AMUSEMENTS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11807, 17 December 1912, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HAY WARDS' PICTURES.

The Weekly' Press stated in October last that-"During tile Carnegie scientific expedition to Alaska arid Siberia some two years ago advantage^was .taken .of the unique occasion to get a series of motion pictures depicting native and animal life as-found in the frozen north. As an educational factor the pictures met with universal approval throughout America-, where "they were [ shown ,in. every state:" _ Tie second series b'f these wonderful 'pictures was projected at Haywards' Pic-, ture Palace last evening," and like the first series, was found to be brimful'of interest. A special feature was' the scene depicting a.walrus hunt, in which about 800 of these _animals are seen herded on an icefloe.. The supporting series is ah excellent one. "This Cross Roads" is.a dramatic picture of some value. A lawyer has power to sell up an. old farmer and his wife, but is prepared to stay his hand if te.old couple's pretty daughter Phoebe will' consent to marry him. She is in love with Kirke Dundee, however,-and.remains true to her affections. The old couple are thrust from their, home. The unexpected always nappens. Dndee's uncle leaves him all his money, and the lawyer, who is trustee, 'intends' to make Toby, an idiot boy, heir. His plans are forestalled by Toby, who tells Dundee about the inheritance. Dundee immediately takes matters into his own hands and the lawyer makes an undignified exit from the house. Toby follows him and drags him into the river,, are borne down Joy the swiftJ watew. The list also includes a Gazette, a detective drama featuring Nick Winter, and some excellent comedies. The children's recitations- last evening were well received and the music was entertaining." .">.'. . ■ j