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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20318, 28 January 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. COMING! On FRIDAY, at 2.30 and 8 p.m., COMING! To tlie COMING! COMING! EMPIRE and OCTAGON . THEATRES. THE ROYAL COMMAND PICTURE—THE PICTURE WITH A RECORD. General Lew Wallace’s Colossal Novel, which has thrilled countless thousands of every creed, race, and colour, is now presented as the world’s mightiest epic. METRO-GOLDWYNfMAY ER’S INSPIRED EPIC. AN ASSEMBLAGE OF CLERGYME N, OF EVERY DENOMINATION, SAW “BEN HUR” AT AUCKLAND. WE REPRODUCE WITH PRIDE THIS UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL FROM THE REV. G. GORDON BELL, M.A. THE MANAGER. Dear Sir, —Words cannot express my gratitude to you for the opportunity afforded to us clergy of seeing “BEN HUR’’ to-day. The picture itself surpasses all attempts at adequate description. It is stupendous! The writers of advertisements commonly over-cnthuse to such an extent as to make one disappointed' with the wares they praise, but “ BEN HUR ” leaves one saying, with the Queen of Sheba, “The half was not told me.” 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 of the populace in Jerusalem and in Antioch. In addition to this, the nobility of character of Ben Hur himself, and the magnificent spirit of self-sacrifice which dominates him throughout—the eagerness of his self-giving—his dogged determination and grit—comes through with tremendous appeal. No young man with 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 Arrius. As a powerful appeal to all that is best and noblest in humanity, “ BEN HUR” must surely be one of the most wonderful agents in the world to-day. No one could see it and not feel uncomfortable and moved to better things, if meanness and low 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 be surpassed in reverence, in dignity, in restraint, in tenderness. Never once is He fully seen, but He, and all that He stands for in human life, is there, unmistakeably, and most powerfully. The picture has its appeal to the see kers after sen sation. It should draw crowds wluch would never go to see a f ran kly religious picture, and those crowds will not be made to feel that they are being prea ched at. They will have thrills enough to satrsfy them—but lam confid ent that the great appeal will get through to them all the same. ‘ BEN HUR win make the appeal of the Crucified Saviour felt by many who care nothing a bout the church, and who will not listen to her message. Not all the word painting 0 f an inspired evangelist could surpass the mental pictures—the haunting glirap se s of our Blessed Lord—which will linger in the mind after BEN HUR has been seen Anyone who cares for our Blessed Lo rdj and wbo longs that Hig a j ghall be heard effectively—anyone who has th e 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. It i s difficult to imagine that it will ever be surpassed in kinema picture production. Yours 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." At Christchurch during the 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. EMPIRE BOX PLANS OPEN MONDAY, JANUARY 30, at 9 a.m., at THE BRISTOL. OCTAGON BOX PLAN, at BEGG’S CO., OPENS at 10 a.m. on MONDAY, January 30. BE WISE! —BOOK EARLY! Reserves are better than regrets. Rendered imperative by the immense cost of “Ben Hur,” Prices of Admission will be:— EVENING STALLS, 2s and 2s 9d; STALLS 3d, WHICH INCLUDES BOOKING FEE. MATINEES.