ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 263, 19 August 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

“PEG OF OLD DRURY.” “Peg of Old Drury,” the film version of the' noted writings on the theatrical world of Garrick’s day, will have'its final screening at the St. James Theatre this evening. The story is told in an interesting fashion and gives a new idea of London life in other days- There’ are good supporting films on this programme. The story of a modern girl with a supercharged temper who meets and loves a man who prefers fighting to eating will be brought to the St. Janie’s to-morrow and at two sessions on Friday, in Paramount’s “The Bride Comes Home,” with Claudette Colbert and Fred Mac Murray in the featured roles. It is thoroughly amusing, skilfully presented, and possesses a definite appeal for all married couples. The spectacle of a young woman and a young man who disagree on everything from spinach to toothbrushes, but manage in their impetuous way to work out their heavy problem, would be difficult to present without being entertaining. Yet “The Bride Comes Home” is more than that. The picture could not have been better cast. Lovely Miss Colbert is superb as the’ society girl whose father has lost all his money. MAJESTIC THEATRE. “So Red the Rose” will have its final screening at the Majestic Theatre tonight. Featuring Margaret Sullavan, it is the story of a young girl’s love for a man, a man who hesitates to answer the fighting call of his people, and who, in his efforts to do what ho believes is right is even willing to sacrifice love on the altar of his beliefs. “King of the Damned,,” with Conrad Veidt in the chief role, comes to the Majestic to-morrow and at two sessions on Friday. The narration presents a gripping canvas of skilfully blended incident which is all colour and movement. Out of the mass of pitiful human suffering, of tragic romance and of stark disciplinary brutality, there rises readily to the memory the brilliant spectacle of the convicts’ rising, with thousands of men struggling in hand-to-hand conflict with timebombs, bayonets, and machine-guns carry out their ghastly massacre. No less arresting is the canvas of the island bombardment by the cruiser and the hapless convicts scurrying to safety, while throughout there is ever the incisive scheming of “Convict 83” and the restless suspense as to how his plans may come to fruition.

CATHOLIC CLUB’S DANCE. The annual social and dance or the Ashburton Catholic Club was held last evening in the Radiant Hall. There was a large attendance at both the card tournament and the dance. «-/ard prizes were won by Mr A. Gourdie and Mrs Good. Monte Carlo dances were won by Mr V. O’Donoghue and Miss I. Walker, and Mr F. Jordan and Miss J. Chambers. Exhibition tap-dancing was given by Miss Margaret and Pat Sheehan. Mr J. Lysaght acted, as Master of Ceremonies.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S INGLESIDE.

One of the largest attendances of this year was present at the Ashburton Scottish Society’s Ingleside in the Orange Hall last evening. An enjoyable programme, which was greatly appreciated by the audience, was presented. Chief J. Turnbull presided. Items were given by the following:— Mesdanies Donaldson and Nevvlands and Mr A. C. Wilson (songs), Miss B. McKee (Highland fling), Miss Joan Sheehan (Seauii Triubhais), Ashburton Silver Band (instrumental quartette), Messrs Cox and Parks (Hawaiian duet) and Mr P. McLauclilan (violin solos). A one-act play, “The Christening,” was presented, parts being taken by Misses Betty Brand, Patricia Hyland, I. Mitchell, Mesdanies George Leadley and Mcllraith, and Mr C. Wilson. Music for national dancing was played by Pipe-Major Wilson, and, Mrs H. J. Chapman was accompanist©. Dancing followed the concert programme, music, being played by Mrs Mitchell’s orchestra, and a large number of couples were on the floor. Extras were played by Mrs McGregor and Messrs G‘. Chilton and Dolphin. Messrs G. Chilton and T. McGregor were Masters of Ceremonies.