AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

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

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

the grand. DOUBLE SESSION MATINEE, TO-DAY AT 1 P.M. AND 3 P.M. This afternoon, commencing at 1 p.in. and 3 p.ra., two sessions will be screened, when John Gilbert in “The Love Gambler,” Al St. John in a special Sunshine comedy, Mutt and Jeff cartoons, “Perils of the Yjlkon,” Fox’s News and the Topical Budget will provide amusement for young and old alike. To-night will be the • final screening of the double-feature i programme, featuring Elaine Kammerstein in "Why Announce Your Marriage,” which has delighted patrons of this theatre during its run. John Gilbert in “The Love Gambler” and Al St. John in “All Wet” will be supporting pictures. The box plans for stalls and circle are filling i fast, and intending patrons are re- j minded to reserve early to avoid dis- i lippointment. Phones 852 and 1152 j may be used to secure seats. GREAT ATTRACTIONS FOR MONDAY. The management of the Grand j Theatre promise their patrons some- j thing special, commencing next Mon ; day, when the attractions will be I headed by the well-known Australian vaudeville artist, Skipper Francis, writer, composer and singer of his own songs, accompanied by his Hawaiian guitar. Skipper Francis, who is a permanent cripple, is famous for his prowess as a long distance swimmer. About 11 years ago his great performance of swimming the Bristol Channel —a distance of 15 miles, and which took him only four hours to swim—was cabled all the world over, and was considered a wonderful feat of pluck and endurance. On this occasion he put up a record that stands to this day. “The Skipper” holds the Royal Life j Saving Society's medal and certificate I and has athletic feats to his credit that any man might be proud of. | During his Wanganui season he will ! be heard in several of his songs that | have been ready sellers in all parts of the world. Supporting this artist will bo a splendid double-pro-gramme, featuring Alice Lake in "The Infamous Miss Revell,” a drama of sacrifice and romance in which Miss Lake gives the most striking ' portrayal of her career. In this i picture she will be supported by Herbert Standing, Jackie Saunders, Lydia Knott, and four famous children, Stanley Goethals, Francis Carpenter, May Garaci and Geraldine Condon. The first heat of the children’s beauty contest for children from two to four years of age will commence Monday. Mr C. F. Newham has secured over 40 splendid studies of Wanganui children, who will appear on the screen in character and fancy costumes. The pictures will bo screened in four heats, and a final which the audience will decide the winners by votes. The other features “The Lavender Bath Lady,” starring Gladys Walton, is a comedy aroma of a very high order of merit, which shows this popular little star in her happiest moods. The latest International News will complete an entertainment that will please both young and old. The prices have not been advanced and seats may be reserved without extra charge at. the Grand Theatre office or by 'phones 852 or 1152.