AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19771, 19 February 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE A triple attraction programme shows to-night, also on Monday and Tuesdlay. There is a never-failing fascination, it seems, in the life behind the scenes, whether it be in the theatre, circus or carnival. This life has seldom been more correctly portrayed thian in “Spangles.’’ “Spangles” a circus picture is the main feature. The picture, of which practically all the action takes place in bnd round the “big top,” concerns itself with the romance between a little equestrienne, played by Marion Nixon, and a young man who joins the show under peculiar circumstances, which part is portrbyed by Pat O’Malley. Besides these players there appear such well-known and popular stars as Hobart Bosworth, Gladys Brockwcll, bnd others. The picture in support is “The Age of Innocence” and features Baverley Bayne and Elliott Dexter. Little Jackie Clarke again appears in b change of programme. His turn is proving most popular with Wanganui audiences. Special Matinee To-day There are three special items on at the matinee to be given at His Majesty’s Theatre to-dby, commencing at 2.15. The main item is a fine circus picture “Spangles.” Interwoven in this love story one of the greatest American circuses is brought into play, showing the whole of a performance. Those two children’s friends “Buster and Tige” provide the comedy, and there is also an “Our Gang” comedy. Little Jackie Clark the boy wonder (aged eight) will also appear in character sketches, and dances. Altogether one of the brightest, matinee proprogramme ’s that could be (arranged. WANGANUI BURNS CLUB Members and friends are reminded of the Wanganui Burns Club’s monthly meeting On Tuesday next in St. Paul’s Hall. The club has gained a fine reputation for its gatherings, and Tuesday’s programme should further enhance that reputation. The speaker on this occasion will be Mr J. Grant, whose theme will be “Bob Farquharson, a noted Scottish Poacher. ” This being the last meeting prior to the annual meeting in March, intending members are requested to submit their nhmes to the secretary or to members of the committee for enrolment in the new term.