AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18162, 26 April 1921, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. A packed house at the Grand Theatre 1 last night viewed the great English racing drama "Garryav/en, ti-.m H. de Vere Stacpoole’s popular novel. This sporting picture is presented by a cast of alLEnglish players on a sumptuous scale, and it is described as the most expensive of its kind ever screened. It contains a stirring denouement in which a famous racehorse plays a part. This picture is full of pathos and humour, and the settings are produced in a most lavish manner. The story deals with the fortunes of an Irish gentleman, how the fates work against him, and how his horse wins the day and saves him from ruin. Supporting this picture was “Marked Men,” starring Harry Carey, which is this ax-tor’s best picture to date. This play is adapted from ,Peter Ky lie’s novel “The Three Godfathers,” and as this author’s books are well known great interest Is sure to be taken In the film version. A capital comedy, introducing a clever monkey, “The Good Ship Rocking Rye,” provides fun in plenty. Seats should be booked early by ringing ’phones 852 or 1152. A matinee will be given to-day at 2.15.

Y.M.C.A. Mr Edmund R. Jones has been appointed Physical Director to the local Y.M.C.A, and will commence his duties next week. Mr Jones holds the highest credentials and Diploma of the Inch Institute of Physical Directors, London. Intending members, of the various classes as advertised in this issue are assured of an efficient and satisfactory instruction in exercising in both free and apparatus work The directors of the Association have also been fortunate in securing the services of Mi' Jack Taylor,- amateur lightweight champion of Southampton, England, and a prominent Y.M.C.A. worker, to take charge of the boxing classes. This happy combination should ensure a very successful winter’s work being carried through. Classes commence on Monday next, May 2nd, and those desirous of joining should make early application to the secretary of the YM.C.A, Mr Taylor, from whom all particulars re. fees etc., may be obtained. WANGANUI EAST SCHOOL. The one theme of the week is the coronation. It’s sight and sounds wlli always remain with you. It will be a day to be remembered; it will leave a thousand impressions, for on Thursday, 28th inst., at 8 p.m. in the Opera House, Miss Bettie Millar, the Queen Elect of the Wanganui East School Carnival will be crowned by the Queen of the Fairies. There will also be a grand school concert in which an impression of the multitudinous interest will be evoked. But one thing more claims i to be said, for the unobserved things lof life have their importance, and that will be in evidence by the draw- ! ing of the school’s Art Union at 9 : p.m.J and the committee will have I ended a splendid pageant and great ! festival.