AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19721, 11 December 1926, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND THEATRE DOUBLE FEATURE TO-DAY The attraction at the Grand this afternoon will bo Buffalo Bill Junior the new Western star, who will appear at both sessions in a thrilling Western comedy-drama entitled “Bringing Home The Bacon.” This picture is one of the best Westerns seen here for some time. Tho story i g full of action from start to finish and the star shows himself to be a master in the saddle and an actor above tho average. The plot deals with a gang of grafters who try to stop Buffalo Bill Junior standing for sheriff unless he will work their way. How he outwit s them makes a thrilling and entertaining entertainment for young and old. The supports include cartoons of Felix, the cat and latest topicals. To-night in addition to the above pictures another big feature “The Day of Faith.” will also be screened. This picture i s from Arthur Somers Roche’s novel and played by Eleanor Boardman. Ford Sterling, Raymond Griffith, Tyrone Power and Wallace AfacDonald. Intending patrons are advised to book early for to-night, to avoid disappointment. The plan for reserves will be open at the theatre all day, no extra charge to reserve. OPEN ALB CONCERT COOK’S GARDENS NEXT WEDNESDAY On Wednesday next at 8 p.m. a grand benefit concert, organised by the Rotary Club, in aid of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, will be given on Cook’s Gardens. Items will be rendered by tho Male Choir, who will sing ‘‘My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose,” (Cyril Jenkins) “Annie Laurie” (arranged by H. E. Button) and “Give a Rouse” (Granville Bantock). Tho Garrison Band will play the selections “ William Tell ” (Rossini arranged by E. Swift) and “Rose Marie” (Stothart). The Queen Alexandra’s Own Band will also give two items, and the Highland Pipe Band two stirring marches. It is hoped that the public will roll up in large numbers tn this function and thus help a very worthy institution. QUEEN ALEX/LNDRA BAND RECITAL The Queen Alexandra Band, under the direction of Lieut. G. Buckley, will give a recital in Cook’s Gardens, commencing at 8.15 to-morrow night. The contest selection for tho coming con est will be played for the first time in Wanganui. Gounod’s “Faust” is a classic and will become a great favourite. Pipe-Afajor Thomson will play a bagpipe solo (“The Earl of Mansfield”) with full band accompaniment harmonised and arranged by Lieut. Buckley.