AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14361, 6 February 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLERS' HOTDKES. An exceptionally line seriw of pictures in promised patrons of Messrs J. Fuller and Son* entertainment at Olympia this evening, when the usual Monaay complete, change takes place. "Tho Slave of Oaithage" is a most interesting drama of the times of the Roman Legions. The climax of the picture story is reached when the per* socuted slave escapes with liar lover, who, in order to avoid tho pursuing lunatics, o-pens Uw trap-door of a dcu of lions, which oharge the crowd and allow the lovors to otiinpe. Sumo charming views of a beautiful Tuscan seaport and health resort aro shown, una in the midst of a succession of delightful scones ono witnesses the ascent of a balloon that crosses the valley to tho nlpine mountain*. A topical subject of great interest shows the Duke of Coniuiught opc'oiug the First United South African l'arliomcut. Westeth pictures uro always popular, and "Jim the Ranchman" is a stirring drama of the Wonderful West. An Olympia programme docs not scorn comploto without "Fathca Gazette," and this number contains its usual budget of views, including the grout railway smash at Willisdrn. "Tho Fugitive" is on American military dramu, introducing the old proulen, Love or Duty. An especially interesting industrial film is "Wood Ci rving in the Tyrol," showing the clever work of the Tyrolean peasants, who display great skill in their art. The humorous pictures ore many ami cno of the best is "Tontalino and his Bassoon." Tho Olympia orchestra under Mrs Hurdloy will play a soloct programme of picturo musio, and during the evening Mr F. Chapman will play one of his popular cornet solos. HAYWARDIS PICTURES. At tho Mie.itro Royal Haywnrds' well-known and, well liked programmes of pictures' will lie shown all thiß week unci tho orchestra of five under tho direction of Mr J. H. Coombs will render pleasing musio each evening. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday "Faust" will ngnin bo presented. This film bonrs the hall-mark of ono of Patlio Frores' masterpieces, and is undoubtedly a splendid reproduction ot Gounod's magnificent opera, whioh is such a populnr favourite. Tliis film created great enthusiasm on Saturday night. Another charming subject which will instantly appeal to all, is entitled "The Little Match Seller," Appropriate voo.il music will bo rendered by Mr 15. Bndd during the screenill); of this picture. A film considered l),. - exports to bo a great acliiovement i l cinematographic art is ontitlod "Tho Angry ben," tho marvellously realistic effocte reproduced by this film i sstntod to huvo cost the photogrnplmr five yonrs' of patient waiting. "Henry of Lausignae," is <i story of tho 17tH, century warfare, tho sotting ot' which ii very picturesque. Tho Pa tho Gazette again gives notablo events in England mid on the Continent of interest to all. Tho oomio films as I'iughtcr producers nro unusually good. This programme should suit tlio most fastidious taste, coloring as it does such n wido rnnjzo of subjects. On Wednesday a special theatre night will bo trivon by Haywnr«l\» to h»lp to laisc funds for the T.V.F.B. Wo feel sure that as tho cost is over £6O to stnd the team to tho Hokitiki demonstrtion, Timnnirinns will rise to the occasion and fill the theatre In all parts.