AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13340, 31 March 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. LYCEUM THEATRE. The present series of pictures attracted another large audience to the Lyceum Theatre last evening, and the films were very favourably commented on. “An Indian Girl’s Love” is an exceedingly fine subject, equal to any Indian dramatic story that has been screened here. The other dramatic studies included “The Stranger” (an exciting story of the Western goldfields), “The Pointsman” and “The Tax Gatherer,” all of which are worth their place on the programme. That tine film depicting the manufacture of “Chinese Art Pottery,” proved very interesting, as also did “French Naturalisation,” depicting scenes in Madagascar. The comics are very good, particularly “Max iu Search of a Sweetheart,” and “Betty on Roller Skates.” Hayward’s Orchestra also rendered a fine programme of musical selections. TO-NIGHT this fine programme will be repeated for the last time, as the usual change takes place to-morrow evening. In addition, that remarkable film depicting Reece, the English Champion billiardist, playing some exceedingly trick and fancy shots will be screened for to-night only, by special request. j MATINEE TO-MORROW AFTERNOON - A matinee will take place to-morrow at 2.30 o’clock, the chief attraction for which is the groat cowboy drama, “The Taming of Wild Bill.” FULLERS’ PICTURES TO-MORROW. The picture-loving public will hardly need reminding that Fullers’ Pictures appear twice to-morrow in the Opera House, viz., at a matinee in the afternoon, and again in the evening. Fullers give such fine programmes that, big houses are assured to them, and to-mor-row’s experience should be no exception to the usual rule of profit to the management and pleasure to their patrons. DRUIDS’ HALL. SKATING TO-MORROW. The popular pastime of roller skating recommences again on Saturday afternoon and evening in the Druids’ Hall, and will be continued during the season, morning, afternoon, and evening. The fine floor is in splsdid order, and a special room will be provided for beginners. The proprietors have doubled their supply of skates, and Vlr Bert Dobbs, of last year’s Drill Hal) staff, will be in charge of the instruction classes. BENEFIT CONCERT. The Garrison Band is submitting an exceptionally good programme of sacred music in the Opera House on Sunday evening when a large attendance is expected. A_ collection will be taken up at the doors in aid of the Neville Thornton Fund, and it is to bo hoped the public will respond liberally. The band is being assisted by Madame Briggs and Mr. Chambers. The latter will sing “It is enough,” from “Elijah,” while Madame Briggs is to contribute a sacred solo. The programme appears in another column, presented the first prize-to Mr-Duncan, expressing the hope that Mr Dunear would win many more such trophies. Mr Duncan then presented the other trophic: to the remaining successful competitors, and. also handed Mr Ashton the very handsome cup, kindly donated by Mr F. Jones, and won by the former a month or so ago. Cheers for the referee and for the ladies concluded a very pleasant afternoon’s function—the success of which will doubtless lead to the holding of many more “ladies’ days” by the club.