AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19828, 30 April 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

OPERA HOUSE “The Canavan Pioneer” Thomas Mcighan ’a latest coming to the Opera House to night is a story of the loneliness of the Canadian wheat fields of helpless dependence on the vagaries of the weather, of the strength and optimism of those building a new empire, and of the overwhelming effect it has on the sensibilities of an aristocratic English woman suddenly thrust into these open spaces. It is the tale of a man struggling against the ele merits with no time for the delicacies of courtship, but who finally succeeds in winning her love. From advance reports, it would seem that “The Canadian Pioneer” is the be-st thing Meighan has ever done. Mona Palma, Dale Fuller and Wyndham Standing head the star’s supporting cast. THE GRAND THEATRE At (he matinee to-rJjay starting at 1 p.m. the final screening will be given ; of William Fox’s magnificent picture j “The City” and another big feature “Fifth Avenue.” The supports will include William Desmond ami Eileen Sedgwick in “The Winking Idol,” Fox comedy and Fox News. To-night a complete change of programme will be presented when two seven-reel specials will be screened. The first attraction will be First Nationals comcrJy drama entitled, “Subway Sadie” featuring Dorothy Mackail, Jack Mulhall and Charlie Murray. This picture can be recommended to all picture patrons as something out of the usual rut it contains sparkling comedy, romance, big fashion displays and is also equal to a trip to New York from a scenic point of view. It shows all the sights of note and takes you to tho night clubs and shows New York’s subway traf/ic during rush hours. The second attraction is a picture version of Louis Joseph Vance’s novel “Tho Futurity Winner” a thrilling errama of the race track. Patsy Ruth Miller and Kenneth Harlan will be seen in the principal > roles. The supporting pictures include the latest topical news and a good industrial showing Canada's fuel problem. Intending patrons arc reminded that the plan for to-night is open all day at the Grand Theatre and are advised to book early to secure good scats. SCHOOLS’ CHOIR RECITAL On Wednesday ami Thursday next one of the finest school concerts presented locally will be given in the Opera House by a choir representative of all primary schools of the city, and the Maori Mission School of Putiki will contribute several choruses. An attractive part of the programme will be the singing of national folk songs, English Scottish, Irish and Welsh being particularly featured. Mr. F. AV. Slater has been giving the children of Wanganui schools instruction in singing for over six months, and the public will no doubt appreciate the work being done by the Primary Schools’ Musical Association. Reserves for the two recitals may be had at H. I. Jones and Son’s. |

BAND RECITAL TO-MORROW The numerous complimentary refer- i cnees made from time to time on the ! playing of the Queen Alexandra Band i are quite Sufficient reason to expect, a i packed house on Sunday night at His I Majesty’s. It is the band’s intention I to include “Tristian and Isolde.’’ “Parsifal,” “The Flying Dutchman. ’’i and Wagner’s greatest works. The! band has won contests on each of th 1 above works and Sunday night's programme will include “The flying ' Dutchman.” The name relates to i phantom ship which was said to have ! sailed the seas for ages, appearing ami i disappearing suddenly; this apparition J sailormen called the flying dutchman. j There is a beautiful love story ami the ! legend is that a Norwegian captain . named Darland, caught in a gale, ran ; his ship into a bay for shelter, when suddenly there appeared nearby a strange ship with blood red sails and black masts. It was the Dutchman once more. The various motives depicted in the music are very realistic. The band will bo assisted by Miss Eileen Gilbert who will sing Noel Johnston’s, “Farewell to Summer,” with violin obligato by Miss Doris Dempsey. Miss Doris Hughes will play Temari’s violin solo, “A/ndantino Mr Aleck Ramsay, whom Mr Halliwell awarded the gold medal, will play Elgar’s “Land of Hope and Glory,” and Mr Gordon Bergersen will play “Songs of Araby” as a cornet solo. The recital will commence at 8.15 p.m. Miss G. Dempsey will be the accompanist. THE LUXOR CABARET Tho Luxor Cabaret will open at 5.30 o’clock to-night. A big and brilliant orchestra is advertised and the evening should be of keen enjoyment to dancers. Admission 2s 6d includes supper. Phono 3095 for reservations.