PICTURE THEATRES. QRA N1) THEA TR E. The Pleasure House of the People. TWO BIG ATTRACTIONS. "Easy divorce is a banc to any nation; a curse to society . . . an evil tiling for men, and a still more hideous thing for . . . women." —Theodore Roosevelt. DIVORCE #IE PROBLEM ETERNAL, DIVORCE will be shown with all its DIVORCE attendant evils in A Brilliant WILLIAM POX PHOTO-DRAMA. Containing a Virile, Vital Mcssago to Everyone. "THE BLINDNESS OF DIVORCE." " TIE BLINDNESS OP DIVORCE." " THE BLINDNESS OP DIVORCE." Directed by Prank Lloyd, that kinema genius who made "Les Miserables," "The Tale of Two Cities," and other acknowledged masterpieces, "THE BLINDNESS OF DIVORCE," The wife, though guiltless of wrong, is ostracised by society, and driven to the depths, through no fault of her own. The subject will stir every member of the community—any community. MOTHERS—See "The Blindness of Divorce." FATHERS—See "The Blindness of Divorce." GIRLS—See "The Blindness of Divorce." YOUTHS-See "The Blindness of Divorce." HUSBANDS—See "The Blindness of Divorce." WIVES—See "The Blindness of Divorce." SWEETHEARTS—You are vitally interested. Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, Primate of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, says:— "DIVORCE IS ONE OF THE CRYING EVILS of the day. There should be no Divorce at all. . . . The Divorce evil is the result of tho false, loose interpretation of the Gospel." THE GREAT DIVORCE EVIL, against which Cardinal Gibbons so eloquently pleads, is graphically shown in the William Pox picturlsation of "THE BLINDNESS OP DIVORCE," exposing conditions or to-day. ALSO. ALSO. ALICE JOYCE ALICE JOYCE » ALICE JOYCE ' In "THE SONG OP THE SOUL." "THE SONG OF THE SOUL." "THE SONG OF THE SOUL." Afternoon Session: Doors open 2 o'clock, screening 2.30. Prices fid and 1/1. Evening Session: Doors open 7, screening 7.30. Prices 1/1 and 2/1. Reserves at The Bristol. COMING SATURDAY.—LIBERTY. 'VTIHE END OF THE ROAD." Children under fourteen are not admitted. IBERTY The House LIBERTY of Big LIBERTY Attractions. LIBERTY LIBERTY| LIBERTY I Tremendous and Unqualified Success of the BIG TWO-POWER ATTRACTION. NORMA TALMADGE In "THE WAY OP A WOMAN," And THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. In spite of the teeming rain ana bitter cold on Saturday night this magnificent Theatre was packed to the doors with delighted patrons to witness the initial performance of this charming programme. Tin* success scored was even greater than any of the many triumphs achieved at this popular Theatre. TO-NIGHT THE WHOLE* OF THIS BRILLIANT SHOW WILL BE REPEATED. PROGRAMME. 7.11) p.m. Caves and Coquettes. 7.10 p.m. (A Screamingly Funny Comedy.) 7.35 Pathe Gazette and Topical 7.35 Budget. 8.8 Entr'acte, LIBERTY ORCHESTRA 8.0 "Pique Dame" (Suppe). 8.5 THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY 8.5 THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. COMPANY. The Most Talented, Charming, and Entertaining Company of Artists yet presented to a Christchurch audience. MUSIC, MELODY, DANCE, AND SONG. "THE WAY OF A WOMAN." 9.( "THE WAY OF A WOMAN." "THE WAY OF A WOMAN." A Select Feature Film, Starring NORMA TALMADGE NORMA TALMADGE NORMA TALMADGE r glorious best, and more lovely thai SPECIAL NOTICE—This Programme is timed to finish lit 10 p.m. sharp to allow '• patrons to catch their trams as usual. 0 1 EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.—The Box Plan is at The Bristol till 5 p.m., and afterwards at the Theatre. Patrons are advised to l>o<,k v at The Bristol or Ring the Theatre, and so .( avoid disappointment. 'Phone 2300. PRICES: It, 1 7, 2 1, 2/7. Matinee. 1 1, 1/7 (Pictures only). Chikl- _ ren Half-price. COMING SATURDAY.—LIBERTY'. THE / END OF THE ROAD." A Gigantic Photoplay to awaken the world in outspoken terms to combat false modesty uml prudishness. 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ITTATER Mops at Minson's, for verandahs', VV etc., 3/3. 3/9, J/3, IjHHVLER'S Costumes** Garbadine, Serge, - etc., from Ggns. Stock Sale, ('.as' ■ ! St. AVOID danger—prevent InlU: ■ by using Gumlypta Eucalyptus i.,.luenza Inhalant. Your chemist has it. ■\TAN HOUTEN'S DELICIOUS COCOA now \ on sale in all New Zealand stores. Best for the kiddies, 1..->.t for invalids, best for adults, best for > .1
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2029, 16 August 1920, Page 1
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