ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144050, 20 March 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

UMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. Nowadays tlie fact of attending a moving picture entertainment is as good, yea, even better, than keeping w close correspondence with friends in various parts of the- world whose pen graphically deals with things of the moment. , This facility of the kinematogrnph for accurate expression is more than well illustrated in the new programme presented to the many patrons who attended the Empire Picture Palace last night. There is no lack of strength in the dramas and comedies shown but of ever greater interest were the instructive items included. Those included the latest “Ganmont Graphic,” which is a particularly good number; an educational series dealing with “The Starfish” provided a lesson in natural history which will long be remembered by those who were present; and the beauties of the “Sagitario Valley” form the subject of a very delightfully coloured scenic film. Of the dramas the 2000 ft- A.B. production with Miss Mary Piekford in the leading role and entitled “A Pueblo Legend” takes pride of place. This is a mythological story of the Indians of the South West. ' It was made in the old Pueblo of Isleta New Mexico, where the incidents of the story actually happened. Much interest was given the production by the fact that all the costumes, shields, weapons and accessories were authentic, being loaned by the Museum of Indian Antiquity of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Neptune’s Daughter” is a story of exceptional merit. Produced by the Essanay Company it is on entirely different lines from their usual Western releases; it is a photo play not only staged, played and produced in a manner deserving of the highest praise, but containing an interest that could not fail to appeal to every class of audience. Other enjoyable films wore “Old Lqvo Letters” (Vitagraph), “Tfio Family Next Door” (Luhiu) and “Love’s Messenger” (A. 8.), whilst the comics wore good and highly diverting. The same programme will be repeated again tonight for the last limo., To-morrow (Good Friday) the management will present an entirely now selection of specially chosen subjects suitable for the occasion. The proceeds will bo in aid of funds for the Hospital, bo a packed house should result. THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES. , “THE MILLS OF THE GODS.” A magnificent three-reel Vitagraph masterpiece will be introduced On the new programme at the Royal Pictures to-night entitled “The Mills of the Gods.” It is a modern drama of thrilling intensity from Geo. P. Dillenback’s novel of tho same name. Briefly, it shows Lorenzo, a fiend incarnate, with his power of wealth, pursuing and persecuting all who stand in his way. At last, lie is caught and crushed in the Mills-of the Gods, his power for evil at hast ended. Tho film is a superb production and ranks as the greatest of all the great Vitagraph pictures. After viewing the film it is easy to realise that the Vitagraph Company spent a fortune in tho production of this great dramatic effort. The now programme includes another pleasing drama by the same company entitled '-‘Flirt or Heromo,” and picture patrons will be delighted to know that both Maurice Costello and Florence Turner appear in this picture. Tho remainder of tho programme is a well-selected variety of the best pictures proem-able. To-morrow audit a spcciallv-selected programme will lie shown. The usual matinee will bo bold on Saturday afternoon.