AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19364, 22 July 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES. “A. WOMAN OF PARIS.” For real, genuine interesting entertainment go to the Opera House and see Charles Chaplin’s first dramatic production, “A Woman of Paris,’* with Edna Purviance. This Ucited Artists attraction, which is drawing large attendances nightly, is one of the real treats which are so often sought, but so rarely seen, in pictures. This poignant drama of life carries one through a phase of Parisian life, following the career of Mario St. Clair as though one had known this interesting character oneself, that one feels one is a part of the drama being enacted. Even to the end, which has nothing to do with passionate close-ups, romance ever-lasting, but is, instead, utterly human, reasonable—the aftermath of a molten, passionate, much-tried soul. “A Woman of Paris” gives a certain something for the spectator to take away from the theatre, something to think about —the fact that Fife still rolls on around one, much like the horse-drawn country cart and the millionaire’s limousine. While the story is of life as studied by Charles Chaplin, it in no wise, deals with the life of Chaplin, hut with the lives of others as seen by him. And as in actual life, there is comedy, tragedy, passion, absurdity, melodrama, farce, emotionalism, cynicism—all these Chaplin has combined as ingredients of life in “A Woman of Paris.” At the same time ho has woven an exquisite tupes--1 try of a woman’s soul in all its nakedness though clothed in its individuality. Dealing with lives and types that lie knows, Chaplin brings to the screen his first contribution to the serious drama a story as old as that of Adam and Eve, yet presented with such convincing understanding and treatment that it will be a revelation in the art of photo dramatics. In addition to this picture there is a first-class supporting programme. Box plans at H. I. Jones and Son’s. WESTMERE TENNIS CLUB DANCE. Attention is called to an advortisc- ' ment in another column announcing a “hard up” social and dance to be held in the Westmere Hall in aid of the Westmere Tennis Club funds. Good prizes arc offered to lady and gentleman wearing costumes most suitable to the occasion. An enjoyable evening is anticipated and it is hoped the country folk and their town friends will come along in good numbers and make the evening the success it deserves to be.

J. C. NEWLANDS ENTERTAINMENTS. ST. PAUL’S HALL COMMENCING TO-MOltlOW. A contemporary writing of a recent visit of the famous J. C. Newlands, the world famed exponent of masterpieces and English literature and Scottish Folk Lore, to one of the largest northern towns says: —“Despite the threatening aspect of the weather and big counter attraction, a full house greeted the eminent British platform orator, Mr. J. C. Newlands, last night. The audience had come expecting something out of the ordinary, and were certainly not disappointed, indeed, they were delighted, enraptured with such an inexhaustible infinitude of subject in the hands of so able an exponent. It is hard to define the charm of this gifted, cultured and experienced artist, who has a whimsical sense of humour, and a winsome personality. An incomparable orator, the more he is listened to the more abundant is the proof of his rare ability and eloquent culture. The reception accorded him was a well deserved tribute to a masterly rendering of the several phases of dramatic art. The box plan is at H. I. Jones’, where scats may be reserved without extra charge. Special concessions are offered to students in parties of twenty and over, particulars of which to be obtained at the box office.