AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 October 1926, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA-HOUSE. His employer had bet every cent he possessed on the Roman riding race at the Calgary Stampede. Yet he, Dan Malloy, champion rider, could save him. Unfortunately, he .was wanted for murder, to win the race would disclose his identity. .His sweetheart, . whose father he was accused of killing, was among the spectators, and members of the Royal Mounted Police with accurate descriptions of him were ■ patrolling the race track. Yet he entered the race. This is the thrilling climax of “The Calgary Stampede,’’ I which will be screened at the Opera j House to-night. 1 SUNDAY NIGHT BENEFIT. [ “Lazybones,’’ the film version ot • the stage play of the same name, 1 which will be screened at the Sun- . day night picture benefit in the Opera House, promises something different. It is the story of a typical American small town and its citizens, and is full of human toucnes that will appeal to everyone. •COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG.’’ I “The Count of Luxembourg’’ is the I star attraction at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday. An old duke wishes to ’ marry a young Parisian actress, beautiful Angele Didier, but will not do so while she is untitled, so he arranges for her to marry and divorce within a fortnight the handsome young Count of Luxembourg. The Count agrees, but mutual admiration i softh ripens into love, much to the disgust of th e old Duke. There will be

a special matinee on Monday after ' noon at 2.30, witli the usual matinee prices. The night prices on Monday will be 2/- and l/6_ children 6d. The full orchestra will attend. LABOUR BALL. In the Town Hall on Monday next (Labour Day), the annual ball will be - held to which all friends are invited. The music and floor will be all that lovers of the light fantastic may desire. The supper will be in the hands'* of the ladies, which is sufficient to say that nothing will be wanting. A presentation to Mr and I Mrs Jas. O’Brien will take place at 10 p m. sharp. GABRIELLA CARNIVAL. The Carnival spirit will again be abroad at Greymouth on Wednesday and Thursday next, and will be evoKed by the men of the good ship Gabriella, otherwise the “Maggie lioffam.” There will be a great demonstration on Wednesday aifernon, and a ball on Thursday evening. Hie proceeds will be allocated to me funds for a Children’s Ward at the Hospital, and to the Municipal Band. The sale of lucky envelopes, each containing a prize, will be conducted. The programme for Wednesday’s deinonstration is as follows:—1.40 Band to be in attendance at Town Hall; 1.30 crew to dress in Waterside Workers’ Shed ; 2 p.m. board lorries; 2.10 arrive Town Hall; 2.15, arrival of Miss Gabriella; speech by Mayor and Mr Jones ; opening, Mayor t(. announce song by Miss Gabriella, announces to announcers, Seffon Park, Young Bill Powell. Musical item by the musical three. Move off to Golden Eagle Hdtel, move off to Ward’s Hotel. Stop main corners, proceeding after Preston’s Fish Shop to Hospital. Arrive at 4 p.m.