AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19346, 27 June 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND BUCK JONES IN “THE ARIZONA ROMEO.” A most unusual picture directed by Edmund Mortimer, in fact one of the real unusual productions of the year, is “The Arizona Romeo,’ which will be shown again at all sessions to-day ana to-night at the Grand Theatre. The story, taken from an origintai screen story by Charles Kenyon originally called “The Man Who Knew Women,” put into scenario form and directed by Edmund Mdrtimer is unique in screen plots. Although Buck Jones is cast for a part in which every opportunity is given him for daring riding, gallant fistic encounters and with the locale in the w r cst, there arc several unusual situations in which Jones meets his audiences in a new role. It is decidedly different and Buck Jones will gain many new friends for his screen portrayals of the character of Tom Long. The supports include The Royal Bull Fight (Interest) Fox’s World’s News (Topical) a ripping Fox comedy entitled “The Mysterious Stranger” and another chapter of “Lightning Brice.” The box plan for reserved seats is open daily at Grand Theatre office. MONDAY’S ATTRACTION “Christine of the Hungry Heart,” in the finished form, is proof of the judicious selection of east on the part of Thomas H. Ince. Four men better adapted for the widely-different roles, could scarcely have been found in the screen world than Clive Brook, Warner Baxter, lan Keith and Walter Hiers. Miss Vidor’s performance as Christine ' is a gem of artistry and characterise,- i tion. Never was this lovely actress I more happily cast than las the emotion- ' al Christine. Another member of the I cast who has much to do with the sue- | cess of the picture is wee Dorothy j Brock, just four years old. Lillian j Lawrence ably portrays Christine’s | mother. Most rontantic stories end i with a wedding. “Christine of the' Hungry Heart,” the new picture made' for First National, which comes to the | Grand Theatre on Monday, begins with a wedding, and the wedding of the • heroine, Christine, at that. But the j romance of the story does not end with ■ the wedding, it merely begins at that ■ point. Christine’s romance, or ro- ' rnances, lead up to her great sacrifice I which finally brings her the happiness j that every normal woman seeks. It is i a fascinating story, superbly told, with ; a fine cast including Warner Baxter, lan Keith, Clive Brook the English actor, and Walter Hiers, the rotund comedian. It was directed by George Archainbaud, and adapted from the Kathleen Norris novel of the same name by Bradley King. The supports are excellent. Reserved seats may be secured at Grand Theatre office. HONOLULU AT YOUR DOOR OPERA HOUSE NEXT TUESDAY To-day, Hawaiian music is heard in dance hall, drawing room, and cabaret the wide world over, just because its music and its songs are a natural gift. Its melodies, mostly folk-songs, are actual echoes of the heart-beats of.the multitude, and in them are preserved feelings and beliefs and habits of a romantic and imaginative people. Another thing the Hawaiians have taught us is that jazz is not necessarily a conglomeration of bizaiire noises. As played by the Hawaiians jazz music becomes insinuating and flexible, and the drummer is heard in harmony but never obtrusive. Kaai’s Hawaiian Troubadours, who will appear at the Opera House, on Tuesday next, June 30, under the direction of E. J. Carroll, the well-known Australian entrepreneur, have had a remarkable success in America and the East, where they appeared before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales at his personal reguest. Dlr Kaai is himself a composer of note and a fine musician. The remlainder of the company are from Honolulu, personally selected by Mr Kaai for their versatility and ability as singers, dancers and performers on both European and Hawaiian instruments such as the ukulele, while the European instruments used are the mandolin, harp, guitar, banjo, pi*ano, saxaphone and xylophone. The programme is divided I into two parts, the first consisting 1 mostly of Hawaiian items sung in ' Hawaiian tongue, and the second includes jazz, las interpreted by the Hawaiians, up-to-date “hits,” hulu and tickletoe dances, choruses, etc. The ; box plan for both nights is now open at H. I. Jones and Son’s, and intending patrons should book without delay to (avoid disappointment. WANGANUI MALE CHOIR Included in the programme for Wednesday, July 1, at the Opera House, are works by Schubert, Elgar, Granville Bantock, Stritzko, Cyril Jenkins and other well-known composers. Jenkins is a young Welsh composer who is making la great name for himself in English musical circles, and his compositions are being selected as test pieces for the great English, and Welsh festX vals. One of his works. “Fallen Heroes.’’ will be amongst the numbers to be given b ythe choir. The beauty of tone, the broad and virile treatment and the stirring battle scene combine in forming a magnificent climax to a setting- worthy in every way of those great Spartan heroes whose historic stand at the pass of Thermopylae forms one of the brightest epics in ancient | Grecian history. The solo work is in j the hands of Mr Leon de Mauny, violinist, a product of the great Liege Conservatorium in Belgium, the mecca of many famous violinists. Miss Rita Tilley, a soprano vocalist, is a product *f our own home town. Her success is creditable both to her tutor and her own natural talent. Box plans at 11. I. Jones and Son’s. Hon. members may book their selats on Monday. Plan opens for the public on Tuesday. TRINITY METHODIST FOOD FAIR The ladies of the Trinity Methodist congregation are holding a food fair in the schoolroom and grounds on Wednesday next in aid of the new church fund. A very large (assortment of cakes, cooked meats, produce, plants, shrubs and flowers, and home-made sweets will be on sale. There will also be a fancy-work stall and tearoom. The fair will be open from 10 o’clock in the morning, and concludes with a social gathering at night.