AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 281, 26 November 1932, Page 18

AMUSEMENTS.

"BIRD OF PARADISE." Featuring a narrative of adventure and "beauty in the South Sea Islands in "Bird of Paradise," which is supported by excellent news, travel, and comedy numbers, the new programme at St. James' Theatre last night proved a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment, which should bring full houses for the next week. All the paradisian fascinations of the tiopic Pacific Islands, with their wondrous natural Vjeauty and sharp contrasts of gaiety, music, and laughter switched into sudden tragedy by lightning strokes of savagery and natural cataclysm, are admirably mirrored in "Bird of Paradise," which both thrills and entertains.. The story, in which many departures have been made from the original iplav of the same name by Richard Walton Tully, is kept interesting by the glorious island surroundings in •which it has been made under the camera, the very fine acting of Dolores Del Rio and Joel McCrea in an exceptionally appealing romantic setting, the thrills of natives simulating the savagery; sacrificial rites, and barbaric customs of their ancestors, and the comedies of the primitive mind wrestling with advanced ideas of civilisation. It deals with the experiences of a party cruising in the South Seas following the rescue of one of the younger male members of the party from drowning by a native princess. The beauty of the island heroine intrigues the young man and. his infatuation leads him to dangerous places, where, after an interlude of pleasant romance, he has again to be rescued by his heroine —this time from an island populace enraged by unwitting Violation of their sacred customs, which demand human sacrifice by fire. Eventually the hero is snatched from death through the intervention of his beloved, but the romance ends on a pathetic note in the renunciation by the girl of her lover. For those who are interested in lawn tennis there are special items of interest in the Hearst I>ews snots of Vines and Cochet fighting out the singles championship of America, and, later, in the Metronome News views of Allison and Van Ryn losing at Sydney to Crawford and Dunlop, as well' as a shot of young McGrath showing his paces to advantage in a singles match with Vines. The travel picture of present and ancient life in Central America is intensely interesting. CIVIC THEATRE. .

The /extremely entertaining Frederick Lonsdale comedy-drama, "Spring Cleaning," under the screen title of "Women Who Play," opened a season at the Civic Theatre on Thursday evening. The ' cast is headed by Mary Newcomb, .Benita Hume, and Joan Barry, three of England's most beautiful stars, with George Barraud and Barry Jones in ' the male leads. George Barraud, an-internationally known stage and screen star, is personally familiar to many Auckland theatre-goers. Strange as it seems, Mr. Barraud. played on the stage here in the same play as he

Slow plays on the screen. When "Spring Cleaning" was successfully :,presented' ; in —Australia, and New Zealand .by Pauline Frederick and her .cojnpany George Barraud played -the part ..of, .Ernest Steele, the, ' philanderer !•> >whoV 'plays With married "women.v;: iin\ ecreen version,, prpdiiced, at Elst'ree, he has reformed.ip. He is the injured- ■busbahd; who/-, in- order tp show up his "wife" ii her 'true- coloiirsj brings in a woman : *o£ •..easy virtue ,to dinner.. This stirring,play, which is the current attraction at/th&it Civic. Theatre, lias Mary Newcomb.asiiMqn'ai'the' Woman, Benita HumeVas*.tbe;' v wife,*.and Joan Barry as' a fr',iend of. ; the''wife. -Barry Jones now. plays .the-.role Barraud had while here on.-tne'stage..,/;: *"• •'-, i^;-, . NATIONAL THEATRE., v T

Highly entertaining comedy'/an&jjmtisic are both, to be* found'plentifully in "'the British musical'.c'bmedy^roidancß,>"Sally: m; Our Alley," which bdmniencei3.'' r a revival season last evening at r the National Theatre. The, Vsta'r ■?. oi£t\& picture' '•■ & Gracie Fields, Lancashire La6sie*whb' l has , .jtak'en England by etorm. Herscreen debut.afe Sally,..the girl who waited for her wartime lover to cdine back duly to' find him in the arms of h^"imaidi; gives a,.sterling performance. Iri the.filinj'she'& brought to realise the emptifieea'.bf modern society life, with its polished ;.f?urfaicQ ;of respectability and inward insln6erijgri.;.'The picture is extremely entertaining" notwithstanding ite serious dramatic portions, which, incidentally, are "very cleverly and delicately handled, as seems to be the general rule among JSritish productions. Standing above; every for its popularity is the Fields. EMPIRE /THEATRE, v Chester Morris plays,,-a ...dashing role with Alison Jjloyd "Corsair," which will be seen t6Vnighti,at\v the Empire Theatre, Dominion- Koady on the. same programme with "The Impatient Maiden" .(Lew Ayres and Mae Clarke). PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE,

