AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 May 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

* OPERA HOUSE. One of the most stupendous undertakings attempted in pictures is “Driven from Home.” One of the big thrills is the breaking of the supporting walls and the inrush of millions of gallons of water to a tunnel being driven under a river. Ray Hallor had a closer call tha'n even the author asked for. FRIDAY. %Few comedies on the screen during the past twelve months Can compare in swiftness with “A Kiss in a Taxi,” showing .at the Opera House ono Friday night. The vivacious comedienne plays Gillette, bewitching waitress of the Parisian Montemarte. All patrons seek to kiss her, but she answers advances with showers of glassware. Chester Conklin, as treasurer of the Artists’ Society* has one of the best opportunities of his long-moustached career. Douglas Gilmore, Paramount’s latest leading man, gives a splendid performance as Bebe’s sweetheart. Jocelyn Lee gives. added zest to the picture as Conklin’s attractive secretary. SWIMMING BATH BALL. This function which is arranged for Tuesday, June 19, in the grandstand pavilion, Victoria Park, promises to be the premier Greymouth dancing event of the 1928 winter season. The committee have decided to charge prices that are popular, viz., gentlemen 5/-, ladies 3/6, double tickets 7/6. A stron'g ladies’ committee has undertaken the provision and supervision of supper. The mention of the con-

vener’s name (Mrs Lindop) will be a sufficient guarantee as to the excellence of arrangements in this regard. Williams’ Orchestra will supply the music, and since the dancing floor is excellent and roomy, everything points to success. FIRE BRIGADE BALL. The Fire Brigade Ball which takes place in. the Town Hall on Monday next, June 4, (King’s Birthday), promises by the large demand for tickets to be the ball of the year. Mrs McIntosh, who is in charge of the ladies’ committee, is striving to guarantee the usual up-to-date supper. Williams' Orchestra will play the genuine old-time airs. Mr G. Bidgood is preparing the floor, which is sufficient to know that the floor will be in firstclass order. Mr T. Collins and Mr G. Baty are the masters of ceremonies, both being past masters in old-time dancing. The Fire Brigade Ball of 1928 promises to be a record.