AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 November 1923, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

Parents who interfere with the love affairs and business ideals of their children should see “Milestones” screened at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday and at the matinee on Saturday. The new Goldwyn production of this Arnold Bennett masterpiece is a lavishly made super-feature, and no expense has been spared in creating the atmosphere and' correct costumes and settings of each successive age depicted. The lesson is rubbed home in the most subtle fashion, as the eternal conflict between the caution and mercenary point of view of old age and the progressive and emotional beliefs of youth, is portrayed in each chapter. The romance is very beautiful, and the whole play an entirely satisfatcory and entertaining offering. The supporting programme includes the Larry comedy “The Show,” a real riot of laughter. TOWN HALL. Hey, Kids! Here comes the circus. And Shirley Mason is in it too. It’s Miss Mason’s latest William Fox photoplay called “Shirley of the Circus,” which will be the featured attraction at the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday and matinee on Saturday. “Shirley of the Circus” is heralded as the dainty Fox star’s most spectacular photoplay. Miss Mason, it is announced, plays the role of a coryphee of the sawdust ring, and her dazzling stunts of horsemanship promise to give the patrons of the Town Hall some unusual thrills. RAILWAY BALL. After weeks of anxiety the ship has at last crossed the bar with the supply of balloons, streamers, etc. for the Railway annual ball at the Town Hall this (Thursday) evening. The hall has been very tatsefully decorated with railway lights, semaphores and other decorations. The music is in the hands of Mr Williams’s full orchestra, and should be all that can be desired. The floor committee have made all arrangements for the latest novelty dances, including lucky one-steps, excuse-me waltzes, etc. The committee are working very hard to make the function the success of the season, and with the assistance of a strong ladies’ committee, who are providing a dainty supper, it should be the best function of the year. All spectators who wish to have the opportunity of seeing the latest novelty dances, will be admitted to the dress circle for the sum of one shilling.

MALE VOICE CHOIR. Runanga people must be enthusiasts for music. A packed house greeted the Male Choir and friends at the Miners’ Hall, last night. The choir was in full force and good trim, and it must have been encouraging to sing before such an appreciative audience. Mr. Murray, chairman, extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the Runanga people—the Bowling Club members particularly. The Runanga band opened each half of the programme, and afforded great pleasure in their fine musical offerings. Their “Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna,” was a special treat. The Male Choir rendered the pieces, “On the March,” “Evening,”.“The Trumpeter,” “The Deathless Army,” “Hunting Song from Mendelssohn,” “Rataplan,” and “Glory and Love.” The Male Quartette had a rousing reception in “Rose o’ my Heart.” Miss James of Greymouth, gave a line dramatic rendering of a monologue on the subject of a war episode; and she was equally good in lighter vein in “Rosie’s Relatives.” An “impersonation” was also very well done. Miss Elsie McMinn added to her laurels with some very dainty dancing in the Sailors’ Hornpipe and Highland Fling. Mr. B. Topp gained an encore for a nicely rendered song. Mr. J. Hadland sustained his reputation as a popular singer in “‘La Boherne,” “Mary of Argyle,” and later “Hats off to the Stoker,” which gained a double encore, “Perspicacity,” and “String of Pearls.” Mr. W. Stevenson gave a splendid cornet solo. The accompaniments were ably played by Miss Higgins and Mr. H. Chalk. Mr. G. Miller, President of the Bowling Club, in a humorous speech, thanked the choir and performers for the assistance so generously rendered to their cause, and recalled with pride the various sporting and musical achievements gained by the Runanga district, mentioning the fact (of their local candidate’s success in attaining the coveted Queenship that day in connection with the Technical School Carnival. The choir and friends were afterwards entertained at supper, before returning to Greymouth, and Mr. McIndoe, in returning thanks for the hospitality, expressed the pleasure the choir had received from the trip. The Bowling Club funds will benefit to the extent of from £l2 to £l4. COBDEN TENNIS CLUB. The Club Committee have the work of the Children’s Fancy Dress Ball for Friday evening next .well in hand and expect to have a brilliant scene in the hall. The committee have worked hard to make the event, a success. Substantial prizes have been donated b/ friends fo the first and second prizes for the best dressed girls an 1 boys, and also for best original dressed girl and boy. The judges are Airs Hannan and Mrs Harley and Air. P. T. Bush. The motor bus will leave the Post Office Greymouth at 7.30 p.m. Supper is arranged for 10 p.m., alter which the floor will be used for adult dancing.