AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 May 1927, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. “Forbidden Paradise,” will be screened at. the Opera House to-night, and again to-morrow night. The story is a romance of love and intrigue in a Balkan kingdom. Here is Pola in the kind of a role that made her famous, displaying all the charm and seductiveness that have made her one of the most talked of personages on the screen. “Wandering Footsteps” promises to occupy a conspicuous place in the year’s screen offerings. To Hal Whitney legal papers of adoption, by which he has acquired a “father,” come by mail as a very great surprise. But he “makes good” as does the old man. He does the “idle rich” part of spending money lavishly to perfection. They are drunk together at first, and each is a horrible example to the other. Two love stories are interwoven with the progress of the picture, and the whole tale sweeps along at the rapid rate, with plenty of interesting incidents. There are some realistic appealing scenes of life’s down-and-outs, which show sharp contrast with the more lavish settings. BAND CARD TOURNEY. The Ladies’ Committee who have been made responsible for the financial success of the bazaar which is to be held in conjunction with the Municipal Band Queen Carnival, are holding a monster euchre tournament in the Band Hall next Wednesday evening, at 8 o’clock, in order to help provide funds as a foundation for their big effort. Everything will be done’ to make patrons warm and comfortable, and a light supper -will also be provided. As the prizes are both useful and valuable, and only the small sum of 1/6 is asked for admission, a large crowd of players should participate. The Band needs funds, so the public should roll up and have a share in the evening’s enjoyment. CHILDREN’S BALL. On Wednesday’ evening in the Cobden School gymnasium, a children’s plain and fancy dress ball will be held, the admission for which will be adults 1/-, children 6d. The Grand March will take place at 8 p.m. sharp, and judging by the interest being displayed it should be something out of the ordinary. Fifteen valuable prizes will be given to the children ranging from 5 years to 18. Mrs Hutton and Mr. Jones have kindly'- consented to act as judges. The music and floor will be all that may be desired. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Technical School Hostel Fund.

MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT.

The final rehearsal of the items to be rendered at. the concert at the Town Hall to-morrow .evening by the Municipal Band organisation, took place yesterday and was in every way satisfactory. Patrons will realise from this concert that the Band is retaining its high state of efficiency and that a really pleasant evening can be looked for. To keep at a high standard means that Conductor and Bandsmen have to put in a lot of solid work. The programme is full and varied, 'scope being given to all classes of band work. Hymns, marches, humorous Fantasia, Classical Selections and Waltzes all appearing. The supporting items are of the best, and include a vocal duet by Misses Adkins and Coburn, entitled “Snowdrops.” Mr J. E. Murray, a recent arrival will sing “A Wandering Minstrel I” from the “Mikado”' and “Wayward Lady” from “Rigoletto.” This latter opera was one of the Test Selections at the Dunedin Contest, and this solo was taken by the Tenor Horn. The Gay Duke I of the Opera, who had been making free with ladies’ hearts and basking in their sunshine was then badly turned down by one of the fair sex, and this song is the outflowing of his denunciations of ladies. Mr Jas. Patterson, an accomplished Pianiste, will render Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and Lizst’s famous Rhapsode Hungroise, both being classics by two of the greatest composers in the world. Master Cliff McDonnell (Waiuta) who created such a favourable impression at the last competitions is sure to please in his item entitled “The Loungers.” AU that is now required is that supporters of the Band attend the concert and show Conductor McMaster and his men appreciation of their efforts to retain their high standard. POSTPONEMENT OF CONCERT. On account of the Farmers’ Ball at Ngahere on Friday, May 20, the Committee of the concert, to raise funds for the Church of England at Ahaura has postponed the date to Monday, May 23. Vocalists from different parts of the district are placing a splendid evening’s programme before those who attend. As the cause is most worthy, the Memorial Hall will probably be crowded with visitors from every part of the district.