TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 12, 15 January 1932, Page 3

TAIHAPE

MAJESTIC THEATRE. The final screening of John Barrymore in “Svengali” with Marian Marsh as “Trilby” takes place at the Majestic Theatre to-night (Friday), at 8 o’clock. Barrymore portrays the character of the master-hypnotist who won such fame on the stage a generation ago in “Trilby.” “Trilby” depicts with grim power the evi'" control of Svengali over the pretty artists’ model of the Latin Quarter. Through the spell of the sinister music master, Trilby becomes a great singer, leaves Paris with him and though pursued from place to place by Little Billee who loves her, and his stalwart friends Taffy and Laird, is oblivious to them until the weird magic of Svengali is miraculously broken. “Svengali” is Mr. Barrymore’s most dynamic role. It demonstrates the almost hynotic power of the art which made his ‘Peter Ibetson,” “Richards” and “Hamlet” so unforgettable. The part of Trilby is suffused not only with rare charm but with dramatic power by Marian Marsh, who makes her screen debut in the role. The difficult portrayal is done with an understanding which seems incredible in one so young. The flower-like delicacy of face and form which characterise Miss Marsh make her Trilby altogether lovely. “Mr. Leomon of Orange,” a comedy starring El Brendel and Fifi Dorsay, will be shown, to-morrow and Monday at 8 p.m. AMATEUR ATHLETICS The athletic stage is set for the big electric light carnival to be held on the recreation ground, Taihape, on Wednesday evening, January 20, under the auspices of the Taihape Amateur Athletic Club. Competitors will be present from Marton and Wanganui, and their presence will give the meeting an added attraction. A mile race has been included in the programme for the special benefit of members of the Wanganui Harrier Club. Advice has been received in Taihape that 20 athletes are coming from Marton. The number of Wanganui competitors is not known at present, but it is certain that the River City will be well represented ’ I. Hansen of Marton, the New Zea land champion cyclist, will be seen in action. Don Evans, the New Zealand quarter mile and half mile champion, will be making his first appearance this season on Wednesday evening. The programme will include the following events:—loo, 220, 440, 880 yards and one mile handicap, ladies’ 75 yards-and 100 yards, 220 yards junior race, half mile cycle race, 1,2 and 3 mile cycle races, discus throwing, high jump, 440 yards boys’ walk, 440 yards boys cycle, 100 yards boys’ handicap. The details of organisation in con nection with the sports have practically been finalised and indications point to a most successful fixture. Valuable trophies will be offered. A number of Taihape athletes intend competing at the sports gathering at Wanganui on January 23. GENERAL NEWS A sitting of the Taihape Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Justices, will be held this morning, commencing at 10 o’clock. A contract for the metalling of the Toe Toe Road has been let to Mr. Neilson, of Wanganui, Five miles of road are to be metalled and the crusher has already been erected. For some considerable time settlers in the locality have agitated for the metalling of this road and are naturally jubilant that their pleadings have not been in vain. When metalled the route will provide an alternative to tho main highway.