ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 30501, 22 June 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“NOT SO LONG AGO." ]J:i you remember Foxton not so loii”- ago? Then we had no asphalt streets or footpaths, and coming out at nights meant wot feetf Then we had no water and drainage, neeessitating our liaving to draw water from the river in mid-summer. Then we had lmt oceasional picture shows in the old Ilall St. hall, with some worthy citizen sitting on the limelight tank to keep tin* pressure right. Later that was superseded by the trusty traction engine which helped to generate our first electric light. ! Then the Hall was burnt, replaced by a new ball on the present site, raid peimanent pictures were introduced. Still another lire, and now we are to have a new hall with the latest seating, heating and cooling improvements, bringing pictures . in Foxton in line with the best in Now Zealand. “Not So Long Ago" the slur picture at the Town ITall tomorrow evening, fakes us back to other times, and should please all, as giving a good idea of what the progressive spirit of a few people, Ims done to improve our lot from that enjoyed by people “Not So Long Ago." A comedy: “'Why Hesitate,"; “Holland" (scenic), and News; complete the list. Usual prices.' ROYAL PICTURES. One of the “best sellers" of the past few years is Joseph ITergesheimer’s short and popular novel, “Wiild. Oranges." The Goldwyn Company has made a screen version of lh\s widely read book. King Vidor, one of the youngest directors in the motion pictures, personally adapted and directed the story.

“Wold Oranges," will be screened at j lie Royal theatre to-morrow, cabaret night. It is a story of a disillusioned, restless, heartbroken man, John Moollolk, who alter tne tragic' death of his wife, seeks seclusion from society aboard his yacht. He cruises about the various oceans for twelve years, keeping as far away from humanity as possible. Accompanying him is his Scandinavian sailor, Halvard. [t is on the wild coast of Georgia that Wioolf’olk linds renewed interest in life, when lie meets Millie, graml-daugher of Litchfield Slope, a man who is governed by his imaginary fears. The great event of the season “The Dixie Handicap" on Priday.