OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13778, 17 June 1908, Page 5

OPERA HOUSE.

This popular place of entertainment was well filled last night, when a fine selection of living pictures was exhibited. "Cossacks of the Don," the first film of the series, is one of the best, and shows some 'fiiie views of tho . drilling and equestrian ■evolutions of these soldiers of the Tsar. "The Leather Industry," as its name denotes, is a series showing the various processes through which a hide passes before it emerges as marketable leather. Some beautiful -seascapes and an interesting panoramic view of New York are contained in the film entitled ''A Trip Across the Atlantic." and " China " is noticeable for several exquisite views of that peculiar country. Comic studies are not so plentiful as usual, but, those presented are, generally speaking, of a high order of merit. These comprise: "Wanted, a. Maid," showing the difficulties encountered -by a. young married couple, who are seeking a. domestic; "The Statue of San Roeco," another very laughable film ; "Rival Cyclists;" and "An Explosive Calf." "The Magic. Garden" is a picture of the fantasy order, with some beautiful colour effects, and dramatic studies are well represented in "The Two Brothers," "The Counterfeiters," -'Will Grandfather Forgive?" and a particularly realistic and gruesome series entitled. " Engulfed in " the Quicksand." MANCHESTER UNITY ODDFELLOWS. A social gathering was held by the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, Manchester Unity, in the lodgeroom, Lome-street, last I evening. A largo number of brethren asi sembled to entertain brother Oddfellows and i their friends. Representatives from several | sister lodges wore present, and Bro. MeI Cuett, N.G., was in the chair. Twenty : tables were occupied with progressive euchre, | which occupied about one hour. Deputy I G.M. La House- gave an interesting address | on Oddfellows, quoting figures and reports I showing the progress made by the society | in tho Dominion. Musical items and recitaj lions were given by Messrs. Blackburn, j Wright, Horspool, E. Leydon, Nicholls, 1 Mills, Killip, Finn, Purcell, Smith. Mc- . Cuett. and Thomas. A very successful evenj ing closed with the honours of the order [ being given to visiting brethren. | ■ " ■— FRENCH CLUB. There was a good attendance at the meeting of the French Club, held last evening in St. Paul's schoolroom. M. Boeufve. French Consul, presided. After the usual business a one-act: comedy drawing its argument- from the law's delays and. rustic impatience of them was acted in excellent. style by Messrs. Ardern, Balham, Thomas Mahoney, and J. 'Pole, and Misses Bouillon and H. Spencer. The. dramatic performance was followed by a very interesting account of the Empress Josephine given by M. Boeufve. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Thomas Mahoney. A 'number <' f new members were elected.LECTURE BY REV. W. GRAY DIXON. In connection with St.. David's Literaiy and Debating Society a lecture entitled " Doon the Walter " was given by the. Rev. W. Gray Dixon on Monday evening in the parish hall, the Rev. Johnston occupying the chair. The lecture, . which dealt wit it the many historic and romantic places of interest on the Firth of Clyde, was illustrated with beautiful views, the lantern being manipulated by Mr. Bracketing. The lecturer's graphic descriptions were followed with close attention by a crowded audience, many of whom were familiar with the scenes depicted. Selections of. Scottish music were given at intervals by Miss G. McSporran. MOUNT ALBERT SOCIAL CLUB. With Mrs. W. C. Oliver in the chair a most enjoyable evening was given by the lady members of the above club on Monday night. The evening was devoted to classical songs, readings and recitations, the following taking part:Mesdames A. C. Caughey and Watson, Misses Coles, O. Harbutt, 0. Phillips, R. Fear, Campbell, V. Page, and N. Astley, and th« Ladies' Lyric Society. BB3C Mi- ,'TZ^ —L.