—STALLS, Is CIRCLE, 2s. EXTRA. CHILDREN, Is TO ALL PARTS. RESERVES, 2s 9d. CIRCLE, 3s BOOKING FEE SIXPENCE Free List Entirely Suspended. Free List Entirely Suspended. PORBDRY PARK TROTTING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 1928. SUMMER MEETING, 1928. CONCLUDING DAY—SATURDAY. CONCLUDING DAY—SATURDAY. JANUARY 28. First Race at 1 p.m. Last at 6.15. ADMISSION: Grand Stand Reserve, 6s; Outside, Is; Motor Cars, 2s 6d for non-members. Grand Stand Tickets on Sale at S. Jacobs’s, Tobacconist, THE PUBLIC MUST ENTER THROUGH THE TURNSTILES AT VICTORIA ROAD OR MAIN ENTRANCE. PLUNKET STEET. Motor Car Drivers are requested to unload their passengers at either of these gates. LADIES WILL ONLY BE ADMITTED at the PLUNKET STREET or VICTORIA ROAD ENTRANCES, except when they are passengers in motor oars tintending to park. NO MALE PASSENGERS in motor cars (other than the drivers) will be allowed to go through the motor gate in Richardson street. THEY WILL ONLY BE ADMITTED THROUGH THE TURNSTILE. ALL MOTOR CARS PARKING MUST ENTER FROM RICHARDSON ST. SPECIAL TRAMS as required run direct to Plunket street entrance. BAND OF Ist BATTALION (OTAGO REGIMENT) IN ATTENDANCE. C. R. CAFFIN, Secretary. —— (ffcPF FOR THE HOLIDAYS! IF YOU ARE CARRYING A GRIP IN EACH HAND, BE SURE THAT ONE HOLDS A PORTABLE GRAMOP wNE. BUY A PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE FROM THE WELL-ASSORTED STOCKS WE HAVE TO OFFER, AND BE SURE OF HAPPY HOURS “His Master’s Voice,” “ Decca,” ' ar *d Metronola ” Gramophones. THE BRISTOL PIANO CO. } LTD., DUNEDIN. AMUSEMENTS. jy'OSGIEL MUNICIPAL PICTURES. TO-NIGHT AT 8. All the World’s a Stage, and Everybody’s Acting. See BETTY BRONSON BETTY BRONSON In “ EVERYBODY’S ACTING.” “ EVERYBODY’S ACTING.” A story of the life “behind the scenes”; its pathos and its comedy; a pulsing drama of the love of a rich, man for a chorus girl. Also Episode 9 of “THE FIRE FIGHTERS.” We were crowded out last Saturday because the “ STUFF ” WAS GOOD. This week it is EVEN BETTER, so take the hint. Popular Prices: Is and 6d. E G A T T A At ST. LEONARDS AND BURKES, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. First Race, 2.15 p.m. • AMUSEMENTS FOR EVERYBODY. “ CHOCOLATE ALLEY” ASHORE. AFTERNOON TEA, 9d. YACHTS, MOTOR BOATS, ROWING, SPEED BOATS, SWIMMING. CHILDREN’S RACES ASHORE. Take 2.30 Train to St. Leonards. Fare: Adults lid. Children 6d—Return. The Railway Department will cater for All Passengers. All Entries for Boating Events Close with the Secretary, Saturday, January 28, at 8 p.m. All Swimming, Post Entries. GOOD CONCERT AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES In Hall at 8 o’clock, Same Night. Admission: Regatta, Free; Concert, Is. CHAS. J. HAYWARD, 28ja Hon. Secretary, Burkes. amusements. TO-NIGHT EUCHRE. WARATAH TEA ROOMS. £5 Special Order. £5 £2 Special Order. £2 £ 1 Special Order. £1 And Five Other Orders. Extra Prizes in Excess of 26 Tables. THE SQUARE DEAL. 2s 6d. .CUP BOAT RACES, PATERS N’S INLET, STEWART ISLAND. The s.s. Kotare will take a LIMITED NUMBER OF MALE PASSENGERS from Invercargill to the Island, and Accommodate them while there, returning to Invercargill at the close of races. The Boat has been fitted with Bunks, Salt Water Shower, Fresh Water Toilet Arrangements, Electric Eight, etc. Passengers will have the advantage of following the races and also visiting the various beauty spots while at the Island. Time - om Invercargill to Invercargill, 7 Days. Intending patrons please communicate promptly with D. W. M'KAY, LTD.. Box 17, Invercargill. NOTE. —If sufficient inducement offers the Kotare will make a trip round the West Coast to Milford, visiting the various Sounds en route. Time, Invercargill to Milford Sound and back to Invercargill, 12 days. Probable date of departure, February 2. A further trip of a similar nature the latter end of February. For full particulars apply D. V/. M'KAY, LTD., Box 17, Invercargill,