Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14698, 1 September 1915, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

THE KING’S PICTURES. ' An American biograph version of R. D. Blackmore’a renowned novel, "Lorna Doone,” was presented at the King’s Pictures last night, and a move powerful dramatic subject it would be hard to find. Right throughout the two acts interest never ceased, and the settings and acting, with costumes of the period, wero excellent. Another noteworthy inclusion ; was “Father .and Son,” a Yitagraph I drama of considerable merit. “An Eni--1 sode of the Mexican War (drama)., “Mr Hubby’s . Wife” (comedy), “A Smoky : Story,” and “Bunny at the Derby” j (comics), “Topical Budget,” and “A Yisi’; 1 to the London Zoo” (interest) were also I attractive subjects. The programme will be repeated this evening. OPERA HOUSE. AT THE BLAST OF WAR. | At the Opera House to-morrow night will be the first opportunity for Wanganui, of witnessing the famous Kinema- 1 : colour pictures “With The Fighting Forces of Europe.’’Who would have dreamed a little over a year ago that millions of men would be engaged to-day in the work . o killing one another? To-day civilisa- . tion is faced with the task of wiping out a people to whom nothing is sacred, and the murder of hundreds of thousands of innocent people a mere means to an end

—the domination of a world hy force of arms. The most graphic idea of tho forces engaged in this titanic struggle has never yet been synchronised in one picture. It remained for the Urban management to conceive and carry out this gigantic work, and to make it as realistic in every detail as it is scientifically able to do they called into use the amazing kinemacolour process, which has neyer before been used' 'with such signal success. It is not possible to view the picture without being moved by tho j splendid show they make, their smartness and efficiency, their eagerness to show their soldierly qualities and that spirit which imbues men-at-arms of all nations. “The Fighting Forces of Europe” will be submitted to the public here for three nights and a matinee on Saturday at 2.H0 p.m. Box plan, at H. I. Jones and Son’s for the whole season. The Kinemacolour pictures, "With The Fighting Forces of Europe," do not hurry through New Zealand, but, having proved their drawing power, their seasons are long. Christchurch and Dunedin were played for for 9 nights each. Wellington’s big Town Hall for 10 nights. They proceed from Wanganui to Auckland for a 2 weeks season, and- aro

now completing 3 nights at Maeterton, before visiting. Wanganui for 3 nights and a matinee. The. length of the season is a guarantee of “the goods.” QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND. EECiTAL. Our readers will notice in our advertisement columns that a recital will he given in His Majesty’s Theatre next Sunday evening by the Queen Alexandra’s Band, under the auspices of the local Patriotic Committee. A splendid programme is in ..preparation. Several special items will be introduced, also a number of Band items quite new to local audiences and which • will be very interesting. tTfi’ 1 ' - C 5 The Band will he’'assisted by some of our well-known vocalists and instrumentalists, and everything promises ;towards a firstclass performance; the usual collection will be taken up. Tne proceeds will be to • assist the moat urgent needs, under consideration by the Patriotic Committee. *he members of.fhe. Wanganui Volunteer Fire Brigade;, hold their annual smoke concert Yat the Brigade Hall tonight, commencing: at 8 o’clock.