ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 256, 10 August 1934, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. The story of "Bombay Mail" showing finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre, is the story of two murders on a train by that name, which races from Calcutta to Bombay. More than a dozen people are suspected of the crimes, which are solved by Edmund Lowe, who plays the part of Inspector Dyke. The picture tale has not only the advantage of mystery, but is laid in a mysterious country, "Mother India," home of 300,000,000 souls, redolent with mysticism, Avhere anything is apt po happen. Universal has picked a splendid cast, including Shirley Grey •as the American singer, suspected of being a Russian spy; Onslow Stevens as an American miner, who has a fortune in rubies; John Davidson, an Eurasian crook; Ralph Forbes, who plays the ijole ,of an aide to tbe British governor,' and Hedda Hopper, wife of Ferdinand Gottschalk, the murdered governor. There are good supporting pictures.

REPERTORY SOCIETY READING.

There was an attendance of over 100 members of the Ashburton Repertory Society at Lewitt's reception rooms last evening when a reading of John Galsworthy's three-act play, "The Skin Game," was given. The Society made a departure in the style of , reading plays, those taking part carrying out the movements called for, thereby considerably assisting in tne audiences understanding of the situations revealed. The reading was greatly enjoyed, and Miss Chamberlain, who was producer, was warmly congratulated on the success of the evening. Those who took part were: Mrs JJ/. G Sherborne (Mrs Hillcrist), Misses J. Williamson (Jill), A. Robilhartl (Chloe), J. Haslam (Anna), L. Gilchrist (Mrs Jackman), Messrs S. W • Gower (Dawker), L. A. Char es (Hornblower), T. Webster (Charles), *>• Johnson (Rolf), D. Choate (Fellows), P Bonifant (Mr Jackman), J. I. Thomas (auctioneer), and C. g. Moliei (solicitor) and J. H. Miller (Hillcnst). At the conclusion of the reading supper was served.

ASHBURTON COMPETITIONS. The forthcoming festival of the Ashburton Competitions Society promises to be very successful. Altogether the entries total 792, the third highest since the 'inception of the Society. A pleasing feature of the entries is the strong support given to the male vocal classes, one section having eleven entries. The piano championship for the Tucker Trophy, the premier piano contest in the Dominion, has drawn' fiyo competitors. This is a severe test of musicianship, and some really good playing will be heard. Lovers of national dancing will be able to see as much as they can possibly wish. The sailor's hornpipe under 14 has 26 competitors, while tho junior championship Highland fling will be contested by 18 aspirants for championship honours. The entries in this section total 237, a long way ahead of any previous festival. A popular feature of the competitions is the oneact play. There are five entrants in this section.