Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14699, 2 September 1915, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

“WITH THE FIGHTING FORCES OF EUROPE” TO-NIGHT.

' At the Opera House, to-night, the first opportunity of swing the famous Kinenlacolor pictures, "With the Fighting Forces pf ' Europe,” will be given. The season is restricted to three nights— Thursday. Friday, and Saturday—with a soeeial matinee on Saturday, at 2.30. These pictures have just concluded" an oxceotionally successful season at the Wellington Town Halt. Many members of Parliament took the opportunity ,of witnessing these pictures, and all expressed themselves as highly delighted and were, struck with the great educational value, as.well as the inspiring nature, of the various scenes shoyn. Every branch of the service is seen, from historic infantry and cavalry regiments, mccbinegand heavy gun corps, as well as alt sides of the, life of the “Handy Man.” and his “Dogs of War.” The aeroplane and Zeppelin have their place also. It is aid thatmany stirring things are shown, especially some of the. remarkable cavah-y.work of Italian and PWgiariv regiments. - As every inch Nif the groat film is in natural colours, it cannot be wondered that so much praise and appreciation have been bestowed on : t hv all classes of people. A first-class lecturer explains the various scenes, and the operator is an expert from London. The box plans are at the Theatre. -“Nothing to equal it. ” HON. ,W. CARNCEOSS ON KINEMACOLOUR PICTURES. ■ The following letter, which is eloquent in'itself, was written by the Hon. Camcross ,to Mr Stavely, who is controlling the kinemacolour pictures, “With tin Fighting Forces of Europe:—Dear M; Stavely.—-On behalf of several member:) of Parliament, whom you so kindly invited to witness your Kinemacolour en? tertainment, “With the Fighting. Forces of- Europe,” I wish to thank you foyour courtesy, and at the same time ti inform yog that the entertainment afforded us the greatest pleasure imaginable. When the people of Wellington fully recognise i the sterling ; merit .of your programme, the Town Hall will be packed from-floor to ceiling. It is , a wonderful show, and for the inspiration of patriotic feelings, I have seen nothing in the picture line to equal it. As au .instructional entertainment I wish it were possible for every young person in the Dominion to see it, The review in India, where thousands upon thousands , of Indian troops are seen marching past' in great waves, all the various uniforms shown in thei~ true colours, is a wonderful sight, and most inspiring. Then the parades of Geyman, Russyan, Italian. Serbian and other troops, also the naval scenes, are of thrilling interest. I wish our Defence Minister could arrange for the boys in cam'' to ' see thebe pictures, their martial Word would bo stirred, and I fancy I, can hear the cheers, they would, give as they saw the pictures of the late Lord Roberts. Kitchener, Jellicoe and ether great figure; in military and naval life, and saw th; gallant Canadians, Belgians, Highlanders, Indians and-others marching to the front. Again thanking you,. and wishing ( you every success, I remain, yours sincerely, W. Carncrosa. “WITHIN OUR GATES:" A • TO-NIGHT AT THE KING’S THEATRE This evening, the management'; of the above will introduce to picture patrons the great J. C. Williamson, Ltd., patriotic war film entitled “Within Our Gates,” or “Deeds That Won Gallipoli,” described as the story of German intrigue, the subject is one of , surpassing interest. The cast includes many stage celebrities familiar to Theatre goers, such as Prank Harvey, Leslie Victor, and Dorothy Gumming (which trio visited Wanganui recently!, Cyril Mackay, Frank Eaaty, John Ralston, and 1000 auxiliaries. Many striking contrasts have been afforded including the landing at Gallipqli.. So well have the various skirmishes with the enemy been carried out that one can easily be persuaded to believe that instead of witnessing a . film drama, the actual events of the war are being unfolded. A fine selection of supporting - films are associated with this production, and includes “Topical Bedget,” “Child of the Smugglers,” “Ward of the Mission,” “Father’s Hot Toddy,” 1 “Haunted bv Hawk-Eye,” and “Through, the Wye Valley,” assuring a really attractive entertainment.

-■QUEEN ALEXANDRA’S BAND RECITAL. : The frit patriotic, recital by-the Queen Alexandra’s Band will be given next Sunday evening in His Majesty’s Theatre, commencing at 8.30 o’clock. A splendid programme ha? been arranged, beingquito up to the standard of previous recitals given by the Band, and it should commend itself to all lovers of vocal and instrumental music. The Band will play th.o overture, “Australasian Heroes”; grand se’ection, “Luer a zia Borgia" (lionize* ti); also a beautiful, arrangement in paraphrase, of the popular hymn, “.Sun of My Soul.” As a sacred number it will 'be found very effective in showing thefine tone of the Band. Perhaps the most in f eres'ing item in the programme is a '■otnnosition hv our local musician, Mr, W. T. Gray. Mr Gray has very fittingly named this andante selection “Gaba Tope/’ in memory of the fallen heroes. Though written as a prayer, it will prove -wo. «f‘ the'best concert numbers in the Bond’s repertoire. A social which proved a great success, 'and .most enjoyable in. every way, was tendered to the visiting troops at the Y.M.C.A. last night. Mr. Holloway presided. Contributors to an excellent mush cal programme were :-r-Mfs. Ivo Symes, Misses Moon and Bowater, Messrs. Nicholson, Sedon. East, Liidle. Wellington, Tipper, Haydn' Beck, and G. Swan. The. accompanists were Messrs. Stewart Austin and Prichard. Items were also given by O’Hara's Orchestra. On leaving each soldier was presented ,wit-h ah edible souvenir of tbe occasion. The Y.M.C.A. wish to return thanks to all who contributed. towards, the social.