. '' Miss Petersen has appeared at all the principal towns in New Zealand with the greatest success and her appearance here should be greeted with a packed house. The object of this concert is to augment the funds already in hand for the purpose of sending Miss Petersen to Europe. Miss Petersen will sing "The Rosary," "Summer Rain," »ad "Three Fishers." Miss Edna Stuart will play Polonaise by Chopin and Impromptu by Schubert.