ENTERTAINMENTS.

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 3012, 5 August 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"BRITAIN PREPARED" AT THE LYCEUM. Enthusiasm of the most vociferous nature prevailed throughout the first of Feilding's if our screenings of "Britain Prepared" at the Lyceum .yesterday afternoon. It was a treat to hear the cheering of tho kiddies, who packed the building to overflowing. Last night there was another large attended, and even self-contain-ed grown-up folks could not escape the thrill of enthusiasm as the might of Britain's Army and Navy was disclosed in the scries of really remarkable pictures contained in this lengthy five-reel film, which ran from 8 to 10.30 o'clock. "Who fears that Germany has a hope of winning the war, after seeing those 7>ictures!" a remark made by one of the patrons as, the big and enthusiastic crowd poured out of the building, admirably sums up the value and interest of "Britain Prepared." The whole process of building up Kitchener's Army of 3.000,000 was demonstrated in scene after scene from recruiting to marching past the King prior to going over to France. There was a splendid scries showing the flight of many aeroplanes. Here and there the grim determination of the men in training is relieved by bright snapshots of the men at play. The scenes of throngs of women working on munitions in immense workshops make a deep impression. Three of tho five reels are devoted to naval scenes, and nearly the Avhole of these pertain to the operations of Jellicoe's Grand Fleet in tlie North Sea, Most of these pictures were filmed from the deck of the Queen Elizabeth, and the big guns that did so much disruption on Gallinoli swing again and again into view, with"now a Jack Tar crawling out of the mouth of a 15-incher and again a cat walking along the top of the immense barrel. An intimate demonstration of the movements of a submarine is given, the firing and recovery of a torpedo is unique, and the swift movements of the destroyers are impressive. Every pessimist who still has a sneaking idea of the invincibility of Germany should see "Britain Prepared" to-night, and so acquire a largo and healthy dose of optimism. The pictures were well played up to by a- strong orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr Dalev. who was at the piano ; and Mr Shelton was heard to advantage in that very nppropriate patriotic sohg,. "The Sea is England's Glory." which was sung whilst Admiral Jellicoe's flagship was being screened. There should be a bumper house to-night. Don't forget that ".Telfs." underlined for Monday and Tuesday, ia a very fine photoplay. THE DANDIES. On Monday evening next the Pink Dandies will appear in tho Drill Hall and present the entertainment which earned for them the distinction of the smartest "Dandies" who have yet been seen. Tho visiting company include a large number of comedy items in their programmes. The principal comedian is Mr Joseph Breunan, who excels in character impersonations. Mr Joltn Campbell is the light comedian of the company while Miss Ida Newton and Miss Rita Fitzgerald are described as an irresistible pair of comediennes. A night at tho Dandies is a refreshing circumstance, for tho bright programmes given by Mr Edward Branscombe's capable people act as a beneficial tonic in these days of stress. Tlie company appearing on Monday evening include a male quartet who are said to l>e much above the average. A number of excellent concerted numbers will be presented, and the inclusion of several stage novelties will servo to enhance the attractiveness of the programme. Seats may bo booked at Copeland's.