AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 June 1928, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE

The real story of the racing world at last is promised patrons of the Opera House, when “The Sunset Derby” opens its engagement here tonight. The picture tells an interesting and straightforward story of the sport kings without the customary banalities and hackneyed turns of plot. The suspense and drama are gotten not from the childish devices usually employed but from the lives and personalities of the jockeys, track “hangers on,” and trainers who make up the personnel of the sport. “The Fighting Edge” which screens at the Opera House to-night, introduces a delightful new screen team to film fans. Kenneth Harlan and Patsy Ruth Miller are co-featured in this exciting melodrama of the aliensmuggling industry. Mr Harlan plays the Spanish-Irish hero, >who outwits the gang of smugglers, and Miss Miller the lovely and courageous heroine who finds romance in the midst of danger when she goes in search of her father, who has been held prisoner by the smugglers. “BEN-HUR” TOUR. “Ben-Hur” the mighty special screens at Reefton to-night, at Waiuta this week-end, at Hokitika on Monday and Tuesday, at Runanga Wednesday and Thursday, at Blackball Friday next.

KARORO SPORTS DANCE All roads will lead to the United Pavilion this (Friday) evening when the Karoro Sports Club will hold another Old Time dance. The programme is for Old Time dances only, and the music will be supplied by W. Williams’s orchestra. The floor will be under the control of Mr. G. Batty, and a capable ladies’ committee will attend to the supper arrangements. A good night’s enjoyment is assured for all. ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital was given last evening in St. John’s Presbyterian Church by Mr T. F. Savage. The attendance was disappointing, as an organ recital is more or less considered a feast in matters musical. Tn his various numbers Mr Savage pleased those present by his skilful interpretation of the composers, and manipulation of the instrument, particularly the latter part of a well-chosen programme. Three soloists contributed numbers : Miss B. Adkin, “O Divine Redeemer” (Gounod), Miss E. Ellison, “There is a Green Hill” ; Mr J. Hadland, “How Lovely are Thy Dwellings (Liddle). A collection was taken in aid of the church funds. BAND CONCERT. In the Town Hall on Tuesday next, the Greymouth Municipal Band pre-

sent to their patrons the first of their

(series of concerts. The opening item is “Lead Kindly Light.’’ This class of work is one of the Band’s main features. The Fantasia “O’er Hill and Dale” is a choice item, delicately handled by the soloists and Band. The cornet solo Polka. “Merry Go Round” by Bandsman H. F. Vincent gives the member an opportunity of showing his undoubted talent. The Cavatina “Even Bravest Heart,” is from the famous air from “Faust” and is set for cornet and euphonium. The contest selection “The Mastersingers” one of Wagner’s great works, is one of the hardest selections the Band has attempted and is a great test for all concerned. The lighter side of the programme has not been neglected

and with “A Trip to Blackpool” in which a number of novelty items are introduced, and “In a Persian Market” which is a fascinating item, and has always created a furore whenever played. Miss Mary Bald, of Hokitika, will sing Haydn Woods’ choice song “Someone Brought Me-Daffodils.” Miss K. Knell and Miss V. Knell (pianists) will render Liszt’s great work “Hungarian Rhapsody.” Miss K. Williams (elocutionist) will be heard to advantage in the monologue “Old Sunshine.” This concert will introduce Mr Arnold Perry, whose numbers will be “Questa O Quella” from Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” and “Lolita” by Buzzia Peccia.