AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18917, 21 January 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES “THE GO-GETTER”’ One of the best stories of modern business life that the world of literature has yet seen is “The Go-Getter,” by Peter B. Kyne, and now it comes to the screen with a cast that rivals most others in the excellence of the players. The story is one of a man who has all the hardships that can be thought of placed in his way, and yet he wins out. Told to get a blue vase at an address that did not exist, in a shop that proved to be shut, and had the name faked; "The Go-Get-ter”. is the romance of a man who did it and got away with the girl in the same way. It is the story of a man who said he could sell laughs to the kookaburras. The most thrilling and picturesque aerial scenes ever staged for a motion picture are introduced into the film. The most spectacular scene is one showing a race between an aeroplane and a speeding express train. The man who said that business and pleasure could not mix should see this breathless mixture of business, romance, thrills and rib-tickling. Box plan at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son, Ltd. QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND The large and appreciative audience which greeted the Queen Alexandra Band yesterday afternoon at Cook’s Gardens showed mark ! evidence of tho Band's popularity. The Band richly deserved the applause which was bestowed on them at conclusion of each item. The rich organ tone produced was a rare musical treat. An item of special interest wa s the contest march under the direction of Staff-Sergeant-Major Bauer The special feature of this was the fine drilling of the band. It is to be hoped the public will have another opportunity of seeing the Band again before they leave for tho contest. The Band will give a grand recital in His Majesty’s Theatre next Sunday night at 8.15. WATERSIDERS’ PICNIC. Provided the weather conditions are satisfactory, the Wanganui watersiders and their friends anticipate a very large attendance at their annual picnic, which will be held at Matarawa on Wednesday next January 23. A special train will leave Wanganui at 9 a.m. and will pick up passengers at St. John’s, Aramoho, and Wanganui East. Train tickets will be on sale at tho wharf, and the above*mentioned stations. Special tram arrangements have also been made to bring Castlecliff residents to and from the station. The watersiders are also taking the children of the Orphanage with them for a day out in the country. Hot water and milk will bo provided for all comers. The attractions will include a baby show, which is always a popular adjunct to these outdoor gatherings. The Garrison Band, with 22 performers, will also be in attendance. The fare is extremely moderate, namely, 2s, and children 6d.