AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17934, 30 July 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

EVERYBODY’S. MAY ALLISON. ‘‘ln for Thirty Days,” which will be shown again at this theatre to-night, is a play of novel and am using situations lull of originality and sparkle, which gives Lcautiful May Allison scope for her famed talents and her vivacious and charming personality. The plot is refreshingly original, and shows what happens to a young girl whose love—up to I the opening of the story—is her smart raccabout, and her one niaiiL* speed. The supports include Topical Travel, and comedy films. HIS MAJESTY'S. “THE CIRCUS OF LIFE.” A crowded house greeted tne new programme last night, when the big attraction was a super-feature entitled “The Circus of Life,” in. six acts. In this fine production Zoe Rae was excellent, and proved herself one of the best child actresses ever seen. The story is unique, and with a powerful caste and some good comedy work proved tp be very entertaining. There is some pretty comedy in this fine picture and the dramatic part is strong, showing a :d on a gambling den. and a great fight jn a bar-room full of roughnecks. The supporting pictures are good, and include a lively comic, a pretty scenic, and the usual gazettes. Excellent music was provided by Fuller’s Grand Orchestra, the overture, "The Belle of New York,” being specially well rendered, and the entr-acte, “Till We Meet Again,” was exceptionally fine. All lovers of good pictures should not miss this good programme, and seats can be reserved at Upton’s. THE GRAND. LOUISE HUFF IN “THE SEA WAIF" “The Sea Waif," starring Louise Huff, piesents this charming actress tn ,1 delightful role. It is a story of the sea and waterfront, and it has many unusual and interesting scenes. A pretty, entertaining love story is wound into tho picture. The story is written by an American soldier while in the trenches in France, and was immediately accepted bv the World Film Company, because of its appealing charm and gripping interest. The stippolts include the 13th chapter of “The Lightning Raider,” the Gaumont Graphic, Educational Review, and a good Mutt ami Jeff cartoon. The orchestra presented delightful numbers, ami a. violin solo fiom Cavallerm Rustic-ana,” by Mr G. Van Heck, was heartily applauded This excellent programme will be repeated again to-night and to-morrow. PIRAMOCNT MUNICIPAL PICTURES. To-morrow evening the Paramount Municipal Pictures will resume possession of the Opera House, when a very lino programme will be presented, headed by “A Sporting Cham-*.;,” which is a very powerful drama, during the course of whi'.-b a number of exciting incidents occur. The stbry hinges around CareyBrent,’whose impulse leads her into many diificulties. One day while motoring, a tyre is punctured and she is assisted bv, a' disreputable man, w.ho.n she believes to he an escaped' convict, She engages hint as chauffeur, ana in time he plays a most important part in her life. The interest of the story is kept at boiling point throughout. The supporting pictures are a really fine lot, As there is sure to be a big demand for seats patrons would be advised to book early/ “OUR REVEILLE.” WAVERLEY VISIT ON MONDAY NEXT. The decision to produce “ Our Reveille” in Wavertey on Monday. night next has been heralded with delight by residents in that town and surrounding districts, and the Town Hall promises to hokl a record attendance. The groat success of “Our Reveille” during its nine nights’ season at Wanganui is ample testimony as to its quality. Right through the performances went with a swing and the various items were well received. Features of the extravaganza are pretty costuming, which makes the spectacle a brilliant one. It is really n least of very good things in the musical and terpsichorean line, and every item is of a uniformly high standard. MiLints. who as the guiding genius of the production, takes a prominent part. The number “Ohio” saw the soloist with an effective chorus in support. In “Wild Thyme.” Miss M. Addenbrooke partnered with Mr Lints in a graceful dance. The Chinese ballet (which will serve to introduce innumerable local hits), and the Black and White ballet were popular. “ Our Reveille” is a distinctly creditable amateur production and should draw a full house at Waverley on Monday. The entertainmeilt will be followed by a dance, to be conducted by Waverley Football Club. ALLAN WILKIE COMPANY. "THE ROTTERS.” The Allan Wilkie Special Comedy Company will stage at the Opera House, next Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the famous comedy, “The Rotters,” by H. F- Maltby, which was first introduced in London four years ago and experienced a triumphal run. It has since been revived there three times with tremendous success. This piece is described as the most laughable play staged for many years past. The leading character in the plot is one Clugston, a self-made man, who. though ignorant, has risen to the middle class in the provincial North of England. In order to further his ambitions in local politics he is bent on impressing everyone with the great respectability of his family. Unfortunately for him the members of his household fail to live up to Clugston’s ideals, and most laughable situations are evolved. The box plan is on view at H. I. Jones and Sons’. 0 An American tea and sale is to be held at the Westbourne Hall, Castlecliff, on Saturday, July 31st, at 2 p.m. Proceeds are in aid of furnishing the Stewart Karitane Hospittal.