AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15506, 17 November 1914, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARD'S PICTURES. The new change of films at Hay- 1 ward's was welcomed by a good attendance last- evening, and - the pictures shown are numerous and p.easingly varied.. ."The Australian Gazette" shows many very interesting views of events of importance "from the other side," including manoeuvres of the N.S.W. Bushmen who have joined the Expeditionary Forces. "The Proposal Deferred-' 1 is a drama oi many attractions, pitched in very pleasant surroundings, and excellently, acted.. "In the fLgli Alps," is a marvel of mountain grandeur, showing many most remarkable scenes. "The Mexican Gambler" is a wild story of a = wild region. The film portrays many exciting experiences and ali the reckless devil-may-care characteristics of theF wilds of Mexico are faithfully impersonated. "Bunco Bill's Visit" is a" great~comedy, wfi'Tclf introduces the favourite John Bunny " and his • Inseparate co-actress Flora Finch in quite new roles,- There are two or three most laughable plots which, keep the fun merry. The New Zealand Picture Supply have produced a splendid film, of the burlesque football match recently played in the Basin Reserve, Wellington, for charity's sake. Many amusing scenes are thrown in. The star film, entitled "The Quicksands," is a- combination ~ of adventure and love, with all the essentials of an attractive picture. -The principal dramatis personae are two army officers and a generaTs daughter. Both officers are rivals for the hand of. .the lady, and the villainous element strives against that of the upright and scrupulous. Many exhilarating" scenes are effectively worked out particularly the sinking in the'quicksand. The film altogether is a"' very attractive number. The closing number is a most happily pro-' duced Keystone howler, brngirig out the best that is in the company's b°st known and favourite artistes. The programme will be screened again this evening, and should not be missed by a,l who appreciate a pleasant evening's enjoyment.

FULLERS' PICTURES. There was a gooa attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when the new programme was screened. It contains many interesting subjects, and in good variety. The 'Topical Budget" comprises an instructive set of photographs, illustrative of the preparations at Home in connection with Kitchener's great army. An interesting item is a review by the King and several leading military officials, an excellent view being seen of the late Lord Roberts. -•"Hubby's Surprise" is a laughable production, but the climax is somewhat easily foreseen. "The . Secret of the 'Will" is a two-act drama a with a very clever plot, and exceptionally well produced. The picture is characterised by. splendid acting, and society life is well contrasted with that of submerged tenth. "Mandy's Chicken Dinner" is a coon "comedy, rcicli would almost make a sphinx laugh. "Picturesque Japan" is a most attractive coloured scenic, presenting many delightful views of tbo country of our ally of the Pacific. "The Social Ghost." is the. star film. _lt features domestic life, in many respects, "most remarkably. The story at times is somewhat pathetic, but it contains much that is real>-nd thrilling. A younsr boy performs a feat of bravery in rpsouinsr a drowning s i T -1, which brings abmit t>>e meeting of the boy's poor rmd invalided mother and t.hf> rescued cM's father, who were bncTtsmd apd wife in. years "one by. Exnlnnat'ons aro nml eaKh of them narrates the in-fervaline events. The story is most lute'resti-nor nnd tbrillirqi. arid t.bo of n rln.fr -par, 11 v TPmarlcWo. "Tlip> BinffviPe "Pii-e Df>•noTfrriPnt." is a r««».n*n.qr onmMT. acted in tfr* most manner. T>'« nrorn'orrirnp if; r\f ?> blah Tt. will j >3>?s; eV»ffir,rr\ . r(V I f or the hzb time' to-morrow i evening.

BTJNTY PTJT,T,q TPTC STRINGS. ■Few plays have caused-so much laughter as did "Bunty Pulls the String " on the occasion of its first visit I* is therefore certain that a good p.udieiiee will attend the return visit, which has been arranged to take P lac « on Friday. Tli© manv Timanmans who were attending" the

Christchurch CarniV.il at '♦lie time of ''Bunt-yV first visit will doubtless take the opportunity of seeing the delightful comedy on its second visit. The box plans open to-morrow morning at the Dresden.