AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19008, 8 May 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S “WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS.’’ In “Where the North Begins,’’ a Master super picture now showing at His Majesty’s, Harry Rapt has produced for Warner Brothers a fastmoving spectacular drama of the far North with Rin-Tin-Tin., the intelligent police dog, in the leading role. Rin-Tin-T'in recognised a s the world's highest jumper, is practically the whole show. The plot is wellconstructed and builds to a splendid and logical climax, while, the photography is outstandingly beautiful. Walter McGrail is well cast as the young trapper. Claire Adams does excellent work as his sweeheart. and Pat Hartigan is the best ’’heavy” seen on the screen for a long time. The supports ae particularly interesting. There is a very laughable comedy “Be Yourself,” the latest Pathe Gazette and Topical Budget, also a film of thd Sydney Show, in the latter the horse jumping is a revelation. His Majesty’s Select Orchestra play a pleasing programme.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. ANCIENT SECRET REVEALED. PHARUS MAKES A DISCOVERY. “A personally conducted tour along the road that leads to robust health,” is the apt description that has been applied to the demonstrations given by Pharus the Egyptian, whose Zoncry method of banishing ill-health by pressing upon the nerves has brought him so prominently into public view in New Zealand. The path which his audiences travel is both pleasant and instructive, but it is the message of the master guide that lingers. Pharus the Egyptian, who is a sturdily built, grey-bearded, suntanned man of 72. has all the physical and mental vigor of accomplished men halt his age. He is in truth a living justification for the belief which he expounds, for as a youth his life was despaired of by physicians, who eould suggest no cure for the deadly ills that were assailing him. V/ith a determination and thoroughness so characteristic of the man. he explored the mysteries of medicine, qualifying as a physician, but it was not until he turned his attention to the aneient learning of his distinguished Egyptian ancestors that lie came upon his great secret. The priests of Egypt knew that by pressing on certain nerves in certain ways, a certain result was inevitable. This is the basis of the Zonery method of Pharus, and by the pressure which he advises he declares that the nerves are stimulated and convey health to the organs of the body. Pharus the Egyptian believes that each one has within himself the power to effect his own cure. He maintains that the nerve is the life and that, knowing something about our nerves and how to treat we can be as young as he is, which seems to be a wellpreserved 45. Pharus the Egyptian has a message that is as old as the Pyramids, and he feels impelled to preach his gospel for the benefit of mankind. He brings this message of help free, asking only of the suffering that they apply a few simple, self-help rules and obey a few laws, and he has adopted the theatre as the best and most direct way of reaching the people. In years past use has been made of the stage by quite a number of people for the preaching of a new cure, and usually the demonstration has been theatrical in the extreme. But the manner in which Pharus introduces himself is entirely devoid of theatricality. It certainly on occasion makes use of what, is technically known as “spotlight,” but that is merely to throw into greater prominence the movements of his hands in demonstrating his method. This remarkable personality will make his appearance at His Majesty’s Theatre for one week commencing Monday next May 12 and during the season a matinee will bo given on Wednesday and Saturday May 14 and 17. A fine picture programme consisting of the thrilling First National feature “The Huntress” and a comedy and gazette will constitute the balance of the programme. Though the expenses in I bringing “Pharus” to Wanganui are exceptionally heavy there will be no increase in the usual prices of admission. The plans will be opened at 9 o’clock this morning at Upton's.

QUEEN’S PARK SCHOOL CONCERT.

A crowded house greeted the pupils of the Queen’s Park school at the Opera House last evening. They presented an operetta, “The Golden Whistle,’’ for the purpose of raising funds for tbe school’s library, wireless club, band and other activities. It was an ambitious effort, but entirely successful, the work of the children reflecting the greatest credit on those responsibile for their tuition. The operetta was splendidly Staged and features were the picturesque dressing, which, with brilliant lighting effects made kaleidoscopic scenes. The dancing by the fairies was admirable, and throughout the children sang tunefully and with confidence. The operetta was followed by a delightful tableau “Britannia’s School,” At the conclusion of the programme the headmaster, Mr. C. H. Warden, thanked all who had assisted to make the concert the success it undoubtedly was. Mr Paul Latham in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Win. Bruce, congratulated Mr. C. H. Warden and his pupils on their very clever entertainment. BAND CONCERT, SUNDAY AFTERNOON. The Queen Alexandra Band, under the direction of Lieut. Buckley, will give a municipal concert commencing at 3 o’clock, in the Queen’s Park rotunda, on Sunday afternoon.