AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC.

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

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS ETC.

EVERYBODY’S. FIGHT PICTURE TO-NIGHT. DEMPSEY AND CARPENTIER. To-nigjit the management of Everybody’s Theatre anticipates a packed house to witness the screening of the official pictures of the great fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier for the championship of the world. The interest evoked, by the historic contest last July is everywhere being revived by the exhibition of this remarkably successful film. Throughout the Dominion record audiences have added to the universal acclamation with which the pictures of the great fight have been received. In the 5000 feet which comprise the film, the cameraman has recorded every incident of note in connection with the preliminaries, the training of the contestants, the gathering of the huge crowds, reviving in the screen spectator that sense of eager anticipation which set the world agog with ex citement on July 2nd last. The actual fight itself is depicted in the clearest detail with special “closeup” views of the important moments, particularly in the second round, when Carpentier made the terrific onslaught, which almost, but not quite, won him the championship of the world, together with a tidy fortune. One of the features of the film is the introduction of “slow motion” pictures of part of the first round which afford the student of boxing an interesting analysis of the methods of the champions. In addition to the “Dempsey-Carpentier Fight” a strong supporting programme will be shown. The attention of patrons is drawn to the necessity of reserving their seats. The box plan will be at His Majesty’s. Late bookings 'phone 863.

THE GRAND. FINAL CHAPTER OF THE • KING OF THE CIRCUS. To-night at The Grand Theatre seating should be taxed to capacity 'for the new Fox programme and the final chapter of “The King of the Circus,” starring Eddie Polo. William Fox will present two big star features, Shirley Mason in “Ever Since Eve." and Edna Murphy and Johnny Walker in “What Love Will Do.” Patrons of thia popular theatre are advised to be sure of a seat for this attraction by reserving at the theatre office for to-night, to-morrow or Saturday. Shir.ley Mason is always popular and in her latest picture to-night she is sure 'to make many more admirers. Murphy and Walker, the juvenile stars of the Fox Company have a feature which suits them, and Johnny Walker puts up a thrilling fight with his usual vim. The supports include Mutt and Jeff Cartoons, and Fox’s Australian and World's News. Seats may also be reserved by ringing 'phones 852 or 1152. GARRISON BAND CONCERT. The Garrison Band have every (reason to be satisfied with the result l|of their entertainment in the Opera House on Tuesday evening, for despite the unfavourable weather there 'was a very large attendance. The programme was one of the best ever submitted to a local audience. (It was as follows: —“Raymond,” by Paramount Orchestra under Mr G. F. Holloway, the xylophone solo being played by Mr W. Shardlow; selection, Garrison Band; seauntruibhas, Mr Duncan MacKenzie; items oy double quartette from the Wanganui Male Choir; song, Mr Harrold Roberts; fancy dance, Miss Audlrey Mack; song, Mr Norman Ash; 1 sailors’ hornpipe, Miss Thelma McKenzie; Highland dance, Master Francis McKenzie; character dance, "Chu Chin Chow,” Misses Thelma and Jean McKenzie. In addition to the above, the Paramount management showed their sympathy with the object in view by kindly screening an excellent motion picture play, “Miss Hobbs,” adapted from the (stage success by Jerome K. Jerome land featuring Wanda Hawley and t Haprison Ford.

WANGANUI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Schedule! for the Autumn and Chrysanthemum Show to be held in the Drill Hall on May Sth next are now being distributed. It will be remembered that the last Autumn Show was a brilliant success in every way. This year the committee decided to increase the prize money in all sections and also to make a 25 guinea Challenge Trophy, with substantial cash prizes, the special attraction for the open class in order to maintain the high standard attained last year. This feature places the Wanganui Autumn Show easily in the front rank for Horticultural Societies in the Dominion, and this is as it should be for there is no place with climate and conditions better suited for the cultivation of floral beauties than the town of Wanganui. Mr W. H. P. Barber, the wellknown enthusiast and authority on chrysanthemums, has kindly undertaken to judge that section while the judging of the decorative and cut flower section will be in the expert hand of Mrs Imrie, of Palmerston North. Mr. Parnell, Senr, will judge the pot plants, the vegetable and fruit sections.

A Complimentary Tea will be given to Rev. John Dawson on Friday at 5.30 in the D.I.C. Tea Rooms. Executive and workers are most cordially invited to pay honour to the chief secretary of the New Zealand Alliance. Will those who intend to be present please ring Mr J. Aitken, ’phone 590 before 6 o’clock on Thursday night.