AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18438, 23 March 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S. THE SECRET OF THE SILVER CAR.’’ “The Silver Car” which will be the attraction at His Majesty’s this evening is a melodrama with an international atmosphere carrying several surprising twlsta amid much rapid action. It is a visualisation of Wyndham Martyn’s famous novel “The Secret of the Silver Car” and offers Earle Williams an exceptionally fine role in which he can display his versatility. Kathlyn Adams, well known leading woman has been east to appear opposite the star. There are many big scenes in the feature several of which are Very spectacuar and thrilling. The plot offers exceptional opportunities in ,tfhe way of scenic backgrounds, as •many of the scenes, are located at the famous ancestral castlie c<j Count Michael Temesvar in Croatia. ■The supporting programme is excellent.

OPERA HOUSE. SOUTHWOOD’S ENGLISH QUALITY PERFORMERS. AN ALTOGETHER DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT. To build a “Castle in the Air,” That all of you may share; With happy thoughts and smiling faces Glowing all around it. To give a tonic to the furrowed brow— A glimpse of heaven here and t now; (To leave this town much happier

1 Than we found it. That is the avowed aim of the Quality Performers, otherwise known as ("he Q.Ps, who commenced a three-night season at the Opera House last evening. Are they good? Yes, superlatively. So good, Indeed, that it may be truthfully said fthat no better all-round combination of distinctive talent has ever been presented to local patrons. Sometimes the spontaneous and homely I phrase, flung haphazard over the shoulder of the speeding patron as Ire rushes for the last car, is more eloquently convincing than the most polished of studied tributes, and the writer caught one of these rugged but sparkling eulogies last night: ■ “Well, many’s the time I’ve paid twice as much for something not half so good!” One could use up the ln vain attempt to excel that tribute. It embodies the truth in a nutshell. Why? Because the Q.Ps, everyone of them, gave of .‘their best, and their best, individually and collectively, is “the” best—the brightest comedy and the best of music, presented in every detail with exquisite artistry. Leonard VNelson, “the man with a thousand

songs,” is a host in himself. He is comedy personified, and time after time last night he subjected his large audience to unrestrainable spasms of prolonged and almost 'powerful laughter. Yet with Nelson’s unique personality and inimitable songs eliminated, the programme would still be “one of the | best,” because of the brilliance of his talented associates—because ot I the ’sweet singing of Misi; Hazel '‘Fuller, Miss Rose Fitzgerald, Mr (Aneurin J. Morris, and Mr Wilfred Scott, a quartette who would be stars on any concert platform; because of • the rollicking fun-making of Mr Geo. Sharratt, Mr Harry Webster, •.and piquant Miss Beatrice Wenban: 1 because of the excellent work of that charming dansueuse, Miss Annette Land: because of the artistry >of Signor Phil Asioli; because of the wonderful Jazz Band, and an /Orchestra of outstanding merit; and I because of the richness of the setting •in which the wholly delightful entertainment was presented. The :Q.Ps’ stage management is perfect: vt works on the principle of mailing / lie utmost of every fleeting mo>ment and filling every minute of 'every hour with mirth and music. In short, a really splendid show (which no lover of good music, clean kiumour, and a jolly evening can afjiford to miss. The remarkable ver{.satility of the company enables a (complete change of programme to (be given each night. '

WANGANUI AMATEURS. “Miss Hook of Holland,” the pretty and quaint musical comedy that is to be the next production of the Wanganui Amateur and Dramatic Society, will be put under way at McGruer’s buildings on Saturday evening, when the first rehearsal is ■to be held. It is hoped to get the production off in about a couple of months’ time. All those desiring to take part are reminded of Saturday’s rehearsal. New active members will be welcomed. GARRISON BAND. MUNICIPAL CONCERT. On Sunday evening, the Garrison Band will give another Municipal Concert in the Queen’s Park rotunda, commencing at 8.15 p.m. Given fine weather, a very large crowd may be expected, as the fine form shown by the Band at their last concert, was very favourably commented on.

That the people are interested with the success or otherwise of Prohibition in the U.S.A., goes without saying. The Rev. John Dawson who has recently returned from the States and Great Britain will speak on his experiences. It is a great story he has to tell, no padding and no varnish. Palmerston and Masterton Halls were crowded to the doors, when Mr Dawson spoke. It is impossible to promise anyone a seat that comes after eight. Everybody is welcome, whatever their opinions may be.