TO-NIGHT'S FUNCTIONS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160641, 3 May 1920, Page 5

TO-NIGHT'S FUNCTIONS

For biris ovening, in*Qt -oonoertej’ ’SOSt sapper party have been organised foi lh© entertainment of the Eojal visiter.

RETURNED SOLDIERS? OO®GOET<

His Royal Highness -will strive as<thd Opera Honse at 8 o’clock, ■where he will be the guest of the Returned Soldiers’ Association at an entertainment arrange ed lor in his honour. Patrons bolding tickets for this concert and recep&oi* are asked to occupy their seats by Z3O P-ni., otherwise they will be forfeited.

CITIZENS* CONCERT.

The Prince will arrive at His at 8.30 p.m., when he will be the guest of the Borough at a concert. In connection with the citizens’ concert, everyone must bo scaled at 8.20, when the main vcsibule will !x> closed and no one etee admitted. This is necessary so as to avoid delay and confusion when the Prince and his staff arrive. The arrangements made by the Government have now been modified, and the Prince, in, stead of occupying a box, will take the centre seat in the circle, Having Mrs Mackay on his right and Mrs Yeitch on his left, supported on each side by Ad, miral Halsey and Colonel Greig. Absolutely no once/es can be allowed. Those who arc going on to the supper from tlie roMcert are requested to leave quietly while the band item- is being played, so as fo be in Uie Gallery before tho arrival of the Prince. All attending the supper are requested to ho at the Gallery as early as possible, and to pass tb’ough into the marquees so- aa to leave tho Gallery entrance as free as possible.

All holders of invitations for reserved scats at the citizens’ concert are requested to communicate with Cr. Spriggcns or Or. Sharpe immediately on arrival at the theatre, when seats will he allotted to them.

Tickets for ordinary stalls and tho up, per circle wil be available at the theatre doors.

SUPPER PARTY,

At the conclusion of the concert 3 supper party will lie tendered tho Prince in the Sarjeant, Gallery. It is requested that all holding tickets should be in the Gallery before 9 p.m., so aa to avoid a crush, and that they should maxo tlxcir way into the marquee so aa to leave the entrance as free as possible tor the Prince, who will arrive shortly alter 9 o clock. On his arrival, be will be met by the Mayoress and councillors* wives, and conducted through the Gal, lerj to the marquee, where supper will bo served. On no account will cars allowed in the park during the evening.