Some rather exciting, moments'occur in Clive Brook's film: "Husband's Holiday," ■which will be showijhg. at. the Prince Edward Theatre this' evening, together with the political'satire, "The Washington Masquerade" (LiopeKßarrymore and Karen Morley)*. "'.'. '■■/{ I ?

VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. One of those splendidpictures' in which Ronald Colman, made' his ; fame-r-"Bafflea" —will form to-night's screen 'attraction at the Victoria Theater,' Devonnprfc. Good supports are also, offered.,;, ■ .* > PICTUREDROW; mViIFORD. Laughs come in ; scores 'in William Powell's latest successful comedy, "High Pressure," in which. George Sidney, Evalyn Knap.p and.Evelyn Brent .will be seen at the Pijyfcuredrpme, Milford, to-night. Two hours' ■ jazz will follow, [with Handlin's Orchestra.- '' '""./'' GAIETY THEATRE, TAKAPUNA. Sophistication and the sins of this world rank large in "No One Man," the modern dramatic picture which has been selected as the big feature for to-night at the Gaiety Theatre, Takapuna, Carole Lombard and Ricardp Cortez share acting honours in the film. ■

CAPITOL THEATRES An entertaining romance runsitthroiigh "After To-morrow" (Charles Farrell and Marian Nixon), which is screening with "The Broken Lullaby" (Lionel Barrymors, Phillips Holmes, and Nancy Carroll) at .the Capitol Theatre this evening. STRAND THEATRE, ONEHUNGA. Really clever comedy is well mingled with pleasing dramatic situations in "New Morals for Old," which will head an interesting programme at the Strand Theatre, Onehunga, this evening. Lewis Stone, Robert Young, and Margaret Perry are the chief players in the film. KINGSLAND TALKIES. Eddie Cantor and Charlotte Greenwood ■will go through their entertaining antics in "Palmy Days" at the Kingsland Talkies this evening. Also screening will be Joan Bennett's comedy-drama, "Week - ends Only," in which Ben Lyon takes the male lead. BAND PERFORMANCES. The Auckland Girls' Brass Brand, which is stated to be the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, will present a selected programme at Mission Ray to-morrow afternoon. The Ponsonby Boys' Brass Band will tie in attendance at the meeting of the ! Interhouse Girls' Sports Association in the gcots Hall next Monday evening. RETURNED SOLDIERS' CONCERT. A variety concert in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Association will be given in the Majestic Theatre on Sunday evening, by i permission of the City Council. Among the vocal and instrumental contributors -will be Dan Flood, Alan McElwain, Ernest Snell, "Wendy and Alphonse," and Al£ Healy'a Wintergarden Band. A silver ■ collection will be taken npj

"THE GHOST TRAIN." "The Ghost Train," received most enthusiastically at the Plaza yesterday, is no stranger to either stage or screen. As a silent and as a play it has thrilled many, but neither of these two former vehicles for the Arnold Ridley story approaches in humour, vivid picturing or dramatic intensity the talking version which drew a crowded house last night. Limitations of silent screen and stage have gone; dialogue, range of scenes and sound and lighting effects give this latest "Ghost Train" a realism unknown to its predecessors. And with Jack Hulbert effervescing through the whole of the action in train and wayside station, there is little wonder that the audience sways from shrieks to thrills and again to shrieks, for the story closes on that same note of cheerful inconsequentially as it opens on. The smuggling plot which underlies the action is cleverly unfolded; it need not be detailed. But the characterisations as they are shown in the station waiting room are worthy of special mention. The old stationmaster, playing on the emotions of stranded passengers to disguise the crime to which he is an accessory, and the sister of the arch-plotter, convinced of the reality of the ghost theory, are intensely gripping in their realism. In contrast is the delightful maiden lady of Cicely Courtneidge, with her parrot and paraphernalia. Her hilarious moments after indulging at the brandy flask simply convulse the house. As for Jack Hulbert, he has a finer role here for his special talents than he had in "Sunshine Susie," and he revels in every moment of it, from the commencement by pulling the communication cord of a train to retrieve a lost hat, through comedy, stress and tragedy, to a final unruffled attempt to make a date with a young lady. "The Ghost Train" is all that it claims to be in the way of exciting and mirthful entertainment. It is preceded by another mystery film, "Hotel Splendide," the tale of a building erected over a "plant" of stolen pearls during the thief's incarceration, and the efforts of several parties to locate the loot by following the trail of the released criminal. Here too are bright comedy, some unusual characterisations, a clever masquerade, and a surprising finish through the achievement of the enthusiastic voung man who has had "Hotel Splendide" thrust upon him as a legacy. Brief, attractive glimpses of our beautiful Waikaremoana complete another winning bill. ALEXANDRA THEATRE.

