AMUSEMENTS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11773, 28 October 1912, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

UNIVERSAL j ■" The' popularity of these, pictures. wa£; again evinced on Saturday, r jwhen ; botn; entertainments were well attended, liiej matinee, which is becoming quite popu-, lar with the youthful members of the;, population, was exceptionally well pat-; ronised. The evening,session, attracteda large mrrnbef, and. the ' programme: screened was much appreciated ine dramatic portion was a powerful one, the "star" fixture being the first series of "The Adventures of Dick Turpm. The "King -of Highwaymen^'is depict-: ed in the picture, not only the early days of his career being shown but also, the advents leading up to his becoming an outlaw, while some of his escapades are displayed in a clear and interesting manner. Interest was added by the fact that the film was taken on the spot where the original Turpin carried out his deeds of daring. . The Co.'s representation of Shakespeare s. "Twelfth Night" was an excellent film, the acting, dresses, and scenery being excellent. "A True Indian's Love" was another goodi dramatic-subject.- ihe best of the comedies was "A Tenderfoot's Troubles," considerable ment being caused" by the cowboys iokes on the city man. "In Morocco, s'Tangier," "Daring Cavalry Manoeuvres," and "The Potter's Art," were highly interesting numbers, the horsemanship in the cavalry manoeuvres evoking loud applause:. The orchestral accompaniment was tuneful and added greatly to tho pleasure of the entertainment.

HAYWARptS PICTURES.

The public is assured of a good holiday programme at Hayward's Picture Palace to-night, and there should be a very large attendance. The patronage accorded- the management last week was an earnest of the appreciation with which Messrs Hayward's picture entertainments are regarded and ah acknowledgment of the merit of the films selected bv the firm's Home buyers. 'Her Diary" (featuring Miss Florence Turner) and "The Shrinking Raw Ride" are said to be very good. "The Judgment of Solomon" is a colored production illustrating the well-known Biblical story of a mother's love. "The Australian Gazette," with out which, no programme is complete, is also included. "Ma and Dad" is a screaming comic, just the sort of picture for a holiday wind-up. By special request the management will project,.' the splendidly colored film "The Fountains of Versailles," a picture that" was much admired when previously shown in Oamaru. Good music will accompany the pictures.