AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 86, 13 April 1931, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

PLAZA THEATRE. Those inimitable comedians, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey are funnier than ever in their latest burlesque, "Hook, Line and Sinker," which -will be screened for a few more days at the Plaza Theatre. They move gaily through many hilarious episodes as two ambitious salesmen who appropriate a train, take charge of a beautiful heiress, and agree to make the hotel she has inherited an exclusive resort for wealthy dowagers. The girl's disappointed suitor informs a band of gangsters of the valuable jewellery possessed by the hotel guests, and a midnight raid is made by two rival groups. The manner in which the "proprietors" commandeer a machine gun and clear the house of its unwelcome guests provides much merriment, and brings the story to a happy ending. Dorothy Lee makes a charming heroine, aiid Jobyna Howland is again the object of Woolsey's fervent wooing as the wealthy widow. He plans to marry her so that he can further the romance between the younger couple. Natalie Moorhead, Ralf Harold and George Marion are also included in the cast. There is an interesting supporting programme. MUNICIPAL BAND. A programme of classical and popular music was given by the Municipal Band, led by the bandmaster, Mr. G. Buckley, in the Town Hall last evening. Among the selections were Tschaikowsky's "1812," Torrence's tone poem, "In the Cloisters," "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark" (Bishop), and pieces from Sullivan's operas. A flute and clarinet duet was played by Messrs. H. C. McLennan and M. J. McGregor, and a cornet solo by Mr. P. Bowes. DANCING. The opening dance of the Retail Shop Assistants' Charity Club will be held at the Scots Hall this evening. Music will be played by Neilsen's Dixieland Band, and there will be many novelties. The Rationalist Social Club will hold its opening dance at the Kitchener Hall this evening. Bolton's Band will bo in attendance. There will be an old-time and modern dance at the Druid's Hall on Wednesday evening. Hunter's Revellers will play the latest dance numbers. The Olympia Dance Club will give a dance in St. Sepulchre's Hall on Wednesday evening. Bolton's Band, will be in attendance. The Ponsonby Catholic Tennis Club will hold a dance at the Point Erin Kiosk on Wednesday evening. Music will be played by Meredith's Band. ORGAN RECITAL. An enjoyable recital was given by Mr. Maughan Barnett, city organist, in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The programme comprised "Homage Hymn and- Scherzo Caprice" (Rowley), Cesar Franck's "Pastorale," "Star of Eve : ' (Wagner), "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" (Bach), "Idylle and Finale" (Rheinberger), "Arabesque" (Debussy) and Sullivan's march, "Henry Vin."