AMUSEMENTS THE GRAND THEATRE Direction: Wanganui Enterprises Ltd. TO-DAY, AT 2 P.M. TO-NIGHT, AT 8 P.M. SPECIAL SHOW ATTRACTION William Fox presents An epic to the horse in humanity’s service. A gripping romance starred with, thrills and laughter. Featuring BUCK JONES and LOLA TODD BUCK JONES and LOLA TODD -In~ “THE WAB HORSE” “THE WAB HOBSE’’ “THE WAB HOBSE” “THE WAR HORSE” A picture that is certain to please every member of tho family. Supported by “VENDORS OF THE WORLD” A wonderful travel picture of London, New York, Japan, Munich, Paris, Belgium and Spain. “GENTLEMEN PREFER SCOTCH” Screaming Fox Comedy. FOX’S LATEST WORLD NEWS. Come Early To-night. Starting sharp at 8 p.m. Prices: Circle 1/6; Stalls 1/-. Children half price. ’Phones 2852 or 3152. THE DUCHESS THEATRE TO-NIGHT 8.15 TO-NIGHT United Artists present “THE WINNING OF BARBARA WORTH” Adapted from the famous novel by HAROLD BELL WEIGHT and featuring RONALD COLMAN AND VILMA BANKY the screen’s foremost lovers. Don’t miss this tremendous awe-in-spiring picturization of the book that that has thrilled millions. You’ll see, talk about and long remember his mighty drama of strong passions and high ideals. Prices* 1/6 and 1/-; Children half. Reserves at Bridges. ’Phone 4246. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Also TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) AT 8 P.M. A BRIGHT, MERRY, MODERN COMEDY “THE NAUGHTY WIFE” Produced by the Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society, under the direction of Mr F. O. Bridgeman. Prices: 4/-, 3/-, and 2/-. Box Plan at H. I. Jones and Son, Ltd. Peace Celebrations MONSTER GATHERING OF School Children Greatest Display Ever Seen in Wanganui or Along the West Coast. COOK’S GARDENS COMMENCING AT 10 A.M. FRIDAY. COMMENCING AT 10 A.M. FRIDAY. SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC CONTESTS. 1800 School Children will compete for Education Board’s Banner, Cosmopolitan Chib’s Banner, and Valuable Trophies presented by Messrs W. L. Young, T. Vangioni and Doull. SATURDAY NIGHT. Spectacular Demonstration Assembling of Bands: Durie Hill School Band to leave Town Bridge a't 6.45 p.m. Avenue School from School at 6.45 p.m. Gonville School from Hospital Corner at 6.45 p.m. Queen’s Park from Guyton Street at 6.45 p.m. Wanganui East, Ingcstre Street, at : 6.45 p.m. Pipe Band from corner Liverpool St. and Avenue at 7 p.m. Queen Alexandra, Garrison, West Coast Regimental and Salvation Army Bands from Taupo Quay, at 7 p.m. sharp. All Bands will march along Avenue down Guyton Street to Nelson Street. PROGRAMME: 7.30 p.m.: Grand March Past. 7.40 p.m.: Haka of Welcome, Putiki Maoris. 7.45 p.m.: Sports Programme— Half-mile (Open) Cycle.—W.A.A. Association. 440 Yards Flat. —W.A.A. Association. One Mile Cycle, B Class.—W.A.A. Association. 400 Yards Relay—W.A.A. Association. One Mile Cycle, A Class.—W.A.A. Association. One Mile Flat Race—W.A.A. Association. 8.20 p.m.: Schools Bands Display. 8.50 p.m.: Miss Swan’s Pupils, “Abandon.” 9 p.m.: Brass Bands Marching Display. 9.30 p.m.: Figure March —Physical Drill Massed. 9.45 p.m.: Massed Bands. 9.50 p.m.: Grand Salute. Fireworks. God Save the King. Keep Saturday Night Free for this Great Event. Tickets on sale at all Schools. Admission 1/-; children half-price. J. REID, Hon. Secretary. Tane’s • > EMULSION. LUNC-HEALER Corns and Progandra have no place on the same foot. 1/6-
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19994, 10 November 1927, Page 11
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