AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18786, 21 May 1923, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. BIG ATTRACTIONS TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT. The management of the Grand Theatre promise their patrons something special, commencing to-day, when the attractions will be 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 per- I formance of swimming the Bristol | Channel—a distance of 15 miles,! whidh took him only four hours to ; swim—was cabled all over the world, 1 and was considered a wonderful feat I of pluck and endurance. Un this 1 occasion he put up a record tha; stands to this day. "The Skipper" I holds the Royal Rife Saving Society’s j medal and certificate, and has ath- \ letic feats to his credit that any man might be proud of. During j his Wanganui season he will be heard in several of his songs that have been ready sellers in all parts 1 of the world. This artist will appear at the evening sessions only. Supporting the artist will be a splcn- : did double programme, featuring ' Alice Lake in "The Infamous Miss | Revell,” a drama of sacrifice and ro- i mance. In this picture she will be [ supported by Herbert Standing, I Jackie Saunders, Lydia Knott, and four famous children, Stanley Goeth- i als, Francis Carpenter, May Garaci, ! and Geraldine Condon. The first ! heat of the children’s beauty com- I petition for children from two to four ; years of age will commence to-night. ! Mr C. F. Newman has secured over j forty splendid studies of Wanganui ‘ Children, who will appear on the . screen in character and fancy cos- I fumes. The pictures will be screen-1 ed in four heats, and a final which < the audience will decide the winner | by votes. The other features, “The Lavender Bath Lady,” starring Gladys Walton, is a comedy drama ‘ of a high order of merit. 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 or by ’phones 852 or 1152. HUNTERVILLE PIPE BAND CONCERT. A grand concert was held under the auspices of the Tartan Carnival in the Argyle Hall. A very lengthy programme was submitted and the attendance filled the hall. Items were contributed by the following: Misses Ashworth, Bishop, Rogerson, Mclntyre; Mesdames Knight, Gibson, Brooks, McKnight; Messrs J. W. Gibson, Knight, McEwan, McManaway, Farr and McLean. Selections were also given by the Pipe Band, and the “Mounts- I banks” sang a chorus with great I feeling and effect. Miss Marshall I made an excellent accompanist. i Mr McLean presented prizes for , dancing to Misses Ross and Dean. He also thanked the artists responsible for the excellent programme, and the public for their enthusiastic support to the uniform fund. Supper was dispensed and the floor cleared for dancing, which was much enjoyed until an early hour. SACRED CONCERT. SWANKERS’ CLUB APPEAL. A SUCCESSFUL EFFORT. The grand sacred concert held f last evening under the auspices of the Swankers’ Club was a great success, there being a very large audience at His Majesty's Theatre to listen to the excellent programme that had been arranged for the occasion. The proceeds were about £3O, and this with the £2l from the previous sacred concert, will be divided between the Sidcup Facial Hospital j and the Swankers’ Charity Fund. Contributors to the programme of last evening included Mesdames W. I E. Wilson, Leo. Campion, Miss Mein- 1 tyre, Messrs G. Van Heck, R. Oliver, I P. S. Latham, Trevor Thomas and | Claude Suistcd. The last named, j an old favourite with local audiences, | who has returned to Wanganui on a 1 visit, got a very enthusiastic recep- i tion. A selection was played by the Queen Alexandra Band, under the • direction of Lieut. Buckley, while the J accompaniments were played by Miss ' Ethel Bignell in her own artistic . style. The Swankers’ Club have decided j to hold similar sacred concerts throughout the winter months, when more high-class programmes will be submitted.