AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 November 1926, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Mabel Ballin has had a. career of continuous' successes in the film . industry, Recently she lias worked only under the direction of her talomed husband, Hugo Ba'llin, who will, be remembered as 'technical director for a long time fbi* .th,e'-Gdldwyn Company. He left that important position to mftke'f.ii series of productions bearing his own ilahlb: Motion picture theatre goers- Will not 1 Ssobii 'forg'et Miss Ballin's work as the sharp, shrejvd little Becky Sharp in the film version of Thackeray's great novel, “Vanity Fair,” ‘The Shining Adventure," Which sturs Percy Marmont, with Mabel Balliii fib the featured Woniari, will be s'hOwii at the Opeta House to-morrow, WEDESDAY. ‘‘The Pace that thrills,” which comes to the Opera House on Wednesday, Is'a lively 'Coiiiedy-di’afila centreing about the romahbe of a picture’ actor, who ostensibly is a coward blit wlfo proves at heart he is a real he man. TheVe will also be shown a further series of the world’s greatest novelty pictures, seroscopika, Come , and thrilled and have the biggest laugh you ever had. “WITHIN THE LAW.” The popularity of Miss Muriel Starr and her company was demonstrated by the crowded attendance which greeted their return season, commencing' at the Opera House on Saturday evening. It was also demonstrated that the popularity of Bayard Veiller’s thriller, "Within the Law,” has not waned with the passage of the years since its first presentation. The part of Mary Turner the wrongly accused and persecuted shop-girl, who revenges herself on her enemies, and keeps “Within the Law,” must have become almost second nature to Miss Muriel Starr. It is dne Of'her best characters, add her performance on Saturday evening received whole-hearted approval. Fine support was forthcoming from tire members of her clever company, chief of whom was Mr Harvey Adams, as Joe Garson, the forger. The play was, as usual, well produced, and none of the melodramatic opportunities were neglected. “MADAME X”—TO-NIGHT.

This evening, the last production of a successful season will be staged—- “ Madame X.” In commenting bn this intensely absorbing drama an Australian critic says: "The revival of “Madame X” marked a great personal triumph for Miss Muriel Starr. It is many years Since she showed how capably she could present the great emotional lead in this drama by Alexander- Bisson, but her work undoubtedly- proved that during the passage of years she’ lias 1 added to her, histrionic ability. The strain of such a heavy part as Jacqueline, compel-ling-'an almost continuous simulation of mental anguish, might weaken the fortitude of the most gifted of actresses, but never once did Miss Starr exhibit any tendency to break away from the meticulous interpretation which she had set for herself in that 1 difficult foie. Cast for Laroque, Mr Harvey' Adams staged a studied but perfectly natural portrait of the callous adventurer. ’ Though of slight duration, the part offers great scope for artistic acting, and Mr Hdrvey Adams missed no oppdrtunit- • ies in this direction. ' • HART’S MINSTRELS Hart’s Minstrels are continuing their country tour and arc due to appe.ai’ at Taylorville on Wednesday, and at Camerons on Friday evening. A dance will be held at the close of each performance. Last Friday night the' company appeared at Ahaura, when despite the inclement night, there was a capacity house. Every iteih was* encored? and the whole programme ..was such that patrons were entirely satisfied that Will Hart and his clever supporters ‘-delivered the goods.” Such amusing items as the “Wireless Telephone” caused much merriment. Mr. Will Hart, who was responsible for most of the fun of the evening was ably seconded by Messrs N. Jones, P. Coll, N. Ames, A. Parkinson, C. Lamont, M. Lynch, J. McPherson and Misses G. Dunibleton, J. Hopkins and V. Cooper. BAiri) SOLO Cu-.--.ST. This solo contest has been made possible by the generosity oLDr J. W. -xirearty, who has donated four medals for competition among the band members—two for senior and. two for juniors, and the best thanks of the band are due to the doctor for assisting to put the band on a higher plane. ‘ This competition should be well attended, and citizens have a chance of hearing what the sokrsts can do. Every class of instrument is represented in the contest—se v en in the junior section and sixteen in the senior section. ...r «. Adamson, of • ii -uiga. nis bef-n appointed adjudicator aitd Mr R. T. Bush supervisor. The (oilowing is the list of entries: — Junior Section: —F. McHugh, “O Lovely Night,” cornet; A. Stent, “O Lovely Night,” baritone; A. McMaster (jun.), “Wendowree,” cornet; R. McMaster, “Chanson Rustique,” tenor horn; J. Rudfiall, “Wendowree,” cornet; H. Turtill, ‘Wendowree,” baritone; H. Hope, “O liovely Night, tenor horn.

Senior Section: —M. Garth, “At Sunset,” cornet; J. Carruthers, “The Diver,” bass trombone; L. Lim, “The Victor,” E. flat bass; A. Heissenbuttel, Songs without words, 8.8. bass; W. Wallwork, “The Vilage, Blacksmith,” 8.8. bass; J. L. Williams, “Eidelwiss,” cornet; W. Sundbye, “Eidelwiss,” cornet; H. Dunshea, “Crystal Palace,” trombone; E. Stent, ‘,‘On the Banks of Allan Water,” baritone; V. Baxter, "Eidelwiss,” cornet; L. Carruthers, “Crystal Palace,” trombone; J. Marshall, “When the Ebb Tide Flows,” euphorfium; J. Moye, “O Lovely Night,” 8.8. Bass; P. Sweetman, “At Dawn,” cornet; P. Griffin, “Silver Threads among the Gold,” soprano; E. Ellery, “The Farewell,” baritone.