AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19768, 16 February 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Patrons at His Majesty’s Theatre tonight or Thursday and Friday should receive full value for the price paid for admission. “The Bat” and “The Auction Block” are the main picture features, while Jackie Clark provides the personal entertainment. 1 ‘ The Bat” is one sensation after another, with no solution until the moment the story gives its secret up. There are attempted murders and sudden encounters on every floor of the seemingly haunted mansion, and its spooky garrets are filled with bales of money. There is a hysterical slavey who jumps at every shadow that crosses the wall, and a comedy detective who butts in to add complications. There is the shuddery, expectant, and destructive atmosphere of unexplained doings, with a dozen people under suspicion all at once. Romance shines undefeated throughout all the troublesome plots and counter plots. A talented trio of screen players—Eleanor Boardman, Charles Ray and Sally O’Neill—fill the leading roles in “The Auction Block,” which is the supporting feature. It is an adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Rex Beach, a writer of international fame. Little Jackie Clark is an Australian prodigy of seven, who entertains in song, dance and impersonations. a**-*- ' WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The Wanganui East W.C.T.U. opened the 1927 session on Thursday afternoon with a fair attendance of members, when Mrs Duxficld (president) occupied the chair. Devotional exercises were led by Miss Sanson, Evangelistic Superintendent, who gave a spirited address on the words, “Go forward.’ ’ Mrs Duxficld gave a full report of her visit as District President to Ractihi Union, referring to the work done and to the great enthusiasm of the workers. Tho meeting decided in favour of supporting a “Women’s Petition” and of furthering a scheme for obtaining National Headquarters. A letter was read from Mrs Paryman dealing with “White Ribbon” matters and it was decided to extend the work in the interests of the paper. Mrs Hopkirk was appointed delegate to the Auckland Convention and the branch nominated the following Dominion officers: President, Mrs T. E. Taylor; corresponding secretary. Miss Henderson; receiving secretary, Mrs Evans; treasurer, Miss Birss.

As the branch was celebrating “Frances Willard” day, Mrs F. Brown read a paper on the life and work of Frances Willard. The collection for the day was devoted to the World’s Mission Fund. Four new members joined the branch, making a total of 109. COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMENCEMENT OF LECTURES The Workers’ Educational Asociation .lectures will commence in Wanganui tomorrow evening and Mr A. Ernest Mander, of Palmerston North, will begin a short scries of these lectures in the Technical College Hall, when he will speak on “The Individual and the Race.” At the lecture, the Mayor of 'Wanganui, Mr Hope Gibbons, will preside. It will be remembered that Mr conducted a most successful course of lectures in Wanganui two years ago, and his ' return will be welcomed by many. The W.E.A. scheme is doing valuable work for the community in the direction of adult education, and its endeavours were well spoken of by tho recent University Commission. The present course of is designed to be attractive and pion-technical. Mr Mander to-morrow ’will consider the progress of humanity in general, and the parts played by heredity, environment and education in determing character and intelligence. To all thinking people a cordial invitation is extended by the association. No •charge is made for admission, but 'regular attendants will be invited to ‘•pay a subscription of 2s for the course.