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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2670, 11 December 1923, Page 3

GRAND SWIMMING CARNIVAL. TO-MORROW! TO-MORROW! At tlie Wimrf, at 2 p.m., weather Permitting. Official Opening of Fox ton Swimming Club by J. LTNKLATER, Esq., M.P. Prizes to be Presented by the Mayor JOHN CHRYSTALL Esq. Silver Band in Attendance. President: Mr R. Hornblow, Starters: Messrs Christie and Davidson; Judge: Mr J. M. Barr. PROGRAMME: 1. Breast Stroke, open, 100 yards (start at 2 p.m.) 2. 100 Yards Open 3. School Boys, over 12, 50 yards, entrance free 4. Back Stroke, open, 50 yards 5. 200 yards Open G. Boys, 18 and under, 75 yards 7. Breast Stroke, 14 and under, 75 yards 8. School Boys, over 12 yeai*s, 50 yards (entrance free) 0. Relay Race (Teams of 3 men), 150 yards. For Barr and Tyer Cup 10. Flat-Bottomed Rowing Boat Race, handicap, 1 mile. D. BALL, Hon. Secretary. TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! CABARET. A magnficenf seven reel picturisation of Cosmo Hamilton’s delightful novel: “THE RUSTLE OF SILK.” “THE RUSTLE OF SILK.” With adorable Betty Compsou as the lustrous girl in silk and Conway Tearle as the man. Also “HELPFUL HOGAN,” a two-reel comedy and a special Sperling Gazette, including Dempsey fresh from his victory, American Tennis Championships and American Derby 1023 Usual Cabaret prices. Saturday Next: Something specially novel: Tom Mix in “Arabia.” Not a. cowboy in this story. ROYAL PICTURES. The Theatre of Big Attractions. WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! A Good End to a Day’s Sport: TIIE GREATEST FIGHT PICTURE YET. LOUIS ANGEL FIRPO, The Wild Bull of the Argentine, the only man who knocked Dempsey through the ropes, v. JACK McAULIFFE. Also JESS WILLARD v. FLOYD JOHNSON. Both these fights go to a knockout, and slow motion photography shows yon how it is done. An hour’s splendid enter! a inmen t. Roll up, Fight Fans, this is Your Show! Prices, Is and Is fid, children halfprice. THURSDAY! THURSDAY! JACK lIOXIE, in “DON QUICKSHOT of the RIO GRANDE.” A UNIVERSAL PICTURE. “It’s as plain as the nose, on my sun-tanned face —when I meet up with a woman T fall into disgrace!” Every thrill that man and horse can give is packed into this blazing, hair-raising action-packed Western drama. With the biggest laugh you ever got out of a picture in your life. Comedy: “DON’T GET FRESH.” Prices, 9d & 1/6, children as usual. The N.Z. Tom* under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency, the Governor General, Viscount .Tollieoe, 0.M., G.C.8., G.C.V.O. TOWN HALL. TOWN HALL. Direction Edward Branscombe General Manager Leo du Chateau TUESDAY, December 18lh. TUESDAY, December ISlli. Mr Edward Branscombe presents the British Empire's pride and world-famous WESTMINSTER GLEE SINGERS. WESTMINSTER GLEE SINGERS. The finest aggregation of soloists and part-singers that ever left the Old Motherland. They sing in the language you know and love best — your own. Their mission is to j brighten, not to sadden. Fourteen! English artists, seven superb boy soloists, seven brilliant adult a.r- j lists. An exquisite programme of solos, duets, quartettes, glees, madrigals, humorous vocal seeuas, old English Folk Songs, Anthems and excerpts from favourite Grand Operas. Box plan at Heath’s. Prices 5/-, 4/-, 3/-, 2/-, juveniles under 16 half price. All prices plus tax. Touring Manager, Win. .J. Byrne. MASONIC HALL. A FLANNEL DANCE Will be belli on SATURDAY, the 15th., to help Father Christmas to Fox Lon. Donations towards supper or fund will be much appreciated, and can be left with Mrs Pearson or Mi Christie. Gents 2/6, ladies 1/6. Dancing 7.30 to 11.46. Wanted to buy.—Building section. Must be a dry and healthy spot. North end of town preferred. A pply “Section,” c/o Herald Office. Wanted— Boy to milk on farm, xipply H. Alexander, Moutoa.