Amusements, Meetings, etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14341, 10 July 1914, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, etc.

KING’S THEATIIE,

A large and appreciative audience c.~semhled at the King's Theatre last evening, a very tine programme being screened. Ttie star feature was a splendid detective drama entitled “line Diamonds ot tlie Duchess,” which was very exciting throughout, showing how tiie celebrated detective, Hayes, brought about a smart capture of the diamond robbers. The supporting programme was also much appreciated. “Saving the Old Homestead," a Sclig masterpiece, was a very appending drama, and “The Widow's Choice'’ was a. very laughable Lubin comic," while the “Battle with Virginia- Hula" was a very thrilling drama, magnificently ponrtrayed. The remainder of the programme was up to the usual King's standard. This series will be screened again toniaht and another large andieme is anticipated. The marie of the orchestra, which continues in the best of form, is a feature of tbe King's performances, and materially enhances tlia plea urc of the .programmes, THE OPERA HOUSE.

At the Opera House to-morrow evening, the Royal Pictures will again he in occupation, and the management has be m extremely fortunate in the choice of a programme. A glance at the pictures’ titles riven in-the advertisement will show that almost every branch of cinematography promises to be represented, and as the whole of them can be shown in Wanganui to-morrow evening only, they should be greeted by a- packed house, mere especially as Saturday evening is always a favourite occasion with OperaHouse patrons. The star picture will illustrate a talc of the diplomatic world, being a- drama entitled “A leak in the Foreign Office." It is cue of the stories of the famous International Blue Book series, written by Clarence Hubert, and is splendidly produced hv the well-known Tbanhouser Coy. Among Hie supporting pictures are two specially good dramas in "The Compact," and “Tim Thwarted Plot." 'l’iie Topical Budget is promised to be a very good number, while in "Torrents of Pan" patrons will see an example of some of the tlanmnnt Coy's best work in colour cinematography. The programme has had a specially large delivery from the “fun \vo"gon." the comedies, inched, being an outstanding feature, comprising “The Tango Tangle," “Mike Murphy's Dream.” “The Slumhorville Scare," and “His Hark Scheme. Seats may be reserved at Colliers music warehouse, or by Opera House 'phone, Ko. 324. EMPRESS THEATRE.

“Tne Show Girl,” at the Empress Theatre, attracted good attendances of patrons at the sessions yesterday. It is a Ciues' production and eonipaies favourably with other pictures from the same maker that ho hern shown in Wanganui. Other nictnres include, “A Visit to an Iron Foundry,’' “I’icturcs of the Territorial Camp, near Auckland," “The Hour of Terror,” and many others. The programme will bo repeated to night.

“THE KING OF SHERWOOD.” • Tue Technical College musical students gave a very successful performance in the Opera House last evening of tiie bright comic opera, “The King of Sherwood,' The production was under the direction of Air Sydney Butler, with Mr 11. Melville as stage manager, and both these gentlemen are to be congratulated on the success which attended their elTorts. Notwithstanding slic'd small blemishes as wore only naturally to be expected, the performers were fully conversant with then respective parts, and entered heartily into the spirit of the performance, the work of Miss Franklin B rowne and Messrs Fiddle, Melville, and Slipper being especially good. The full caste was as follows: “Robin Hood,” Air A. 1). McKinnon: “Alaid Marian.” Miss Franklin Browne: “King Richard." Mr W. Fiddle; “Abind of St. Mary’s,” Mr L. S. Davis; “Sheriff of Nottingham,” Mr J. MeFadyen ; “Little John,”’ Air C. 0. Chambers: "Much,'' Air R, E. I’nmfrcy; "Friar Tuck,” Ali T Slipper; “Scarlet,’ Mr B. Melville:

“Dame Scarlet," Hiss M. Hoopm-; “Si Richard Lea," Mr Cl. Greening; “Edith,” Miss M. Dorones; “Dorothy," Miss E. Hooper; “Kola,’’ Miss M. Healey. The chorus work was particularly good, the various concerted numbers being; sung tunefully and will) .spirit, while th scenery (by Mr Melville}, anil the costuming were accurately in keeping with the period. “The King of Knenvnnd’’ will be presented again this evening, when we have no doubt hist night's’ crowded am' enthusiastic audience will be repeated, n‘ the performance is one that is creditable to ail concerned.

BUCTCJUAfPING CIRCUS

As usual at this show evervone we, 1 more Hum satisfied with last night's programme. The management desire to inform their patrons that the best possible programme will be put <m to-night. Tin usual trophies will be given to the lies; riders of bucking Tommy and the bullock. This is the lust chance for local iniers competing for the ehampioiis'aip o Vtanganni. Ko new entries after to night. Koine new artistes have been eu gaged, and a good evening’s fnn is as KUre; i. A matinee will be given to-mor-row, starting a t 2.;)0 p.m. ADDRESS AT THE GIRLS’ COLLEGE.

Before a large audience in the Wanganui Girls' College assembly ball yestcr day afternoon. Air Dan Crawford gave ar interesting address dealing with |,| s ox perience in the heart of the great African continent. Miss Cniielwhank! AI. t.. Principal of the College, presided. Air Crawford told of his imprisonment for 2i years among the natives, his only rcadino- mat ter being the Bible, He spoke feelingly upon Ins wife’s trials, her heroism, ho: kindness to the natives (which earned for her the name of the “White Angel") her devotion and self-sacrifice ft* their child .Mr Crawford received a warm ovation and was heartily thanked for his enlightening and brilliantly told narrative