AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18965, 17 March 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MIS MAJESTY’S. A TRIPLE OFFERING. The numerous patrons of this popular picture house during rfeeent weeks have been loud in their praise of the excellent programmes submitted for their entertainment and have commented most favourably on the high standard being maintained by the management. They certainly had no cause for adverse criticism when the new programme was screened on Saturday. It is claimed that never before has such a fine list of super features been collected for the one programme, ana when it is-considered that three stars of the first magnitude such as Kenneth Harlan, Katherine Macdonald, and Harold. LJoyd figure in the respective films, tv-must be agreed that the management have cause to be optimistic as to the size of the “houses” expected. In “Love, Honour and Obey,” Ken neth Harlan and Clair Whitney are supported by a first-class cast in a drama of pep and power which everyone, it is claimed, will want to see for the same reason “that every fisherman believes there is better fishing on the other side of the stream.’’ The title is certainly suggestive or something out of 4he ordinay. “Refuge,” a wonderful photoplay, features Katherine Macdonald in many thrilling scenes with a background of towering walls and scenic grandeur. Through plot and counterplot, fight and intrigue, the story rushes'Mo a smashing climax. To cap all, Hank Mann, that inimitable comedian, appears in “Don’t Weaken,’ii a screaming farce, which will prove as highly enjoy able as any of his previous efforts. In tending patrons axe urged to reserve thoir stats for this attractive offering as crowded houses are assured at the final screenings.

LONG TACK HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, COMMENCING WEDNESDAY. CHINESE WONDER-WORKER. An v.nusual attraction is announced for Wednesday next at His Majesty's Theatre, when a vaudeville entcrtui'iment will be presented by a troupe of Chinese eutcrta.'neis. headed by Long Tack Sum. his wife, and two daughters. The entertainment given by this talented party of his is said to be bewildering. An Oriental atmosphere pervaaos the turn, and the company is described as presenting sensations which are as rare as they are thrilling. Actors atid acrobats, musiciuns\and jugglers, dans ers and dcvil-worke is are among the members of the parly. For Long T-ek Sam himself is claimed the responsiba ity for the biggest novelty act ever b.' >ught to New Zealand. He has West ermsed Oriental methods. “Many Chinese artists,” he says, “can do amaziug things, but they would not appeal to the British lace unless presentcl in a new way.” In his own cou-1-try the Chinese artist takes as long as he likes to accomplish his feats. The work done at His Majesty’s, if played in China, would take about two days to perform. Long Tack Sam not only presents tricks which have nexer before been seen here, but he intersperses his clever woork with a running fire of witticism which classes him as a hum orist of great ability. One of his most | astounding tricks is the swillowing of a dozen needles, and then bringing them forth threaded, and dancing in the light like a row of silver fish. The acrobatic feats by the splendid men who form his company are worth going a long way to see. These men rank amoqg the finest exponents of the art in the world. Their whole performance is a series of thrills. In support of Long Tack Sam a full vaudeville,entertainment will be given, comprising some of the greatest acts direct from England and America. The box plans are now on view at Jones and Son’s, where seats may be reserved for the entire season. A speci_l matinee is to be held on Saturday, March 22, at 2.30 p.m.