AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160710, 24 July 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S. “BRASS BUTTONS.” To-night v/ill witness the final screening of the delightful farce comedy, “Brass Buttons,” in which William Russell is appearing in the leading role. “Brass Buttons” nas an uncommonly interesting plot, with just the right blend of romance, comedy, and thrill. The supporting pictures are full of interest and as usual Fuller’s Orchestra delights the ear with tuneful and appropriate music. THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. OPENING ‘oST MONDAY. Popular success has been achieved everywhere by the Lyric Costume Comedy Company, whose admirable vocal attainments have deservedly placed them in the front rank of entertainers. The quartette itself consists of Messrs Arthur Ripley, J. W. Ryan, Herbert Richards, and Alan Mcßlwain, and their art in harmonising is unsurpassed, while their solo work leaves noth ing to be desired. To hear them manipulate old nursery rhymes, such as “Old Mother Hubbard,” “Little Tommy Went Fishing,” and others is a real delight, and when they veer round to “Annie Laurie” and dainty lullabies, they are equally successful in capturing the audience. The quartette possesses in a superlative degree the ability to please,- and in the remainder of their company, which includes Miss Jessie Bartlett (a singer of artistic discrimination), Miss Evelyn Harvey (an accomplished pianist), Miss Befctina Edwards (solo dauseuse), they have further valuable assets. The Lyric Comedy Company will appear at His Majesty’s Theatre on Monday night when they should be assured of a bumper house. . A special programme of pictures will be screened, which will include another sensational feature, “ThO Great White Trail,” which features Miss Doris Kenyon as the much wronged wife. The star picture is remarkable for the magnificent scenery, and is claimed to have the greatest scenic background ever made for 'any picture. The story is of the frozen wastes of Alaska. The box plan is at Upton’s and all lovers of good music and good pictures are advised to book their seats. This is one of the greatest musical, vocal, and picture treats which has ever been presented at this theatre. THE GRAND. To-night the big attraction at this theatre will be “Within the Cup,” a powerful dramatic feature starring Bessie Barriscale. The supports are Charlie Chaplin in a new copy of “Shoulder Arms,” and “The Lightning Raider,” No. 12. SPECIAL ATTRACTION ON MONDAY, “Mt Lady’s Dress,” Edward Knoblock’s splendid play, was staged with tremendous success in London. The Samuolson Film Company have produced a screen version of the famous play, with two such finished artistes as Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry to provide perfect acting amidst settings remarkable alike for their beauty and correct representation of several periods and countries. This picture will be presented at the Grand for three nights, commencing Monday next. It is a complete evening’s entertainment, and is sure to attract large attendances. In order to secure seats intending patrons are requested to reserve at Collier’s Music Warehouse. PROTESTANT POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. « The annual meeting of the above will take place in St. Paul’s Hall on Monday, 36th inst., at 8 pm. The retiring committee will give an account of the doings of the Association during the past year, and the election of officers will take place, and altogether the evening should be full of interest to Protestai ts. Matters of the greatest importance to the Dominion will be dealt with, and a large gathering is anticipated, notwithstanding the absence of trams. The meeting will take the form of a basket social, and there will be a good programme All members are urged to bo preset! t. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dublin Street Band of Hope was held last Wednesday evening in the Methodist Schoolroom, Dublin Street. There was a good attendance of members and friends. The President (Rev. B. Dudley) gave a very interesting address, and the following contributed to the programme Pianoforte solo, Dorothy Loan; recitations, Yera Coo, Grace Russell. Olive Mara; duet, Elsie and May Williams; trio, Alice Conobere, Ella Byers, Ann Thomson: chorus, Du lei e Salmon, Edna Smidt, Moira and Daisy Gifford, Irene Mara; dialogue, Iris Peter and Annie Marshall.