AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19443, 31 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. CHARLIE CHAPLIN MATINEE TO-DAY. Patrons of the popular His Majesty’s Theatre are in for a right royal time of it to-day, for the management are presenting a now three-star programme. The world’s greatest comedian, Charlie Chaplin, heads the bill in “The Adventurer,’’ a clean, elever comedy, which shows that Charlie, with his big boots, little hat, and cane, is still the world’s chief laughlander. “The Bridge of Sighs,’ ’ the second big attraction, has been picturised from the story by Charles K. Harris, which he wrote around his famous song of the same name. Mr Harris is responsible for a great number of the old-time song favourites, the most noted of which is “The Bridge of Sighs.’’ Four people—two fathers, a son and a daughter —are the important features in a drama that plumbs the deepest pits of life and weaves a tense story around the reckless spirit of youth "and the sacrificing love that suffers for others. The third big attraction is “the Hoosier Schoolmaster,’’ the great mid-western classic, telling a beautiful tale of pioneer life in the middle west. Short subjects include a very fine comedy and the latest English Gazette. The plan is at Upton’s till noon, then at the Rialto, whose ’phone number is 2707, where reservations may be made up to 6.30. Then all bookings are at His Majesty's Theatre, or for the convenience of patrons seats may be reserved any time of the day simply by telephoning the theatre, 2863.

RETURN OF SISTINE SOLOISTS. A FAREWELL CONCERT. Music-lovers will be glad to learn that the celebrated Sistine Choir Soloists are to return to Wanganui to give a farewell concert in the Opera House on Monday, November 9. A recital of vocal music by the soloists is a musical event of a kind all too rare in these parts, and it may safely be assumed that local concert-goers "will not be slow to take advantage of this last opportunity of hearing these remarkable singers in their picturesque seven-teenth-century: setting. For the farewell concert a new programme is announced, but doubtless the soloists will be induced to repeat some of the items which proved so popular at their previous concert here. The generous support accorded the' soloists throughout the Dominion has induced the management to undertake another complete tour of New Zealand, commencing at Wellington on November 5. The present combination bids fair to eclipse the record of their predecessors of three years ago, who gave no fewer than 176 consecutive concerts in the Dominion. The box plans will be opened on Thursday next at H. I. Jons and Son’s, Ltd. j WANGANUI RATIONALIST ASSOCIATION. | POSTPONEMENT OF MEETING. I i As announced elsewhere, the usual | monthly meeting of the above associa- | tion, which was to have been held tomorrow (Sunday) evening, is postponed on account of .lhe elections. The date of the next meeting will be advertised later. GARRISON BAND CONCERT To-morrow afternoon, the Garrison Band, under Conductor Watson's direction, will give one of their popular open air concerts on Durie Hill, in the vicinity of the Flagstaff. These performances by the band are invariably good, and to-morrow’s programme should be quite in keeping with the band’s usual standard of musical excellence.

FETE OF NATIONS BAZAAR. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DAY. The Drill Hall was the scene of great I activity yesterday afternoon and evenj ing, when the Fete of Nations Bazaar j was advanced a further stage. As was the case on the opening day,.all rhe | stalls were well patronised, and excellent business was recorded. The evening’s proceedings were greatly enhanced by the dancing of Miss Swann’s pupils and the singing of the Giris’ College Choral Society, and the entertainments under the direction iof Mrs Burgess were also features. A ' large number of young people also took part in an impromptu dance, to the i strains of an excellent orchestra under i the direction of Mr A. Savage. j Mr B. Taylor won the prize for the jf best article made from a sugar bag. The first prize for the crossword puzzle competition was won by Miss Phillips. The following also receive prizes: Misses Feltham, Ena Williams, and Mr G. Broadhead jun. The bazaar will be continued this afternoon and evening.