James J. Corbett, the ex-champion heavy-weight pugilist, explained that probably the reader would be able to see Jeffries' legs shaking in the moving pictures.
Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…
Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.
In St. Andrew's Hall, Mr. J. B. Suttor, the Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales, delivered a lecture on Australia, in the course of which reference was made to statistics of the commercial, industrial and material progress of Australia, its climate conditions and…
A very interesting lecture in Australia was given at the City Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Old Volumes Society by Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales. Interesting cinematograph films illustrative of the scenery, sport, the farm etc.,…
Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…
Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.
Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night
The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.
The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…
There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…
The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.
Just a reminder of the 'benefit' of Mr. J. J. Blake, the night manager, at the Victoria Theatre tonight. He deserves a real 'bumper.' The programme is one of exceptional excellence and variety.
The Victoria Theatre was filled to the doors last night by a highly appreciative audience, the occasion being a special variety entertainment in compliment to Mr. J. Blake, the popular night manager. The programme was a long one, including the performances offered by Bimbo Drake, Mr. Bob…
The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…
To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.
In aid of Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, 3rd November, from 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included. Stalls can be inspected from 2 to 7 p.m. Cakes and refreshments are served during evening and night. Performance by the band of King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…
In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…
At the Roman Catholic Church compound yesterday, the annual al fresco fete in connection with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was held. The cinematograph exhibition kindly given by Pathe Freres, was the means of attracting many stray dollars.
The Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul report that the proceeds of the recent Al fresco fete amounted to $2,600 net. They wish to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres for their cinema exhibitions.