AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19435, 22 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S

‘‘THE TOMBOY” “The Tomboy,” starring Dorothy Devore and Herbert Rawlinson, is a very fast money drama. “Tommy Smith, the heroine, is a girl who runs a boarding house to eke out the family fortunes. A stranger happens along to the grub factory, and, being young and prepossessing, he falls in love with “Tommy,” revealing to her that he is a revenue officer on the grab for bootleggers. When the sheriff of the county is killed Tommy’s father is suspected of being the murderer, and even Tommy believes him to be one of the rum-toting gang, but young Farwell saves him from being lynched, and after Tommy and he have captured the whole gang, it turns out that her father was in the pay of the Revenue Department right through the piece, which gives “Tommy’s” family a clean bill of health. The second picture is “The Galloping Dude.” It is the story of Ted Ralston, a young millionaire ranch owner, who hears tales of mismanagement of a ranch he has inherited in Arizona and decides to find out the truth. He goes to the ranch, but does not make himself known. Franklyn Farnum is supported by an excellent cast, headed by Jean Arthur, Shorty Holmes, Fred C. Holmes, and Jack Richardson. A good comedy, “Queen of the Aces,” a news reel, cartoon, and a short comedy conclude what should be a popular programme. Ring 2863 for reserves. “KID BOOTS.” A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZ. Writes the critic of the Melbourne Argus of “Kid Boots”: “Two very popular players—Miss Josie Melville and Mr George Gee —were welcomed back to Melbourne enthusiastically when they were associated in the leading parts in “Kid Boots,” which is stated to be the most expensive musical comedy which J. C. Williamson Ltd. has staged in Australia. No expense appears to have been spared in the “dressing” of this “musical extrava- ! ganza. ” In fact, the spectator might be excused for confessing that at times the riotous colours with which the stage becomes filled are somewhat overwhelming. The settings are wonderful and the colour effects perfectly conceived and executed. Miss Josie Melville advances steadily along the bright path of the stage celebrity. She has improved greatly since she first became a “star” in “Sally,” and in

“Kid Boots” is the winsome daughter of a wealthy man, flirting with Tom Sterling (Mr George Vollaire), who poses as a golf professional so that he may find a girl who loves him and not his money. Mr Vollaire has a singing voice. Air George Gee is a popular cemedian with a large circle of admirers. As Kid Boots he is responsible for much of the humour. There are several very “catchy” musical numbers, including “Polly Put the Kettle On” (Air George Vollaire) and “Follow the Swallow” (Air George Gee). There are 214 persons in the company. “Kid Boots” will be presented at The Opera House on Thursday next. The box plans for “Kid Boots” will be opened at H. I. Jones and Son’s tomorrow morning.

TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS’ SCHOOL

SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR

St. Paul’s Hall presented a very attractive scene yesterday afternoon, when was opened a bazaar, organised by the P.W.M.U. and Young Women’s Bible Class of St. Paul’s Church in aid of the funds for building the Turakina Maori Girls’ College. The hall had been transformed by coloured streamers and paper flowers, which set off picturesquely the various stalls. Excellent business was done during the afternoon and it is expected that, w ifb the proceeds of the afternoon and evening sessions, a substantial sum will be realised. The following are the stallholders: —B.C. Girls, Aliases Black, Galbraith and Shewan, handkerchief, Airs Brown and Aliss Cave; ladies’ stall, Mesdames Cowie, Brechin, W. Bell and Misses Hamilton and Jack; produce, Mesdames AicDougal and AlcAlillan and Aliss Parkes; produce (two), Afesdames Hughes, Collier and Aliss Fraser; cake stall, Alesdames Chisholm, Simpson, Frethey, Stewart, and Miss Brechin; sweets, Alesdames Turvey and AfcFarlane, and Aliss Turvey; ice cream, Misses Crease, Higginbottom and Alurray; busy bees, Alesdames Paterson and Thompson and Afisses Hussey and Alartin; Oriental, Airs Taylor and Miss Treadwell; flower, Alesdames Treadwell and Irwin and Alias Parkes. During the evening the Gonville Baptist Sunday School children gave an enjoyable Indian mission recital. The bazaar will be continued this afternoon and evening, when the Putiki Alaori children will provide the programme.