AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16037, 30 January 1920, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KIWIS.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT,

In The Kiwis, who commence tiieir season at the Opera House to-night, Wanganui audiences will have an opportunity of seeing another of those splendid entertainer combinations, to whose efforts abroad our men were so much indebted. The Kiwis as a combination returned to the Dominion intact a few weeks ago, and following in the steps of The Diggers decided to tour the Dominion, so far with most gratifying results. Intending patrons may be sure that the entertainment presented by talented combination -can stand' on its merits alongside any professional pro duction. The box plan is now open at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son’s.

RETURN OF A POPULAR ACTRESS.

MURIEL STARR IN “THE SILENT

WITNESS.”

Miss Muriel Starr, under the J. C. Williamson management, is to appear for one night at the Opera House on Thursday next. She will be supported by an exceptionally fine coterie of artists, including Mr Frank Harvey, tne popular leading man. Miss Starr will be seen as “Helen Hastings” in Pm powerful sensational play, “The Siient .Witness,” said to be one of her most absorbing and convincing impersonations. The cast fairly bristles with names well and favourably known to local playgoers. These include Messrs Arthur Styan, J. B. Atholwood, Harold Moran, Janies Hughes, Frank Allanby, Edwin Lester, Frank Hatherly, Fred Coape, Richard Long, Harry Power, "Victor Tatnall, E, W. Morrison, Norman loe, and Misses Ethel Morrison, Marion Marcus Clarke, Beryl Brvant, Mattie Browne, Daphne Bairn and Mollie Taylor. “The Silent Witness” is described aa one of the most exciting of modern plays. The author is Otto Hanerbaoh, remembered as the author of “The Merry Widow,” and also the phenomenally successful muA-.al comedy, “Katinka.” “The Silent Witness” consists of a prologue and three acts. It tells the story of a young man who finds himself accused of murder, and who is finally exculpated through the agency of “the silent witness”—a blood-stained log. How ,‘t is that his own father is first the prosecuting attorney and later the man who secures his acquittal, must be left for discovery next Thursday evening. The box plan opens at H. I. Jones d Son’s on Tuesday morning next.

The committee of the Wanganui East dancing assembly will hold another of their popular dances in the Town Hall on Wednesday, February 4th. A good evening's enjoyment can be assured to all lovers of dancing. Music provided by Mr N. Kirk, together with a firstclass supper and a good floor. A free motor will leave after the dance for the convenience of town patrons. WESTMEEE PAEISH. EEY. F. B. BASTON. Westmere —11 a.m. Brunswick—2.3o p.m. Maxwell-town—7.3o p.m.