ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 219, 28 June 1938, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE. "MAKE A WISH.” t Bobby Breen’s new musical starring vehicle “Make a Wish’’ brings not only the engaging hoy lyric tenor in a characteristically Bobby Breen starring role, but also the polished Basil Rathbone and Marion Claire, singing star, as tho adult romantic principals of tho story. This film will be shown this evening and to-morrow evening at the St. James Theatre. Many tuneful songs were written for the picture by Oscar Straus, famous Viennese composer who journeyed to Hollywood especially for the purpose, and who collaborated with the lyric writers, _ Paul Webster and Louis Alter, in the creation of such hit numbers as the theme song, “Make a Wish," “Music in Afy Heart," “Birchlake Forever," and “Campfire Dreams" which have already achieved wide popularity over the radio. In the latter songs Bobby is assisted by the 68 members of St. Luke’s choristers, the outstanding boys’ singing organisation of the Pacific Coast. These were among tho 160 youngsters who spent several weeks “on location" for “Make a Wish.” The film was directed by Kurt Neumann, who lias’ been in charge of the filming of all Bobby Breen pictures. Principal Productions has mounted the entire screen play on a lavish scale under the active supervision of Edward Gross. In addition to the sequences in the boys’ camp and in a theatre many scenes were filmed in richly appointed homes. This is an RKO Radio release.

There is an excellent supporting programme, including a news reel showing the 1938 Grand National in England.

PLUNKET BALL AT RAKAIA. The Rakaia branch of the Plunket Society held its annual ball in the Town Hall, and many visitors were present from Christchurch, Timaru, Leeston, Winfield, Done, Rokeby, and Chertsiey. The secretary (Airs A. C. Nicol) with the help of an energetic committee, was responsible for the effective decorations and for the arranging of the ante-room as a lounge, where cards were played. Music for dancing was supplied l>y Cook’s orchestra, and extras were played by Air I. Anderson. Winners of novelty dances were Aliss Aland R-apley and Air I. Anderson, Aliss Molly' Alaleolm and Air R. Alexander, Aliss Daisy Shiellock and Air O. Cook, Air Nirol and partner, and, Airs L. Johnson. Messrs C‘. J. Ryan and S. She!lock were Masters: of Ceremonies.

HIGHBANK EUCHRE TOURNEY. An enjoyable Progressive Euchre Tournament, conducted by the Highbank School Committee, was held in tho Schoolroom on Saturday. There was a large attendance. The winners wore: Aliss A. Ledgorwood 1, Aliss Tizzard 2; Air S. Weily 1, Mr W. Cain 2. Consolation prizes were awarded to Aliss Sloan and Air Aloore. Supper was provided by the ladies. TINWALD CARD PARTY. There was a- large attendance at a card party held at Tinwald last evening in aid of the Labour Party funds. The prizes were won by Airs Butterworth, Air Langmore, and Air D. Bloomfield. On behalf of the women’s division, the organiser thoanked Aliss Mabel Haar for having prepared the hall for the party and for donations she had collected.