ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 21, 4 November 1938, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE. “HIGH FLYERS.” Bert, Wheeler and Robert Woolsey provide plenty of fun in “High Flyers,” the main picture on the double feature bill at the St. James Theatre this evening. The other film is “Riding Wild,” with Tim McCoy starring . With an all star cast in support, under the baton of one of Hollywood’s ablest directors and in a story by t’lio authors of Deanna Durbin’s latest hit, Danielle Darrieux sensational French screen star makes her expectantly awaited American film debut in “The Rage of Paris,” Universal comedy romance, which comes to Ashburton to morrow. Luminary of both the French stage and screen, this twenty-one year old beauty has appeared in some of the most successful European films in recent seasons. Starred opposite Allle. Darrieux in “The Rage of Paris” is Douglas Fairbanks, J; ~ while featured parts are played by the owl eyed Alischa Auer, Helen Broderick noted commedienne and Louis Hayward portraying the third side of the romantic triangle in the film. There will he a Guy Fawke’s matinee at 2 p.m. to-morrow. The prizes are:— First, 12s 6d worth of fireworks; sec-; ond, 5s worth of fireworks; third, 2s 6d worth of fireworks; two consolation prizes of picture passes. Children are requested to he at theatre at 1 p.m. in order to have their photographs taken. Prizes are given for the best Guy Fawke’s impersonations.

DANCE AT RADIANT HALL. The Show Night Dance at the Radiant Hall last evening was very successful, ovier 800 persons attending. A most enjoyable time wias spent by the dancers. Tom Robson’s Band played the music, while extras were given by .Air R. Dabourn. A special feature of the evening’s entertainment, was a tap dance, exhibition dance, and Hawaiian Trio, hv Tom Robson’s Concert Party. The lucky spot waltz was won »>y Aliss Pilbrow and Mr Invin, and the Monte Carlo by Miss Denley and Aly W. Lemon. Messrs Chambers and Young were masters of ceremonies. DANNY MALONE.

The famous young Irish tenor we have heard so often over the national stations, also as the singer in that beautiful picture, “The Rose of Tralee,” Danny Malone, is making a personal appearance at St. Andrew’s Hall next Tuesday. He is fortunate in possessing a disposition and personality that immediately make him friendly with his audience. These qualities do much in making an artist popular. Unlike many artists, this singer is capable of treating any type of song with" equal understanding of the composer’s purpose and of the emotional reactions of the audience. Danny Alalone has a rich, clear tenor voice of the most polished type, combining a glorious rich quality of tone with rare taste and insight in interpretation, and an unusual reserve of emotional power. Truly it can be said “He is a great artist.” On Tuesday night Danny Alalone will he assisted by a specially company. We feel sure Ashburton residents will turn out in large numbers to greet this radio and picture star. The box plan is at Wilson’s music store.

SILVER BAND DANCE. % About 200 couples were present .at a very enjoyable dance arranged by the Ashburton Silver Band and held at the Orange Hall last evening. This was the first, of a series of dances which will be held by the Band to raise funds so that it can take part in the next Dominion Contest. Hec McDonald’s Band from Timaru supplied the dance music and extras were played by Messrs T. Brown, A. Ford, and AI: Livingstone. The AI aster’s of Ceremonies were Alessrs E. Kerr and C. Bax. CONCERT AT HINDS. A large audience enjoyed the programme presented in the Hinds Hall by pupils of the Lynnford School and visiting performers. The programme was: “A day in the life of Lynnfojrd College,” by Lynnford School pupits; song, Air A. T. Ziegler; ventriloquism, Air C. Parsons; comedy duo, Air J. Browne and Air A. C. Wilson; violin solo, Air P. McLauchlan; humorous sketch, Air J. Johnstone, Air C. Heyward, Mr D. Bruce and Air Iv. Hawkins; song, Air AV. Denley; blue magic Mr C. Parsons; song, Air A. T. ZiegIjer. Airs J. Cocks and Air T. Brown were accompanistes. .Viter the concert a dance was held music being played by Airs Addis, Air J. Whiting, Air A Chalmers, and extras by Air R, Ford. Novelty dances were won by Miss O. Wilson and partner, and Air R. Johnston and Aliss AI. Wilson. Air F. Rrnvell was Alasficr of Ceremonies,