AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17075, 31 August 1917, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GHAND

A woman's past is not always worthy of emulation,, nor a man's either, as a matter of fact, and yet there are scores of instances where the 'woman pays, and that dearly, for acts of indiscretion, while the man goes Scot free. One woman's past has been put into picture form and produced with all the technical excellence picture patrons look 00 William Fox to give, and this fine presentation will occupy the screen, with other supports, at the Grand till tomorrow night. Those who were privileged to see this photo play yesterday afternoon and last night, and were able to compare it with Kreutzer's Sonata, which created such a furore in Australia and New Zealand, maintained that the ''Woman's Past" more than held its own. The picture is enhanced in value by reason of the fact that Nance O'Neii, the great actress, is breathing life into it all the time, and in working out the scheme of the author 'she has the capable support of Alfred! Hiekman, Clifford Bruce, and Ca.rl.ton Macy. The second episode of "The Purple. Iris"' tightens its grip on the hold. The comedy, "Hearts and Saddles," is unquestionably a scream.

VISIT OF MR. VARNEY

Mr Varney, who is so well known in Wanganiii, and who is visiting the town this week : end, will have a busy time. Arrangements had been made for a visit to Fordell to-night, but the hall there not being available, Mr Varney will come straight through to Wanganui. On Saturday afternoon Mr Varney is to speak to a meeting specially for women in th e . Opera. House at 3.0 o'clock, and agam in the evening will give his public address, illustrated: by .some- 200 lantern views, including some of the very latest pictures from the front, many familiar faces iking ov.ii.e recognisable. On Sunday afternoon Mr Varney will speak at a men's jaeotins m the V.M.C.A., and in the evening will preach, by request, in St. Andrew's Church. On Monday he will visit W<?st'niere; and 'address the people there, leaving for Hawcra on Tuesday.

LEONARD ISITT'S LECTURE

Mr Leonard Isitt, M.P. for Christchurch City, who is addressing the people of Wanganui on Monday evening, next, in the Opera House, is wellknown as the greatest exponent of Demporance reform ever heard in New Zealand. It is many years since Mr Isitt spoke in Wonganui, and it is confidently expected that a bumper house will greet him again on Monday night. The temperance leaders of the Dominion have invited many of the most eloquent speakers of the"Old Land to visit New Zealand, but in force, wit, humor, and eloquence, nous of them have excelled Leonard Isitt.

GONVILLE LADIES

Attention is drawn to our advertising column's to a meeting of Gonville ladies to be held in the Gonville Town Hall on Saturday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock, the object being to organise a big effort in the A Venue Shop, hi aid of St. Johu's Red Cross Brigade.

BAND RECITAL

The Queen Alexandra Band will give another of their now popular recitals next Sunday evening, in .the Opera House, in'aid of the Red Cross funds. The programme selected is quite in keeping with previous efforts. The vocal items will be contributed by Mrs Peter Lewis and Mr.Addison L." Pinard. The band items are well chosen, and no doubt will prove a treat.