• One fine example of the hilarious and riotous comedy, plus one example of the "quiet humour" type, will comprise the film fare offering at the Alexandra lheatre to-night. Robert Montgomery s But the Flesh Is Weak" is the latter type, while Joe E. Brown's "Local Boy Makes Good is the former. NEW DE LUXE THEATRE.

Perhaps the greatest, at any rate the most celebrated-, character actor on the screen to-day is George Arliss, who will be seen in a typical role in "The Millionaire," which is to be offered this evening at the New de Luxe Theatre. . AMBASSADOR THEATRE.

His first modern role was enacted by George Arliss in "The Millionaire, which is presented to-night at the Ambassador Theatre. He has been seen previously in "Bisraeli," "The Greeny Goddess and "Old English.'"

MONTE CECILIA ANNUAL CONCERT

Considerable histrionic ability was displayed at the annual concert of the Monte Cecilia Boys' College, Royal Oak, when over 40 boys of from five to 12 years of age took part in a series of playettes and Bketches. The concert opened with a "welcome chorus" by the .school choir, and was followed by a piarift. duet, "Marche Militaire" (Schubert) by two senior boys. A sketch, "Babes in the Wood," was given by the tiny tots, earning much applause. The middle schools" sketch, "Peter the Rabbit, was a triumph for the boy who played ■the title role. A eurhythmic display by the senior school was followed by a violin duo. In "The Brigands' Play" some fine costuming was seen. "In the Waak provided much laughter, while some, clever singing and dancing was seen in The Second Minuet." The closing item was an original French play, • "La Farce de Poulanger File," an uproarious comedy. EVELYN FIRTH HOME CONCERT.

The IZR broadcasting choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. W. McElwam, gave a concert at the Evelyn lirth Home on Thursday evening. Part songs were sung by the choir. "Vocal, instrumental and elocutionary items were contributed by Mesdames de Silva, Eccles, Maskell and Collier, Messrs. Robson, Roget, Watts and McElwain. Miss Molly Cater was the accompanist. A vote of thanks to the performers was passed by the patients, and supper was served by the matron. INFIRMARY CONCERT.

A "Christmas Cheer" concert arranged by Mrs. Raeburn and Mr. Hamblin was given at the Infirmary, Epsom, on Thursday evening, under the direction of Mrs. Boyle. The programme consisted of songs, duets, dancing and other items. All artists were in fancy dress, which added to the evening's entertainment. Those taking part were Misses Kathleen Boyle, Gladys Cain, Patricia Bojde, June Rice, Joyce Chapman, Joyce Cain, Patsy Payne, Valda Payne, Mildred Edwards, Teenie Peterson, Patty Christmas, Miriam Jeffers, and Noel Mathieson. Mrs. Boyle was the accompanist. This being Mr. Hamblin's last concert at the infirmary this year, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the infirmary officials for their assistance.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. What might well be described as one of the more important of the musical events "of the season, will take place in the Town Hall on December 15, when Handel's "Messiah" will be rendered by the Auckland Choral Society, with the assistance of the Royal Male Choir and district church choirs. A chorus of over 200 voices, with orchestra and grand organ accompaniment, will take part. Four soloists—Mine. Winnie Fraser (soprano), Miss Mina Caldow (contralto), Messrs. Joseph T. Battersby (tenor) and Barry Coney (baritone) —will also be heard. Mr. Colin Mustin will be the conductor.

BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. The Bohemian Orchestra will present the fourth and final concert of its nineteenth season in the Towr. Hall on December 1 (Thursday next), Mr. Colin Mustcn acting as conductor. Miss Edith Whitelaw will lead the violins. The occasion marks the special appearanee_ of Eva Stern, a celebrated American pianist, who will render Schumann's "Concerto," with orchestral accompaniment. Other artists contributing will be Misses Helen Gray (violin) and Doris Moore (vocal), also Messrs. Robert Simmers and Gordon Fagan (Verdi duet). The orchestra itself will play two works from. Sullivan and Mendelssohn, and the Rimsky-Korsakov "Scheherazade." BAND PERFORMANCES. A free recital will be given by the Auckland Municipal Band in Albert Park to-morrow, under the baton of Bandmaster George Buckley. Besides duets, solos and other light numbers, the programme will include works from Verdi, Flotow and Wagner. The band will also play in the Zoological Park in the afternoon.

ONE-ACT PLAY. A series of six one-act plays will be presented in the Lewis Eady Hall by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Over 100 performers are taking part in the plays, which consist of the following: "Yesterdav and Tc-day," a humorous sketch; "Just Two Men," a sea story; "The Siege," an Oriental drama; a miracle play, and two modern comedies. SCIENCE OF MIND LECTURES. The third of a series o£ six free lectures of the "Science of the Mind is to be given in the Remuera Library Hall this evening by Mr. William Holmes, late of Los Angeles, California. To-night's subject will be "How To Read Character," with etrgdog demonstrations.

REGENT THEATRE. The entertaining Australian comedy starring George Wallace, "His Royal Highness," is entering its second week with crowded houses at the Regent Theatre. The first attempt of George Wallace, director as well as star of the film, to act as casting director of a talking film led to a curious complication, iassing the Elizabeth Street Post Office m Melbourne during the making of the musical comedy, George saw a bewhiskered ancient of the hayseed type sunning himself on the steps In appearance the old chap was exactly what was wanted for one of the atmospheric roles in "His Royal Highness," so George cheerily hailed him. "Care to earn a couple of quid, dad?" he queried Ine ancient one sat up as if he had been stung. "No, I wouldn't!" he shouted, waving the comedian away. And. what s more, I don't want to meet no silly men. nor rich uncles from Fiji. lou struck the wrong mark this time, young fellor. Best get a move on before I calls a cop and gives yer in charge." In "His Royal Highness" George Wallace is assisted by an excellent company of players, including Bryl Walkely, Donalda Warne. JSell Taylor. Frank Tarrant, Lou Vernon, Marshall Crosby, and John Dobbie. A fine supporting programme is offered. ROXY AND TIVOLI.

In addition to the pleasing Western drama featuring the inimitable Buck Jones, "The Lone Rider," the Roxy and Tivoli arc this week showing a clever musical-corn edy-clrama called "The Night Mayor," which reveals Lee Tracy, a new star, in a highly entertaining and unique role. Though it may not be said louder than a whisper, the film is a parody on the gay night life of the recent Mayor of New York, "Jimmy" Walker, whose lighter side to municipal affairs was many times larger and longer than that of any of his illustrious and dry-as-duet predecessors in office. Lee Tracy is said to bear a fairly accurate resemblance to the fay "Jimmy," and his acting in the title role of "The Night Mayor" certainly is realistic. His lady friends are well portraved bv Evalyn Knapp. Astrid Allwyn and Barbara Weeks, while male assistance is afforded by Eugene Pallette (comedian), Warren Hymer, Vmce Barnett and Donald Dillaway. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO.

