AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13956, 16 July 1909, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

\iiother crowded Louse assembled in the Xueatro Koyal fast mjiht U, witness tiie last programme oi this popular company's season. The pictures shown were well up to the standard that is expected of Wests and the subjects were well chosen and varied, tfilms that are worth special mention were those that dealt with modern agricultural methods as carried out m (jreat Britain, in which tree use of motor traction is shown. The many industries of the African continent, such as tobacco, fruit and cotton growing and mining operations in gold, lead and zinc mines were well and clearly depicted, whilst of the scenic pictures., those showing fine views of Niagara, Cornwall and life in the Zambesi, were well worth watching. Some well acted and staged dramatic studies were well received and last hut not least, a highly amusing lot of comic sets. SKATING. Skating runs merrily on its way at the inn? nail , the aiternooii' aim ocilii.g st'aa.wiis uemg cronueu >Mli: siiateis anu ul, Vices' of tms lavounte , Ullta - pasumc. icstcrday was no exception lo we ruie, tno afternoon an particular being largely availed of by ueginners trying to initiate themselves niLU ino liitiieacies ol roller rniKing. A fair number of spectators enjoyed the spectacle irum the safe precincts of the gallery, watching enviously those whe nave managed to stand up perpendicularly and glide round gracefully, whilst hilariously at thoso who more often obtain <i horizontal position on the floor. The music provided by the Timaru Marine J3and adds additional enjoyment to the evening sessions, whilst the skates provided by tho management leave nothing to be desired. The first fancy dress carnival will be held in about three weeks' timo, when a number of Christchureh skaters will journey down for the occasion. Thoso who intend going in for tho carnival should hand in their names so that suf- j ficient skatps will be available for the competitors.

SHERWOOD'S PICTURES. To-nio-ht the theatre will be reopened by Professor Sherwood's permanent picture entertainment. The pictures chosen for the re-opening are a, fine selection, and are all new to Timaru. !l'he star dramatic set Redeemed from Sin, is said to be one of the finest dramatics ever shown on the screen, it being full of interesting incidents. The latest Marathon Race, run in America is also said to bo a fine picture. Fashionable Paris and Review of the Gerv man Army should both be attractive, and there are many other good things, including comic sets. The professor himself will appiear in a female specialty turn, which will be a good addition to the entertainment. Professor Sherwood gives really good amusement, his pictures are clearly shown, an expert operator having charge of the cinematograph plant, -which gives a fullsize picture. The baby beauty show competition closes to-day, so intending competitiors must hurry up and get their photos taken, which can be' done free of charge at Messrs Mahan and Halford's. There is already a number of entries, and this competition should prove a successful item. The professor's prizes are worth winning, fie has been liberal in this way, and deserves better patronage than has been bestowed upon him of late.