AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18785, 19 May 1923, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

“FLESH AND BLOOD” AND “ WINGS OF PRIDE” MAKE STRONG BILL. An excellent programme was presented at His Majesty's Theatre last night, and will be repeated this afternoon, commencing at 2.15, and tonight at 7.45. The programme opens with a most interesting number of the Gaumont Graphic. A smart amusing Christie Comedy, “Fair Enough,” follows, and the remainder of the first part is occupied by the Selznlck feature, “Wings of Pride,” a powerful drama of political intrigue. Modern society life with a colourful romance running through it. Olive Tell is the featured player, and she is excellent throughout. It is a most interesting and holding story. The feature after the interval is a “First National” production of a verv high standard. “Flesh and Blood” is a most unusual picture, boldly original, with a new plot. The main theme is a sacrifice o-f a father for his daughter, but there is a charming love story as well. The actins is as good as the screen has ever given. Lou Chaney, as the crippled father, is wonderful in his intensitv and passion. Edith Roberts, Jack Mulhall, Noah Beery, and in fact al) in the cast are excellent indeed. The scenes are lavishly complete, and the scenes of Chinatown are fascinating. Scats should be booked for to-night at Upton’s till noon, then at the theatre, only ’phone, No. 863. LASZELO SCHWARTZ. A unique musical event is announced this morning in our amusement columns. On Friday next, what is described as a “miniature concert recital,” will be given at His Majesty’s Theatre, in addition to the picture programme. Laszeio Schwartz is a well-known name in England, America and the Continent as a violinist and compose;' of fame. Au Hungarian, he specialises in Maygar or Hungarian music, but is equally a master with all composers. Most successful concerts were recently given in Wellington, and Mr Schwartz received the highest praise from the critics. For his New Zealand tour, the valuable services of Miss Etta Field, New Zealand's foremost dramatic soprano, has been secured, and Miss Evelyn Hardy will be at the piano. The box plan will be opened on Wednesday next at Upton’s. DANCE AT DRUIDS’ HALL. DURIE HILL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS. An attractive dance is to be held in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday next in aid of the Durie Hill School Improvement Fund. Those held under the auspices of the Durie Hill ladies last year are a sufficient guarantee for the standard of excellence in the management of the present dance. Excellent music,) together with a dainty supper, a good floor, and efficient management, will combine to make an enjoyable evening for all.