AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1917, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

.BATTLE OF THE A NCR E. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! There are probably few pro-' grammes of war pictures in existence as fine as the series which are being exhibited throughout the Dominion at the present time, of which the “ Battle of tlie Ancre ” is one, and the first to be exhibited in this town, which will appear at the Princess Theatre to-night. From beginning*to end the “Battle of the Ancre ” is alive with interest, and in a great many instances they have the peculiar quality of thrill that attaches to the living record of battle. The pictorial outline of a great offensive operation is elaborately treated, so as to give the fullest possible impression in the course of events. One portion of the picture illustrates the preliminary shelling of the German trenches working up to a terrific storm of fire, and passes through all the stages of the attack as wave after wave of troops move over No Man’s Land into the German trenches. Following subjects show the gather ing in of prisoners, and the triumphant progress home of the begrimed “ tanks.” The bringing in of the wounded, and their attendance, brings vividly to mind the tragic sequel. It is scarcely possible lor any one to see such pictures wholly as an entertainment, though there is much entertainment in them. Their chief value is in the light they throw upon the strange life, and strange duties into which vast and now historical causes have thrown millions of men. The battle films were taken by the authority of the Imperial Government, and are the most remarkable and complete study of Britain’s great fighting forces eVer presented in New Zealand. The Y.M.C.A. are exhibiting the series throughout the Dominion by arrangement with the New Zealand Government, and the whole net proceeds are being* devotd to comforts for our fighting men in trench or camp, wounded and convalescent men at home and abroad. All important feature in the distributing of these Patriotic Funds is the fact, that onequarter of the proceeds are handed over to the Ma) 7 or of each city or town where the pictures are shown, for the benefit of the Red Cross Fund. A large attendance is anticipated, and intending patrons would he wise in reserving seats at Mrs Browne’s. The prices of admission are, dress circle 2s, stalls is, reserved seats 2s 6d, children half-price.

PEERLESS PICTURES. <«■ A five-act; World Equitable masterpiece, “Man and His Angel,” which features beautiful Jane Gre.v, the eminent Ameren 11 actress, supported by a powerful c,ast, will beau the new display at the Peerless Pictures on Tuesday night. . It is a vivid love story and shows the evil of jealousy where passion uncontrolled almost destroys the man’s soul. A spccal feature of the programme will he the splendid supports; wljjch also will be shown, while the \ enetian Trio will render a special programme. 'flic picture will be shown in the Totara Hall, Ross on Wednesday evening.