AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18821, 11 July 1923, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “ONE OF THE BLOOD.” the cold weather affected the attendance last night, but the quality of the programme submitted at His Majesty’s deserved an audience that would fill the building. Not only is the main feature of outstanding merit, but each supporting subject is worthy of mention. A fine picture depicting a motor endurance test in the rough oil country of the United States; a most amusing comedy, “Ma and Pa,” in Mack Sennett’s best style, and an interesting Pathe Gazette are all well above the ordinary. As to the main feature, only the highest praise can be bestowed on this line production. Douglas Fairbanks, who will bo remembered for his re cent masterpieces, "The Three Musji.elee.rs,” and "The Mark of Zorrow,” offers as his latest picture in conjunction with Marjorie Daw, “One of the Blood.” This picture marks another triumph for “Doug,” who is unexcelled on “he screen for the kind of thrill that he has to offer us. He plays the role of Billy Brooks who, after “beating up” New York, finds the city too slow and goes to Mexico, where he “mixes in” with the Mexicans and makes himself a hero. Later we find him helping to put down a rebellion in a little kingdom in Europe, and taking to wife the princess to whom he played Romeo. Good comedy, exciting episodes, and a charming romance make this a mbst enter- ' taiiiing picture, which will be screened again to-night and to-morrow I night.

“ROBIN HOOD.” A STIMULATING KIN3MA MASTERPIECE. "Robin Hood” proves incontestably that the day of the super-fea-ture is not done. The picture opens at the final tourney before Nottingham Castle, with the Lion-hearted (Monarch taking his final pleasure before departing for the Holy Land on the Crusade of the Cross. Huntingdon tries his strength and overthrows Sir Guy of Gisbourne, the malignant 'ool and com uant of sinister Prince John, who riots to seize kingly power as soon as Richard the Lion-hearted has gone his ways. Huntingdon is crowned with the wreath of laurels by the Queen of Beauty, Lady Marian Fitzwalter, who with Cupid as her henchman, lays low the gallant knight. Away go the Crusaders, and true to his evil nature Prince John at once com mences a campaign of persecution and wanton wickedness, which turns England into a land of misery and death. Lady Marian sends word by Little John to Huntingdon of the way affairs are shaping themselves and Huntingdon makes his way back to turbulent England. There he makes Sherwood Forest his head quarters, and gathering a host of right good men, including, of course. Friar Tuck, little John, Allan-a-Dale, and other masters of the bow, harasses the Prince to such an extent that a price is put upon his head. Prior to this, however, John has determined to put Lady Marian out of the way for having sent a messenger to France. She is dragged to captivity and the forest surrounded, but whilst the outlaw band are dealing with the soldiery, Robin Hood gallops into Nottingham, rouses the town and sets the Prince at defiance. Then a stranger appears in the forest, a man of mighty, brawn, who is seen recognised as King Richard. An advance is made upon the castle at first by the impetuous Robin Hood solus, who after rescuing Marian, is captured, and about to be slain, when Richard and his merry me& of Sherwood enter the castle and give John and his Satellites their quietus and restore peace and contentment to Merry England.

BAND CONCERT SUNDAY NEXT. IN COOK’S GARDENS. j Ths Queen Alexandra Band, under ; the direction of Lieut. Buckley, will I give one of their delightful pro- ! grammes in Cook’s Gardens next Sunday afternoon, commencing at j 2.30 pan., instead of three o’clock. The recent concerts given by the band were much enjoyed, and many requests have been received asking for another concert. Excellent accommodation is provided in Cook’s Gardens, the audience are elevated above the band and get the full benefit of the music. The programme will contain some excellent new numbers, and Mr Herbert Vincent has kindly consented to give one of his .beautiful concert solos. This item is sure to attract a large number. Mr Vincent comes to Wanganui with a big reputation, having won the cornet solo competition at the last big Dunedin contest. A collection will be made at the gates in aid of the band’s funds. The concert will start at 2.30 p.m. The band will hold their practice on Wednesday instead of Thursday this week. MRS. SPILLANE’S PUPILS’ CONCERT. A great musical treat is in store for those who are privileged to attend the Technical College Hall on Monday and Tuesday evening next, when Mrs. C. I. Spillane and heipupils will give two concerts. Mrs. Spillane has a fine record for the success she has met with in voice production and in the artistry of singing, and her concerts are invariably looked forward to with pleasurable anticipation. This year's concerts promise to be of particular merit. The programmes will be published later. DEBATING. The second meeting of the recently formed Railway Debating Society took place in the Railway Social Hall last evening, there being a good attendance of members. The subject debated was, "Does the end justify the means?” Messrs Rodie and 'Loft taking the affirmative and Messrs Stratford and Cox the negative. After a spirited debate, the verdict was given in favour of the affirmative. The evening was continued with six-minute debates, which were a sourca of much amusement.