AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14341, 13 January 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Hayward's Pictures, though the weather was wet and cheeriess, were able to draw a- full .House to tne Theatre Royal last evening. A complete ciuuige oi programme was presented, and uie new Huns are a. splendidly interesting and varied series. A uranraMc him, enacted wita great success, was "i'eg Uoiliiigton," wn.eli dealt in the main with tne u±;s ana downs of hio in o-tageiand, w.th a plot very "powerfully ouilt up, and episodes that maintained a general and l££eii attention. Exciting days in the Wild West, on the ranches amongst bandw of daring, hrigh-epirited cowboys, were well pourtrayed in "The Ranchmen's .feud." Lightly touched by romance the picture proved a most attractive one, tho story ending.prettily m a little scene, where a minister is officiating and "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden'.' suggested itself. "Real Brittany" has all the merits of a light-class scenic film, being at once educativo and interesting, and including, views that evidently have been secured by an artist with an eye for the beautiful in nature. Tho launching of ttfie great White Star liner Olympic, a sister ship to the regular I Tiniaru visitor tho Corinthic, was depicted in a complete fashion, and the big crowd at Belfast can be seen cheering heartily as the steamer descends the launching ways. "As interesting as ever is the latest Pathe Gazette, and in the humorous section are included some subjects of unrivalled ability in the art of causing laughter. The scenes in "The Weary Pasha" have a decidedly Parisian flavour, though the story is something like a parody on a chapter out of the Arabian Nights. Max Linden makes a popular reappearance, in his alleged trip round the world, leaving home one night only to enjoy himself luridly in town. Next morning he is carried home sleeping and far from sober, and his arrival is followed by fictitious telegrams from Timbuctoo, China, and the Sahara, telling of the state of his health, etc. The series will he shown again tonight. FULLERS' PICTURES.

Marked excellence was the leading feature of the new programme of animated pictures presented before a very large audience at Olyinpia last evening under the direction oi Messrs John Fuller and Sons. The new series is as usual a very attractive set the collection of scenic humorous and dramatic -studies being of the highest standard. Included in the new series is a recent publication of the popular Pathe Gazette, illustrating incidents of note in various parts of the world, and this contained some interesting subjects. Amongst the items were •' The New Town Hall at Munich" " The Czar and German Emperor at Potsdam," The Thames Cycling Carnivai," " Visit of Mahomet V to Andrianople," andsnapshots of the world's largest sailing ship the Prussian, which was recently wrecked in the English Chanuel. An .industrial film of great interest was '•The Beo Hunter," various stages of the industry being clearly depicted. A fine-scenic'illustrating quaint village customs was •' The Land of the Gaiands." The star picture of the evening "Buffalo Bill'* Wild West Show." fully justified thr- description. The film is about S'JOO feet long, and is of enthralling interest. The wellknown features of Colonel Cody were displayed on the screen on several occasions, and the audience applauded on each occasion. The picture itself consists of exhibitions by the leading members of the "show." The world's rough riders (headed by Cody himself) p?rformed same marvellous fea'.a on horseback. DeviJin'o squad of trained Indian zouaves give cxhib; ticne of some excellent military'drill. Japaneso tumblers, Arabian acrobats :.nd many oth'ir turns complete tho picture, which must be seen to be fully appreciated The dramatic film included "The Sheriff's Capture," which unfolds Hie powerfulstory of a bftter vendetta, between two notorious outlaws and the sheriff of a. mining district in far-off America. By a chance meeting the three parties are thrown together, and an immediate exchange of shots results, the sheriff being badly wounded in the fray. At the risk of her own life the daughter of one of the outlaws secures medical assistance, and after passing through many critical stages the sheriff is restored to health: In tho end the usual declaration of love is made, concluding a specially interesting dramatic picture. The other films of this description were "Hose of O'Salem Town," and "The Sergeant," and both contained exciting incidents and were of much interest. The two humorous films " Bertie's Elopement," and "Foolshead Knows All," were of a very laughable nature, the latter in particular causing the large hall to ring with laughter. This evening will witness another presentation of this programme -md the pictureloving public are advised to pay a visit, which will be amply repaid by the excellent Quality of the entertain- . menV