West's Pictures and the Brescians

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 16, 20 April 1905, Page 20

West's Pictures and the Brescians

The cinematograph entertainment now, being given at His Majesty's Theatre has tjhe merit of being no\el, instructive, and amiusing. The moving pictures presented by Mr. West impress the audience so much with their reality that it is difficult to realise they are cxnly pictorial reproductions of the actual scenes. Those who have not had an opportunity of seerng tne perfection to which the cinematograph has been brought in recent years can have liut a faint idea of the beauty of the pictures shown, and their fidelity to nature. In addition to many pictures of scenery, actual life in town and country, and humorous incidents, which in themsel\es would be sufficient for an evening's entertainment, the Brcscians, a clever and versatile company of instrumentalists ainld vocalists, contribute a number of items, which are highly enjoyed and warmly applauded. This is the first appearance of the company in the colonies, and from the well-merited favor with which it has been received and the liberal patronage extended to it, it is safe to predict that a prosperous season awaits it in other centres of the Colony. It is certainly the most attractive and realistic programme of the kifcid over presented to a Dunedin audience.