AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15130, 26 January 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

. , HIS MAJESTY’S Since reconstruction the new World’s Film Corporation is turning out some wonderfully good photo-plays under the direction of the skilled veteran, Wm. A. Brady. If proof of this be needed it may be found at His Majesty’ Theatre, where a fine drama from the famous studios now holds the screen, ‘ ‘The Perils of Divorce.” The objective of the play is to show the wrong that may be inflicted on a faithful wife by a jealous husband who is prepared to condemn his life’s partner on purely circumstantial evidence, and by the aid of the law as it stands to cut the matrimonial bonds and inflict upon an innocent woman a life of privation- and unhappinss. In the play, however, by skilfully twisti events reunion takes place, and contentment reigns. The incidental scene, showing an “Ice Skating Carnival by Night,” is beautiful, and demands special mention. The supporting films are all excellent and big houses should prevail. EVERYBODY’S. “HYPOCRITES.” “To the pure, all things are pure.” This maxim was strikingly brought home to those who saw “Hypocrites” or “The Naked Truth,” the beautiful allegory by Mies,Lois Weber, that fealudes the new programme at Everybody’s Theatre. A monk, working secretly in his cell, carves a nude statue of surpassing beauty, which he calls “Truth,” but when the masterpiece is publicly shown, the ignorant multitude, seeing immodesty where to the pure only the sculptured symbol of truth is presented, kills the monk and destroys,-the statue. The spirit of Truth then rises from the shattered fragments, and taking her lamp and conducted by her apostle goes forth into the,highways and byways of life holding up the mirror to the shams and hypocrites of men and women in all classes. With Margeret Edwards in the role, this striking and much discussed film presents a fine example of a difficult subject chastely and delicately handled. Exceptionally large attendances at yesterday's afternoon and evening sessions followed this splendid film exposure of hollowness and deceit with keen interest. A. Triangle-Keystone comedy, ‘The Winning Punch,” “In Old Toledo,” disclosing very charming views of the ancient Spanish town, and other films make up a splendid programme. The theatre is sure to be crowded while “Hypocrites” holds the screen. THE WILLIAMSON MUSICAL COMEDY SEASON. “TO-NIGHT’S THE NIGHT,” AND “SO LONG, LETTY.” The latest musical production of the J. C. Williamson mamagmeent, “To-Night’s the Night” will be presented at the Opera House next Monday night. A notable feature of this piece will be the first appearance in Wanganui of the celebrated London comedienne Connie Ediss, whose name has long been associated with London Gaiety productions. In no other part of the Dominion is Dorothy Brunton more popular than in this city, and when this brilliant young comic opera artist, makes her appearance on Monday evening, she is sure to receive a very warm welcome. Mr Workman has a part in To-Night’s the Ni--which might have been written for this brilliant comedian, and Field Fisher and Alfred Frith, have achieved one of their greatest triumphs in this successful musical play. Another attist to make his first appearance here will be Mr William Greene, who comes with very high Loudon credentials. Claude Bantock, Fred Maguire, Edgar Warwick, Ronald McLeod, Walter Champney, Marie Eaton, Ethel Morrison, Cecil Bradley are all congenially cast in the piece. Only one performance of this play can be given, for on the following night, the fascinating and tuneful comic opera success “So Long, Letty” will be staged. The atmosphere of this musical production is light and fantastic, and there is a pleutitudc of catchy songs, clever dancing, amusing situations, and artistic groupings. Never before, it is stated, has a better company of singers, dancers, and comedians been sent to Wanganui by J. C. Williamson L“ therefore, if this is correct, then theatregoers an look forward to a rish theatrical treat. The. box plans for both productions are now open at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son’s. QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND. SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT. Next Sunday evening the Queen Alexandra Band, under the direction of Lieut. Buckley, will give another of their popular open air performances in the Rotunda, commencing at 8.30. The previous performances of the band have been received with hearty approval by the large audiences that have contini.ously attended, and the programme for this concert will be quite up to the standard and should meet with the success of its predecessors. The trams will wait till The conclusion of the concert. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, January 28. Max well town, 2.30 p.m.; Brunswick, 7.30 p.m. F. Milne.