ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 164, 23 April 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HJS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “Tin Hats” will be shown to-night and to-morrow night. Thei production was directed by ltd ward Sedgick Tor Metro-Goldwyn-l\layer, ana with it lie steps into the limelight as one of the foremost comedy directors. Many scenes show marked attention to lighting, and artistic camera effects seldom found in a. comedy. Glare Windsor is a vision as the heroine of the story. Her regal: beauty is again in evidence, caused principally 'by the gowns which she wears, and the old-fashioned headdress of 1919. Conrad Nagel is developing into one of our foremost comedians, and is creating a type of comedy essentially his own. Meet of the laughs of the piece are contributed by Nagel, George Cooper and Bert lloach, who make as funny a trio as were ever seen on the screen. They bring a laugh whenever they walk in front of tne camera.

For Thursday and Friday there will be “The Night of Love.” The story opens with a marvelously beautiful gypsy wedding sequence wherein Ronald Column as a gypsy prince, returned from wanderings in far countries, is about to take unto himself a bride of his people. The ceremony is most impressive, and the denouement when the Duke kidnaps the little bride has a great thrill. Bliss Laska Winter was beautiful ;xs the gypsy bride, giving true pathos to the scenes where she kills herself rather than return to her own people an outraged woman.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S VISIT. - There was scarcely a spare seat to he found in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hail on Saturday night, when a concert was given by members of the Christchurch Scottish Society and Pipe Band. The programme, although a long one, was of a splendid variety and class, and was well received. The programme was as follows Selection, Christchurch Scottish. Society Pipe Band; song, Mr A. Lovatt; song, Piper J. Wilson ; musical selection, Wooodward quartette; Gillie Callum, Bliss J. BlcLachlan; song, Miss vi. •Lomas; Irish jig, Bliss B. Dickson; Irish reel, Blisses J. BlcLachlan, B. Dickson, G’. Bushell, and T. Harper; selection, Ashburton Pipe i3a.net; song, Bliss G. Lomas; song, Mr L. Stewart; selection, Woodward Quartette; Seann Truiblias, Bliss B. Dickson; recitation, Blr .C. Lawrence; song, Mr J. Wilson; sailors hornpipe Mr J. BlcLachlan; song, Blr A. Woodward; song, Mr W. A. Lovatt; international reel, Blisses J. BlcLachlan, B. Dickson, G. Bushell and T. Harper; recitation, Blr J. Erskine; violin solo, Blr Maddam; sailors’ hornpipe, Blisses J. BicLachlan and R. Belma, The accompanist© was Bliss I). Craighead. Members of the Christchurch and Ashburton Scottish Societies and Pipe Bands held a church parade yesterday morning, when they attended the service in St Andrew’s Presbyterian •Hall. An interesting qnd instructive address on “Memory and the Influence of Home Training” was given by the Rev. G. Irvine. Reference was made to Anzac (Day in the children’s address. An enjoyable concert was given in the grounds of the Ashburton County Hospital yesterday afternoon by the Christchurch Scottish Society Pipe Band, and was greatly appreciated by the patients and a large number of the public.

ODDFELLOWS’ SOCIAL. At least one of the objects of the siew series of socials to be held this winter by the Loyal Ashburton Lodge, BLU., 1.0.0. F of fostering the social side of lodge membership—was undoubtedly attained on Saturday evening, when the first gathering was, held. Those present spent an enjoyable’ two hours at cards, the prizes for which were won by Bliss L. Gourdie and Mr W. B. Gourdie, with Blrs Ibell and Blr A Jones qualifying for the “booby” prizes. After supper there was another couple of hours dancing to music supplied by Blr J. Childs. On the financial side the socials are intended to provide funds for the annual Christmas tree for the children, and for this season alone large attendances are assured. CRICKETERS’ DANCE. A well patronised dance, organised Iby the St. Stephen’s Cricket Club was I held in.- the Orange Hall on Saturday 1 night. Among those present were members of the Christchurch and Ashburton Scottish Societies and the Temuka Rugby Football Club. The music was supplied by Blrs Mitchell’s Orchestra., and Blr T. Lawlor (Ralcaia) played extras. 1 EVANS—GANGE CONCERT. After an absence of over six years. Bliss Amy Evans, the famous Welsh soprano, and Blr Fraser Gauge, the popular Scottish baritone, return for another tour of New Zealand and will give one concert in Ashburton, on Friday. The popularity of these two great singers is such that they are enthusiastically welcomed "whenever they appear. They' are certainly two of the best equipped and most talented vocalists of the day, and their success has been prodigious. Both are remarkably fine artists who make the most of exceptional natural endowments. Both have splendid voices, which are a joy to hear. The box plans are at the Bristol.

“NOBODY’S WIDOW.” At the Theatre Royal to-morrow night W. J. C. Barr will present by arrangement with J. C. Williamson Ltd., “Nobody’s Widow,” which is described as an unusual comedy with an entirely original angle. This play differs from the usual run of comedies inasmuch that although it , probably contains more than, the usual amount of screamingly funny situations one expects from an Avery Hopwood farce, it has also a very dramatic love' interest running through it. Mr W. J. O. Barr considers himself fortunate in ■being able to bring from Australia for his Dominion tour, Mr Erie Harrison, who was in the original production of “Nobody’s Widow” at the Lyric Theatre, London, where he played opposite Miss Doris Keane, the well-known American actress. The leading role is played by Miss Sybil Athohvood, daughter of J. B. Athohvood Miss Atholwood is a young Australian actress who

showed great promise when she iplayed under Mr Barr’s direction at the Palace Theatre, Sydney. Bliss Verna Bain, the brilliant and talented Australian .premiere danseuse has an important part in this production. Another New Zealand favourite is Blr Dan Flood. Seats may be booked at the Bristol.