OPERA HOUSE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13435, 24 July 1911, Page 7

OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S PICTURES TO-NIGHT. Few more thrilling episodes than “The Lyons Mail” which forms the “star’’ item of the programme to be screened by the Fuller management at the Opera House to-night, have ever been reproduced by cinematography. This drama, a. reflection of the tyrranous series of events in Western Europe, the outcome of Napoleon’s eager desire for gain and glory, stands out conspicuously in the picture world. The firm have been indeed lucky in securing such a masterpiece. The story begins in the fall of year, 1795, just as the mil coach to Lyons is setting out from Pans, carrying as its cargo some millions ,i francs tor the payment of Napoleon's troops in Italy. En route, the mail is held up by bandits, the escort killed and the money removed to the den of the myiruders.” Tim tragic element is moat conspicuous. An honest man, who, nnfotnnately, bears a resemblance to a "I'lTibcr of the gang, is arrested and contemned to death. Ho is executed, ali onsli proclaiming his innocence. It was ■illy after he was killed that one of the robbers confesses. >A capital .series of pictures supporting this star item are also advertised, among which was included -‘The King at Aldershot," “The Discreputable Mr Regan,’’ “Two Girls in love with Foolshead,’’ and a host of other gems. PRINCE’S SKATING RINK. The popularity for roller-skating still continues in Wanganui, ns is evidenced by the large attendances that attend the daily sessions at the Prince's Rink, at the Drill Hall. The management of the floor is under the personal supervision of AH Gouard, and everything that tends to wards the comfort and convenience of natrons is attended to, 'The attendance on Saturday evening was very good, the attraction being a half-mile race for gentlemen, the winner being Mr Pettigrew. Preparations are being made for the poster and fancy dress carnival to bo held on Thursday, when thirty-one prizes are to be competed for by those taking part, besides which a gold bangle will bo awarded ta the lady that guesses the largest number of prize-winners. ROYAL RINK. DRUIDS’ HALL. 'Hie attendances at this popular rink continue excellent; the whirl of many wheels to be beard at all sessions, particularly the afternoon and evening, while numerous beginners arc to be seen on the floor during the morning and lunch-hour. TO-NIGHT the management announce a’ half-mile race, which should elicit keen competition. The attraction for to-morrow evening will he . a potato race—an event which never fails to cause a great deal of amusement. Both skates and floor arc in excellent order, and all the essentials for an enjoyable roll arc to be found at the Druids' Hall. The first annual dinner in connection wit hj the newly-formed St. George’s Society will be held at Dustin’s to-morrow evening. Considering the bad slate of the weather on Saturday night, there was a good attendance present at the Opera House to witness the final performance of the English Pierrots. Owing to a large number of the orchestra assisting the Licdertafel, it has Keen decided to postpone the cantata- “A Joyful Thanksgiving,” which was to be rendered on Tuesday evening, until the following Tuesday (August 1).