Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14697, 31 August 1915, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

A THEILLING WAR DRAMA. AT HIS MAJESTY’S TO-NIGHT. Vivid battle scenes are portrayed in the London Film Company’s big star drama, “1914,” or “Scotland For King and Country.” The film was introduced at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, and was witnessed by a big audience. It is a story of war and the red ruin of desolation that follows the-entry of the German Army into a small, state. From Scotland the story runs to the firing line in France. Special attention has been paid to the fighting scenes and good views of trench warfare are featured in the production. A Keystone comedy, featuring Syd. Chaplin, figures' on, the programme under the title of “That Springtime Feeling,” and there is a charming scenic, “Village and Wood,” by the Hepworth Company. This week’s edition of the Gaumont Graphic contains view's of the anti-German demonstration in London, the military sports at Chelsea, the effect of the Zepnclin raid on Eamsgate, the Serbians digging trenches, the Swiss army guarding the Swiss-German frontiers, as well as other interesting topical views. A fascinating Vitagraph drama, “The Mystery of Brayton Court,’’ and a brace of comics, “He Couldn’t Explain,” and “Spoof for Oof,” also finds a place in this first-class programme, which will be repeated to-night. Seats may he reserved at Allden’s Book Store, Avenue. Mr. Geo. Clapliam will sing the new soldiers’ song, entitled, “Oh, Are You the O’Ecilly,” which the war correspondents says has completely wiped out “Tipperary.” It is being sung by the Tommies along the 400 miles of battle front, and its humour and music are so infectious that the French soldiers are also singing it in their native tongue. AOTBA CONVALESCENT HOME. The Mayoress and the wives of the borough councillors and heads of the borough departments invite the ladies of Wanganui to a farewell and equipment tea in honour of the members of the staff of tho Aotea Convalescent Home, who are shortly leaving fer tne front. The, function will be held on Monday next, September 6, at the Druids’ Hall, frem 3 to 5 p.m. A suitable musical programme has been arranged. All are cordially invited. and it is suggested that each should bring with her some small article of equipment for the home. The following is a list of the various things required, all of which will be acceptable c nt.ibutions:—Cigarettes (tins), tobacco, pipe-, matches, shaving material (razors, streps, soap, etc.), stationery (paper, envelopes, ink pencils, etc.), boot laces, nail br i h’-s, hair brushes'and combs,' tooth brushes, tcoth paste, sweets (in tins),, chcco’ato (plain, in tins), biscuits, jam (tins), honey (tins), draughts, chess, quoits, games of all descriptions,- brobs and magazine, bagatelle board, gramaphone and records,, Keelings powder, pepper and salt castors, tray cloths.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. This evening the, men of the loral division will meet in the club-room at the back of the Christ Church in place of the -la.rere schoolroom. ~pistead of the usual drill and practice the brigade will endeavour to be of assistance to any of'the soldiers who would tike a little practice in first aid work,, various uses of the triangular bandage and lifting and carrying wounded.' The Nursing division will meet on' Friday evening at the, Y.M.C.A. “HANDEL’S MESSIAH.’’ The practice for the above work has been well attendee! and good work has -been done. At the practice on Thursday last the most of the choruses were sung, including the fanfous "Amen Chorus.” Owing to Die-- early production of the "Messiah,” it is requested that all members will attend the practice in the Technical College Hall, on Thursday evening next, at 7.30 p.m.; in order that the seats may be arranged. There are a few vacancies for tenors and basses. WANGANUI RIFLE CLUB. The annual meeting of the Wanganui Defence Rifle Club takes place at Chavannes’ Hotel on Friday, 3rd September, : a *> 8 p.m. Old and intending members | are invited to be present. | The Gonvillq Tennis Cl«b is having its annual 1 general meeting in the Gonville j Town Hall on Monday 6th proximo, at 8 p.m.