THE GRAND THEATRE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17076, 1 September 1917, Page 6

THE GRAND THEATRE.

MARGUERITE CLARK

AS " THE VALENTINE GIRL"—

MONDAY

_Speaking of the above picture, which Avill be screened for the first time in Wanganui at tho Grand Theatre on Monday next, at afternoon and evening performances, the "Dominion" says: Large ciwds greeted dainty Marguerite Clark when she appeared as '•The Valentine Girl." Tins beautiful picture caused a sensation in America, and is likely to do the same here. Ma/rion Morgan, the daughter of a professional gambler, is portrayed by Marguerite Clark. It has been the dream of Marion's short life to meet her father, whom she had never seen. When she meets him he proves to be a professional gambler and the leader of a band of crooks. His great wealth enables him to provide everything for her, but still he cannot make her happy, because he cannot explain why other little girls refuse to play Avith her. The hungry appeal of the child for love and sympathy, and her pathetic endeavours to. find the bright side of life in the big shadow of calamity, make the char actero.no of the most delightful and appealing that' Marguerite Clark has given the photo-play public. A big .double programme' Avill support "The Valentine Girl," which will only be screened once at each performance.

Tiie annual social .gathering of St..Andrew-'s Presbyterian Church was held in the church on Thursday evening, when the building was packed by an appreciative audience, over which the Rev. D. Campbell presided. As Avas anticipated, the programme submitted was of excellent quality the items rendered Being received'with hearty,applause. All the contributors had to respond Avith encores. The folloAving ladies and gentlemen carried through the programme : Songs, Mrs. Clarke, Miss Bignell, Messrs. Ellis, Travers, and Robertson; duets, Messrs. Seddon and Tucker; recitations. Miss Webb-Jones and Miss Martin. ' Revs. "3. D. Mc'Kenzie'and D. Campbell gave interesting addresses. Votes of thanks and supper concluded a profitable evening's enjoyment.