AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 16 August 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD'S PICTURES

The present series of films screened •by Hayward's at the Theatre is probably the bet that has been shown. The dramatic scene s are of great interest, and the scenic films cannot fail to be admired. Of the former "Th e Cloister'i Touch," "Cupid and Motor Boat,' 'and "Cleopatra" arc excellent. The llawkesbury River, Xew youth W.ales, was a fine scenic fi'm. The )>ictures were witnessed last night by a sati factory audience. Til G" SKATIXG K INK. The usual sessions continue at the skating rink at the Druids' Hall, and are well attended. A ma.sk and poster carnival will be held on August 29th. and 30th. THE lIU-Gl'. J. WAKD COMPANY. The opening production of Mr Hugh J. Ward's Company of Comedians at the Theatre Royal on Thursday next it a cheerful and irresponsible farce, "A Bachelor's Honeymoon." Everyone in the caste gets a chance. Mr Hugh Ward, who tops the bunch, is deligh'tful as a young-old widower with two grown-uo daughters), who has married ar. actress without tellin<r her of his circumstances. His simple «ehool-boyish joy. his timidity, his bravado, and his despair to make things right are depicted with' a natural humour that never oversteps the boundary of legitimate comedy. His dancing is an exhilarating feature. Miss Grace Palotta i~ perhaps a more alluring personalty than any actress seen here fer a very long time. As a laughter-compelling play the production is almost unrivalled. Sparkle and fun there are in a'bundance, comical situations abound, and all have to laugh and laugh' again at the plight of the much-married bachelor. "A Bachelor's Honeymoon'' recently ran seven weeks in Sydney, not only mak:rg a record for farcical comedy, but ■proving this year's record Sydney attraction un to date. The second production by the company will be the mneh-talkod-of "The Girl from Rector's." During the three scenes taken to produce the piece the audience is kept in a perpetual state of merriment. Bright, vivacious, and sparkling. It is a complete antidote for dull care, an t l those who enter the Theatre feeling, perhaps, a little depressed, go home light-hearted, an,d on arood terms with themselves and the world. The final production by the company, "The Man from Mexico." is a. iide-splitting piece of farcical extravagance. The dialogue is brimful o£ humour, the songs and dances reflecting the madly, merry mood of the author, and the incidental music is of that bright and catchy order that appeals to the popular taste.

McMAHONS' CIRCUS. The circus arrived here this morning, and will perform to-night, in Lower Bridge-street, and judging by the success it has achieved everywhere, a good houso is expected. All the lady and men artists will appear, 25 in number and everything will be bright and sparkling. Competitions will take place op the outlaws after the full circus programme, also exhibitions by the champion rough riders. A matinee will take place for children at 3 o'clock on Wednesday.

A novel form of entertainment is to be given in St. John's Schoolroom. Hardy-street, this evening. The Indv meinlbers exclusively of the W.Y.M.I. Literary and Debating Society are to supply the programme, which will consist of taibleaux. elocutionary items, part songs, etc. A first-class programme has been arranged by the ladies, and a very large attendance is looked for. There will be no charge ■ f or admission: but a collection will be •aken iipin aid of the funds of the ?ocicf v.