THEATRE ROYAL.

NZ Truth, Issue 179, 21 November 1908, Page 6

THEATRE ROYAL.

World Wide Pictures.

On Wednesday night the Fuller Proprietary revived the moving picture show and the patrons of- this popular^ theatre, ■which has how ieen entirely renovated inside and improved inva manner which adds to the comfort of theatre-goers, attended m the customary' numbers to witness, the new series of animated pictures, which have been selected by Mr John Fuller, -head of the firm, whilst m London and o>n the Continent. Scenes from Irish life .and life m the great English Metropolis are exhibited . ■with , a clearness which can scarcely be improved on. "The Leprcchawn," an Irish fairy tale, proved particularly attractive m its many phases. "Scenes from . Ancient Grecian History are reproduced, and the legends of In&onfar and Parthe'nia, with its environment of struggles 'oetween wealth and poverty, m the forms of suitors for the hand of the lovely Greek maid, are fittin°:lv related with a fine touch . of sentiment. A typical cosier scene is enacted m the scenes depicting Cockney Tomkins ' m the course of purchasing a marvellous , donkey, which possesses bucking capabilities not equalled by the finest Broncho stallion ever sired. "Love Laughs at Locksmiths," "The Swiss Lakes," "Corn Harvesting m Egypt," "Th.3 Falls of Doone," arid "The Amorous Nurse" are also pictures worthy of the firm's reputation. Edgar Collins, orchestra provides appropriate^ accompaniments and everyone is satisfied. . The pictures, with Variations, will be exhibited again to-night.