If every film were judged according to .lights of its cast, one would have to so a long way to find a better production than "Letty Lynton." Be that as it may it is a splendid piece of entertainment, for each member of its illustrious cast of players gives a first-class performance. Particularly noticeable are Robert Montgomery, the handsome young hero of several Norma Shearer films: Joan Crawford in the title role, May Robson, who, after her appearance in "Mother's Millions," was dubbed "Marie Dressler's only rival"; Nils Asther, a former hero who returns to the talking screen; and Lewia Stone, the veteran character actor. "Letty Lynton" is screening at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres this evening, LONDON THEATRE. A riotous British comedy, "Almost a Divorce," featuring Sydney Howard and Nelson Keys, will be the big attraction for this evening and Monday at the London Theatre. Howard has been seen in such successful pictures as "Splinters in the Navy," "Tilly of Bloomsbury," the original "Splinters," and "Up For The Cup." NEW REGENT, EPSOM.

Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell repeat their successes of "Seventh Heaven" and "Merely -Mary Ann" in "Delicious," the delightful romance which will be presented at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom, this evening. El Brendel supplies no email amount of comedy to the film. LYRIC THEATRE. The Australian actress, Betty Stockfield, is featured with Conway Tearle and Violet Vanbm-gh in "Captivation," a British romantic picture, which will be seen with Eddie Dowling's "Honeymoon Lane" at the Lyric Theatre this evening. TUDOR CINEMA. A vibrant and vital story is embodied in the film version of the noted play, "The Easiest Way," which screens this evening at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera. Constance Bennett has the feminine lead, supported by Robert Montgomery, Clark Gable, Adolphe Menjou and Marjorie Rambeau. KING'S THEATRE, NORTHCOTE.

The formerly famous screen star, now wife of "Bunny" Austin, the tennis champion—Phyllis Konstam—has the title role of "Tilly of Bloomsbury," with Sydney Howard to aid in the comedy of the piece. This film will screen at the King's Theatre, Northcote, this evening. BRITANNIA THEATRE.

A programme which, was notably successful in its earlier presentation in Queen Street will be presented at the Britannia Theatre this evening. This comprises "Sooky" (Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan and Jackie Searl) and "The Broken Wing" (Leo Carrillo, Melvyn Douglas and Lupe Velez). GREY LYNN CINEMA. A new brunette personality is raised to screen popularity in Victor McLaglen's latest film, "While Paris Sleeps." This is Helen Mack, a promising young actress. In addition to this film, the Grey Lynn Cinema will to-night offer the farce, "The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood." RIALTO SUNDAY NIGHT. A stirring British comedy, "Up For the Cup," will form the main attraction to be screened at the Rialto Theatre, Newmarket, on Sunday night. This hilarious comedy features Sydney Howard, the rotund funster of "Tilly of Bloomsbury," "Splinters," "Splinters in the Navy" and "Almost a Divorce."

CATHOLIC REPERTORY SOCIETY. The second production of the Auckland Catholic Repertory Society will be Sierra's three-act play "The Kingdom of God," which will be presented in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on December 2 and 3. It has had great success previously in England and America, and more recently in Sydney, where it was produced by an amateur, society. The present production is being organised by Mr. Gaston Mervale. Maisie Free takes the main role of Sister Gracia, being supported by a large and talented cast of local players. LITTLE THEATRE'S PLAY.

When "Rope," the Little Theatre Society's next production, is staged at His Majesty's Theatre on December 9 and 10, the producer, Mr. Fred. E. McCallum, intends to exercise his prerogative to the extent of closing the doors to latecomers until the play has proceeded fifteen minutes. The reason for this action, which, while new to Auckland, is frequently adopted in England and on the Continent, is that "Rope" opens with a tense dramatic scene, which any light or noises would definitely disturb.

ORGAN RECITAL. A grand organ recital will be presented this evening in the Town Hall by Mr. E. S. Craston, honorary city organist. Included are works by Handel ("Honour and Arms" and "The Horse and His Rider"), a Morandi offertorio, Schubert's "Serenade," Schumann. W. T. Best. Blumenthal. Burchell. Cadman. Slade. and J. F. Cooke. Assisting artists will be Messrs. W. Rutledge and W. Farrow. LABOUR SUNDAY CONCERT. A concert and short address will be given in the Prince Edward Theatre on Sunday evening under the auspices of the New Zealand Labour party. The address will be delivered by Mr. C. S. Morris on "The Thin Red Line." Among the many concert contributors are: The "Bonny Banjosies" (novelette), the "Big D's" ("Indian Love Call"), the "Aloha"' Orchestra (overture), Mrs. McWhinnie (recitation). Misses Maple Watson (banjo), Dinah Greening (soprano, duet, with Miss Watson), and Messrs. Dick Turubull (solo), Fred Davis (baritone), Lew Jonea fpiano), Torn Duncan (bass), and Harry; Butcher (songs). t

