AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19769, 17 February 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND "NO MAN’S GOLD’’ “No Man’s Gold,” which opens at the Grand to-day and to-night, is a story with human interest, so logically told that it seems to happen before one’s eyes. It is supported by a from whom the star, Tom Mix, gets capable support. There is Eva NovaK who is probably one of the best equestriennes playing for the screen to-day, also the diminutive Micky Moore who, despite his nine years, is a veteran of more than a score of screen dramas. Nor should the villainy of Frank Campeau bo forgotten, or the peals of laughter called forth by Harry Gripp, who, as a second rate pugilist, manages to be of use in time of need despite his blunders. Then, of course, there is Tom Mix—the Tom who became famous because of his hard riding and swift shooting. Then again, there are thrills and laughter when Harry •Gripp, as Lefty Logan, helps Tom hold off Kreil’s desperadoes by pitching stieks of dynamite among them and, forgetting himself in the excitement, nearly blows himself to pieces. Some daring riding is done by Eva Novaa who, as Jane Rogers, the rodeo star, dashes over stony mountain trails tv warn her lover Tom. And last, but never least, there is Tony, who helps his master through the pinches with an apparent understanding of the situation that never ceases to arouse wonder. This picture will have the support of another special attraction by I Cecil B. De Mille featuring Leatrice Joy in “Made for Love.” The plan for reserves will be open all day at Grand Theatre office. RETURN OF MOSCOVITCH At the Opera House, Wanganui, on Wednesday evening next for one night only J. C. Willitamson Ltd., announce the return visit of Maurice Moscoviteh and a company of international dramatic artists. Since his last visit here, Moscoviteh has had ia world tour in the nature of a triumph. His play here is “The Fake.” Recently staged in Sydney, the following is clipped from the “Telegraph” of October 25, 1926: “Frederick Lonsdale, (author of the new play staged at the Criterion on Saturday, is the dramatist of the hour, In ‘The Fake’ he goes beyond his previous manner—the light-comedy manner of ‘Mrs Cheyncy’ and ‘Aren’t We All.” He provides a brilliant entertainment, land he teaches a lesson. There is the same clear-out characterisation, the same crisp and arresting dialogue. But there is also what most playgoers find even more desirable—a dramatic story with a strongly dramatic climax. The play is admirably adapted to the Moscovitch company, and there was never any doubt of its success on Saturday. It held the audience all the time, and the applause at the finish was tumultuous, with no dissentient note. ’ ’ Msuricc Moscoviteh is supported by one of the strongest combinations of dramatic players seen here for a long time. Specially imported from prominent London casts arc Ellen Pollock, the original Tondcleyo in “White Cargo” in London land Paris, Alexander Sarner, and Margaret Murray. Favourites also with the company are Nat Madison, Eileen Sparks, George Blunt, J. B. Atholwood, John Hkirpcr, Reginald Newson, Leslie Donaghcy, Kerrie Kelly, and Kiore King. The box plans open on Monday at H. I. Jones and Son’s. EDUCATIONAL LECTURES COURSE COMMENCES TO-NIGHT To-night in the Technical College Hall, Mr A. Ernest Mander will commence his course of lectures under the J Workers’ Educational Association scheme with the subject “The Individual and the Race.” The object of this course is to consider Ihc /ogress of mankind and whether in;: . rial progress has been accompanied by a parallel change in man himself. Mr Mander will discuss the influence heredity, economic environment and education have had upon the race and the relative values of these influences for the future. The subject is of immense importance to the world to-day, hnd the lectures should appeal to all thinking people. The Mayor, Mr Hope Gibbons, will preside at the lecture, to which everyone is invited by the association.