AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18431, 15 March 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. “ROBINSON CRUSOE” REVUE. The story of Robinson Crusoe will be unfolded in revue form at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow evening, the interpretation being in the capable hands of the Brandon Holt Revue Co. The latter, of whom there are twenty members, are said to constitute one of the brightest combinations which have visited the Dominion for some time past. It is said that the visiting attraction is of a particularly bright and sparkling nature, as, of course, all good revues should be. The life story of Robinson Crusoe makes an admirable theme for the foundation of a revue. Many comic incidents are introduced in the modern version, and a large budget of humorous and absurd situations is responsible for the creation of much mirth amongst the audience. The principals are all gifted and experienced people, amongst them being Mr Harry Graham and Miss Dorothy Manning, who apeared for some time in Australia under the J. C. Williamson banner. Others include such old favourites as Miss Christine Andrews, Miss Wyn Faulkner, and Mr W. B. Keany, who have migrated from the “Dandies” to revue, and Mr. Harvey Fulton and Mr Chas. Moore are two English performer? who were prominent members of the “Follies,” while the chorus and ballet are supplied by a bevy of attractive young ladies. Prices are popular and will suit everybody 4/-, 3/-, 2/-, and 1/ plus tax. Plans are at H. I. Jones and Sons.

HIS MAJESTY’S. The biggest comedy feature that has ever been screened at His Ms ■ jesty’s heads the programme. It. is a Mack Sennett five reeler with that king of fun. Ben Turpin, in the leading role. Never before has the man with the extraordinary optics so excelled himself in comedy, the picture is one big laugh from beginning to end, one of the funniest sights ever seen being a farcial football match in which Ben perform some tricks that would cause all the present existing Rugby rules to be, to say the least of it re' .sed. This feature is one that provides geed clean entertainment that will be apprecia ted by young and old. In addition the programme contains the first adventure in the Sherlock Holmes’ series, which will depict the whole of the episodes in the career of the famous detective created by Conan Doyle. The plan of reserved seats is at the theatre, ’phone 863. PARAMOUNT PICTURES. On Saturday next at the Paramount Pictures Alice Brady will be featured in “The Dark Lantern.” There will be a fine supporting programme including the second of the Vanderberg series, “Slaying the Hippopotamus. GARRISON BAND CARNIVAL. BIG ATTRACTION IN COOKS GARDENS —TO-MORROW NIGHT. The Garrison Band entertainment which was to have taken place on Wednesday night, but was unavoidably’ postponed on acount of weather interfering with the electric light installation, will eventuate in Cook’s Gardens to-morrow night. The band desire to tender their apologies to the public, who would doubtless have been present in large numbers, but promise a most attractive programme for Thursday night. A special electrically lighted platform is being erected on the ground, which will enable everybody to hear and see the performers. The band will lender several choice selections which will be interspersed with other attractive items. •»

The Carnival Entertainment Committee met last evening and arranged a fine programme which appears in this issue. Miss Thelma McKenzie and Master Francis McKenzie are giving some of their special Highland dances, while Mr Geo. Swan will re| tier specially selected recitations. Those fond of dancing will have the opportunity of tripping the light fantastic to waltz, foxtrot, jazz and ragtime accompaniment by the band. The object is such a worthy one. viz., to stock the stalls for the big Garri son Band Carnival next month, that it is anticipated a record crowd will be present, and very liberal donations be received. Collectors will be stationed at each of the gates, to reap the harvest of silver coins, from one shilling upwards Which all are asked to contribute to assist such a splendid cause.