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Out of the land of the Eskimos comes the sheik of the North to challenge the memories of Valentino and Wallace Reid and the current fame of Clark Gable and Ramon Novarro. He is Chee-Ak, most handsome of the Eskimos of Alaska, a strapping six-foot giant a full head taller than any of his fellows, with a correspondingly magnificent physique. Chee-Ak is the star of Ewing Scott's drama of the Arctic, "Igloo," produced in the desolate wastes of North Alaska with an Eskimo cast. The picture is now screening at the Majestic together with a modern newspaper drama, "The Penalty of Fame," featuring Lew Ayres and Maureen O'Sullivan. Chee-Ak is the only Englishspeaking member of the "Igloo" cast. He was born near Candle,. Alaska, on December 27, 1908. He was the son of a white man—a prospector and trader —and a full-blooded Eskimo. He was educated in the Alaskan missionary schools. He worked for a long time with the famous explorer Knud Rasmussen, later journeying himself as far south as Hollywood, where he stayed for several years while he persuaded the magnates of the film city to make the picture. His heroine in the picture is also a full-blooded Eskimo, named Kyatuk, who has never been outside of "Eskimoland." STRAND THEATRE.

Clean and wholesome romance rune through "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," which is now screening to largo audiences at the Strand Theatre, where it commenced a season last Thursday. Marian Nixon, the sweet and appealing little star of Warner Baxter's "The Amateur Daddy" and Charles Farrell's "After To-morrow," plays the part of Rebecca, and one can hardly imagine a Rebecca that could be different from the one in the film. She has girlish simplicity and a perpetual smile for everybody, her chief aim being to make the world happy. An excellent foil is provided in Spencer Tracy, a comparative newcomer from the stage to the screen, who makes a memorable success in the role of Dr. Adam Ladd, the young physician who takes such a liking to the girl from the country. EMPRESS THEATRE.

Some very pretty songs are sung by Marilyn Miiler in the pleasant romance, "Her Majesty, Love," which will be shown at the Empress Theatre this evening. On the same programme will be "Strictly Dishonourable" (Paul Lukas and Sidney Fox). WEST END THEATRE.

Originally released as "Five Star Final," under which title it received some of the highest quality awards in the screen world, the film "Letters of Fire" will show, together with "Personal Maid," at the West End Theatre this evening. ADELPHI THEATRE.

One of the cleverest portrayals of his entire career is given by John Barrymore in "State's Attorney," which will share screening honours at the Adelplri Theatre this evening with "His Woman" (Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper). EDENDALE CINEMA. An entertaining portrayal is given by Robert Montgomery in the main role in "But the Flesh Is Weak," which, together with Marilyn Miller's "Her Majesty, Love," will be screened at the Edendale Cinema to-night. SOUTHERN CROSS, ELLERSLIE. A fine English comedy, "The Perfect Lady" (Betty Amann and Reginald Gardiner), screens to-night at the Southern Cross Theatre, Ellerslie, together with "The Bad One," featuring Dolores Del Rio. DANCING.

Peter Pan, Merv. Bree's Band; Saturday next, "Collegiate Night." Dixieland, final appearance of Miss Muriel Wilton in. Auckland. Masonic Hall, Newton, Grey Lynn Labour party's dance. Municipal Hall, Newmarket, My-T-Finc Dance Club. Labour Hall, Newton, Ted Rae's Orchestra. Crystal Palace Winter Garden, Kowhai Old Pupils' Associaion's dance. Click Clack Cabaret, Newmarket, Morrow's Orchestra. Scots Hall, Wednesday, St. Andrew's night; fancy dress dance. "Mystery Dance," bus leaves G.P.O. at 7.30 p.m., returning midnight. Point Chevalier Hall, Connon's Orchestra, plain and "vice versa" dance. Parisian Studios, flannel dance, studio orchestra. Olympia Dancing Club, 274, Dominion Road, Wednesdays and Saturdays.