The Bioscope (Jan-Mar 1913)

XX1i. returned home, and the man went his way. She married, and was happy in her own sort of fashion; and when one day she fell asleep and saw in a dream the fate which had been spared her she realised that mothers know best. (Released January 23rd. Length 986 ft.) Dick’s Predicament.—Dick Rayner and Mary Fleet had been lovers. When Dick approached Mary’s father, the old man told him to “get out.” Dick went westwards. He ceased to write to Mary, fearing to tie her down. But Mary sent him a letter, saying that she was coming to see for herself how he was getting on; During Dick’s residence in ‘Texas he had grown a beard, and he was afraid that Mary would not know him, so he made up his mind to have it off. Some of the boys came in after he had made a start, and, when Dick wasn’t looking, one of them walked off with his razor. So Dick had to meet his ladylove with a full grown beard one side, and the other side clean. She refused to have anything to do with such a disreputable looking object. Then her heart softened, and the boys handed Dick back his razor, and he finished his job, much to Mary’s delight. (Released January 19h. Length 418 ft.) Edison, . Mother Goose in a Sixieenth TRADE MARA ventury Theacre. QE —Chariey goes into the baker's VOte shop and steals a bag of barley, and as he comes out he is surprised by the baker, and gets that famous clout that makes him hop. Little Jack Horner sits in his corner, and we see him do that which made him famous, and all to the delectation of the little audience that sits on the stage, just as they did in Shakespeare's time. The Queen of Hearts makes some tarts and the King gives the Knave a beating, and the tarts arc restored, much to the Queen’s happiness. Little Miss Muffit sits on the tuffet, and a big spider comes and places himself beside her, and Miss Muffit gets an awful fright and scampers away to safety. (Released January 22nd. Length 350 ft.) The Land Beyond the Sunset.—Little Joe’s grandmother, a drunken old hag, beats him when he fails to bring her money with which to replenish her supply of liquor. There are times when he cannot dispose of al} his papers. On these occasions he goes home sure of 2 beating. A district visitor has given Joe a ticket to a seaside excursion and picnic given by the Fresh Air Fund, and the little chap steals vut to get his first glimpse of the world beyond the siums. doe actually walked upon the grass without being driven off. He played with the hundred other waifs until they were called to lunch. Lunch? It was a banquet! And then the fairy story— the first he had ever heard. The soft voice of his chaperon added greatiy to the story, and Joe’s imagination began to work. He was won by the handsome young prince, whom the wicked old witch persecuted so cruelly. and he loved each of the little fairies who led the prince to their boat and saved him. ‘The setting sun proclaimed it time to return to the city; the glorions day was at an end, but not for little Joe. His chaperon had laid the book down at his very feet, and now bustled about, getting her charges ready for departure. Joe picked it up— the story all came hack. As he looked around, the others were going. Quickly, hugging the book to his breast, he ran-for the shore. No one had missed him. He walked along the beach towards the setting sun, the story passing and repassing through his little brain, until he stopped short; there it was—a hoat without oars and not a soul in sight. A look at the book, and the thought of his hovel called “home,” helped him to make up his mind. His fairies had guided him to the shore, and sent him a boat. into which he climbed; he needed Wo oars, because his fairy friends guided tho boat, and Google SUPPLEMENT TO THE BIOSCOPE, JANUARY 16, 1913. sv he saied out--vut to sea, along the path of shining Jignt tw the land beyond the sunset. (Released January zend. Length 1,000 ft.) Burma, Rangoon, India.—In some scenes we are taken through an Uriental market-place, congested here and there in the flurry of business activities, while on either sides of the streets Burma flower girls line the way, peddling their goods. ‘lurning from here to the lumber region, We gee the tremendous strength of the elephant, appaying its buikK and muscle in moving such timber as wouid require mechanical force in a modern country. (Released January 2Znd. Length 350 ft.) The Boy Rangers.—A dozen youngsters go camping. They organise. ana all are made officers with the exception of one, who is a private. They call themselves “The Boy Rangers.” ‘Lhey pitch their tents, made of an old tarpaulin and a castaway awning, near an eccentric farmer's estate. He has posted a notice to the effect that he will pay a reward for the capture of anyone trespassing on his grounds. The boys see the notice, and the peculiar actions of the owner of the property cause them to think he is a tramp. The boys disguise themselves, and he is followed in real sleuth style. The boys are as earnest as the great Sherlock Holmes, and, to their chagrin, they find that they have arrested a man for stealing his own fishing pole. As they go up the road with their quarry a constable identifies their prisoner, and the boys try to quietly sneak away. The constable and the property owner soon appreciate the joke, and the boys are called back. They receive a reward for their diligence, and they leave delighted. (Released January 25th. Length 600 ft.) Bringing Home the Pup.—Mr. and Mrs. Pipp and their son Willie are spending their holiday in the country. Willie Pipp acquires a little pup by exchanging his watch for it, very much against the wishes of his father, but Mrs. Pipp declares her baby boy shall have the pup, and trouble begins to brew. The hrst trouble begins when they miss their train to the city on account of the dog. This starts a quarrel, which Mr. Pipp seeks to terminate by throwing the pup into the river. Little Willie Pipp jumps in to rescue his pup. Old Pipp dives in to rescue his little Pipp, and Mrs. Pipp screams for help. They are finally dried, and ready to start again for home. They succeed in bringing the dog to the city. No dogs are allowed on the tramcars, and consequently they have to walk home. In trudging through the park they get into an argument with a policéman on account of the pup, and finally. upon reaching home, the porter refuses to allow them to enter with the dog. but Mrs. Pipp overrules his objection by crossing his palm with silver. At last the pup is safely installed in their home, and all is peace and quiet. (Released January 25th. Length 650 ft.) Kineto. Scenes in New Zealand.—The opening sections are devoted to pictures of native life and customs, including the peculiar Maori dances, one of the chief features of which appears to be the contortion of the face and the protruding of the tongue. Portraits of native women are also given. Photographs of the geysers follow, showing the springs in full action. Hot-water baths are much enjoyed by the natives; children are shown standing neckdeep in the warm water of some of the enclosed springs Other springs are utilised for washing clothes and cooking food. Some pictures of surf-bathing conclude the film. (Released January 18th. Length 830 ft.) Pats Bieler aig es , ute Victor. The Angel of the Studio.—-Little Roxie is a worshipper of artists, and is interested in two of them uccupying offices in the building : Duncan Andrews, because he is successful, and Charles Moss, because he is unfortunate, due