AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13434, 22 July 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAY WARD'S PICTURES. "A TALE OF TWO CITIES." The Lyceum held another large audience last evening, when the Vitagraph 'Company's magnificent dramatisation of "A ale of Two Cities" was again produced. Ihj is. picture is one of the best seen in Wangauui, and it appeals both to those v.-ho have road Dickens' great book and to those who have not. The film is 4(KK)fi long, and is divided into three series, each o? which is absorbingly interesting. The characters are very powerfully pourtrayed. and the dressing and mounting arc fully i:i keeping with the picturesque period in which the action of the drama takes place. The pictures comprising the second half of the programme, were a fine lot, and were again much enjoyed.

This evening "A Tale of Two Cities" will be produced for the last time, as well as a fine lot of miscellaneous pictures. WORLD'S GREATEST SHAKESPEARIAN FILM. Recently there was produced in London by the Barker Motion Photography, Ltd., a film of Sir 11. Bceibohm Tree's wondevf'il Shakespearian spectacle, "King Henry VIII." All the magnificent staging, appliances, and draperies, the lavish and ; ieturesque costumes, rich in colour and marvellously accurate iu their design, the ornate mounting of the specially-prepared Hoencry of the play, as presented to thon-*-;;nds of persons during the stirring *..uson at His Majesty's Iheaire, were set ('•ifore the moving camera to make one of (.lie- most gorgeous spectacular displays over presented for public entertainjnent. ■"oine idea of the strength of tho cast may bo gauged from the. fact that in addition to Sir Herbert Tree, who appeared in the character of Cardinal Wolseley, Miss Violet Yanbrugh and Mr Arthur Bourchier were allotted leading parts; whilst such sterling performers as Mr Edward Sass and Basil Gill were only cast for minov parts. Th'e Press were unanimous in agreeing that the various characters were pourtrayed with such a close resemblance to what the public, have been given to imagine they wore like that the spectator appeared to have been transported back to the Middle Ages, when lavishncss and sumptuousncKs wore considered a fine art. All the dailv happenings in the life of King Henry's Court were realistically pictured. Tho eo-npany pressed into the service for the lairing of the film numbered 180, and all the characters spoke their parts thvoushoiii. Hayward's Picture Enterprises, Ltd.. with characteristic enterprise, and at much cost, have secured the sole rights of the film for New Zealand by arrangement with West's Pictures, Ltd.,'who hold < !»• rights for the Southern Hcmishpere. This remarkable film will bo screened at the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday, July 26. GARRISON BAND RECITAL. To-morrow evening the Garrison Band [five their third recital of the. season in tho Opera House commencing at B.MO The programme to he submitted will appeal to those who appreciate refined and artistic band music, as works from such masters as Handel, Wagner, and Verdi arc included. An excellent selection, "Joan of Arc,'' and a characteristic piece, "Echoes of Switzerland," will al.s.i he played. Given fine weather, the sealing accommodation, at the Opera House will be fully taken up.

FFLLKKS' PrCTOES. Messrs. John Fuller and Sons will present another fine programme 0 f cinematograph 12,'rms at the Opera House on Monday evening next. The now series is said to contain some splendid dramatic, sonic, and comic studios, which should meet with due appreciation. As usual, the incidental music will bo supplied by O'Hara's Orchestra. The box plan is open at H. I. Jones and Sons', and the booking fee is 6d. MR J. C. WILLIAMSON'S PANTOMIME. "JACK AND THE BEANSTALK "

The J. C. Williamson pantomime of 'Mack and the Beanstalk" will commence a two night's season at the Opera House on Tuesday, August 8. Although Mr Williamson bad once the courage to break away from the old nursery rhymes for his big annual in tho case o£'"Dfin Djin," he has of late years gone back to the old regime, and this time gives us the imperishable romance of 'Jack aud the Beanstalk." Although it is stated that the doings of the impeccable "Jack" are embroidered with all kinds of splendid specialities, the librettist, Mr J. J. Howson, has had a sufficient respect for the nursery tale to preserve a great deal of the story. The big extravaganza, is said to fairly bristle with good things. The "star" turn is that of the remarkable Willy Pantzer troupe. These world-famed artists appear in an acrobatic sketch entitled "The Limit." As an exposition of highclass and novel knockabout work it hard to equal. Mr Jack Cannot will nuiko a first appearance as "Dame Trot." Mr Cannot comes with a fine reputation as a really humorous comedian with a more than ordinary quality of singing voire. Miss Dorothy Eirmin—principal sirl—cornea from Drury Lane Theatare. The Doherty sisters (designated as "The Ginger Girls") are shining lights on the American stage. Miss Mabellc Morganprincipal boy—will make her re-appear-ance as the redoubtable "Jack." Other importan parts will be taken by Messrs Rupert Darrell, Victor Leydall, and William Hassan, who creates a large share of the fun as "Jessie," the cow. Of the big spectacular scenes, most prominent are the mysterious aeroplane, tho capture of the giant's stronghold, building of the Parramatta, and the growth of the bean-stalk. According to Australian Press opinion-, "Jack and the Beanstalk" is the most gorgeous and the most satisfying of a-nv I antomime the "firm" has "offered for several years. The box plans will be opened at H. I. Jones and Son's on Friday, August 4.

EA.ILWAY ASSEMBLY'S FOETNIGHTLY DANCE.

The committee have arrangements well in hand for their next dance, to be held noxt Friday, and it is expected there will again be a large attendance. Mr Copley supplies the music, and the supper will be in the hands of the lady's committee, while the floor will ho in tip-top order. During the evening there will be several songs sung by local enthusiasts, so that patrons can expect another very enjoyable evening.