AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13423, 10 July 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. COMPLETE CHANGE TO-NIGHT. This evening, at the Lyceum Theatre, another complete change of pictures will be screened, and the programme is said to be one of the finest yet presented at this popular picture resort. “The League of Mercy’’ is a powerful drama by the Vitagraph Company, which is suincient guarantee of its excellence. “A Great Secret,” in which an American girl does some sketching within the precincts of a French fortress, is detected, but leaves France before the Circumlocution Department fully realises the possibilities of the situation. She is pursued by three officers, one of whom falls victim to’ her wiles. The many situations on board the Atlantic liner are faithfully depicted, even to the smallest details. “A Sin Unpardonable” is a splendid piece of photographic drama, the action comprising an insult to a wife, and a life and death struggle graphically pourtraved, and reconciliation. A pictorial version" of Marie Corelli’s famous novel,

“Thelma,” will also be presented, and is said to be a faithful pourtrayal of this great storv. Another picture to be screened to-night is one of the oldest living city in the world, Damascus. Nineveh, Babylon, Tyre, and Sidon have all gone their way, but Damascus remains, and that too, wh’at it was before the days of Abraham, a centre of trade and travel. “Glimpses of Burmah” and “The Snail Industry” afford information in most presentable and entertaining form of little-known subjects and places, an added charm in the “Snail industry” being the natural tinting. “A Double Elopement” deals with the cross purposes and bewildering and comical entanglements resulting from the bringing together of two eloping couples, ami tairlv brings down the house. “All Through a Rat,” “Tontoliui as a Traveller in Glue,” “Cnlino’s Lost Lunch,” and “Foolshead at a Soiree,” make up a quartette of comics that speak for themselves. The Lyceum Orchestra will render a new r programme of incidental music, which should add greatly to the charm of the pictures. Intending patrons are advised to go early, as another large attendance as anticipated

GARRISON BAND CONCERT.

A large audience assembled in the Opera House last evening, despite the inclement weather, to hear the recital by the Garrison Hand, under Conductor Wade. The band was in fine form, and those present had a rare musical treat. The playing of the concerted numbers was much admired, the “Coronation March,” the contest piece, “The Champion,” and “Gems of Mozart” being especially good, while the solo playing of Bandsmen Bowes and Walling was also highly creditable. The next recital will be given on Sunday. July 23.

CORONATION RINK. A NEW ENTERPRISE. Mr G. Prime, the popular proprietor of the Royal Rink, has decided to cater for Aramoho skating enthusiasts by opening the A.B.C. Hall as an up-to-date rink. The floor has been put in first-class order, and, as only the best ball-bearing skates are on hire, it will be seen that all the essentials for an enjoyable “roll” arc in evidence. The opening night has been fixed for Wednesday next. The Druids’ Hall continues to attract liberal patronage—an indication that the public appreciate the good value .offered for their money. Votaries of skating are eagerly looking forward to the advent of “broom-ball,” which will make its appearance shortly at the rink.

The Wanganui Xo-Licenso and National Prohibition League are holding their “Quarterly Social Rally” in Trinity Methodist School-room ,to-morrovv evening at, 7..10 o'clock. The Convention report and real campaign addresses will he delivered. A programme of song and music will be rendered, and refreshments will be provided served by the ladies of the W.C.T.U. All members of temperance bodies—N.L. and Pro. Leagues, etc., together with sympathisers and workers throughout the electorate, are urged to attend and hoar the plan of campaign. Specimen copies of the three distinct balloting papers will be there for perusal. . The Rev. J. Dawson, Alliance Secretary, will be present.

Mrs Brigadier Glover, police court officer in connection with the rescue work, conducted the morning and evening meetings in the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday. Tile congregations at both services were large, and the Brigadier, who is a most sympathetic speaker, was accorded •erv attentive hearings. Next Tuesday evening Mrs Glover will present the report of the police court rescue work. A short address will be given by Mr J. T. Hogan, M.P., while representative ministers will be on the platform. His Worship the Mayor, Mr C. E. Mackay, will preside.

A committee meeting of the Alexandra Cavalry Old Members' Association was held at Mr Cummins’ office last Saturday eiening, a full attendance of li;c cm.unittee being present. Some very important work for the good of the Association was transacted. The cash book was laid on the table, and showed a very’ sat isfactory condition as regards finances. Hie secretary reported a membership of 63, with the promise of more for the next year. From present indications it is confidently believed the Association is firmly established. Already the benefit of the Association has been experienced by the present Alexandras, in the help it lias given in establishing proof of matters of very vital importance to the corps. It is hoped all old members will make a point of joining, .bus perpetuating the old comradeship, which existed in tho years gone by.