AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS. ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18498, 5 June 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS. ETC.

THE GRAND. TO-DAY’S ATTRACTION. Marie Provost will be seen at the Grand Theatre to-day and to-night in the stellar role of "A Parisian Scandal,” a breezy comedy drama of Paris and its ways. Topi Gallery plays the leading rolte opposite her and the cast includes Mae Busch, Bertram Grassby, George Fisher. Mms. Rose Dione, Lillian Rambeau. Lillian Lawrence and George Periolat. George Cox directed the production for Universal frota Doris Schroeder’s continuity of an original story by Louise Winters. The second star will be Conway Tearle in the spectacular melodramatic screen play. “Shadows of the Sea.” As Captain Die.. Carson, soldier of fortune whose rovings keep him mainly at sea, Mr Tearle is said to have a part that provides unusual opportunities for his dramatic talents. The story is by Frank Dazey and direction was by Alan Crosland. An exceptionally strong supporting cast includes Doris Kenyon as leading woman; Arthur Houseman, a:i the cad; Crawford Kent as the captain’s mate; Jack Drumier as the redelict; and J. Barney Sherry, Frankie Mann. H. J. Lane, and William Nally in important roles. Seats may be reserved at the theatre office.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES. At the Opera House this evening, John Barrymore appears in “On the Quiet,” a really fine picture. Gloria Swanson materially assists to unfold an Africaji tale in “Under the Lash/’ Set in the weird atmosphere of the bush-flecked African veldt. “ Under tho Lash” is strong in dramatic moments. The relations between man and wife in Boer South Africa are clearly and strongly depicted. Events move swiftly to a dramatic climax. The plan is at Jones’.

THE HAWAIIANS COMPANY. A TALENTED COMPANY. A comtemporary thus describes a concert by the above company: Friday night's performance by the “Waikiki Hawaiian” Company was altogether different from the ordinary entertainment. Mr Keoke Greig, on his steel guitar, the star member of the trope, showed his complete mastery of his instrument, his double stopping in the solos being particularly fine. Miss Lilliakalani, the famous “Hula Hula” dancer pleased everybody, her graceful posing being much admired, and she gave a very clever performance. Miss Aane Leata sang her Hawaiian songs sweetly. The Maori song “E Pari Ra,” is deserving of a secial note of recognition, the singers entering into the spirit of the words—a fine number. The other members, both in singing and playing, performed their parts well The audience were enthusiastic and there were many recalls. The coloured lights added greatly to the stage effects and helped to make realistic the Hawaiian village scenes. The “Ukelele,” always a pleasing instrument, charmed everyone. Altogether the entertainment, which was of a most novel character, was thoroughly appreciated by the audience, and the return of this talented company will be eagerly looked forward to. Box plan now open at Jones.

“UNDER THE PALMS.” Judging by the interest which is being taken St. Paul’s Hall should be largely attended to-morrow evening upon the occasion of the rendering “Under the Palms.” Those who are familiar with the cantata know that the theme is exceedingly pourtrayed in verse and song, and doubtless many who have heard the cantata before will be present. As already mentioned the soloists are Misses A. Vinsen and R. Turvey and Messrs. John McFarlane and A. Tronson. The choristers and soloists have excellent scope in the cantata for good vocal work, and a pleasant evening should be spent. QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND CONGER f.

The municipal concert given by the Queen Alexandra Band at Queen’s Park yesterday afternoon attracted a large audience. The programme contained some excellent music. The grand contest selection “ William Tell,” and the overture “Raymond,” were much favoured by the audience, while the cornet solo, “When you come Home,” and the euphonium solo, “Land of Hope and Glory,” were both beautifully rendered. The band, which totalled 31, are to be complimented on their artistic performance.