Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

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

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

THE KING’S PICTURES. “LOENA DOONE” TO-NIGHT. An American biograph version of E. D. Blackmore's renowned novel, “Lorna Doone,” was presented at the King’s Pictures last and a more powerful dramatic subject it would be hard to firm. Eight throughout the two acts interest never cea.sed, and the settings and acting, with costumes of the period, were excellent. Another noteworthy inclusion was “Father and Son,” a Vitagraph drama of considerable merit, “An Episode of the Mexican War (drama), “Mr Hubby’s Wife” (comedy), “A Smoky Story,” and “Bunny at the Derby” (comics), “Topical Budget,” and “A Viai': to the London Zoo” (interest) were also attractive subjects. The programme will bo repeated this evening. ;

"WITHIN OUE GATES’.” OE “DEEDS THAT WON GALLIPOLI.”

A picture of rare significance, entitled “Within Our Gates,” or “Deeds That Won Gallipoli,” will bo presented at tho King’s Theatre for a short season of three nights, commencing Thursday, Sentember 2nd. The film is 3,500 feet in length; and was staged by a J. C. Williamson stock company, including many artists'who visited this town recently with the spectacular spy d’-ama, “The Ma’’ Who Stayed at Home.” A film produced by such a firm, and with artists familiar to theatre-goers, cannot fall to attract a large audience. Tho story has to do with the spy within our gates, who aided an enemy’s ship to lie waiting for bur transports. Scenes of the landing at the Dardanelles are realistically portrayed, while an effective love story has been interwoven with the more dramatic scenes. A full series of other attractive items will be associated with this film.. The management announce that all soldiers will be admitted at half price. Box plan for reserved seats is now oneri at Allden’s.

Y.M.G.A. The' Trentham soldiers at present, in camu 'at Putilri are.to be entertained by the board of directors at a complimentary r.ocial at the Y.M.G.A. gymnasium room to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.45. A splendid programme of vocal orchestral music has been secured, and a very pleasant evening is assured. "WITH THE FIGHTING FORCES OF EUROPE.” OPERA HOUSE. In the picture in kinemacolor, “With the Fighting Forces of Europe;” special attention has been given to ■ the "fighters of Belgium, whose great achievement will go down in history .as one of the outstanding features of the war. Scenes in natural colours will be shown of the early operations on the river Meuse, and the surrounding country which has never ceased to reverberate with the shock of cannon for a year; the bridge and citadel of Namur, once the strongest fortress in the whole world, and the scene of terrific struggles in the reign of - William and Mary; King Albert is shown leaving one of the Royal residences; the fine horsemanship of the Belgian Hussars is displayed, and the mobility of their artillery is capitally demonstrated.; Views are also shown of the Belgium . coast from Antwerp down to Ostend,' where a gay glance of that seaside city is shown at tho height of the season.The Kinemacolonr Pictures “With the Fighting Forces of Europe” will be shown at the Opera House, Wanganui for three..inputs and a matinee. The first screening will be on Thursday next. The boy plans are at H. i. Jones and Son’s. HIS MAJESTY’S ASSEMBLY. The usual dance of the above Assembly last Saturday evening in, their , large Assembly Rooms,- His Majesty's Buildings, was again a huge success from every point of'view, the large floor being fuliy taxed with patrons, among whom were a large number of the Trenthara boys from Lie The proprietor, Mr. Loris Durdle, deserves great praise for the splendid- maner in which everything is carrieu out; nothing is left undone which would mar the pleasure of the large uumber of patrons who attend these popular dances. The supper arangements are in the very capable hands of Mrs. Durdle, who also must be congratulated on the splendid spread provided. Mr. Geo. Brown again supplied a, first-class selection of music and the duties'of M.O. f wrre ably carried put ,by Messrs. Alf. Hughes and J. Hoskin. Patrons; are reminded that the mid-week dance will be held, tomorrow night, as S usual..