ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 281, 8 September 1938, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ST. JAMES! THEATRE. All through the narrative of. “The Man Who Cried Wolf” the drama keeps pace with the romance, beat for beat. Tlie centre of the dramatic action is Lewis Stone, who portrays an actor with a mysterious penchant, that of confessing murders he has not committed. His reason for doing this develops one of the most unusual story situations ever written for movie scripts. When Tom Brown faces the necessity of paying the supreme penalty, Lewis Stone steps in. What he does, and why he does it, provide the highpoint of the drama. Those who revel in mystery and drama will want to work out the solution for' themselves. They will find it in “The Man Who Cried Wolf” at the St. James Theatre this_evening and at two sessions to-morrow. Tom Tyler, popular Action Picture cowboy star, has an eminently suitable role in “Silent Valley,” the newwestern. He is seen as a young sheriff, torn between his love for a boy and a girl, and his duty to the law. The film provides plenty of excitement, and the production has been excellently photographed. BARN DANCE HELD. A very pleasant barn dance was held in Mr G. K. Campbell’s barn recently, when a. ladies’ committee conducted a dance in aid of the Tinwald Anglican Church funds. The barn was decorated with streamers and balloons. A novelty supper was served. Novelty dances were won by Miss SDenley and partner, and Mrs Reddecliffc and Mr Ron. Bryant. Mr W. Rankin supplied the music. SILVER BAND CONCERT. The second honorary mem hers’ eoncert of the Ashburton Silver Band was held last evening. The first part of the programme was taken up with items by the band, while “Entertainments Unlimited,” Timaru, provided the second part of the concert. The visitors’ items were given as follows: — George Griffiths, magic; S. G. Robinson, comic; H. Francis, songs; Miss Marian, dance; J. Connors, banjo; George Griffiths, sketching; Griffiths Duo, Hawaiian; K. L. Moffatt. magic. The visitors were entertained to tea and supper by Mrs G. Hoatten, Elgin. CARD EVENING HELD. Twenty-one tallies were occupied at Madden’s tea rooms last evening, when the ladies’ committee of the Ashburton branch of the National Party held a social evening and card match. A trophy w r as won bv Miss A. Miller.