AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18916, 19 January 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE CHAPLIN MATINEE TO-DAY The final screeing of the Charlie Chaplin picture “Pay Day” with its amusing situations and new stunts and the fine story of home life “The Old Nest,” will be given at the matinee this afternoon at His Majesty’s Theatre. The usual matinee concession prices will be charged. “SLANDER THE WOMAN” There will be a complete change of programme at His Majesty’s to-night The main feature will be a seven-reel First National attraction, “Slander The Woman,” in which Dorothy Phillips has the leading role. Picturegoers will remember the excellent work of this fine actress in “Hurricane's Gal” and “Man, Woman, and Marriage. ” In the present production Miss Phillips has a strong role, that of a woman who is unjustly dragged into a murder case and falsely accused of being responsible for the tragedy. She is alone and friendless (after her name has been blackened), but .'Jn> has the courage to fight Irack. For a time conditions look rather hopeless; then something happens way up there in the wilds of Canada where the girl has sought refuge—something unexpected, that turn the whole story. Interesting to a degree, with beautiful backgrounds, the story is intense, dramatic, and forceful. The supporting items include comedy, Topical Budget, and a travelogue. ' The plans for to-night are at Upton’s till noon, then at the "Rialto” sweet shop. RETURN OF ODIVA AND HER SEALS The Odiva act to appear at the Opera’House on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next, is unique, it stand s alone, far above any other single novelty the world has produced. Set among rocks with its frontage of plate glass, the huge tank, containing over 5000 gallons of water, in which the seals are seen disporting makes of itself a picture that is a masterpiece, but far trancending the wonderful setting, is the reasoning power displayed by the seals, who obey all commands accurately and without hesitation, and go through their evolutions with Odiva. with, a grace that is only equalled' bv that talented little artiota herself. In this act the audience will find moments for laughter and astonishment, and tense moments when misgiving gives place to alarm for the safety of the fascinating Odiva, who remains under the water for such unbelieveable lengths of time, with her wonderful seals playing round her. Odiva and Her Seal are supported by a brilliant new company of star artists, including the famous Jubilee Trio, harmonisers of plantation melodies; Verna Bain, in dainty dance creations; Eric Harrison, entertainer; Jack Birchley, the indiarubber man; Haynes and Greig, The Ragtime Rascals; the Hilo Duo. Hawaiian instrumentalists; Adelaide Taylor, singer of sweet songs; Claude de Car, the miie-a-minute waiter; and Valentine in a ventriloquial interlude The box plan i s now open at H. L Jones and Son’s, and those desirous of obtaining good seats would be wise to book early. There will be a special matinee on Thursday next at 2.30.