AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 August 1928, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT.

A thrilling dramatic story of the steel mills of Pittsburgh, relieved by exquisite comedy—this is “Steel Preferred,” a Metropolitan picture which is scheduled to be shown at the Opera House to-night (Friday). William Boyd, Vera Reynolds, Hobart Bosworth, and Charlie Murray are featured. In addition to Charlie Murray, Ben Turpin, the celebrated comedian, has a good part in the picture. His scenes are said to be screamingly funny. Others in the cast are Walter Long, Nigel Barrie, William V. Mong, and Helene Sullivan.

SATURDAY.

Jackie Coogan has appeared before his millions of admirers in many guises, but never in a military role as “The Bugle Call,” a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, which the Opera House Theatre will present on Saturday, matinee and night. A touching love story concerning the boy’s father and his second wife who suffers pain before occupying the 'mother niche in Jackie’s heart, adds a tremendous human appeal. Claire Windsor heads a strong muster of supporting players, including Herbert Rawlinson, who takes the part of Jackie’s father, and Tom O’Brien, who is responsible for mudh of the comedy, as Sergeant Doolan.

MONDAY.

“Oh! What a Nurse!” the new Syd. Chaplin picture which comes to the Opera House Theatre on Monday for a run of- two nights, is said to be one of the funniest pictures ever screened. Critics agree it is funnier than “Charley’s Aunt” or “The Man on the Box.” The picture was written by Robert E. Sherwood, editor of “Life,” and Bertram Bloch. It concerns the mad adventures of a newspaper reporter, forced into the garments of a bootleg queen.

“SCOUTS” CARD PARTY

To assist the local Boy Scouts’ fund (building), Mr. and Mrs. W. Mussen; Blaketown, held a card party. A large number of friends were present. During the evening the Scouts’ secretary thanked Mr. and Mrs. Mussen for the pleasant evening and for the assistance they so willingly gave to help the Scouts.

RUNANGA BALL.

Don’t <orget Runanga Gymnastic Club’s annual ball to be held in the Miners’ Hall, Runanga, on Friday next, August 31. First-class music will be supplied by the Citizens’ Orchestra. A new and novel carnival attraction will be a. special feature for which preparations are now being made. Novelties galore are included in the programme, and special attention will be given to the supper arrangements. The spacious floor will be in the usual first-class order and the decorations will be carried out in the latest style. For the convenience of Greymouth patrons. Low’s bus will leave Kim Williams’s .corner at 8.30.

HOKITIKA COMPETITIONS

The following places were gained by Miss Marie Parfitt’s pupils at the recent Hokitika Competitions: —The Evans Rose Bowl for Shakesperian Recitation was won by Miss Belle Evans, one of Miss Parfitt’s senior pupils. Monologue under 12: Ist, 2nd, and 3rd; Monologue 12 to 15: Ist, 2nd, and 3rd: Monologue 15 to 18: Ist and 2nd; Monolegue (Open Section): Ist equal; Test Recitation 12 to 15: Ist and 3rd; Test Recitation under 9, 2nd; Test Recitation 15 to 18: Two of Miss Parfitt’s pupils tied for first place; Tect Recitation (Ladies), 3rd; Character Sketcher 9 to 12: 2nd and 3rd; Character Sketches 12 to 15: Ist, 2nd, and 3rd; Character Sketches 15 to 18: Ist and 2nd; Humorous Recitation under 12: 3rd; Humorous Recitation, 12 to 18: Ist, 2nd, and 3rd; Humorous Recitation (open): 3rd; Prepared Reading 12 to 15: Ist; Prepared Reading, 15 to 18: Ist and 2nd; Sight Reading 15 to 18: 2nd; Sight Reading 12 to 15: Ist and 2nd; Shakesperian Recitation (Ladies): Ist and 2nd; Oration under 18: Ist; Children’s Dialogue: Ist, 2nd, and 3rd; Recitation, own choice, ladies: Ist, equal, 2nd, equal; Recitation, own choice, under 18: Ist. and two 2nds.

PAROA BALL POSTPONED

The Paroa, ball has been postponed to Friday, September 7. The alteration of date has been made so as not to clash with the Runanga Gymnastic Club’s balk