THE BATTLE OF THE ANCRE ON THE FILM

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3112, 16 June 1917, Page 9

THE BATTLE OF THE ANCRE ON THE FILM

♦ L - A I'ICTOKE-THAT SHOULD BE SEEN. Ono evidence of the intense "interest that was aroused in England at tho production of tho official war picture of the "Battle of tho Ancoro" was that it was shown by express command of Bus Majesty tho King to Their Majesties at Windsor Castle. After tho screening His Majesty permitted tho following statement to bo published as conveying hia own impressions. Ho said: "Tho public should sec these pictures that they may have some idee, of what the Army Is doing, and what war means." The Right Hon. Lloyd GcorEo, tho Primo Minister after seeing tho same film, said: "If tho exhibition of end the war, God help civilisation!" theso'pictures all over tho world docs isot As the screening of theso pictures at tho Town Hall can only bo arranged for four evenings, it is anticipated that the demand for reserved seats will bo ;'ery (Treat, especially on the opening mcht, which will partake somewhat of tlio character of a national function. Their bxcelltmcieß the Governor and Lndy Livernool with their suite have iiKiioateil tlifir intention of hoinij ornsciit. Ui? w or?n« tho Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke. 0.M.G., w.itt ie in th» chair, mid one of the Ministers of the Crown will also fpeak briefly on the occasion. Tn view of the fact that th« wbolp of tho i"!t nvooflcds is to be devoted to the relief of sulFerine and the distribui tion "of comforts amonc the men at the front and in our hospitals and convalesconfiilorifv anf.inipat-nd thnt the natrint'n public of Wnllinpton' will soc that this rniPiiin* exhibition is necorded p rec«tition wm-tl-v or the oe-arfon. Th ? city orCTitist, Mr. Bernard Po<">. will ptive on ononiiK' ormui Teci.tal. Further nartioulnrs will bo. found in our adverlisni?