ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 207, 15 June 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE. “OUR LITTLE GIRL” There were large audiences at the St. James Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening to witness the screening of the delightful Shirley Temple film, “Our Little Girl,” which will have its final showing to-night. This 'is a picture that will appeal to every picture-goer. There is a good supporting programme. A delightfully exhilarating romantic adventure entitled “The Lone Wolf Returns” will be shown at the "St. James to-morrow night and on Wednesday night, with Melvyn Douglas and Gail Patrick in the leading featured roles. Based on the famous stay by the same name by Louis .lnscph Vance‘ the picture brings to the screen that suave and debonair romantic rogue, the Lone Wolf, most astute and elusive of jewel thieves, in what is definitely one of the most exciting and pleasing divertissements seen for some months. Melvyn Douglas’ excellent Work in this film adds a quota of laurels to the distinguished honors he achieved.i in his first Columbia film, “She Married Her Boss,” in which he played opposite Claudette Colbert. The story presents Douglas in the title role and Miss Patrick as the wealthy, jewel-collecting Marcia Stewart. When at first Douglas gazes covetously at the Stewart gems, Lhe little realises that the sparkle in- Miss Patrick’s eyes will eventually prUVe more alluring than the star—sprinkled jewels. l ”_— l MAJESTIC THEATRE. I

“Tfhe .M.an Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo,” which features Ronald Colman, Joan Bennett, *C’olin Clive and Nigel Bruce, will be shown finally tonight. The story, so well known, has been very well handled and the choice [of Colman in. the title role was a happy one, and with Joan Bennett, gives one of _his best performances to date. There is a good. programme of supporting fi‘lms.

There will not be any showing of pictures at the Majestic to—morrow, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, the theatre being otherwise engaged. ASHBURTON MUSICAL CLUB. A paper on the subject of music from nature was read by Miss A. Ruddock to the members of the Ashburton Musical Club on Saturday evening. A feature of the attractive programme was a group of three New Zealand bird songs, the words of which were written by IVIr C. It. Allen, the blind author, of Dunedin, and the music composed by Miss Doris Prentice. sister of Mr A. Prentice, 07f Ashburton. The programme wasz—l’iano solo, “To the Spring” (Greig), Miss J. Haslam; violin solo, “First movement Sonata No. 5” (Beethoven), Dr. N. E. H. Fulton; vocal solo, “L’Ete” (Chaminade), Mrs A. T. Smith; piano sol-'O, “Sunshine” (York-Bowen), Miss M. Jennings; vocal solo, “Leaves in the Wind,” Miss J. Chambers; violin solo, “Autunin” (Lyon), Mr H. Fo-oks; vocafl solo, “When’er a Snowflake” (Liza Lehmann), Miss M. Allan; piano solo, “Raindrop Prelude” (Chopin), Miss M. Jennings; vocal SOIO, “To be Sung on the Waters” (Schubert), Mrs C‘. O’Keefe); vocal solo, “Rain” (Pearl Curran), Miss ,M. Allen; vocal solo, “Poet’s Song” (Parry), Miss M. Barr; vocal solo, “Fairy Umbrellas,” Mrs A. Gordon; piano solo, “Little Bird” (Greig), Miss J. Haslam; vocal solos (three bird songs), “The Woodpigeon,” “The Starling,” and “The. Yellow Hammer” (Liza Lehmann), Miss M. Brown; piano solo, “Bird of Paradise at the Waterfall” (Nieman), Miss G. Woods; vocal solos (three New Zealand bird songs), “Tui,” “More—pork,” and “Moki” (Doris Prentice), Mrs A. T. Smith; piano: solos, “St. Francis Preaching to the Birds” (Liszt) and “The Prophet Bird” (Schumann), Mrs A. C. Williams; «vocal. solo, “\Vhere’er You Walk” (Handel), Mr V. W. Russell; ‘vocal solo, “To the Forest” (Tschaikowsky), Mrs l). A. Lawson; piano solo, “First movement Moonlight Sonata” (Beethoven), Miss M. Jennings. The accompanistes were Misses A. Rnddock, B. Brown, and'J. Haslam, and Mrs D'. A. Lawson. ’l’be hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Or. A. Gilchrist and M. Gourdie.

THE RADIANT HALL. The Saturday night dance was 'particularly well attended, visitors being present from other centres, and all patrons enjoyed to the full the excel~ lent floor. The 'cash Monte Carlos were won by Miss \Vavnnacott and Mr Parkes (two prizes), Bliss \Vl'igllt and Mr Porter, Miss Valle and! Mr Bowers. Dabourn’s orchestra played the latest music, and extras were played by Miss Mai Willers and Mr R. Flatman. Messrs Dingwell and Chambers were M.C.’s. REPERTORY SOCIETY PLAY. “The Roundabout,” easily the most amusing play the Ashburton Repertory Society has yet prepared for its patrons, will be presented at the Majestic Theatre on \Vednesday and Thursday evenings, and it appears that there will be lange attendances at each performance, as the bookings are heavy. The fact that the Society has decided to make the 2s seats available for reservation has been appreciated. Abounding in scenes that only J. B. Priestley could devise, “The Roundabout” will be certain to find a large following. Its three acts are amusing from curtain to curtain, and there is a series of complications that threatens to completely unsettle Lord Kettlewell’s household. His lordship loses all his money and his butler draws a horse in the Guernsey Sweep, on the strength of which he makes free with his Inas—ter’s wine cellar. That leads to fur.ther bother when the butler finds

Comrade Staggles endeavouring to make a date with the parlourmaid. The play is being produced by Miss Elizabeth Lee, andi a. .strong cast has been assembled. Dr. N. E. H. Fulton’s orchestra will again add to the plea—sure 09 the evening, and has arranged an excellent musical programme.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE.

There was a good attendance at the Ashburton County Scottish Society’s fortnightly dance in the Orange Hall on Saturday evening, and patrons spent an enjoyable time. A' Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr and’ Mrs G. Chapman. Cook’s orchestra supplied the music, while Mr Les Chapman played extras. Messrs G. Chilton and T. McGu'egor were Masters of Ceremonies. .

CONCERT AT ALLENTD'N.

_ An entertaining programme is 'prom—ised at the concert in the Allenton School this evening to aid funds of the Allenton. Sports Club. The concert has been arranged by Messrs H. Silverwood and: W. T. Corbett, and will include items from leading local artists. An attractive and varied evening should be enjoyed by those who attend.