ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 128, 12 March 1935, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MAJESTIC TREAYRE. “Madam Du Barry, ; * the Warner Brothers’ production depicting the intimate life and. loves of the famous beauty who ruled the court of King Louis XV., screens at the Majestic Theatre to-night and to-morrow night, with Dolores Del Rio in the stellar role. Although the intrigues of the court, as in any story of Du Barry, will be apparent, Edward Chodorory, the author of the current screen piny, is said to have concerned himself with the lighter side of the King’s favourite. The picture, while billed as a comedy-drama, also is a mammoth spectacle with its gorgeous reproductions of court scenes. Nor is the picture without its dramatic moments when Do Barry fights intrigue with intrigue, usually outwitting her enemies who would gladly thrust a. dagger through her beautiful back. BAPTIST HARVEST FESTIVAL. CONCERT AND SALE OF PRODUCE There was a very large attendance at the harvest concert and sale of produce held by the Ashburton Baptist Church last night, the Rev. I/. iP. Bryan presiding. ■ A most enjoyable programme was submitted as follows: Anthems, the choir; solos, Misses A. Beck, M. Lewis and Mr K. Norrisli; quartettes, the Male Quartette; instrumental items, Messrs R. Watts, H. Hayman, and Baughen.A very interesting address was delivered by the chairman. At the close of the evening the produce was disposed of, and a satisfactory sum was raised. This will go to the debt extinction fund, and it is hoped to raise, during the year, sufficient to free the property of debt.