AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18533, 15 July 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY'S. TWO ATTRACTIVE FEATURES. Tho final screening of the present double-feature programme will be made at His Majesty’s Tneatie to-night. “The House of the Tolling Bell” is a fine story of mystery and adventure with enough comedv to relievo the emotional strain. Many would seize the opportunity of inheriting a million dollars by complying with old Anthony Cole's conditions —to live in an old haunted house for twelve months—-especially if a beautiful girl also lived there. But it wasn’t so easy to the characters in this excellent picture, which has a moss unexpected climax. “A Beggar in Purple” is another splendid dramatic story It deals with modern business and society in a wonderfully convincing manner. The acting and settings are noteworthy for high merit. There are many hearty laughs in Snub Pollard’s romedy, “Stop Kidding,” and the Graphic completes a really good progi amine. There will be a matinee this afternoon, when a specially attractive programme will be screened, including two comedies that will assure plenty of laughter—“ The Snow' Cure” being partsicularly amusing. Episode 14 of “The Silent Avenger” serial will also be shown, and tho story gets more exciting as it nears the end. The children are specially catered for in respect to admission prices. The management announce a special attraction for three nights commencing Monday next, in “Staidust,” a screen version of Fanny Hurst’s remarkable novel of Broadway’s bubbles and swirls. The glare of the footlights, the folly of the Follies, the clash of the bright lights almost destroy a girl’s life, but even if she didn’t reach the stars, sho was able to get near to them—only to find them dust. Hope Hampton, one of New York’s foremost stage stars, is in the leading role and is credited with giving a powerful performance.

CONCERT ON RACECOURSE LAWN SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Large audiences always assemble to hear the Band Concerts when given on the racecourse ornamental grounds, and on Sunday next, the public will have another opportunity of visiting this delightful spot. The programme to be submitted by the Queen Alexandra Band will be a very fine one. The contest selection “Reminiscences of Weber” containing the gems of this composer, and many of the movements from the great heroic selection arranged by Owen? “Suppe’s Poet and Peasant.” Also a cornet and euphonium solo and cornet duet, with several other fine items. The band have been consid_ erably strengthened lately by the inclusion of a number of new young < players, and the band’s strength is now 36. A collection will be taken at the gate to aid the Band’s funds. LOCAL RELIEF BENEFIT. Every effort being made to alleviate distress should meet with full approval : certainly those who are still fortunate enough to retain good billets cannot close their ears to the appeal for help from them. Preparatory to the “Big Effort.” and possibly by way of preparation for it, the concert promoted by St. Paul’s choir will eventuate in Everybody’s Theatre on Friday evening next. As the result of this concert there should be a good sum available towards the relief funds. Support is being vouchsafed to the choir on all sides—all that is wanted now on this occasion is a “full house.” Lend a helping hand now 1

In our advertising columns will be found a notice concerning National Prohibition. Mr Hammond, of Sydney, probably the greatest speaker to-day on the Prohibition platform, is to be in the Opera House next Friday night. We advise our readers to keep the night clear.