Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13979, 12 May 1913, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

ROYAL PICTURES. Anyone who misses feeing “fn the Springtime of Life” at the Royal will miss quite one of the -finest things in coloured motion pictures ever imported to New Zealand. The plot, a well connected one, fairly ' rivets attention throughout. The acting is of a very high standard, the staging most ornate, and the colouring gorgeous. Wonderfully'fine are the theatre scenes, including the balcony one of Romeo and Juliet,” the huge audience in the auditorium, and a startlingly vivid panic and firs scene. There is no tragic ending, but a happy clearing away of .the mists and final happiness for those who most deserve it. In addition to this picture another trump card should Tm the screening of H M.S. New Zealand at Auckland. This picture is said to bo the best yet screened, and shows the Dominion’s gift ship being escorted int6 Auckland harbour by hundreds of yachts and launches. Ihc battleship approaching the entrance, .landing of Captain Halsey at Queen Street wharf. Captain Halsey speaking, the Maoris give a iiaka of welcome, some of the crew ashore, Lord Liverpool visits the battleship, and H.M.S. New Zealand illuminated in Auckland harbour. To-night’s programme will be supported by delightful musical elections by tho Royal Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Edgar Collins. Seats may he .reserved at H. I. Jones’, or by 'phones 324 or 852.

LYCEUM PICTURES. Great has been the success of the Lyceum management's venture in hriu<dnr<‘ Wanganui up to date with other towns by providing a continuous picture show 4 very- good idea! Just what we have been wanting! Somewhere to fill in spare time! And we can now get Jiomc early and still see the pictures! These are some of the remarks one hears from satisfied patrons as they leave the theatre. This afternoon the first change of programme will lie presented, and will run right on till 10.30 p.m. A splendid programme of the latest picture gems will be screened, and include a powerful drama, “The Red Stain,” and will be supported by Pat lie's Australian uazette, and many other interesting scenic, dramatic, and comedy films. Reserved circle seats may be secured at H, i. Jones’ or by ’phones 313 or 852.

KING’S PICTURES. .a. Dream, ’ tiie King’s star picture this week, is a stirring drama. It tells an engrossing story and illustrates the old proverb that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Plot, intrigue, and disappointment bring the happy dream of tlie heroine to naught. “King Robert of Sicily” is a very uncommon drama, well acted and containing a very good moral. “A Daughter’s Sacrifice” concludes the dramatic division. A good educational film is “The Diamond,” which shows how that valuable stone is manufactured. The comic element is well catered for in “Brave Billy, “Spider Collects Animals,” and “Feeing Their Wives,”

MEN’S BROTHERHOOD. Tire usual P'.S.A. Brotherhood meeting •■vas he'd yesterday,' whoa Mr H. ]!. HorsTicy delivered an interesting address on ‘Tile Signs of the Times.” Mr Horsley, who was accorded a vote of thanks, will continue his subject in a week or two, A misunderstanding has arisen regarding- Thursday evening’s lecture by the dev. D. Cakler on Victor H.ugn’s "great work, Los Miscrables. We are asked to say that- the lecture is not confined .10 Brotherhood members, but is open to all,-to whom a hearty invitation "is extended.

A special course of Sunday morning sermons was begun at Dublin Street Methodist Church yesterday by the Rev. A. li. Chap poll. The series deals with ‘'The vpostles of our Lord”, and yesterday noruing’s introductory discourse was entitled _ “The Twelve: a Study in Differences.” After outlining the unique relationship of Jesus to the first group of apostlej and emphasising what was involved for them in His choice, the preacher sketched the general qualities of the group and the distinguishing characteristics of its members. A 'knowledge, of these distinctions stressed the folly of of making one's own spiritual aptitudes the test of others’ merits and Hie mistake also of ’under-valuing one’s own possibilities of service; one should not despise either another's gifts or his own.