AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18439, 24 March 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

OPERA HOUSE. SOUTHWOOD’S ENGLISH QUALITY PERFORMERS. ANOTi lER GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Despite the inclement weather there was another good audience at the Opera House last evening, when Southwood’s English Comedy Performers presented a complete change of programme, and again charmed and pleased their hearers. Good, clean comedy is abundantly provided by three front rank comedians, among whom is Leonard Nelson, whose clever character songs and monologues have earned him a world-wide reputation, and whose success has been, so pronounced that he was enabled to establish a world’s record by being continuously engaged by the same theatrical management for a period of twelve years. Leonard Nelson is a host in himself, and well worth the price of admission to hear. But he is not the only star. Every one of the performers is a star in the best sense of the word, and the whole performance is a regular riot of clever and clean fun. All contribute to the feast of comedy, Messrs Harry Webster, Geo. Sharratt and Wilfred Scott ably assisting Nelson. Last night’s performance was truly an artistic whirl of gaieties, every item going off with a pronounced “snap.” Cabaret scena, Eastern tableau, operatic scenas, and sketches were produced in rapid succession, interspersed with vocal efforts by the talented members of the troupe. Miss Hazel Fuller was at her best in her wonderful soprano work; Miss Rose Fitzgerald proved herself a contralto of surpassing merit; Mr Aneurin Morris was a revelation as a lyric tenor whilst the dancing of Miss Annette Lang was a real gem of superb artistry. Each artist did his or her work so thoroughly that no praise can be too high. The Jazz Orchestra was a real jazz, and pleased the audience mightily. The audience rocked with laughter over the quips and sallies, “ The Bug of Bulgaria” fairly bringing down the house.

To-night another complete change of programme will be given, and as this unfortunately finishes this season. We strongly advise, all those who have not heard the Q.P.’s to make sure of hearing them by taking the precaution of booking seats.

HIS MAJESTY’S. “The Silver Car,” one of the attractions at Bis Majesty’s last evening is a melodrama witn an international atmosphere carrying several surprising twists 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 cast to appear opposite the star. “A Thousand to One” is the other big feature. It is two-fisted and vivid and holds the onlooker deeply interested. Ihe picture is adapted from Max Brand’s popular story “Fate’s Honeymoon,” and tells of the redemption of a man of brutal instincts into a figure of honesty and kindliness. It pulsates with life. Ethel Grey Terry, supported by a big cast, is in the leading feminine role. ’l'he programme, which has good supports, will be repeated this evening.

“WHY LIVE?”—“VIRGO’S” ANSWER. On Sunday afternoon at the Y.M.C.A. at 4 o’clock Mr. John J. Virgo, British Empire Y.M.C.A, man, will address young men. “Virgo” is a man's man and no young fellow 7 should miss this opportunity of hearing such a gifted speaker. At His Majesty’s Theatre an after-church big meeting has been aranged for, to commence at 8.15. His worship the Mayor, Mr T. B. Williams will be in the chair and “Virgo” will give one of his telling addresses. Rarely such men as “Virgo” are able to visit Wanganui and all able to attend should be at the theatre on Sunday night.

PROHIBITION IN AMERICA. The truth about Prohibition in America is what the people wish to know’. John Dawson who has recently returned from America and Great Britain, will tell the people to-night in St. Paul’s Hall at 8 o'clock what his experiences were. Men well able to judge say it is the biggest talk that has ever been put up. No doubt St. Paul's Hall will be crowded tonisht. The halls at Palmerston North, and Masterton crowded to the doors. The audience will hear, too, about England’s experiment with State Control at Carlisle. The executive invite ministers, business men, and employers. In fact every man and woman in the town is invited.

GARRISON BAND MUNICIPAL CONCERT. The open air concert, to be given by the Garrison Band in the rotunda, Queen’s Park on Sunday evening, promises to be a most enjoyable one, and given fine weather a large audience may be anticipated.