AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13866, 31 March 1909, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

WEST'S PICTURES. To-night this , well and : favourably known .company will inaugurate . their return season.in the Theatre Poyal and promise ;to submit an all-new programme' of .pictures .arid music, equal to arid. in' some, respects siiperior to their previpxis- visits. The name of "West's pictures;, i'tCTimaru.'-.is so wellknown iii connection with thts;class of entertainment; for being up to date and. attractive, that it is safe to predict that a large audience will assemble to greet them. Mr West has always endeavoured to submit something new, either in picture or topical interest or of some attractive achievement in cinematography, and premises to adhere to that principle this evening by presenting two of the latest and most interesting innovations in the 'moving picture business both having a. distinctive importance. One is called the "cinephone." by which the harmonising sound applicable to the picture hs>. it is unreeled is demonstrated. The success of the cinepbone is immediate, and lias been received everywhere with enthusiastic expressions of approval. The audience will have.the unique experience of seeingiimd hearing an artist- of renown which under ordinary circumstances, would entail travelling and.expense. "The reproductions are so perfect that one cannot help imagining that they are witnessing the actmal play" vide Otago Times. .The art study entitled "Lady Lechmere's Jewels " should prove an item of attractive interest as this is one of the productions which have been completed arid arranged with the assistance, of Sarah Bernhardt. The acting and stage .setting are said to be unequalled in any moving picture. Other studies of a scenic, travel, dramatic and humorous nature will include an example of canine sagacity entitled "Baby's Chum.'' De Groen's vice-regal orchestra will render amongst other sparkling selections, the overture "Bohemian Girl," and as an entree act "Monseuirßeaucaire." Special attention is" drawn to the prices of admission which should enable everybody to enjoy at ease this popular entertainment.