AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15503, 13 November 1914, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARD'S PICTURES. There Was' a good attendance At the Lyceum last evening and the current programme has many features. There is always something above the ordinary in the ;week-end change, and Haywards have, participated to the full this weeik- The Gaumont Gr&ptaic contains many interesting pictures, featuring incidents in the Old Country) , mostly connected, with, the .war. A large squadron "of 'Grenadier Guards are shown oh the march, also Turcos, while part of the Japanese fleet is shown eh route for Kiau-Ohau. Red Cross Brigades are also shown at practice. "Crocodile Shooting" is a most interesting and beautifully coloured film, ! (showing spots on the Ganges. , "Ghost of Granleigb" is a drama of quite, an unusual character, witli many transition scenes, and* cleverly-worked spectral appearances. 'Fjords of Norway" is a remarkable and gorgeous fi-fii, of this world-famous scenic wonderland. "Bill's Job'' is the first of a Series of comedies, and if it is sample of what is to follow, patrons of the Lyceum are assured of many hearty laughs. The second portion of the gramme opens with a beautifully-col-oured ahd splendidly acted drama entitled "A Scoundrel's Chance." The setting of' the film is quite outstanding some parts being amid beautiful scenery, while the plot is a ihoSt exciting one. The star, picture is a burlesque entitled "Goodness Gracious," ahu for lovers of this stams of picture, the filhi is a most enjoyable one. The producers have gone to ho end of trouble ih placid the picture on the> screen, and it is replete with the manv ttlost amusing incidents. There is a fine strain, of humour throughout the picture, While the artists have vied With each other in creating the greatest mirth. The film Wis greatly appreciated by last night's audience. The orchestra throughout delighted all with then- excellent music, and added greatly to tihe enjoyment of the evening. v

PICTURES. The Theatre Royal was taxed to its utmost last evening wheii the usual. • week-Md t change of programme took &l&ce. The films this week are finely TS led ' 311(1 com P l ' ise many subjects. The "Path© Gazette" is a most interesting aiows many pictures from thfe Homeland relating to the war and preparations for wai. The "Missing Jewels" is a most exciting drama., exceptionally Well«acted, and with a clever plot. "On the Banks of the Dahl" is a 1 beautiful scenic film which appeals to all. ■ "The Parent Strain" is a drama- of nlucli attraction. illustrating human nature in a striking manner. • 'lzzy the Operator' is a very successful comedy raising many - laughs' with finely acted es A, drama is entitled Ihe Old Reliable." It is a picture with a striking moi'al. The principal characters in the story are a bank maieger, hie son,, their faithful old man-servant, and his daughtew The manager's son causes much trouble by his reckless devil-may-care living, and is a source of much worry to his father. He gets mtd financial difficulties and attempts to rob the bank safe. • 'Old Reliable" arrives in time to save the son bringing disgt-ace on his faimily ahd advises lii™ to ne& at once. The manager is aroused and- entering the strong-room finds Old Reliable standing by ae open ea-fe. The old keeps silent and is sentencecf to imprisonment. l)u.riiig his sentence, the manager takes Suddenly ill and his son is sent for and takes over control of the bank, lie at oiico oommencos liis old tricks and acts indiscreet!? to his father's private secretary, 01d~Reliable's daugnterOld Reliable returns ill time to save hfii Ua, ugh tor, and. expose the ungrateful young man. The picture appeals to all and is pleasing to witness. "Mack at it Again" causes the spectators to rock with laughter, and is a most versatile comedy. At a suitable juncture Mr E. Budd gave an excellent rendering of the latest patriotic «ong, Beraoni's "Good Old !New Zealand," which was received with hapturous applause. . The orchestra delighted all with their excellent playing. This evening Only the special film "The Ruins of Termonde" will be shown, and doubtless this ow historic" picture will prove a great attracti m. The destruction and devastation of the Germans can well be imagined from this film. BARTON BROS. CIRCUS. This popular amusement enterprise opens here on Wednesday night, with a programme which is practically . new, and replete with unusual attractions. Mr F. T. Barton, the senior member of the firm, recently returned from a long tour abroad, and hence; the freshness and extent of the programme which the firm now presents to the public. In a recent interview Mr Barton said—"l went abroad solely for the purpose of reorganising the show, and so keep faith with the public, and further add to our reputation. I succeeded in securing several art isi* • wlj o are light at the summit of their profession. John M. West, the upside-down pafad-ox is the most prominent star of my new combination. West's act is solnething. unique in circus display. Then there are the two St-.' Leonard's,: direct from the Orplieum ' Circus, Los Angelos. Their act" is a. medley of brilliant feats: of scenic--art. There are too many other acts to particularfee; but you can' rest assured,'' said Mr Barton, ' 'that the show this year is far superior to.anv that I have previously, organised." From this it will be observed that th? amusement loving public have a treat in Store. -o . ) it