ROYAL STANDARD PICTURES

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12751, 24 March 1910, Page 2

ROYAL STANDARD PICTURES

Tho new programme at tho Druids' Hall is undoubtedly the finest up to date, and the hearty manner in which it was received last night promises well for another full house to-night. "The Two Burglars," one a comedian, who is playing the part of a bm*"lar. in a London theatre, and beinglate, returns in his make-up of a burglar only to find one of the genuine sort in possession of Ins house ransacking it; how ho is mistaken tor one of the profession, and the ultimate result must be seen to bo appreciated. "The Fly Pest," and how coutagion i's carried by the pest ;is> shown. The historical film of JNapoleon," is one of the .finest, yet shown here. "The Little Princes in the Tower" is another historical subject that came in for a lot of praise. Mr Petheriek announces that he lias secured Mr Edward Travis the world's champion record pianist, who i* open to uphold his claim to the title against all-comers in this or any other country. As a point of tact Mr Travis is engaged to play ioi the title iii San Francisco, where he meets the American champion, a. Goldsmidt. The record is at present sixty-one hours thirty minutes, established by the present *»* Westport, whero he eclipsed the previous record of sixty hours twentylive minutes. He will commence his test of endurance on Thursday, March 31st.