AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18017, 4 November 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

“THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS.” OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. After a triumphal tour through Australia under the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., banner, “The Diggers” are paying a farewell visit to New Zealand under the direction of Mr A r ictor Beck, and will appear at the Opera House to-night in an entirely new programme of comedy sketches, musical gems, burlesques, eccentric dances, and potted revues. “The Diggers” return to New Zealand brighter and better than ever, and should receive an overwhelming welcome from their friends, admirers, and amusement-lovers generally. The brightness and versatility of “The Diggers’” entertainments have aroused enthusiasm and appreciation everywhere they have appeared. The eulogistic press reports bear tangible evidence of the excellence of the show. The Melbourne Age says: “ 'The Diggers' ’ reputation has preceded them, and last night many people had to be turned away. “The Diggers’ presented a clever and original entertainment. The music and the comedy which go to make up most of the programme bqth reach a very high standard. 'The Diggers’ have a splendid orchestra and several exceptionally fine voices among them, and their experience is such now that they have little left to learn in the arts of the stage. Not one of the varied items presented last night failed to win honest and hearty approval, and many of the pieces aroused genuine enthusiasm.” “The Diggers” are a happy band of entertainers in every sense of the word, and their entertainment is original, novel, and unique. Included in the company are Stan Lawson, “the misleading lady"; Tano Fama, comedian; Frank Perkins, baritone; Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent, and dancer; Len Lome, comedian; George Proctor, tenor: and Len AValker. dancer and light comedian. “The Diggers’ ” orchestra of ten artists will be a special feature of the entertainment. Judging by past experience, “The Diggers” may expect a bumper house to-night. The box plans are at H. 1. Jones and Son's. PARAMOUNT PICTURES. SATURDAY AND MONDAY NEXT. MATINEE UN SATURDAY AT 2.30. BILL HART IN “WAGON TRACKS.” William S. Hart portrays yet another typo of Western character in his newest Para.mount-Artcrai't picture, “Wagon Tracks,” which will be shown on Saturday and Monday next. In this he is seen as a guide in the fifties, leading a wagon train across the deserts ano mountains toward the west of America by way of the historic Santa Fe Trail. There are battles with Indians, a struggle wit'll gamblers, a. revenge motive, and love and adventure in abundance. The role selected for the star is that of a typical plainsman. Jane Novak makes ‘a charming heroine and Robert FcKiiu a hateful villain. Patrons should not delay in booking their seats for this powerful picture. Box plan now open at H. I. Jones and Son’s.