Amusements, Meetings, etc.

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

Amusements, Meetings, etc.

EMPRESS THEATRE. The new programme shown at the Empress Theatre yesterday . was a really splendid one, and succeeded in drawing good attendances throughout all sessions. ‘The Show Girl,” the star item of the series, was a Cines production, and compared favourably with this well-known firm’s previous releases. Other fine films included in the programme were “The Hour of Terror,” "A Visit to an Iron Foundry,” “Broncho Billy’s Elopement,” “Pa and Ma Elope,” and a fine picture taken by Mr 0. P. Newham of the Territorial camp at Hautapu. The programme will be repeated to-night. “KING OF SHERWOOD.” j Not? the dat.s: to-night and to-morrow night. Note the location: Opera House. Note the object: to assist the Technical College. Note some' of the principal perfonmrs, as followßobin Hood (King of Sherwood), Mr A. D. McKinnon; Friar Tuck, Mr T. Slipper; Maid Marion, Miss E. franklin Browne; stage managers and scenic artists,- Messrs 11. Melville and L. S. Dayii; musical director, Mr Sydney .Huthr; leader of* orchestra, Miss McFady.n. Willi such a fine display of principals, together with the fine company gathered together for the minor parts and the chorus, the public can look forward to a very engaging pcrfoimancc. The opera is in two acts, the first act being in a forest glade in Sherwood Forest, th.c homo of Rohm Hood and his merry men; and the second act in a courtyard in the castle of Sir Richard Lea, The chorus consists of maidens, foresters, and men-at-arms, all suitably costumed. There are some splendid musical numbers, ami the choruses are a real treat to hear. The prices are :is, 2s, and Is, and seats may he booked at Messrs H. I. Jones and Soil's. ROYAL PICTURES. The Royal Picture niaiigcmont is making up an attractive programme for their Opera House patrons, and this series will bo shown at the Opera House on Saturday night next. The. Opera House is engaged up to and until Friday evening. “THE FORTY THIEVES.” If for no other reason, the J. C. Williamson Pantomine of "The Forty Thieves,” to he presented here on AVednesday and Thursday next, at His Majesty’s Theatre, should be. the strongest extravaganza that the firm has put on fox' a long time by reason of the cast alone. Many of the names have been prominent on the programmes of London and New York for seevral years. It was only by the offer of exceptional terms that Mr Barry Lupino, the famous English comedian who plays “Ali Baba,” could be prevailed upon to come to Australia. The cast will also include Air Edwin Brett, an artist of remarkably high standing who, it will be remembered, was so successful in pantomine in (Australia four years ago. Another “tpp notch” artist is Miss Winnie A r olt, who , comes from the Gaiety and A 00110 Theatres, in London. Miss Volt will appear as “Gamen,” the wayward son of the wily widow, “Cogia,” A comedienne of rare merit will doubtless he found in Aliss Dolly Banner. Alisa Banner is a vaudeville artist whoso name is a household word in the English music halls. “The Spirit of Adventure,” the Fairy Queen of the Pantomine, will have an exceptionally handsome exponent in Miss Gertie Latchfor, yet another English artist of reputation and standing. A trio of American vaudeville performers •under the title of “The Three Rubes” keep the audience iu a continual state of laughter till their final exit. Miss Mario Eaton (Abdallah) is an old Pantomirfo favourite as is also Miss Dorothy Firm ; n (MorgianaL The principal dancer this year is Miss Maggie Dickenson, a ballerina who has recently leapt into the first flight of ballot dancers. Mr AVilliam Hassari will give another of his inimitable animal studios as the Donkey. The box plans will be opened at Jones and Son’s on Saturday morning next.

BUCKJUMPING CIRCUS. Another large aridienco applauded every turn at the circus last night. Queens land Harry again delighting everyone present by his horsemanship. To-night, another local horse brought by Mr ifawkctt, the local horsebreaker, will bo ridden by Queensland Harry. In addition Pixie, said to be the smallest npny in the world, will be' performing. The competition? for local riders will take place as usual. These competitions cause the greatest amusement to every one. Other ponies, monkeys, dogs, bullocks, strong men, clowns, and Miss Pear! Mostyn, “the boneless wonder,” will complete the programme. fc'T. ANDRKW KILWINNING LODGE. Members of the above lodge are reminded of the annual installation ceremony this evening, and aro asked to note that the meeting will begin at 6.15 o’clock, instead of at the usual hour.