AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18974, 27 March 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

i'THE COVERED WAGON.” If there had been “movie” cameras in 1847, there could not have been secured a more realistic picture of a trek by pioneers across the American prairies than is shown in “The Covered Wagon,” now running to crowded seats at the Opera House. “The Covered Wagon” is a great “draw.” It is crammed full of real good stuff. The true pioneer spirit pervades the whole film—the desire to plough and cultivate new lands and to build new homesteads for future generations. The eternal triangle is of course involved in the picture, and. the three corners are protruding nearly all the time, though not too prominently. Anyhow, it is a bright, healthy love story. There are some splendid views of the long lines of covered wagons threading their way across the apparently endless “No Man’s Land.” It is a long slow trek, a test of the physical endurance and determination of even the hardiest. The season continues to-night, and the final screening takes place on Friday. “BLUEBEARD’S BTH WIFE.” Commencing Saturday will bo screen cd this celebrated picture, based on Lady Forbes-Robertson’s brilliant stage success that has had a reeord-breaking year in London and New York. Book at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son’s, Ltd.

As stated in the advertising columns of this papery the Y.M.C.A. are forming an orchestra. This will be a good opportunity for those who arc desirous of gaining 1 experience in orchestral work. A number of experienced players arc joining the orchestra and will be very pleased to have with them the humble beginners. A meeting of all interested will be held in the Y.M.C.A. at 7.45 p.m. on Monday, March 31.