ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 155, 12 April 1930, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

majestic theatre.

“The Flying Marine,” which opened its Ashburton season last night was shown this afternoon, and will have its final screening to-night. It a active story of the love ofh “ d ff young aviators for one girl. It shows some very clever stunt flying by groups of squadrons and by individuals, of the features of the flying are the looping done simultaneously by about 40 ’planes in V formation, and spec tacular night flying. Excitement, fast action, suspensethese are the thrilling elements which provide superb entertainment for those who see Paramount’s latest gripping, mvstery drama, “The Mysterious Dr. Fu Man chu,” which will be shown on Monday and Tuesday nights. The famous Sax Rohmer story has thrilled millions all over the world in story form and Paramount has incorporated all the tense, emotion-arousing incidents into a never-to-be-forgotten picture with Warner Oland as the cunning, diabolical villain, Dr. Manchu.

dance at ruapuna. * As a wind-up to a successful season, a concert and dance was held by the Ruapuna Swimming Club last evening. Despite inclement conditions the ha was packed, Mr J. Moore presiding. An attractive programme of vocal and elocutionary. items was presented tho \ assisting being Mrs H J. gapman Misses Apdrew, H. Buttencu, iua> All Tn and Mr Thompson. . The cups and trophies won during season were presented by Mi • C. Smith (president of the Ashburton Swimming Centre), who, with Mr J. c n. McLac’nlan (chairman of th • Centre) congratulated the club on the revival oTinterest in swimmincr m the district, and also on 1^ 9f s u e I rv son After supper had men seivea, nance was held, being played by *Mrs Chapman and Miss Ibell.