AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13500, 9 October 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

1 HAYWARD’S PICTURES. NEW PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT.< At the Lyceum Theatre to-night the management of Hayward’s Pictures will present another sterling selection of cinematograph creations from the leading makers of the world. Several high-class dramatic pictures arc included iu tonight’s scries, which is said to equal anything previously shown at this popular picture resort. The titles of the following pictures speak for themselves;, —“The Witch of the Everglades,” “The Thief and the Girl,’ “In Old California,” “'WiaGr

Days on the Spluga,” “Smiler competes in a Bike Race,” “An Absorbing Game.'' “Toutolini once More,” etc. In addition to these star pictures, throe of the gems of Saturday night’s programme will be repeated. These are “The Royal Porcelain Works” (an industrial picture of exceptional merit), “Bobby the Coward” (a splendid A.B. drama), and “Bill Wishes to make Butter” (a real laughter producer). The Lyceum Orchestra will render a fine new programme of incidental music. The management wish to intimate that the Lyceum Theatre has recently been renovated, and is now one of the most comfortable and up-to-date in the Dominion. One of Pathe'a latest electric machines lids been installed, and it is said to be able to project the films on the screen in the clearest and steadiest manner possible. A record attendance is anticipated to-night.

The grand benefit concert in aid of Mr J. Cronin, given on Sunday night, was a great success from every point of view, the Opera House being packed, and the takings highly satisfactory. We believe that on only two occasions have the takings been exceeded at a sacred concert. 'lhe concert opened with a well rendered brass quartette, “Sweet and Low,” by Messrs Shardlow. Guthrie, Waling, and Williams, being followed by a tenor solo, “The Voice from Paradise,” by Mr C. Wadman, who was in splendid voice, and received an appreciative hearing. Miss Kathleen Wood sang “0 Divine Redeemer” in her usual pleasing manner, and Mr Alva McLean’s fine bass voice was hoard to advantage in “The Last Muster.” Messrs Francis, sear, and junr., were heartily applauded for their cornet aud tenor horn duet, the lad showing great promise. Quito the best item was Miss Lints’ contralto solo, “Nearer My God to Thee,” the soloist being rarely heard to greater advantage. Mr J. Wellington, although suffering from throat trouble, sang “Queen of Angels” iu a splendid manner. Owing to unforeseen circumstances the Liedcrtafcl quartette were unable to be present, and Miss Lints and Mr Wadman kindly gave extra items, which were well received. Mr Arthur Towsey played most of the accompaniments in his usual finished style. Miss S. Wood accompanied her sister, and Miss Violet Jones played for Miss Lints. The piano was kindly lent by the Dresden Piano Company, and Mr P. Symes supplied the stage furnishings. The concert went with a delightful swing, and the fact that there wore no waits between the items was responsible for it being over at aa early hour.

WANGANUI EAST BOY SCOUTS’ CONCERT.

The concert given on behalf of the equipment fund for the Boy Scouts on Friday evening last was in every respect most gratifying, and the large audience .was most persistent iu its expressions of delight and appreciation. The, whole programme, with the manner in which every item was rendered, and the absence of any waste time, reflects the greatest credit upon Mr Wells, who had so kindly undertaken the supervision. In addition to the organising Mr Wells was quite a host in himself, and took one's mind back to the famous Christie minstrels of St. James’s Holland the Mohawks of Islington. Id is clapper solos, comic songs, and sketches were simply delightful, and rendered effective first aid to more than one who had come suffering from a fit of the “blues.” The other items on the programme were all of the highest order and were keenly appreciated. A pianoforte dfiet vis pl.wed by the Misses Foster; two song.-;, “ \ Dream of Paradise” and ‘‘Norwegian. Song” wore sung by Miss Mclntosh, who delighted her audience; Mr McLean sarg “Out on the Deep” and “Anchored,” his line bass voice finding great favour with lus audience; Mr and Mrs Shcarshy’s comic ducts were well received; Miss McLean snug very sweetly “Queen of Angels” and “Tliora”; Mr Gilchrist played most expressively two violin solos ,“The Broken Uelody” and Cavalicra Eusticana”; Sir Purdy’s vpsitation on “Women’s Eights or Women’s Wrongs” was heartily applauded; the whistling duct given by Mr Leslie was unique and very tastefully rendered; little Miss Murphy gave a very pleasant rendition of “Daddy’s Little Tom-boy Girl”; Master Murphy gave a capital Irish jig; Mr Ellis sang “Reefer Jack” in spirited style; and four of the Boy Scouts gave an exhibition of first aid. Their promptness in adapting themselves quickly to adverse,circumstances won the applause of the audience and gave some’ evidence how Scout-craft can make a hoy or girl resourceful and useful. Chief Scoutmaster Scott briefly thanked the performers for their great kindness iu assisting the hoys and for the splendid entertainment they had given. The audience then rose and sang “God Save the King.” A largo number stayed to the dance, for which the Town Hall is so well suited. It is hoped the Boy Scout fund will considerably benefit by the concert. The secretary (Mr E. Owen) will also be pleased to receivc'-fa-vourahlo responses to the circulars that have been distributed.