AMUSEMENTS. MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19032, 9 June 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS. MEETINGS, ETC

PYGMALION AND GALATEA There is a steadily growing interest in the production of "Pygmalion and Galatea” at the Opera House to-morrow night and Wednesday and the theatre promises to be crowded at each performance. One of the most beautiful of the old Greek legends is that which tells of the miracle of life giva.i by the gods to the beautiful and life-like statue Galatea. The incident has been used in song, story, and picture, but it remained for W. S. Gilbert, the clever librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, to present the story in a poptilar and humorous vein, retaining at the same time the charm and intensity of drama. Th? play gives scope for both humour and drama—and the language is always clever often brilliant. Every character has some distinctive work and there is an opportunity for wearing striking and beautiful costumes. Mr. Paul Latham was connected with the profesioaal production under | Julius Knight and Maud Jeffries, and may be relied upon to reproduce that standard in the forthcoming production. The rehearsals are complete, and Mr. Latham is confident that all concerned will do exeeed’Jigly well. A short one-act play “While the Lentils Boil” wil be given prior to the 'performance Of "Pygmalion and Galatea’ each evening,, and promises to provide excellent entertainment. A caste of children enact the various parts. A feature of the performances wil be the large orchestra under Mr. Buckley. Popular prices are being charged and seats may be reserved at H. I. Jones and Sop’s.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND RE-

Another large and enthusiastic audience greeted the Queen Alexandra Band and the various assisting performers last night. The recital was voted one of the best yet given. The band, under Lieutenant Buckley, again demonstrated their wonderful tone quality and the big selection, “Nadeshda” proved that they are capable of playing the most difficult music. Mr Chis. Wadman sang in his usual finished style. His encore number, “Farewell,” was also much enjoyed. Owing to slight indisposition, Mr Kendall could not sing. Miss Lillian Hambly’s singing of Liddle’s “Abide With Me” has seldom been excelled in Wanganui. “He Wipes the Tear” proved a fitting encore number, which was beautifullly sung. Mr Wilfrid Shardlow again received a great reception for his wonderful playing on the xylophone. His encore number was also very fine. Mr Herbert Vincent received a double encore for his solo, and he gave the audience a novelty by his wonderful playing on a little slide cornet, a new invention he lately received from America. The accompaniments were tastefully played by Miss Sawyers and Mr Hambly. The next recital will be given on Sunday week, the 29th. Hon. members are invited to attend those recitals. W.T.C.U. The Wanganui Central W|T.C.U. held their monthly meeting in Trinity Parlour on June 5. Mrs. Emmett led the devotions. A letter was read from Mrs. Perryman in reference to the special effort that is being made for the increased circulation of the White Robbon paper. Final arrangementus were made for district convention being held here to morrow evening apd all day Wednesday. A temperance rally is to be held on Wednesday evening in the Methodist Church, Jellicoe Street, Wanganui East. Mrs. Morrison was elected delegate along with Mrs. Emmett. Mrs. Sharp, Upper Aramoho, was appointed to arrange afternoon, Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Conibeer to assist, members to provide a basket. Mr. M. Murray is to address the convention. Mrs. Perryman, White Ribbon editor, ijs to adress both evening meetings.