AMUSEMENTS,MEETING, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19049, 28 June 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETING, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “THE WANTERS” AND “WomA'n’S Sate.” t I There will be a special matinee pru- . gramme this afternoon at His Majesty’s I Theatre, the subjects including “The t Wanters,” two comedies, a travelogue, si comedy cartoon and gazette. Coinmenef | ing at the night session will consist II of two features “The Wanters” and j Woman’s Hate.” The rescue of a ! i girl from death before a swift-moving ; train provides a hair-raising thrill in L{“The Wanters,” the John M. Stahlj First National picture, which comJmences at His Majesty’s Theatre to--1 j day. The rescue serves to bring about ] the reunion of the girl, Myra Hast1 | ings. a former servant, with her millionaire husband, from whom she had parted, because his snobbish family had made life miserable for her. Alarie Prevost makes a lovable heroine, while Robert Ellis gives a strong characterisation as Elliott Worthington, the rich young husband. The picture is one that should be seen by everyone, because it contains a theme in keeping with present-day life. “Woman’s Hate,” the other feature is a Maxwell Karger production for Metro, adapted by June Mathis from a story by Wadsworth Camp. It is a story of that strata of society which is just beyond the pale—of an ex-gambler and a pretty little show girl whose attentions she has accepted. He is found dead in his apartment and evidence is discovered which incriminates a man whom the gambler has been instrumental in sending to prison. “Babe” Lennox, the character played by Miss Lake, knows that the suspect is innocent, and, outraged by the merciless vindictiveness of the law. she fights to save the innocent man. She becomes involved in a romance which provides a pleasing flavour of heart interest. Alice Lake giVes, perhaps, the finest impersonation of her career. The poignancy with which she expresses the bewilderment and sense of frustration as she fights alone against seemingly overwhelming odds, mark Miss Lake as an actress of increasing emotional powers. Conrad Nagel, as the prosecuting attorney, adds another to his list of convincing portraits. Others in the east are Harry Northrup, Charles Clary and John Ince. There is a rattling good comedy also in this programme. His Majesty’s select orchestra will play a fine programme of incidental music. The opening meeting of the Aramoho Alethodist Band of Hope was held in Wesley Hall last Wednesday evening. There* was a large number present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent, at the close of which supper was handed round. Those who contributed to the programme were:—Audrey Bridges (pianoforte solo), Elsie Harris (recitation), Sydney Whitlock (recitation), George Warden (recitation), Edna Carter (recitation), Gladys Kendall (song), Alaurice Whitlock (recitation), Marjory Breed (recitation). Ssio 1 T d (lljrct o