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Evening Star, Issue 19776, 28 January 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS. COMING! COMING! On FRIDAY, at 2.30 and 8 p.m., COMING! COMING! E MVI R E To the 'AND THEATRES, OCT AG 0 N TEE ROYAL COMMAND PICTURE-THD PICTURE -WITH A RECORD. ‘BEN EUR.’ 1 BEN EUR.’ ■ BEN EUR.’ • ben EUR.’ ‘ BEN EUR.’ •BEN EUR.' ’BEN EUR.’ ‘BEN EUR.’ ‘BEN EUR. ‘BEN HUE.' ‘BEN HUR.’ ■ ‘BEN EUR.’ •BEN EUR.* ‘BEN EUR.’ ■ BEN EUR.’ ‘BEN EUR,’ ‘BEN EUR.’ General Lew Wallace's Colossal Novel, which has thrilled countless thousands of every creed, race, and color, is now presented as the world s mightiest epic. METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER’S INSPIRED EPIC. AN ASSEMBLAGE OF CLERGYMEN OF EVERY DENOMINATION SAW ‘BEN EUR’ AT AUCKLAND. WE REPRODUCE WITH PRIDE THIS UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL FROM THE REV. G. GORDON VEIL, M.A. THE MANAGER. Dear Sir,—Words cannot express my gratitude to you for the opportunity afforded to us clergy of seeing ‘BEN EUR’ to-day. The picture itself surpasses all attempts at adequate description. It is stupendous! The writers of advertisements commonly o\erenthuse to such an extent as to make one disappointed with the wares they praise, but ‘BEN HUB’ leaves one saying with the Queen of Sheba; Hie half was not told The picture defies description merely as a spectacle. No words can give the thrill which is conveyed by the great sea fight and the even greater chariot race by the pageants of the might of Imperial Rome and by the crowds ol the populace in Jerusalem and m Antioch. . , . . ■ In addition to this, the nobility of character ot Leu Hur lumsclt and the magnificent spirit of self-sacrifice which dominates him throughout—the eagerness ot his selfgiving—his dogged determination and grit—conies through with tremendous appeal.. No young man witu any possibilities of true manliness in him could fail to be stirred by the highest and purest emotions. And this same high moral appeal is seen, too, in Esther, in Ben Hur’s mother and sister, in Simonides, in Arnus. As a powerful appeal (o all that is best and noblest u humanity BEN EUR must surely be one of the most wonderful agents in the world to-day. see it and not feel uncomfortable and moved to better things, il me ideals were being allowed to dominate life. ... ~ , , , On top of all this is the amazing reverence which dominates the whole production. Nothing which I have ever read has so beautifully and realistically brought home to me the sort of atmosphere of mingled hope and intrigue which surrounded our Blessed Lord in His life upon earth. And the way in which He, the King and Saviour, is permitted to make His appeal through the picture could not he surpassed in reverence in dignity, in restraint, in tenderness. Never once is He uilly seen, but He, and all that He stands for in human life, is there, unmistakably and most powerfully. The' picture has its appeal to the seekers sensation. It should draw crowds which would never go to see a frankly religious picture, and those crowds will not. be made to feel that they are being preached at. They will have thrills enough to satisfy them—but I am confident that the great appeal will get through to them all the same. ‘ BEN HUR ’ will make the appeal of the Crucified Saviour felt by many who care nothing about the church and who will not listen to her message. Not all the word painting of an inspired evangelist could surpass the mental pictures—the haunting