AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 December 1926, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

" - z OPERA HOUSE ’ The massive gates of a fctaho prison «BWung open, a pallid, little woman Stepped out into freedom and sunshine for the-first time in more than twenty years, Perjured testimony by servants,and the. mtfrM fit' lief' hilfiUaild’S par--herits it ffiUFuerose. Hfer little baby was sltipped to an Orphanage under another name, and the' friendless woman was left alone in prison to spend her life in misery-, pnf the don iffospered; duBptHT the Worts of iiis graiidildffeiits; iihri had bbcoine one of Amerifca’s greatest ipoving picture stars. He uncovered his past history and by heroic measures finally succeeded in securing a pardon for his wronged inoiher. However, no tears need be shed, for it all happened as one •’ of the dramatic episodes in-“ The Pace That Thrill’s” which comes to the to-night: U Is a lively coniedy-drama Centering'about the roiiiailCO Of a pitStUfa fictbr ; wiio ostensibly is a coward but who proves at heart he is a: real he-man. A new series of “§teroscopiks,” the world’s greatest novelty pictures, will be shown. Come and have your biggest thrill and enjoy one of the greatest laughs this season. Don’t forget to get your glasses as you go in. THURSDAY Valentino’s new picture “The Eagle” showing at the Opera House on Thursday night for one night only, brings him to the screen as a Muscovite hero. “The Eagle” is a pretentious film with the action taking place in the land of the Czars before the revolution. It might be described as a romantic comedy-drama. Certainly it has all of these elements, plus a pictorial beauty that delights the eye. TOWN HALL BRADLEY’S MONKEY HIPPODROME Bradley’s Monkey Hippodrome, claimed by the management to be the most travelled animal troupe appearing on the stage to-day, will show for a two nights’ season on Friday and Saturday next at the Town Hall, and there will be on Saturday a matinee at 2.30. This talented band of monkey instrumentalists present something entirely new to theatre-goers, comprising violinists, celloists, drummers, tubaphonists, zylophonists, cymbal soloists, and general jazz instrumentalists. All playing with perfect precision under the baton of a monkey conductor, who enters spiritedly into the leadership. Some sensational acrobatic feats are performed by the troupe with the greatest of ease. Mr. Fred Foley will make his reappearance in Greymouth after an absence of e two years l , presenting his vaudeville company of magic, ventriloquism and cartoons. One of the most sensational tricks performed by Mr. Foley entitled the Bullet Catching Trick, or “A Flirt with Death.” ART EXHIBITION. The- exhibition of pictures, under the auspices of the National Art Association of New Zealand, which opened this afternoon in the magazine room of the Grey Municipal Library, attracted a good deal of attention. The walls of the two magazine rooms were utilised to provide sufficient space to' permit of the picture being hung with practically no waste space. Among those hung in this, the second annual exhibition, were some fine specimens of ' both oil and water colours, and also seine etchings in black. Two pieces by Mrs T. E. Y. Seddon found a place in the coli<>ction, and attracted <;<> ist.’erablc attention, one being a novi of anemones, the other bearing the title, the “Little Green Lady.” A pleasing view of the Cobden Bridge, fom the approach from Coal Creek, formed a subject of local interest, from the hvit-dl of D. K. Richmond. Two subjects by Trevor Lloyd, “Tree Ferns,” and ‘Tiu’ Ha! Ha!,” in black and white, were a contrast to the vivid colouring of the works nearby. An etching by C. Donald, “A Veteran of the Maori War,” attracted attention. The exhibits present a variety of subjects, seascapes forming a favoured choice. In his opening address this afternoon, the Mayor (Mr W. H. Parfitt) said he was pleased to see that the love for art was being fostered by the National Art Association, by means of exhibitions of pictures in towns away from the main centres. He hoped the exhibition, during the short time it would be on view, would be well patronised. The net proceeds were to go to the Greymouth Beautifying Society, and he hoped something tangible would result from this, the second annual exhibition. He complimented the local committee upon their energy in hanging the exhibits, and making arrangements for the show, which he then formally declared open.