AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18018, 5 November 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S. LAST NIGHT OF MEG CIMINO. The hair-raising experiences of -a man who is dodging the police for three months for a murder that didn’t take place, and thereby earning £20.000, is the theme of the exciting scenes of “Big Money,” in which James Knight plays the lovable young hero to an equally attractive heroine in Rose Manners. Dainty little May Cimino will be seen for the last time to-night, and she captured all hearts last night with her first song, “I Want to Snuggle.” and her second song was also well received. To-night will positively be the last' chance of seeing this clever little artist, as she is due in Australia at an early date. SATURDAY NIGHT. SPECIAL ATTRACTION. On Saturday night another change of programme will be screened, when the sensational drama “The Dead Line” will be screened, featuring George Walsh. The story deals with the moonshiners—desperate men—of the mountains, to whom a human life counts as nothing. Seats can be booked for Saturday night at Upton’s music shop. PARAMOUNT PICTURES. SATURDAY AND MONDAY NEXT. MATINEE ON SATURDAY AT 2.30. BILL HART IN “WAGON TRACKS.” William S. Hart portrays yet another I type of Western character in his newest Paramount*-Artcraft picture, “Wagon Tracks,” which will bo shown on Saturday and Monday next. In this he is seen as a guide in the fifties, leading a wagon train across the deserts ana mountains toward the west of America by way of rhe historic Santa Fe Trail. There are battles with Indians, a struggle with gamblers, a revenge motive, j 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 MVKiin a hateful villain. A most amusing Mack Sennet comedy, “ Salome v. Shenandoah,” will also be screened. The programme is extremely powerful, and patrons should not delay in booking their seas. Box plan now open at H. 1. Jones and Sou’s. GRAND SCOTTISH FAIR AND CLAN GATHERING. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE, 10th TO 20th NOVEMBER. The keenest interest in the above is being maintained. by the Pipe Band members and supporters, and arrangements are well in 'hand for the opening on Wednesday next. The Band m- e fortunate in securing the Fervi_es cl Mr Alec Sutherland, the w ul-known, ex ponent of Highland dancing, not only on account of his experience in organising such affairs, but by reason of his- wellknown ability in training his pupils in spectacular dances. This is well known in the South Island, and as he has been fortunate in getting together a large number of exceedingly apt pupils, those attending the Far have a rare treat in stdre in the numerous national and fancy dances so cleverly arranged by him. In addition, Mr Sutherland will give special exhibitions of eccentric dancing not previously seen in this district. A capable orchestra has been engaged, and the cream of local talent in solo singing, part singing, and variety items have generously and spontaneously given their services, thus ensuring a programme each evening that in itself should fill the house. In addition to a!* this there are side shows and novelties galore, Clau stalls packed with articles to suit everybody’s taste and pocket, also confectionery and refreshments in plenty. The Pipe Band have helped every deserving object on every possible ..occasion since they were formed, and the opportunity now offers to show r in a practical manner that the people of Wanganui and district appreciate the services so uh'selfishly rendered. Assisting them in this big effort means helping them to a higher stage of perfection, in which they can do still more to further the interests of the town and district, and the advice of the promoters is : “ They have helped themselves; help them 1” A concert was held at the Mosston School on Friday, October 28th, in aid of the cmidren’s picnic. A very enjoyable programme was submitted, and tbe cciuuuttee wish to thank all who helped to make it a success. The following contributed the items: —Misses Abtbury and Brenmull, Messrs Trevor Thomas, Bert Gray, Stan Wilson. Tom Skelsey, J. Hebditch, J. O’Connor, and H. Thomson. Miss Astbury presided at the piano.