AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18757, 14 April 1923, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. CHILDREN’S MATINEE TO-DAY. This afternoon’s programme, which starts at 1 o’clock and 3 o’clock, can be considered a special children’s treat, and one that will please the older folks as well Tom Mix and his wonderful horse in “Just Tony,” adapted from Max Brand’s novel, is a pictlure that should not be missed. Another picture that will delight, the. children is the Lee Kids in “Kids and Skids.” a rattling good fun maker. “Perils of the Yukon,” starring William Desmond, Eos’s News, and Topical Budget. This programme will be repeated again to-night for the last time, and intending patrons are advised to (reserve early as another crowded hou.se is anticipated. The plan will be open at the Theatre all day. “HUMAN HEARTS,” MONDAY. GREAT FILM DRAMA. Superb in strength of story and cast, "Human Hearts.” the Uiriversal-Jewei which comes to the Grand Theatre on Monday next for an engagement of three days, stands forth prominently among the offerings of recent months as a drama teeming with incidents and action of a compelling variety. House Peters, popular veteran of stage and screen, heads the notable cast. The picture version of Hal Reid’s famous old play presents people from the humbler walks of life who live and love, hate and fight, just as do the people we meet every day. House Peters is cast as a blacksmith, a fine specimen of manhood, a simple son oi the Ozark Mountains. His father is a stern ami unbending man, but just and honest, who objects to his son’s courtship with a pretty maiden who plotted tc" beat the family out of their rich co-'.I lands. She really falls in love with him and marries. "When the romance of married life gives way to the stern facts of reality ehe longed for her old. free life, and the tempter Monies in the person Of a smooth-tongued ex-conviet who induces her to flee with him. Ihe aged father attempts to stop the elopement and is killed. The son, blamed for the murder, believes his wife was the slayer and refuses to offer any defence. He is sentenced to prison for life. In the working out of the plot to a logical conclusion the director, King Baggot, h.is shown a fine sense of the dramatic. The picture is artistically photographed and splendidly acted in roles which require dramatic ability of the first order. Included in the cast are such noted artists as Edith Hallor, Mary Pliilbin, George Hackathorne, Russell Simpson, Gertrude Claire, Ramsey Wallace, Snitz Edwards, H. S. Karr, Gene Dawson, Lucretia Harris, George W. West and Emmett King. By all means see this picture, flake the entire family. It will give you a new and better angle on life, even while it affords you the best entertainment you have had in many a month. The reserved plan is now open at the Grand Theatre office.

ARAMOHO BOATING CLUB The final arrangements for the Aramoho Boating Club’s monster bazaar to be held in the Club House, Aramoho, from 18th to 21st April next, arc now weil in hand, and present indications are that the function will prove a huge success. An enthusiastic band of workers have transformed the large boat-shed into a veritable storehouse of treasure, while the scheme of decorations and illuminations, etc., leave nothing to be desired. The wide range of amusements provided for both young and old, together with the large number of musical items, will no doubt prove a splendid attraction and the committee feel confident that the general public and well-wishers of the club will show their practical support of the objects of the-bazaar by attending in large numbers.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. At the usual monthly meeting of the above sub-centre, the secretary reported that a very successful class for men i;_ the study of first-aid to the injured had just been completed. Dr. Hutson, the examining surgeon, had expressed himself as very highly satisfied with the standard of efficiency attained by the men. The following were the successful candidates:—Laurence Patchett, Fred E. Long, Geo. Bridges, Frank Lowe, Reg. McDonald, George F. Sleigh!. Leon Langsdown, Carl Syman, Allan Doyle. These men receive the first certificate of the association, Mr G. F. Slight obtaining the highest marks. The following men won their second certificate or voucher: Messrs E. Gilberd, F. Davies, T. Hunter. A class is now being conducted under the auspices of the association at the Girls’ College, and arrangements are also being made for a class in Home Nursing to be held in the St. John room, McGruer’s Buildings. This class will commence as soon as the secretary (Miss H. J. Vine, P.O. Box 404) receives the requisite number of names. All ladies intending to join the class are urged to send along their names as early as possible. It is gratifying to know that all the men who passed their examinations have become members of the brigade, by which, through public duties and regular ■weekly practiceunder experienced surgeons and officers, they will maintain their efficiency and usefulness. It is hoped to recruit new members for the women’s division from the class now in formation. A special meeting of the association is called for next Thursday evening, the 19th, mainly for the purpose of discussing the question of funds to carry on the work and enlarging its scope.

Miss Mavis Tuke, teacher- of operatic and 'ballet dancing, intends visiting Wanganui shortly in order to give tuition in modern ball-room dancing. All dancing enthusiasts are advised to take this opportunity of learning from one capable and expert in her work as is Miss Tuke. In New Plymouth and surrounding towns Miss Tuke has had excellent classes. Further details of classes will appear later, and particulars may be had from Miss Tuke, Central Hotel, Hawera.