Amusements, Meetings, Etc.
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KING'S PICTURES. Enjoyment of the pictured themselves is greatly enhanced at the King’s by the delightful playing of the orchestra, and the warm glow given out by the heating arrangements. It is very hard to single out any picture, the programme being such a specially line one. The “Australian (Janette,'' and “Friends of the Birds,” are splendid pictures of their class, while “Tweedledum's Mothcr-in-Law.” and “Stage-struck Sally," are excellent comedies., “Mirth and Mystery" is a mystifying conjuring lilm. “The Boomerang" and “The Death of Lucrece" are outstanding dramas, while the detective story, "llv Unseen Hands,” is powerfully interesting. Patrons should see* this tine programme to-night. LYCEUM PICTURES. “A Court Intrigue," the star film of the current Lyceum programme, proved a great success last evening. It is supported an excellent all-round programme in which the comedy drama, educational, scenic, and topical elements are worthily represented. The programme will be repeated to-night.
On Friday next, at the Opera House, this popular concert will be (riven. A Steinway grand piano, supplied hy the Dresden Company, will be used. Prices •is, Is, and Is.
There was an excellent attendance at Trinity Young Men’s Bible Class on Sunday aitornoon, when the Bcv. A. B. Chappoll, M.A., delivered one of a series of addresses on the .•'“Religious Movement* in the Sixteenth Century.’’ In introducing his theme Mr Chappel emphasised the importance of the study of history and showed that there was a definitely religious value in that study. There were itbout us religious influences that had their arising in previous centuries, whose study became essential to wise action in such matters to-day. Dealing with the Sixt"enth Century. Mr Chanpel showed conclusively that in the Western world it was a critical cardinal period, great in its personalities, ils events, its discoveries, its conflicts, its rise and fall of parties. He sketched briefly the ebb and flow of its great tidal movements, esnccially in the development of religion. The address was. introductory to a more detailed treatment to occupy subsequent mootings the particular subjects to follow being" “The Socictv of Jesus,”, "Philip 11. of Span/.’ “M illiipn the Silent,*’ BnvthoJon v ' w *s Day,’’ "The Council of Trent,” and "The, English I’nritnus.”
A most interesting ami instructive lecture was given in Trinity Schoolroom last evening by the Key. J. W. Burton, .of New Plymouth, on subject •of “India: its 7,and and its People," Tho lecture was illustrated by over 100 lime,light views. Tho photographs were taken by Mr Burton himself when in India, and added effect to tho entertaining address. ■,
Tickets are going off freely for the cbdoort in the Gonville Town Hall to-mor-row evening, in aid of the Gonvi’.le School Committee funds, lin'd a largo attendance is expected. A capital programme has been prepared, and an enjoyable evening's entertainment is assured. There will lie no practice of tho Orchestral Society on Wednesday night.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14015, 24 June 1913, Page 2
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