AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13339, 30 March 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARDS’ PICTURES. LYCEUM THEATRE. An exceptionally fine collection of animated pictures was screened at the Lyceum Theatre before a very large, audience last evening, when the midweekly change of programme, took place. Included in the new series are some magnificent dramatic, scenic, industrial, and comedy studies, which would grace any programme. In the dramatic section the star film is entitled “An Indian Girl’s Love,” a charming story by the Essany Company, the setting, mounting, and acting being all that could bo desired. This class of dramatics is becoming very popular with picture lovers. Other powerful dramatic studies were “The Stranger” (an exciting story of life on a a AVestern goldfield), “The Pointsman.” and “The Tax Gatherer.” A film which was full of interest was the industrial depicting the manufacture of “Chinese Art Pottery.” This shows some of the grandeur of Eastern masterpieces, A splendid scenic film is “French Naturalisation,” which aifords a vivid idea of native life and customs in Madagascar under French rule. The Australian Gazette depicts some very interesting events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. The comic element is well supplied by the genial Max Linder in a very humorous study entitled “Max in Search of n Sweetheart.” Another good comic is “Betty on Roller Skates.” “A Mysterious Elopement” is a good detective comedy film of the "Nick Winter'type. Hayward’s permanent orchestra rendered a spirited programme of incidental selections, which were thoroughly appreciated TO-NIGHT this magnificent collection of pictorial gems will bo screened again, and another large attendance should be recorded. FULLER’S PICTURES. ON SATURDAY. Next Saturday, the Opera House will again be occupied by the above popular picture management, "two performances—afternoon and evening—being promised. Almost ueedless to say, “the” matinee attraction will be the film depicting the stir ring adventures of the immortal Robinson Crusoe; while his faithful henchman. Friday, must not be forgotten. Though the. picture is primarily intended for childish eyes, it is said to be equally interesting to the grown-up section of the community. The general' setting of the film has the reputation of being something altogether out of tile ordinary. In addition a splendid selection of supplementary films will" be put on. AT NIGHT die firm will screen what is described as a •‘superb collection of cinematographic reins,” and their reputation for fulfilling r.hcir promises leaves one no reason to •avil at such an eulogy. Both perform■.nces should be greeted with spi on did houses. NEVILLE THORNTON BENEFIT. The Garrison Band, assisted by'leading artists, will give a grand sacred concert n the Opera ,House on Sunday ’evening next, after church hours. Quito apart from . the .excellent ..programme that will bo submitted, the object for which the concert is being held should insure » crowded attendance. “SEVEN DAYS ” Mr Hugh J. Ward’s Company made their farewell appearance in 'Wanganui prior to lisbandment last evening, when a largo audience, which included Mdlle. Dolores ntd party, filled the Opera House. The niece presented, “Seven Days,” was a disappointing one. It dealt with a party quarantined in a house, a subject which, in skilful hands, should provide plenty of material for fun. This has been made the, most of in the book “When a Man Marries,” from which the play is adapted, lint the playwright has not proved so skilful. The situations arc tame, the dialogue is smart only in a chean sense, and the humour is on the whole flat. Altogether it is a nlav far be'ow the calibre of such a company. Mr Ward and Miss Grace Falotta had a great deal to do, and most certainly made the most of their parts. They kept matters moving, but wc have frequently seen them in parts that suited their abilities much better. Miss Celici Ghiloni, Messrs AVykehain, and Mallalicn, and the other mem--hers of the company, were as always, conscientious and thorough in their work, making the mqgt of the limited scope afforded them. Splendid work was also tone by Miss Maud Clietwynd and Mr H. H. Wallace, the former as a young woman with a,penchant for spiritualism, and the latter as a burglar. Both of tbes-a were extremely clever in their respective parts, and their acting was a bright spot.