ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1423, 13 July 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FULLER’S PICTURES. “THE CHIMES.’’ This is one of the most delightful and revealing books of Charles Dickens’ in animated form. Its picturisation has eclipsed all other attempts to make real the great characters of the “greatest novelist ever born.” Mostly everyone has read “The Chimes,” and many people can recall the words the ‘‘Chimes’' seem to say to Trotty Veck —“A happy New Year to you and all those whose happiness depends on 3’ou.” The picture will be screened again this evening, with supporting items of exceptional merit. WEDNESDAY (ONE NIGHT ONLY.) The management lakes great pleasure in announcf"- greatest travel scenic e 1... . .tsenled, “Australia's Unknown,”3,soo feet in length. This marvellous film Is an instinctive record of the Hurley Birtles Expedition, depicting the hardships endured by the overlanders during their hazardous journey of 9,000 miles. It illustrates native corroborees, aboriginal rites and customs, and other wonderful things. “Australia’s Unknown” is the most realistic travel scenic the world has ever seen. Supporting items are; Herring Harvest at Yarmouth (industry), A Messenger of Gladness (delightful child story), Pheasant Shooting for Our Wounded Heroes (a picturesque set of moorland wanderings), Thumbprints and Diamonds (a Lubin drama), Among the Mourners (Keystone), The Latest Gazette (war topical). ROYAL PICTURES. The management of the Royal Theatre has secured the right to show Wilson Barrett’s famous play, “The Sign of the Cross,” in picture form. Playgoers will remember the furore this play created when first presented by the Julius Knight Company, The picture is said to be more complete than the play, containing a great many more scenes, which were taken in Rome. The picture is produced by an American company, which specially engaged William Farnum, New York’s leading actor, to play the part of “Marcus Superbus.” This great picture will be shown to-morrow night, and if you miss it you will not have another opportunity. To-night’s programme at this theatre includes two star feature films, “Fireman Jim,’’ and “A Queen’s Love,” THE FAMOUS CORRICK’S. Rarely has so ranch local interest been aroused as the advent to Foxton of the approaching visit of the Corrick Family of entertainers on Thursday night next. The Corricks are a talented, refined, mirth-piovoking, and pleasure-giving group of artists, who have travelled far and seen much, and visit us seasoned with world-wide experience. It would be a difficult task to define the most brilliant in this glittering constellation of stars, as each member is a first-class artist in his or her particular line, whilst the average ability of the combination is considerable. Their aim is to give refined entertainments which all classes of an audience can appreciate. Miss Elsie Corrick is a soprano vocalist who deservedly holds a foremost position on the concert platform, whilst Miss Ruby as a cornefist, Miss Amy as a flautist, and Mr Leonard as clarionetist and saxophonist, are instrumentalists whose playing would ensure them places in any leading band. Mr James Caldwell is a splendid baritone vocalist of great repute, his singing being an artistic treat to listen to. In Mr Jack Bonny, the company have a vocal and character comedian who has reduced his business to a fine art, and who has 1 a happy knack of making his humour an infection with his audiences. Miss Corrick’s accompaniments go far in assisting the company throughout the evening. Reserved seats may be booked at Teviotdale’s, where the box plan is now open.