ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 61, 23 December 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE. "STUDENT’S ROMANCE." "Student’s Romance,’’ a play adapted from the operetta, “ I Lost My Heart in Heidleberg,” is the chief attraction at tho- St. James Theatre, where it will have its final screening this evening. A particular feature of this film, and one that will appeal to all who like the better class music, is the singing of a number of stirring songs by a large male chorus. The singing is not all of the lusty type, for there are several delightfully melodious love songs which are ideally suited to the voices of the chief players, Crete Natyler and Patric Knowles. The picture is preceded by a very entertaining programme of short features, including one of particular New Zealand interest. MAJESTIC THEATRE. To those for whom tho particularly gruesome appeals, entertainment in plenty is provided in the "Bride of Frankenstein,’’ showing finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre. The story opens where the original Frankenstein ended—Hans, the father of the little gill killed by the Monster, is poking around in the ashes where the monster was supposedly burned to death. He falls into a great pit and finds himself almost in the arms of the hideous creature, who has escaped death by falling into tho same well. The monster immediately lives up to his reputation by drowning Hans and his wife. NOVELTY EVENING. A successful novelty evening was held recently in the Tinwald Town Hall, organised by members of the committee of the Tinwald Women’s Institute. Those in charge of the stalls were: Jumble, Mrs Aldridge; produce, Mesdames Hawkins and Guilford; basketware, Mrs Rrunton; cakes, Mrs Bell; Christmas tree, Mrs and Miss Houston ; competitions, Miss Gudisejll; concert, Mrs Roffey. The following items were given by the children during the evening -.—Song and chorus, Olga Laffey; Irish, jig, Jean Robertson; song, Minnie Bell; song and chcrusj Sybil Whiting. A short play was given by Colleen Mclnnes, Annie Ford, Lorna Christie, Doris Clark, Minnie Bell and Olga Laffey. The aceompanistc was Mrs J. Roffey. The money raised from this entertainment will go toward giving the children of Tinwald a Christmas treat. TEA PARTY. A tea party and sports given to the children of tinwald was held in the Tinwald Domain, about 150 children attending with their parents. Ice cream was there in plenty, and tho children did ample justice to it. Eveiy child received a. silver coin, and races were run for more silver coins. Then came the part of the day, the tea, which proved an enjoyable items lor both young and old. Sailing in the boats on the lake was another attraction to the children. Members or tiie Tinwald Women’s Institute Committee worked very hard to* make this occasion a success, and by the happy faces of the children it certainly was a success. HAKATERE SPORTS CARNIVAL. Arrangements are well in train foi the annual sports carnival at the mouth of the Ashburton River on New Year’s Day, and from all reports it is anticipated that this year the fixtuie will rival anything of the kind so far held at Hakatere. The Hakatere Sports Club is combining for this meeting with the Ashburton Motor-Cycle Club, a decision that should give much greater scope and variety to the programme, as members of tlie MotorOyele Club will stage a number of thrilling stunts. Sports events for the children will be a feature of the afternoon and there will bo dancing, boxing, wrestling events and a baby show, while several side-shows will be on the ground. The Ashburton Silver Band will bo in attendance during the afternoop., and there will be a dance in the evening. Should tho weather be unfavourable, the fixture will be held on the following day.