AMUSEMENTS. MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19035, 12 June 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS. MEETINGS, ETC

PYGMALION AND GALATEA. ANOTHER TRIUMPH. Mr Paul Latham has achieved something of a i ecord in Wanganui. He placed before the public an amateur theatrical entertainment of a heavier calibre than usual, and it has met with overwhelming success. The audience last evening was even latger than onthe previous night. Praise of the performance was general. In addressing the people at the final curtain, Mr Latham said he had been criticised for and warned against ” trying cn” such a piece on tho Wanganui public, which, it was said, wanted only light stuff, but the way people had attended showed they appreciated something that was a bit above the lowest stratum of entertainments. There is no question but that Mr Latham’s enterprise proved successful. The two-night season was a veritable triumph for him, (and Wanganui should be pleased that it has such an asset as this actor-pro-ducer. “‘Pygmalion and Galatea,” and the juvenile piece, “While the Lentils Boil,” were put on in a way that would have done credit to any professional company. The casts were comparatively small ,and all the characters were extremely good. They brought out every point in the witty dialogues in a natural and most effective manner. So far, over 2000 people have seen and enjoyed the plays, so there should be at least another thousand in Wanganui -who will seize the opportunity of attending at the Opera House on JVfonday evening next, when a charity performance on behalf of the Swankers’ Club is to be given. SWANKERS’ ULUB BENEFIT PERFORMANCE. MONDAY NEXT, JUNE 16. Mr. Paul Latham and his pupils have very kindly consented lo give a repeat performance of Pygmalion and Galatea at the Opera House on Monday next T June 16, at 8 p.m. in aid of the Swankers’ Club distress fund. This generous action of the performers will be very greatly appreciated by all supporters of the Swankers’ Club, and by residents generally, for tho great services rendered to suffering humanity in our midst by the Swankers is well known. So many calls have been made upon the Swankers in the past few months that their funds have been drained to a low ebb, and the splendid assistance so readily given by Mr. Latham and his | pupils will, it is hoped, put the club | on a satisfactory financial basis and j enable them to continue their good [ work. Those who" have seen tne play I as produced by Mr. Latham will welcome the opportunity of again spend- | ing a delightful evening, whilst j those wffo have not seen it now have • an opportunity which they should not I miss on any account The Swankers j desire to thank Mr. Latham and his; pupils for so readily agreeing to give I the repeat performance, also the Municipal Pictures for making it possible for the pcrt'drmance to be given. It only remains for the public to attend the theatre in large numbers not only to show appreciation bf the generosity of the performers, but to help along the worthy efforts of tho Swankers. Popular prices will be charged, and tickets arc being sold by the Swankers, and several business premises in the town.