AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14522, 18 August 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWABD'S PICTURES. I The new aeries, finely screened be- | fore a packed house last evening, was jof characteristic variety and exceljlence, and was • greeted with enthusi(asm. The truth that cinematography almost dispels the necessity of travel was verified by the New Zealand Ani. I mated Record, in which several 6cenes I from the centres created great intojrest._ Views of the Sheffield Choir arriving at Lyttelton by the Bteamer iMararoa and of- Cathedral Square proved very popular. "At the White Man's Door" tells a touching Indian story, the principal characters being lan Indian princess and a paleface whom she loved. A clever child, Been several times previously in Clarendpn • m rl y ' ,? ut ou a turn P ar excellence i m ,i ~ , ys Da '™s and the Umbrella, tho youngster playing havoc in the manner of a grown-up and pro- > yoking roars of laughter by liis eccentric behaviour and tho effect it had on top parents. "The Birds and tho I breadcrumbs" was a pitiful story of | poverty as described yesterday. "Surf K j m S ... at Hawaii introduced a new and exciting form of sport, the natives riding the whito-crestcd rollers on long; narrow planks. "J a p auesß Landscapes" wa ß a film of raro and quaint scenery. la the "Marriage Advertisement'' and "He Wanted "a „ P ' m, first-class comedy was served up The same series will be screened &. 6VOmn * aD at to - mor row's maEVENING with MENDELSSOHN. „II Jr S J? 1 was spoilt by all who gathered in Trinity Hall last night to tear a lecture V Mr W Fishwiek, L.A B. organist at Trin ty Church, on Mendelssohn. Air Fishwick handled the subject in a most interesting way and his lecture was made doubly interesting by the wsiv in which it was illustrated in works of" the great composer. Miss J. J. Wright played very skilfully the pianoforte solo "Andante Capriccioso"; Mr S Auderson with his fine baritone voice sang tho solo from Elijah, "Is it Enough"; Miss J. C. Anderson "ave another solo from Elijah in delightful style when she sang' "Hear Ye Israel," the solo meeting with so much appreciation that Miss Andorson was vociferously recalled; then followed' a well played trio by Mr E. Wood (cello), Mr J. W. Wood (viotin\ iind Mr W. Fishwick (piano); the pianoforte soli "Songs Without Word*" and "Spring Song" were playod tastefully by Miss L. Croft; Mr S. Anderson sang "Lord God of Abraham"; Miss J. O. Anderson afforded another genuine treat by her singing of "Cradle Song"; and tlie final item, tho duet "Volkshed," as given by Miss J. C. Anderson and Mr S. Anderson earn<?d such a whole-hearted recall as would admit of no denial. At tho close, of the programme a Tiearty vote of thanks was, on the motion of the Rev. T. Stinson, carried by hearty acclamation to Mr Fishwick and those who had assisted him.

FULLERS' PICTURES. Paul do Loetz's famous orchestral selection "An Indian Ride/' is possibly I one of the most popular "airs'' in Timaru at the present time. As played by Fullers' orchestra as an overture, it provides a very excellent opening to the entertainment. The usual Thursday change, screened last night, can bo aptly termed a comedy serea, being particularly strong ia this popular clafß of pictures. The Vitagraph Company, the very best comody producers, have an ■extremely humorous production, "Betty Becomes a Maid," which caused the large aud_enee present to roar with laughter. The story opens in rather a pretty manner, and as e>ach succeeding part of the story presents itself ,it becomes uproaiiously funny. "Great Scott on Wheels," is also screamingly funny, depict.ng amusing adventures of a homely gentleman of portly proportion, cm a pair of wheels. "Charlio joins the Boy Scouts," and "Oscar's Desperation," were the remaining films of the light description, and were fully on a par with tho two above-named. Even the dramatic studies had & rich vein of humour running tlrrough theiu. "Edna's Imprisonment," introduced to the audience two very clever child actors of tlie Edison Company, who are chiefly instrumental ia working out an exceptionally entertaining story. "The Inherited Taint," was a Vitagraph projeeticii of groat excellence. "T'iio Eternal City," gave glimpses of historical Rome, and was a particularly good travel film, and "Manufacture of Gas Mantles," proved one of the most eiitoital.nin? and instructive industrial series. "Pathe's latest Gazette," records English and Continental happenings of recent date, and incidentally some excellent views of the Coronation are shown, including one or two excellent snaps nf tlio King and Quwn. The series will bo screcn"d again this evening, and can certainly bo recom.jn&idQd,