Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14773, 29 November 1915, Page 2

Amusements, Meetings, Etc.

THE GRAND. CHANGE OP PROGRAMME. “Ill's Father’s Ride is th" title if th • new star picture at the (irand Thcatn to-day and to-night, when the management promise all their patrons what can he termed a programme of exceptional merit from lieginning to end. Sclig film, are famous for th ■ in’ro lm lion of wild animal’, and “His Father's Rift*-' is tin very !at"gt. production fiom (hi- wellknown (inn. Another picture iificli ji ■ertainly tco good to miss is “The Kineto War Mao," which shews th" correct geographical pisitions at the Dardanelles. Thin picture will be rf exceptional in b’lbrt. to all who are following the events of the war, because it -hows every move made since the first lundim*. “Trey o’ Hearts" will lie also another popular film, and will be screened to-night and o-mbwrow only. The very latest war Chronicle, and scenic and comedy films o«ke nn a real good entertainment. On Wednesday next another big star attraction, “Tim Lost Paradise." hv the Famous Plav o rs, featuring \V. B. Warner, (he leading American actor, will be ■ creme 1 for three days and nights, Tim se drn.s to-night, will lv* from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.. and 8 p.m.. till 10.15 p.m. Tim continuous pbjure habit lias come to tay, nod the Grand Theatre management '■nu claim to l>” the originators of this ■lass of entertainment in Wanganui. QUEEN ALEXANDRA BAND. AT THE RAFEFOERf-E. There was a big gathering if peop’e ii the .lickey (Muh's ornamental grounds it the racecourse yesterday afternoon to Fstep to a programme of music given by Hie Queen Alexandra Band, under the a'de dirtmtion of Lieutenant Buckley. A •ulendid programme wag rendered, and hv the appreciation shown at the rlosn i ! the performance, the various item* were very much' enjoyed. The cornet duel hy Messrs Buckley and Shepley and euphonium solo by Mr R. Boyd were most favourably received. Both numbers were very tastefully played, and in each in'■•<nee mines’s were made for their repetition. 'Lite committee wish to thank all ♦hos« who kindly assisted towards the '>and's auecess. especially to the citizens •'’ho so liberally resoonded to the appeal on behalf of the “Battle Fund,” in (he ( ac..;e of the "Wounded Soldiers."