LYTTELTON NEWS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21328, 22 November 1934, Page 17

LYTTELTON NEWS

ROSE SHOW The annual rose .-how of SI. John's. Presbyterian Church will be opened in the Drill Hall this afternoon at 2.30 by the Mayor (Mr W. T. Lester). A fine display of blooms is assured, and the decorative, handcraft, and other sections should be very attractive. The show will be continued this evening and to-morrow afternoon and evening. Sailing The first trial race to select a representative boat and crew to defend the. Sanders Cup for Canterbury at Stewart Island in January will be held by the Canterbury Sailing and Power Boat Association at Lytlelton on Saturday afternoon. The following boat; are expected to compete:—Avenger <R. Priddy). Colleen (W. Tissiman). Irene (E. A. Sinclair), Elfin (J. T. Hobbs). Jean (R. Hendry), Manihi (G. Brasell). The Canterbury Yacht and Motor Boat Club will hold the first trial race on. Saturday afternoon for Takapuna class sailing boats to select a crew to defend the Z class cup at Lytlelton in January. The following entries have been received: —Wairuna (H. Wells), Maperu (J. Dowell), Rascal (H. Hannah), Echo fJ. Masson), Falcon (F. Sutton), Invader (J. Copplestone). Sandy (L. Beaumont). The club will also hold races for A. B. and I class boats for club trophies. Of the entrants for the Sanders Cup trial, Avenger, with George Brasell at the helm, won the cup on two' occasions and Irene, sailed by Elliot j Sinclair, won it last year. Colleen has also represented the province on two [ occasions, without success. Jean was built by Mr F. Dobby last year, and. sailed by George Brasell, was unsuccessful. This year Brasell will sali Mr Dobby's latest boat, Manihi. Annual Meeting of Lodge Noble Grand Bro. J. E. Wyatt presided over the annual meeting of the Loyal City of Norwich Lodge on Tuesday evening, when a large number of members were present. Sick pay amounting to £52 Is 3d and accounts amounting to £283 8s Id were passed for payment. Four new members were proposed, elected and initiated into the lodge. The Provincial Grand Master. Bro. G. C. Taylor, accompanied by the Provincial Deputy Grand Master, Bro. S. Lecomte and Prov. C.S. Bro. W. T. Foster were present and were welcomed by the Noble Gi-and. A resignation from the position of trustee was received from P.G. Bro. C. Kay on the ground of failing health. It was resolved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that tin lodge place on record its appreciation of the services of Bro. Kay during the last 25 years. As a mark of appreciation, the lodge will make a small presentation to him. One maternity claim was passed for payment. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Noble Grand, Bro. E. Adams: Vice Grand, Bro. E. A. Rowland; elective secretary. P.G. Bro. W. C. G. Taylor: trustee. P. G. Bro. T. P. Wells; inside guard, Bro. L. L. Scott; outside guard, Bro. A. James; auditors, P.G. s G. C. Taylor and J. H. Flynn; delegate to Friendly Societies Council, P.G. Bro. J. H. Williams; delegate (o Benevolent Association, P. G. Bro. W. J. Toomey; members of hall committee, P. G.'s W. J. Toomey, John Taylor, and J. H. Flvnn. At the request of the Noble Grand the Grand Master occupied the chair and delivered an address on the business of the district, the various events which have taken place affecting the Manchester Unity, and the annual visits of the district nfTxers to the Peninsula lodges. Tin Prov. C.S. Bro. W. T. Foster also rnoke briefly in response to the welcome extended to the district officers. Theatre Reopens The Harbour Light Theatre, the lease of which has recently changed hands, was reopened last evening to a very large audience. The theatre had been closed for a week to permit of extensive alterations and other improvements. The whole of the interior of Ihe building has been redecorated. The

vestibule has been decorated in blue and white marble effect, giving it the appearance of coolness and added size. The walls inside the building have been coated in light pink, and the ceiling in blue and gold. Modern lighting enhances the appearance of the auditorium, the ceiling lights being of amber. The appearance of the proscenium is most striking, and a silk curtain in tangerine is used for lighting effects from floodlights concealed in the front of the dress circle. New carpets have been laid throughout. In the projection room two new projectors have been installed, and the "improvement in the pictures, especially in the lighting, was very noticeable. The full-range sound equipment, which is also a new feature, left nothing to be desired, the range, tone, and volume being excellent. Before the commencement of the performance the Mayor (Mr l W. T. Lester) introduced the manager, Mr E. S. Morse, to the audience. He asked Mrs McCombs, M.P., to declare the theatre reopened. Mrs McCombs said that, in declaring the theatre opened, she wished to be the first to congratulate Mr Morse on the excellent job he had made of the renovations. It was a fine and

comfortable theatre, and was a credit to the town. The cinema had become part of the life of the people, and everyone must take an interest in it. It was wonderful to think that in these days people could sit in comfort in their own home towns and watch the world go by. In evf- part of the world it was being realised what a tremendous influence the cinema had on the lives of the people, and cultured people were now taking an active interest in it. Mrs McCombs was presented with a bouquet by little Gladys Thomson. The manager of the theatre, Mr E. S. Morse, said that, on behalf of himself and his principal, Mr Frank Fowler, he wished to thank the Mayor for his presence and kind remarks, and he especially wished to thank Mrs McCombs for corning from Sumner (o open the theatre, and for her good wishes. He was .grateful to the public of Lyttelton for their interest and patronage. Although much had been done during the week the theatre had been closed, there was still much to do. The picture programme, which is headed by "Dancing Lady," a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical romance, starring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, will be repeated this afternoon and evening.