AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 11921, 18 July 1906, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC

"ROMANCE AND REALITY AT SEA."

Judging from the synopsis of Mr Frank T. Bullen's lecture, which appears in another column-, "Komance co-existent with Reality," instead of being in opposition, will be the key-note of the lecture. This view Mr liullen applies to matter connected with the merchant ser r vice, and in the exposition of if deals with the ways of shipa and men who control them as only one who has filled almost every conceivable position on board ship for a large portion of his life can do. The subject selected for Mr Bullen's lecture in the Opera House to-morrow evening is the most popular of his series. The Argus, referring to this lecture in Melbourne, says: — "The wonder and power of Mr Bullen's vivid' narrative laid hold of an overflowing audience," and in Sydney the Herald writes: — "At times the gathering was carried away as by a mighty wave with Mr Bullen's rhetorical touches." A number of original limelight views illustrate the lecture. A large number of seats have already been serured at Messrs H. I. Jones and Sons. Ladies are reminded that second neat tickets may also be procured during the day.

CRYSTAL PALACE ENTERTAINERS.

The above company appear in the Drill Hall on Friday next, July 20. They also intend giving a baby show and" competitions, which is advertised in another column. Mr Mann6rs has promoted these exhibitions in many parts of the world, and they have been much praised by the people and press. Prizes will be given for the prettiest and heaviest baby (boy or girl) from three to fifteen months old. Those mothers who intend' to bring their babies to the show are asked to send in the name, weight, and age of the baby in writing, addressed to "Baby Show," Wan?anui. No entrance fee is charged. There will also be various competitions for ladies and gentlemen, also fun for the boys, of which full particulars are published elsewhere.