AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16704, 24 July 1916, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

MARY PICKFORD IN "THE DAWN OF A TO-MORROW"

AT HIS MAJESTY'S TO-NIGHT.

"The Dawn of a To-morrow," which was one of tho most successful and I far-reaching plays that ever saw the ! legitimate stage, is another decided film triumph for the Famous Players, it has been said oi Mary Pickford's portrayal of the role of "'Glad." the waif of the slums, that had the author had her specially in mind when writing the play it could not have been better suited to her own particular talents. The New York "Telegraph" said of this picture: "Mary Pickford's portrayal of little 'Glad' will make a deep impression. Those who witness 'The Dawn of a. To-morrow' will want to see Miss Pickford in many more such roles." It is claimed that in this feature little Mary outdoes all her performances of recent date, not even excepting her remarkable achievement m '"Rags." Special arrangements have been made by His Majt-styos management to deal with the crowded houses which invariably result when a "Pickford" season eventuates. An excellent selection of appropriate musical numbers will accompany the unfolding. Early application for reserves at Aflden's book store is advised.

EVEEYBODY'S CONTINUOUS PICTURES.

" MONSIE UR LECOCQ."

"Monseiur Lecocq," one of the most amazing and thrilling letective stories conceived by the past master of French fiction, Emile GaDorian, will be presented at Everybody's Theatre to-day at 2 p.m. The plot of "Monsieur Lecock" concerns a blackmailing cast,-, in which the. Duchess Courtiumiou is the victim.. Lecocq is a detective who works on the science plan. He gains the knowledge that the Duchess is being blackmailel, and starts out to discover why. The Duchess fears that the secret, once known, will send the aristocratic old family name into disgrace. At last he strikes a unique idea, puts it into execution, and the secret js ms. But, instead or besmirching the family name, his discovery is the means of reating happiness and rekindling the love of the Duke for his young wife. In addition to the star subject, there will be presented a nicely varied programme containing an interesting Australian Gaaetta and several other items, including a very funny Keystone comedy entitled "His Luckless Love."

GARRISON BAND RECITAL

Though the weather was very unfavourable, the Garrison Band e/dtal in the Opera House last evening was well attended. Tiie vocal numbers were splendidly rendered. Madame Briggs, who was in line voice, sang " Homeland" and "The Children's Home," to tho evident delight of the audience, a recall being demanded. Mr H. Roberts, a recent arrival in Wanganui, created a most favourable impression with "Down the A^ale," and an emphatic recall was insisted upon. Owing-,.t0 unforeseen circumstances the band played under adverse concjitions) last evening, no less than seven players being unable to be present, some being out of town and others indisposed. Mr. Briggs, who has acted as deputy conductor since the retirement of Mr AVade, has been compelled by continued illness to vacate the position, which was filled last evening by Mr J. Trussell, who is temporarily acting as conducftor. De.spite/these drawbacks, the band rose to the '.occasion as only v a highly trained combination could do^'aifd gave a performance of the various numbers m a style which must have been gratifying to all concerned. The grand contest selection, "Meyerbeer," and Schubert's "Serenade," were particularly well rendered. The next recital will.be held on Sunday week, when it is hoped more favourable conditions will prevail. The Rev. AVm. Mawson, PresbyterianMissionary to the Cantore Villages Mission, spoke-to large congregations at St. Paul's Church yesterday. Mr. Mawson was at ono time resident in AVanganui, when he was asoosiatcd with the Presbyterian Church then located at Aramoho, ,and subsequently shifted to the site occupied by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. For tho past 13 years M>\ Mawson has been engaged in mission work in China, and for several years past he has been specially connected with St. Paul's. He has just recently returned on furlough, and has taken the first opportunity of' addressing the congregation of St. Paul's. Mr. Mawson spoke very interestingly upon all the different aspects of mission work in China, more especially on account of tiie present disturbed conditions in the vast country. Mr Mawson also spoke at the evening service, when he was associated with Mr Gray, the newlyappointed B.C. travelling secretary, who also delivered a short address. The V.M.B.C. class-room was crowded yesterday afternoon upon the occasion of a combined meeting of the Bible Classes iof St. Paul's. Messrs Mawson and Gray conducted a very interesting and helpful meeting. Subsequently a pleasant social tea was held. Mr Gray also addressed the young men's classes upon tho Forward Movement campaign now in progress.