AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19532, 13 March 1926, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES “THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK” The new James Cruze-Paramount production, ‘‘Beggar on Horseback," which is the feature at the Opera .House to-day and to-night, is described as a story bigger than any cast, just tig was ‘‘The Covered Wagon," in which the cast wasn’t even a talking point. ‘‘The Covered Wagon’ was essentially a story, and in the telling of the story means that were destined to become famous on the screen were created. So with ‘‘Beggar on Horseback," made by the same director. ‘‘Beggar on Horseback" is the story of a young musical genius sought by two girls, one rich, one poor, and deals largely with a dream he has in which the ordinary affairs of life lare magnified to ’ ridiculous proportions. Some idea of the extent of the production is gained from the announcement that one complete stage at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood was devoted to a single room. Edward Horton and Esther Ralston, who played Mrs Darling in ‘‘Peter Pan,’’ arc featured in the leading roles of the production. Miss Ralston has the role of Cynthia Mason, and Gertrude Short plays Gladys Cady, the other girl who participates with Horton in the fantastic adventures which compose his dream, which constitutes one of the most amazing adventures ever screened. Others playing in support are Ethel Wales, James Mason and Erwin Connelly. In addition there is a good supporting programme. At tiie matinee only will be screened ‘‘The Telephone Girl’’ No. 2. The box plans are at H. I. Jones and Son’s till .12.30, thereafter at the Opera House, 'phone 2324. THE DIGGERS’ FAREWELL 1 Another bright and entertaining : show was staged by Pat Hanna’s Dig- i gers at the Opertr House last night. I The versatile company played to an j excellent house, and won its approval in comedy, dance and song. The sketching of Pat Hanna, the delightful comedy of Joe Valli. arid the satisfying work of the. accomplished ballet, were, three of the outstanding features of a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and Stan Lawson’s brilliant female impersonation must not be forgotten. ST. PATRICK’S NIGHT CONCERT The annual St. Patrick’s night concert will be held in the Opera House on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. The programme to be submitted is a. comprehensive one and thoroughly national in character, and includes special musical numbers by the champion Wanganui Garrison Band. A special attraction will he the appearance of Miss Diana Tabor, the noted danseusc, late of the Oscar Asche company. In addition the school children will be hoard to advantage in all the grand old national songs. To avoid disappointment, reserve scats at Messrs. H. I. Jones and Son's.