AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16821, 28 May 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLERS' PICTURES. To-night will see the final screening at the Theatre Itoyal of "The Appearance of EVil," tiho gripping World drama which features June Elvidge and Frank Mayo. The plot is extremely original and a clever way, being unfolded outScT screen in characteristic) World style.., The moral of the story is "Keep thy tongue from evil," and this is closely followed out. Tlie production is a unique one, and the audience much appreciated it. The acting is in capable hands all through,

and some fine character work is witnessed when the Tillage gossips, and the leaders of the "purity league" are introduced. "The Toll of the Sea" is aiv exceptionally interesting naval topical that was loudly cheered last night and on Monday night. The programme is completed with a Gazette and a comedy. Special musical items are being rendered nightly. On Thursday evening the muchlooked for film, "Thirty a Week," starring Tom Moore, will be shown. This film is listed among the finest pictures at present being screened and serves to introduce the young Irish.Yuu'rican actor Tom Moore in a character that bids fair to make him famous. How would you like to marry a wealthy girl on "Thirty a "Week."

Tom Moore, as Dan the chauffeur, proposed marriage oil those terms, and proved that t was possible to live Happily under those conditions. On his thirty a week he beat a rich young waster who li'ad thirty a minute. The supporting subjects are particiijtoriy interesting. THE GRAND. : "In Judgment of" was . well received again last night -at the Grand. The star idles are admirably taken by Anna Q. -Nil-sson and Franklyn FatHum, and these talented artists are supported by a very strong cast. The story centres round & beautiful girl who is gifted with the power of telepathy, and is hypnotic in its intensity. ,A. Gazette and an. interesting Nature film, followed by 1 a Christie comedy, completed' a good programme. The star attraction to-morrow naghifi is a Goldwyn comedy drama entitled, ''Back to the Woods," in which fascinating Mabel Normand appears as the daughter of a wealthy family, who is pestered by proposals from what she calls the popinjays, and goes in search of a. real man. The audience aro kept in constant laughter as Mabel proceeds to win the man of her heart. The balance of the programme is also exceptionally good. SKATING. Last evening's session at Olympia was above the ordinary, the attendance being exceptionally large while quite a lot of interest was evinced by the graceful fancy skating of a lady and gentleman visiter. Special beginners' sessions will be the order to-day and to-night.