GRAND THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 244, 15 October 1932, Page 11

GRAND THEATRE

DADDY LONG LEGS” SHOWING

One of the most charmingly sweet romances put on the talking screen, “Daddy Long Legs,” opens at the Grand Theatre to-day. Janet Gaynor plays the part of Judy Abbot, and Warner Baxter is cast as her “Daddy Long Logs,” as she called him. The story of the book is well known, and the story of th c film is very close to that. Seen first astho hard-worked little girl of the orphanage, Janet Gaynor blossoms out later into a veritable Cinderella, and, although she does not know it, falls in love with the man who had given her so much to be thankful for. The actual discovery is excellently arranged, and the whole picture one any person would enjoy. It is a fine entertainment for children, and will be found equally appealing to others of more mature years. LEAGUE OF NATIONS THE WANGANUI BRANCH. The Dominion president of the League of Nations Union, the Rev. J. Gibb, D.D., has kindly consented to give a lecture on “Thc League and Disarmament,” at the Knox Hall, Gonville Avenue, on Wednesday, October 19.

SUNDAY CONCERT AT REGENT A SPLENDID PROGRAMME Sunday next (to-morrow night) will undoubtedly be an interesting occasion among thc many successful concerts promoted by the Queen’s Own Band this season. Those responsible are indeed fortunate in obtaining a return visit of such a talented band of entertainers as the Petone Maori Melody Five. Leading this versatile band is Noho Toki, who, it will be remembered, responded himself to some half dozen recalls. Air Toki is the possessor of rich tenor voice and wil be heard in a variety of songs, including, by special request, that beautiful native melody, “Home. Little Maori, Home.” Having toured the world, Air Toki has proved liis worth. During thc early stages of thc lato war, he was com inanded to sing before thc late Queen Ale.xandra at thc Royal Albert Hall, London. The party will be heard in a medley of numbers such as “River Keep ’Way From Ala Door,” “I Aliss a Little Miss” (yodel), “Nevada Moon,” “Keep a Song in Your Heart” (yodel), “Sweet Jenny Lee,” “Bye Bvi* Bines.” Maori melodies, -de. Yo-

with steel guitar, banjo, ukclele, solos, duets, and trios will be presented in all the latest numbers. “Chicken Pie” will bo a feature on account of its great popularity. The party’s rendition of this number at one performance in Wellington was repeated three times, a fact which speaks for itself. Mrs Stuart Cunningham, L.A.8., and Mr Horatio Nelson, L.A.8., will be heard in a presentation of Strauss’ “Blue Danube,” arranged for two pianos. The Queen Alexandras Own Band will be heard in new numbrrH. most notable of which will be the Majestic march “ Constellation.” The march ranks equal in quality to such as “Colonel Bogey” and “Stars and Stripes,” and is expected to give opportunity for a fine exhibition of brass band playing. Tho theatre being packed to the doors on the previous visit of the Melody Five, it is confidently expected a capacity house will greet them on this occasion. Wise patrons will take advantage of the working arrangement whereby seats may he booked. A small charge of 6<l is made for reservations, which may he made at the Bristol.