AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160795, 1 November 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

PARAMOUNT-MUNICIPAL PICTURES. Long before tho town clock chimed 8 on Saturday night disappointed wouldbo patrons were being turned away from the Opera House, owing to insufficient seating accommodation for the crowd who presented themselves. Those who were unable to see the current programme should not miss the opportunity to-night, us it is a meritorious one from beginning to end. The comedy, “Ship Ahoy!”, is a screamer, whilst the star item, “Tire Lottery Man," is a picture out on its own as a comedy-drama, Wallace Read was never better cast than in this latter production, and he was well supported by Harrison Ford. Tho Paramount Company could not have engaged a better team for the photo play, and that was the general verdict of the big audience on Saturday night. ROBERT WARWICK TO-MORROW. COMPLETE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME. To-morrow night there will he a complete change of programme, when the present excellent series will be superseded by “In Mizzoura,” featuring Robert Warwick. The photo-play is built around a startling incident that happened in Missoura, U.S.A., several years ago, and with great dramatic genius a very powerful story was written by Augustus Thomas, journalist, and produced by the Paramount Artcraft Company. Robert Warwick's fine acting invariably attracts a big crowd, and the attendance at the' Opera House to-mor-row night is sure to be up to expectations. Seats are now being booked at H. I. Jones and Son’s. “THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS.” OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAYS? Laughter'is a, language understood by all people, ancr it is curious that the men who went through the moat nervewracking war in history have the faculty for laughter-making in a superlative degree. The comedy of the New Zealand Diggers contains much patter that is new and many jokes with army references. The Diggers are making a farewell tour of the Dominion under the direction of Mr Victor Beck prior to touring the Bast, and this famous combination of artists will appear at the Opera House on Thursday and Friday next, when they will present an entirely new programme of humorous items, potted revues. brilliant ensembles, clever comedy sketches, and many novelties from their extensive repertoire. Included in the personnel of the company are Tsno Fama, comedian; Gus Perkins, baritone; Donald Stuart, comedian; Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent and dancer; Len Walker, light comedian and dancer; George Proctor, tenor; and the inimitable Stan Lawson, “the misleading lady.” An orchestra of ten members, each one an artist in his particular business, will be a feature of tb© Diggers’ entertainment. The box plans will open at H. I. Jones and Son’s to-morrow. BAND CONCERT. Despite the boisterous weather yesterday afternoon, and the fact that no trams were running, there was a good attendance at the Queen Alexandra Band concert in the Rotunda. The various items were rendered in an excellent manner. The euphonium solo,' “The Broken Melody," was beautifully played by Mr Boyd. It is pleasing to note that the- younger members of the Band ate doing so well. The Band has been engaged to play at the forthcoming Agricultural Show, and are submitting an excellent programme.