Amusements, Meetings, etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14340, 9 July 1914, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, etc.

KING’S PICTURES. At the King’s Theatre to-night, a fine new programme will be presented. The star film is entitled “The Diamonds of i the Duchess.” Some idea of its value may be gleaned from the following synopsis:—“ Count Sohiersky, aided by his wife 'and Cassou, his servant, have stolen the diamonds cf the duchess. The duke engages Detective Hayes to run the thieves to earth. Cassoon is scon trying to sell a diamond ring in a low restaurant. Hayes is informed and buys the ring, which is found to bo one of the duchess'. He discovers Casson’s accomplices, the Count and Countess Sohiersky. They fiy to Paris. Hayes pursues the Countess in a locomotive. In Paris the Countess cannot resist the temptation of wearing the diamonds once before they are sold, and she goes alone to the opera with them on. Hayes has never lost sight of her, and ere long he is enabled to ‘round up’ the criminals.” MR DAN CRAWFORD, E.R.G.S. To-night, at His Majesty’s Theatre, Mr Crawford will deliver his wonderful lecture, “Through Darkest Africa with Bible and Knapsack, Camera and Gun.” The lecture will be illustrated with a. set of unif|ue coloured slides, which arc irreplaceable. The lecture comrnces at half past seven, and doors will be open at seven. Mr Crawford has bad a wonderful reception at Auckland, and a splendid “house” in anticipated for him to-night in Wanganui.

“CAPRICE.” For 10-morrow evening at His Majesty's Theatre the management announce an e.ent of more than usual imporla ice, in the first prosetation of “Caprice,” a filmic production in 4000 ft of photography of a play which achieved remarkable sncccs in the legitimate theatres, and the New York “World” affirms is better Still as shswn in pictures, with the world’s leading film actresses, Mary Pickford in the leading part, by the Famous Players Co., of New York. Miss Pickford',-; theatrical career borders on romance, although ret in her teens ho acknowledged magnetic personality, sweet nature, and electrical vitality, have placed her right in the front ranks of film pliers, with the result that the salary she draws is .stated to. be on the level with that of the Prime Minister. “Caprice” is declared as u heart play which goes to prove that love levels all ranks. It tells a stor'. of a rough diamond, a mountain maid, and shows her transformation into a grided society woman. It is cited as “(Hama of sunshine and shade, smiles end tears, full of lights and shadows as an April day, which possesses a wonderful heart appeal, and boasts that one touch of 'nature, which makes the whole woild kin.” The whole of the second part will be devoted to its screening, a'.d the management states that it will be supported by a picked progr trime, of finer general strength than any a'lie;- hith rio submitted. The auxiliary trims art : “Thirteen Miles Flight over the Seine ; u a Hydroplane” (Pathccolour), “Pedro, the T'og Charmer” (Star vaudeville), "'.'.'inter Scenes in Stockholm” (Svea), sped d ni.nib'r of the Pathe Gazette, and “SalL's I'onemcnt” (Flying “A” comedy). Fullers’ orchestra will supply appropriate music, and seats may be., reserved fer any night of the season at the Dresden.

GARRISON BAND RECITAL. The nrogramme to be given by Hie Garrison Hand at their recital next Sunday e ’ening, will doubtless prove as attractive as any previously given. The overture will ba “Light Cavalry” (Von Suppc), the first performance hi Wanganui by a. baud. A delightful ; idyll, entitled “Meditation,” will also he played for the first time. Beethoven's Sonata No. 12, and the “Kyrie Elcison,”' from Mendel sF' hu’s “Elijah,” are also included, Hie other numbers being of equal merit. The full programme will be published later.