AMUSEMENTS & MEETINGS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15978, 21 November 1919, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS & MEETINGS.

HIS MAJESTY’S. Constance Talmadge justifies her reputation as a born comedienne in her latest picture, "Good Night, Paul/’ winch is now showing- at His Majesty’s* ?%!, a^r0- 0 atmosphere of the story is I- lench-farcical. and the most puzzling situations crop up innocently, • all as the ie.o/It of one small fib, which moves mountains of complications along. A feature of the picture is a display of the, latest lingerm fashions. Norman Kerry and Harrison Ford give clever impersonations of the roles of the two partners, the former figuring- as the fortunate husband of Constance. The picture goes with a swing from start to finish, and furnishes what is the most, entertaining comedy that has been presented since "Up the Hoad with Sallie,” The supports are excellent, and include a further series of the world-famous Bairnsfathers Cartoons, and the latest Topical Budget. RETURN VISIT OP THE "DIGGERS.” •OPERA HOUSE, WEDNESDAY NEXT. In the "Diggers,” who reopen at the Opera House on Wednesday next, Wanganui audiences will have an opportunity of seeing one of those splendid entertainment combinations to whose efforts our men abroad are so much indebted. In the modern stress and strain of warfare, a lighter relief was soon recognised as essential, and divisional concert parties proved as big an aid to tho troops as did companies of machineguns. Early in the big game in Prance a divisional concert party was ]>ut on a proper footing, the men being essentially set apart for the purpose, and every possible facility given them to put on good shows. The "Diggers” (originally termed, the N.Z. Pierrots) were amongst the original companies so formed. As the oorpbination returned to New Zealand intact, it was considered a good proposition to give the public an opportunity of witnessing performances similar to those presented at the trenches. Tho tour just completed by the "Diggers” proved to be a worthy one, as it enabled the returned soldiers to benefit by some .£2500 as a result of the "Diggers’ ” efforts. Intending patrons may be assured* that the entertainment presented by this talented combination can stand on its merits alongside any professional production. The box plan opens at Jones’ at 9 o’clock on Monday ingOn Monday next the "Diggers” will show at Marten, and on Tuesday next at Wavexley.