AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 October 1926, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. '.i To Biarritz, Paris, London and much ■ of went Marshall Neijan and /his' production unit to make “The .'Sporting Venus,’’ which comes to the Opera House. It tells of the daughter 'of,.g,. Scottish lord who falls in love t with a commoner whilst her father is | living on the Continent. , Complica-tion&-follow, to provide much exciting /entertainment up to a dramatic climalk. i■ ■ ; ■ HOOT GIBSON. . " V- ■. ■ His employer had bet every cent he possessed on the Roman riding race at • the Calgary Stampede., Yet he, Ban 1 Malloy, champion rider, could ’save 1 him. Unfortunately, he- was wanted f for murder, to win the race would dis- ?

, se > his- ’identity. His sweetheart, whose father he was accused of killing, was among the spectators, and members, of- the Royal Mounted Police witli accurate descriptions of him were patrolling the race track. Yet he entered- the race. This is the thrilling p|imax-of “The Calgary Stampede,” vyh’ieV will be screened at the Opera Hoflse to-morrow, Saturday, matinee apd night. r p. . MONDAY, /‘The, .Count of Luxembourg’’ is the attraction at the Opera House on Monday and ..Tuesday. An old duke washes to marry a young Parisian actress; -beautiful Angele Didier, but will npt do so while she is untitled, so He arranges for her to marry ami divorce within a fortnight the handt>oms,young Count of Luxembourg. The Cbunt'-iagrees, but mutual admiration sOon. ripens into, love, much to the disgiist oPthe old Duke. The story is de-

lightfully portrayed, and the tenser scenes are delieved with touches of comedy. DRUIDS’ BALL. Dancing enthusiasts are reminded .that the Seddon Lodge of Druids are holding a ball in the Miners’ Hall, Runanga, on Friday, October 29. Preparations are now well in hand, and the Committee in charge are anxious to make this ball the event of the season. With Everybody’s popular orchestra to supply the music and a spacious dancing floor, a large attendance will be well catered for. For the convenience of Greymouth patrons, Hahn’s comfort coach will run, returning after the A euchre will be held for noil-dancers. First-class supper will be provided. Lodge officers and visiting brethren are requested to wear the collars 'of their office.