AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

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

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES “GOOD AND NAUGHTY” The well-known high standard of Municipal picture programme will be well maintained to-night, when two widely different types of players come together as the stars in “Good and Naughty,” tho latest Pola Negri feature. She has the humorous and cheerful Tom Afooro playing opposite her, but the roles chosen for these two players are entirely different from their customary characterisations. In “Good and Naughty,” at tho Opera House to-night. Miss Negri plays the part of a girl who neglects her personal appearance until her love for a business man, who has become entangled in an affair with a married woman, causes her to reveal her true loveliness and produce the desired change in his affections. Tom Alooro is the business man. and the comedy of tho picture is considerably enhanced by the fine acting of the inimitable Ford Sterling. Reserves are procurable at H. I. Jones and Son’s. “ELIZA COMES TO STAY.” ENGLISH COATEDY COMPANY’S FAREWELL. That delightful band of mirth-mak-ers, the 14uglish Comedy Company, concluded their local season last evening with E. V. Esmond’s three-act comedy, “Eliza Comes to Stay.” Like the previous night merriment held pride of place, and# the clever players were seen to excellent advantage in their portrayals of the various roles assigned to them. “Eliza Comes to Stay” took London by storm a few years ago. No wonder. There was never a dull moment throughout the three acts and the humorous situations that, abounded were handled admirably throughout. Miss Zillah Bateman captured her audience with her rendition of “Annie Laurie,” and one was sorry that more was not heard of her fine soprano voice. Summed up. it was a bright and spariding show which delighted everyone present.

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT BY CONVENT PUPILS One of the outstanding features in connection with the end of the school year functions at the S&cred Heart Conj vent, St. John’s Hill, will be Mozart’s ’Opera, “The Magic Flute.” A most i ambitious undertaking for a school, 'Mozart’s opera, “The Afagic Flute”— [generally regarded las one < f his greatest’ works—was written in the last year of his life, when Afozart was at the zenith of his fame as a composer. It is an opera thlat has held the stage in every capital of Europe, from the year of its composition, 1791, to the present day. The composer died within three months of finishing it. AJt once it was an instantenous success both artistically and financially—but the latter not for Alozart but for one Schikaneder, its producer. The opera as written by Afozart was in two acts. It is the first of these the Convent pupils have prepared, and it promises to be a feast of music, when presented next Wednesday night. GARDEN PARTY Afuch interest is being shown in the garden party to be held in. Airs Quigley’s grounds, 129 Harrison Street, today. Given a fine day the attendance should be very large, for the. Y.M.C.A. camp at Kai Iwi tind the Jamboree a* Hawe.ra are objects worthy of support. An energetic committee have arranged a very complete programme and thcie will be something to suit all tastes. Besides the sweets, produce, cakes and jumble stalls there will be afternoon tea, cool drinks and ice cream. Much amusement is assured, for the lueml.eis of the Younger Men ’s Club are running the side shows. A fancy dress competition will prove a big attraction, while the music by the Queen Alexandra Band will add to the pleasure of the gathering. If wet the function will be held in the Y.M.C.A. building. FORDELL FLOWER SHOW To day, Fordell people will hold their flower show in the new Public Hall. Splendid entries have come in totalling nearly GOO. There are to be various stulls, such as produce, sweets, fancy, ice cream, and fishing pond. Afanagement of afternoon tea is in the capable hands of Mrs Calders. Arrangements have been made for a bus to leave Martin and Vernon’s at 2 p.m. Fare 2s 6d return, including admission to show.