glimpses ot our Blessed Lord—which will linger in the mind after ‘BEN HUR’ has been seen. Anyone who cares for our Blessed Lord and wbn longs that His appeal shall be heard effectively—anyone who has the desire that the highest and best in human possibilities shall be responded to by the people of to-day—will hope and trust that everyone will see this picture. II is difficult to imagine that it will ever be surpassed in cinema picture production. Tours faithfully. (Signed) G. GORDON BELL, 'BEN HUR’ SCREENS TO SPECIAL MUSIC—THE ORIGINAL SCORE. Preceded by INTRODUCTORY PROLOGUE; ‘THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.’ INTRODUCTORY PROLOGUE: ‘THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM. U Christchurch, during (he first four weeks of the season, the evening ticket windows were never opened; EVERY SEAT WAS RESERVED. This indicates that it is necessary to BOOK YOUR SEATS. mu,- unit: EMPIRE BOX PLANS OPEN MONDAY, January 30, at 9 a.m., at THE BRISTOL/ OCTAGON BOX PLAN, at BE'GG.iS CO., OPENS at 10 a.m. on MONDAY, Janualy 3 °‘ BE Wisi—BOOK EARLY! Reserves are better than regrets. Rendered imperative by the immense cost of 1 Ben Hur,’ prices ot admission will he: EVENING STALLS, Zs and 2s 9d; STALLS RESERVES, 2s 9d; CIRCLE. 3s 3d (WHICH INCLUDES BOOKING FEB). No one could meanness and low MATINEES.—STALLS, Is 6d; CIRCLE, 2s (BOOKING FEE, SIXPENCE EXTRA) ; U.nREV 1« TO ALT. PARTS. Free List Entirely Suspended. HILDREN, Is TO ALL PARTS. Free List Entirely Suspended TIdEKAJKO R A I B A A D (Mr E. FRANKLIN, Conductor) AVill Play at ST. CLAIR BEACH SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 3 o'clock. SUNDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY NIGHT, 8 o’clock. Collection. TRAMWAY S V> A X D AVill Play in BOTANICAL GARDENS BOTANICAL GARDENS TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) EVENING, at 8 p.m. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) EVENING, at 8 p.m. TO-MORROAV (SUNDAY) EVENING, at 8 p.m. COLLECTION IN AID OF BAND CONTEST FUND. A. B. GOULD, Conductor. AV. BELCHt,R, Hon. Sec. AUCTIONS. AUCTIONS. TUESDAY, 31st JANUARY, At 2 o’clock. In Downstairs Rooms, Dowling street, LARGE CATALOGUE Of HIGH-GRADE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, AVALNUT IRON-FRAMED PIANO (Barnard and Co.), ROSEWOOD COLOR CHINA CABINET, QUAINT OAK SIDEBOARD, VERY PRETTY OAK DUCHESSE PAIR, WILTON PILE CARPET (15ft x lift, in a very pretty mixed color), 2 AXMINSTER CARPETS (12 x 9), OAK EXTENDING DINING TABLE, PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE (His Master’s Voice), TWO SOLID OAK BEDROOM SUITES, Oak and Stained Chests, Wardrobes, Pedestals, Double and Single Wood Bedsteads, Shakedowns, Bedding, Blankets, Sheets, Towels, Drop-side Cot, S.G. Push Chair, Reversible Wool Sofa Rugs, Axrainster Runn.’, Pictures, Ornaments, Books, Table Cover, Copper Kerbs, Log Boxes, Screens, Toiletware, Door Mats, Easy Chairs, Shakedowns, S.G. Chairs, Hall Curtains, Occasional Tables, Gate-leg Table, Writing Bureau, AVire-seat Couch, Ottoman Couch, Suit Cases, Dog Kennel, Lawn Mower, Sink, Gas Rings, Kitchen Table, Kitchen Chairs, Linoleums, etc., etc. Also, COSTLY CHESTERFIELD DINING SUITE (7 pieces). This is a particularly fine suite, upholstered in grey moquette, and is all sprung. TAMES, SAMSON AND GO. U have received instructions from various vendors to sell, as above. DISMANTLING OF 10 DWELLINGS. TUESDAY, 31st JANUARY, At 12 o’clock. On the Premises. Castle, St. Andrew, and Leith streets. Under Instructions