AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 December 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

. > . OPERA HOUSE. “My Lady’s Dress,” to be shown at the Opera House to-night only, stands out not only- because ci its drama and action, ' but also' because the story is unfolded against a background of exceptional splendour, so dazzling that ■it actually beggars ’ description. FRIDAY. “THERMAN FROM BRODNEY’S. To realise, the feeling of. a white man and A < white y.qnhip. chased, by hordes of raging Mohammedans intent on exterminating the t ,“infidels,’ and place ; .yourselves position of and the timid and dainty "Alice • Calhoun. . Trie events take ‘ place in trie .(little .. island.,of Jjjpat, where a young lawyer is sent by his firm, to safeguard. the interests * of the. natives -in some trouble fromtlie will of one of, thp. owners .of the island.: , He. finds things compli- - cited by a harmless young lady visitor who happens to be the princess of an . obscure mid-European kingdom. “CAPPY RICKS.” The second performance in Greymouth of “Cappy Ricks,” last evening, was well patronised. As, on the first night, ’ the comedy went with a swing from start to finish. Ward Lyons ...gave a convincing characterisationim the titlerole, whilst the other characters; playing to him, conduced to make ; a “back-ground” for the irascible and testy Cappy. Donald Nicol, as the . “cissy, boy” from New provided some good comedy, whilst receiving sdmO rough luandling undergoing the process of “taming.’’ tc wlp'ch he was subjected by bis father’s friend, Cappy. Kathryn Murie, as Florence Ricks, played with vivacity, j..(and her methods of “stinging father” were well “put over.” The the caste did,ample, justice to their lines and assisted to make the coinedy “go-”- The company will give a performance this evening at Hoki- ■ Owing to'the popularity of “Cappy Ricksiif arrangements have been made for the. company to give a final “re> turn”-i. performance, at the Opera House on Tuesday evening next. 1jL8.0.8. ANNUAL PICNIC. New,River. Camerons, should be the Mecca,’’.of.: ..all picnickers on Sunday next,fthe- occasion of the annual picnic of'tKef M. 8.0.- Football Club. The location is ideal for excursions such as thi.s,lland • with the interest already displayed'the picnic should be a very successful, one. A varied sports programme has been drawn up to cater for-both sexes, :.and with the competitions for the handsome silver cup donated by Mr D. Hanrahan more than ordinary interest will be taken. The Picnic Committee Tiave arranged fpi< milk, .sugar, tea and hot water to be-lsupplipdj and everything is being done to '.ensure the enjoyment of the large crowd which is sure to attend. In-the event of the . weather being bad on .Saturday, the picnic will be held on Kumara beach. ST. PAUL’S GARDEN FETE. “A huge success.” 'this and like comments - were the general expressions of .the delighted patrons of the Garden Fete, held by the ladies .of St.-i Paul’s Church in the Children’s Park, yesterday. The sun s-mply ( brushed the clouds aside for 12 hours ( pnd: th° wind dried the {.'rounds winch •l»nt '.f’henwolvos ’.admirably lor t.ho Stalls worn arranged under

the, trees, and did excellent business. A Christmas tree arranged about the old fountain attracted both young and old, while refreshments dispensed upon dainty tables on the lawn were well patronised. Music floated gently from a first-class gramophone, situated in the centre. At n’ght Chinese lanterns made t’he Park look somewhat Or eiital, and the Salvation Army Band rendered an excellent programme of music. Mr T. E. Y. Seddpn .M.P., opened , the Fete, congratulating the ladies upon discovering the ■ usefulness of the Park. He commended them for their energy aijd hoped they would reach their objective of £lOO. the various stallholders. were ..Work: Mrs- Adkin arid Miss White; Novelty., Mrs Gunn, and Mis-s M. White; Calces, Mesdamcs A.sbley, Peak, and McLeod; Sweets. Misses A. Wh : te, L. Alills. and Adkin ; Ice Cream. Megdames Lahey and Robin?; T.ea Rooms, Mesdameg Vicfjoy, McCabe, Garnijr. Miss }Valtoh ; and a company, of excellent waitresses. Christmas Tree, Misses Rice, , Morrison,Lamont, and- Fraser ; ,Clerk of Works, Mr R. Williams; Master of Ceremonies, Mr I. Nelson ; Treasurer, Mr. C. Gunn; Transport Officers, Messrs R. Barrowman and F. Osborn. Many others contributed in various ways to the which becanie pleasant accordingly. The Trustees w : sh to express thanks to all -who helped, and especially to tlie Borough for the use of the Park, and Mr McKane who manifested great interest and endeavoured to .make the Park look at its best. The net return was £7O, which, with some donations to come, may reach the desired £lOO. This was. the last function 1 under the secretaryship of Mr S. B. White, w'ho has held the position of Trust Secretary for about 12 years, except during his absence at the front. During that time thousands of pounds had to b» raised for various purposes and Mr White showed great zeal in organising various efforts. Business claims now compel him to resign and he is being congratulated upon coming to the end of his term with the trust affairs in a sound position.