ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17619, 6 April 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

I j -BOVS' TO DAXCE TtfE TANGO.” ! To-night's screening at the Zealandia I Ball of the latest picture novelty. "Bow to Dance the Tannii Argentine,” as dis- ! closed in -000 feet of motion pictures. | evidences still another use to which the | kinematograph may he pul. for by its I aid the management is enabled to trans- ) fer from the New York Roof Garden 1 I ..eatre to the local screen .McCutchcon’s • lancing academy in full swing, and practically demonstrate the methods adopted by able tutors of teaching society dances in New York, Concerning the presentation of the film at Auckland the Star said : "The interest centring in the star j attraction was indicated by the attenj dance, every part of the theatre being i tilled. The pictorial lessons in dancing were very tuimirahle and the method of presentation was somewhat novel. In order that no detail of the intricacy of the steps should be lost. occasional scenes tire introduced, in which the feet only of the exponents were visible. "The Tango was graceful and most effective. the same statement applies I to the hesitation waltz and the turkey trot which were likewise dealt with in I an exceedingly interesting series of pictures. The film is certainly one which : should not he missed." .Special music 1 1 acompauies the dancing expositions. . Supporting subjects include “Salvation i Sal" (drama (. "Rife of a Wasp" (educational). The Late -Mr .1 ones" (comedy). "Washington. L'.S.A." (jsconic), "An Aeroplane Love Affair" (comedy, and "Gaumonl Graphic." Box plans are tit Beggs. TUB LYCKU.M. The second half of the week has emulated in a fair measure the success of the first half, the attendances being splendid throughout. To-night's new scries comes heralded by eulogistic references from northern centres and should attract capacity business throughout its run. It comprises a variety that should at once thoroughly entertain Ihe most fastidious. also providing many items of real educational value. The feature picture of the collection is an absorbing story by Bathe Krercs, those inimitable producers of animated photography, and is full of those incidents which make for undisguised astonishment during its unfolding. It is a sensational Italian story, showing how the infatuation of a smuggler for a girl leads film to crime. Binding his ardour hopeless, he stirs up jealousy against the maiden, and it is only in the nick of time that she is rescued from a horrible death. The smuggler gains the fate lie had intended for her. "What is described as a "double-barrelled comedy hit" is provided in two extraordinarily humorous subjects! “A Bide for a Bride.” by the Keystone Company, and “Two Men and a Piano," by the Reliance firm. These two are supposed to metaphorically bring down the house. The Paths Gazette again comes along, full of recent happenings from over the sea, and there arc many other interesting subjects. The management aJinoxtnce a continuance of their new system of coupon tickets given away every Monday and Thursday, a collect torn of six making a “free" night for the holder on any but the nights they are distributed. SKATING. There was a large assemblage of skaters at Die rink on Saturday night, one of the greatest attractions being the toboggan. The reckless speed with which skaters race over this obstacle is wonderful and is the nearest approach to witnessing a steeplechase. The management announce that parents and bona lide chaperons to young people will be admitted free. Learners' night is being held to-morrow instead of Friday, on