from the Dunedin Fire Board. NGS FOR REMOVAL. BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL. WITHOUT RESERVE. —No. 143 Castle street: VERANIOOMED WOODEN DWELLING. -LARGE STABLE at back of No. ,le street. —Nos. 141 b and 141 c Castlo street: MED AVOODEN COTTAGES, with tove and 2ft range (back houses). —Nos. 141 and 141 a Castle street: )MBD AVOODEN COTTAGES. —No. 137 Castle street: VERANITT AGE of 5 rooms (wooden). —Nos, 200 and 202 St. Andrew > BRICK DOUBLE-STORY DWBLLach 8 rooms. —No. Leith street: 4-ROOMED N COTTAGE, with Champion jpper and tubs. for inspection daily between 10 and 11 a.m and 6 and 7 p.m. R IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. GASH ON FALL OF HAMMER, iditions of sale at our Office. AVITHOUT RESERVE. Alex. karris, limited, have received instructions to sell by auction, as above. THURSDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY, At 1.30 o'clock sharp. In our Commodious Upstairs Room, Princes street. Acting Under Instructions in an Assigned Estate (closed this week). 500 LOTS. 500 LOTS. COMPLETE GROCERY STOCK OF CITY BUSINESS. ALL FRESH, CLEAN STOCK. NATIONAL CASH REGISTER, BERKEL’S PATENT AUTOMATIC BACON CUTTER, CHEESE CUTTER, SET DAYTON COMPUTING SCALES (151 b), SET FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES, MILNER F.P. SAFE (Size Itt lOin x 2ft 4jin). Also, COMPLETE GROCERY STOCK, Consisting of 11 701 b Bags Sugar, Bags Flour, Oatmeal, Rolled Oats, TOBACCO AND CIGARETTES, Peck's Paste, Spices, Cordials, Tins Boot Polish, Packets Tea, PATENT MEDICINES, Fruit Salts, Coffee Essence, Cocoa, Packets Raisins, Symington’s Soups, Baking Powder, Tins , ‘K”’Jam, Jars Jam, Marmalade, Pepper, Jelly Crystals, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Canned Fruits, Sardines, Herrings in Tomato Sauce, Fresh Herrings, Highlander Milk, Lux, Treacle, Golden Syrup, Turpentine, Ammonia, LifebuoySoap, Fancy Soap, Vinegar, Preserved Peas, and GENERAL GROCERIES, 2 Large Bags Salt. Also, 4 SETS GROCERS’ BINS, Bacon Curing Trough, 3 Wood Tubs. Alex. karris, limited, have received instructions to sell by , auction, as above. WEDNESDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, At 1.30 o’clock. At Rooms, Princes street. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. WALNUT UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO, EXTENDING DINING TABLES, LEATHER SUITE, 3-PIECE SUITE, 3 MIRROR-DOOR WARDROBES, HANDSOME DUCHESSE PAIR, 4ft 6in ANTIQUE WOOD BEDSTEADS, SET SEAWAY BUNKS, AXMINSTER CARPETS. A LEX. HARRIS, LIMITED, have received instructions to sell by auction, Household Furniture, including— Walnut upright grand piano, extending dining tables, dining room suites, saddlebag couch, spring-seated couches, spring-seated settees, pictures, vases and ornaments, lady’s writing bureau, rattan and wicker chairs, easy chairs, occasional tables, Axminster and Wilton pile carpets, Zcalandia and Austrian chairs, crockery, books, platform rocker, flags, cupboard, double and single iron bedsteads, wire mattresses, 20 kapok and flock mattresses, 3 mirror-door wardrobes, duebesse pair, duchesse chests, 4ft 6in antique wood bedsteads, toilet chests, set seaway bunks, sewing machines, Saratoga trunks, Wizard petrol lighting plant, lawn mowers, kitchen tables, kitchen utensils, invalid’s chair, etc., etc. On Account of Messrs Winter Bros. (Bailiffs): Tea room tables, plate mirrors, crystal dishes, 1 CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH, Etc. 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