FULLER’S PICTURES-TO-NIGHT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13528, 9 November 1911, Page 7

FULLER’S PICTURES-TO-NIGHT.

It Is fliiT.cult to explain fully why it is that "pictures” have obtained such a firm | grip- on the public.. It is asserted by some undo economy or,.cheapness is the reason," but While this ia probably trqe to a certain extent, it must be remembered that it only partially accounts for the popularity of vac'passing film. There'is an idea of evolution about the whole busings. People who are now numbered amongst the “grown ups' 'distinctly remember how they wore adequately entcrthined and amused in past years by the almost obsolete “magic lantern.” Then cinematography was introduced, and-the public went in the first, place prompted by curiosity. Curiosity developed into a regular custom or habit, and men, women, and children of all nations vow depend on the moving picture as their chief and most popular form of diversion. Never in the world’s history has any form of entertainment become so firmly established or so universally popular, autl at present there is no sign of the cinematograph losing its hold on public favour. The producers of subjects arc v-ieing with each other in their endeavours to present attractive subjects, and a large measure of success attends their efforts. This is exemplified by the very fine programme .which Messrs John Fuller and Sons present at regular intervals to patrons of the opera House. A general nll-ronnd excellence of subjects is maintained, and the public, who arc the- judges, express,their satisfaction and approval. To-night, another budget of latest attractions will be .presented. Industrial, scenic, dramatic, and comedy studies aro to be presented, including two very interesting works. “Making a. Bock,” and “Manufacture of Gotten Fabrics.’’ "Tho Battle Hymn of the Republic” is a rousing drama, and others in the same section are "Father's Heart,” “Out of the Shadows,” arid “Wages and Wage-earner.’' Two charming pictures of the travel scries are “Glimpses of Franco'’ and “British North Borneo.” A liberal sprinkling of comics will be screened, prominent amongst them being “Baamgarten is. elected Deputy, - ’ and “Bill and his Friend.” O’Hara’s Symphony Orchestra will supply incidental music.

A meeting .of the committee of the Wanganui Rifle. Club will be held to-night at 8 o’clock in Norfolk Chambers. -