AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15397, 14 July 1914, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

:iAYWARD\S PICTURES. Tlio ncv,- Lycoutn was largely attended last evening, when tho." new j,rograinine wits .'..-i-ofiH-rl ior the liiv-t time, ihe management has .secured :m excellent series of films, which will siut nil tastes. "Jim's Birthday Pipe.' is a line opening ii.m, whdc ' "Among the Dauphine Alps," is one of t.'.e must pic. turesquc sceiiics screened for some time. "TJic ltt'al HcliJiiiato-," is a good drama, with a moral. "A Deal in ileal Estate." is a great laugh-raiser, splendidly acted- The second portion of the programme is ushered' in with a clarionet solo "Tlio Butterfly."' exceptionally well played hy Air T. O'Connor. '-The Fhiams Vailey," i.s a rare scenic, showing lulls and dales wrapped in winter's garb. Sfiimi of the icicle scenes are particularly beautiful. The star picture is one of the old-time thrilling Western dramas, with hand-to-hand encounters between •whites and Indians. ''The Tigers of the Hills, ; ' is an undoubted success. The story is one of deep affection and st-voTi.-* hatred and jealousy, -intermixed with bravery and intrigue'. It has already been outlined and nerds no reyc:it'.on. The acting is good, while the horsemanship, and the "realism of all the scenes. ..mark the film as well worth seeing. The popular "Wiftfes" is seen in a delightful mood in "Wiffles Kidnapped." . Th« gramme will be repeated this and tomorrow evenings.

FULLERS' PICTURES. The new programme was screenou in the Olympia last evening, and it contains many subjects of interest. The "Warwick Chronicle " is replete with pictorial items from many quarters, and is a very enjoyable number. "The Scientist's Doll" has a. rather original plot, which works out with fine effect'. ' A stirring drama of the iron roadway i.s "Fast Freight 3205." It is based on the bravery and sacrifice of a. woman averting a great calamity. ".Mr Sniff kins' s AYidow " is a- very enjoyable comedy, which provoked much laughter. " Dresden " is a beautiful scenic, giving excellent views of this great city. The star drama, f'Thc Expert's Secret," is a gratifying success. The plot is cleverly conceived. and big trusts are involved. Shady tactics are employed by a huge business concern to obtain possession of_ another's plans, but just as the thief is making off the expert's secretary sees him and follows. A great chase ensues, and the- thief: boards a. moving- train. /The secretary, however, has an excellent "mount," and hy a, daring leap from i his horse also gets on the train, after which a most exciting struggle ensues. The papers are, ultimatelv' recovered. The drama is a most thrilling one. Tho lu-ogramme closes with an excentionally clever display hy a vaudeville troupe, "The Kellino Troupe," who perform some astonishing feats. The programme throughout is enjoyable and entertaining. The programme will be screened to-night and tomorrow night in Olympia.