Amusements, Meetings, Etc

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 13685, 20 May 1912, Page 6

Amusements, Meetings, Etc

FULLERS' PICTURES. “THE RED INDIAN” TO-NIGHT. Messrs John Fuller and Sons have prepared a splendid programme for this evening, when it is expected that the usual large audience seen on Monday evenings will bo present. Among so many fine films, it is difficult particularise, but special mention must be made of ‘‘The Red Indian,” which is, in a true sense of the term, a star picture. It is one of those typical Wild West studies which grip the spectator and hold him fascinated till the final scene has been enacted. In "The Red Indian” there is more than usual excitement, the actors evidently being so wrapt in the work before them that they have forgotten entirely the presence of a'photographer. The picture should not be missed. A film which should be most interesting is that showing the great inter-’Varsily boat race of 1912. This race, it will be remembered, was rowed under extraordinary conditions this year. A great drama with fine lesson is “Father and Son,” while “The Sunbeam” is another fine story. Grand National Hunt Steeplechase" is sure to appeal to all, but particularly to those who follow the hounds. ‘I he latest Australian Gazette is to be shown, and it is said to be a very interesting numbe. Question of Seconds” and “The fatal Chocolate” are two powerful studies which enthral the audience. O’Hara's Symphony Orchestra will supply a programme ot instrumental music. Patrons are adi i-cd to be early and secure a good scat. PRICE’S PICTURES—KING'S THEATRE, The opening programme which will he presented in the King's Theatre to-night is said to be one of great merit .Every item is a star, but even if there were no other pictures on the programme, there is one which in it sc! i is said to he worth the price of admission. This is Ihc Gill from Out Back,” a magnificent film by the A.L. Biograph Company. It tells of a squatter (John Tryson) owner ot Naumi Station, who is left a, widower with a baby daughter, Muriel. He dies, leaving his property to his daughter •when she reaches the age of 21. The station manager (Adam Wise) plots to got the station into his own hands by sending baby Muriel to friends in Sydney, and passing oft bis own baby as the heiress. Before doing this he ‘takes the precaution to discharge the nurse, and Warrigal, a black boy. Twenty-one years later. Dorothy Wise, known as Miss Tryson, is induced to sign away the property to Adam Wise, the station manager. Warrigal, the black bov, however, has been anxiously waiting his chance for revenge on Wise. 11c knew of a birthmark on baby Muriel’s arm. His chance comes at last. He secures a good look at Miss AN ise s arm; the birthmark cannot be found, and Wise is accused by Warrigal and his tribe. Hero ninny exciting scenes take place. Eventually Muriel Tryson, the real heiress, is found in Sydney, is placed in possession of her property, and -ise is left lo be dealt with by Warrigal and bis tribe. Other films include “The Long Road,” “The Lie,” “the Mother’s Dream,” “Tim Grandfather.” and others. “The Lie” shows the revenge of a business man upon an artist, his successful rival in love. He induces his stenographer lo write a, fervid love letter to the artist, and to gain entrance to the latter's room and leave it there. The arist's fiancee, arriving shortly after, finds the note and, deaf to her lover's protestations of innocence, breaks off her engagement. Latov on, the artist rescue’s the stenographer's lit tie sister from drowning, and in gratitude for what be has done she calls on the other girl and confesses flic whole plot. A reconciliation and a happy ending, of course, follow. “The Long Road,” which we summarised in Saturday’s issue, has a note of tragedy in it, and is a powerful sermon on the effect of the drink evil in blighting human lives and happiness. In view of this fine programme, and the fact that to-night sees the opening of this fine new picture theatre, there should be a large attendance.