AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 September 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. “The Last Outlaw,” Gary Cooper’s second Paramount Western, is coming to the Opera House to-night. It tells of a crooked sheriff who thieved on those he was supposed to protect, and a young chap who took justice into his own hands. Buddy Hale rode into town and became the new sheriff, made Janet Lane’s acquaintance when rescuing her from a runaway horse, .and .lost it when told to arrest her brother for murdering a thief. That starts what’ll be seen. PICTURE BENEFIT. I Maybe you have been to college—and maybe you have not./ In the first instance you want to see “The Fair Co-Ed,” showing at the picture benefit at the Opera House to-morrow (Sunday) night, because it will revive memories. In 'the second you will want t(> see it to learn something of th,e thrills and humour of college life. Miss Davies as “Marion,” an athletic college heartbreaker, whirls through escapades ajxd thrills. . Johnnie Mack Brown makes his debut in the leading male role. SEVENTH HEAVEN. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell have the featured roles in the film version of “Seventh Heaven,” which opens at the Opera House for a two days’ showing, commencing Monday next. These two youngsters, both of whom have come comet-like into the foreground among screen stars through their work in this-picture, are said to give two of the fihest screen performances of the year as Diane and Chico of the story. “ROOKERY NOOK.” “Rookery Nook,” the Ben Travers comedy, which is to be staged here for the first time at the Town Hall on Friday next, will introduce a number of artists who were specially selected in London by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., for this* and “A Cuckoo in the Nest” and “Thark,” both of which will also be staged during the approaching season. The initial performance of “Rookery Nook” will also present for the first time here the brilliant young Australian actress, Miss Donalda Warne, who, until quite recently was a member of the “Girl Friend” Company. Donalda Warne is only sixteen years of age, and good judges who enjoyed her excellent characterisation of the important role of Rhoda Marley, are of the opinion that she is certain to become one of Australia’s leading actresses. Miss Beth Mackey, another young Australian, who has scored a triumph in “Rookery Nook,” is a daughter of Lady Mackey, the wife of the late Speaker of the House of Assembly in Victoria. Miss Minnie Rayner, who it is said is one of London’s foremost comedy artists, has been on the stage for over fifty years. She celebrated her fifty-ninth birthday in Melrecently, so she began her stage career at the age of seven. Mr Hastings Lynn, who takes the leading comedy part in “Rookery Nook,” was rehearsed in the part by Mr Ben Travers, the author of the play. Mr Basil Radford’s appearance in “Rookery Nook” will be hailed with delight by playgoers, who have pleasurable memories of his good work as the secret service agent in “The Ghost Train-’’ Cyril Vernon, Jane Comfort, Helene Simone, Nellie Martyne, Leslie Victor and Victor Fitzherbert are others who have assisted to make the three Ben Travers’ comedies the most successful staged in Australia during recent years. The box plans open at Webley’s on Tuesday morning. KUMARA BALL. The annual ball on Friday, October 5, organised by the Kumara Cricket Club, promises to live up to the club s slogan, and to be the “hit of the season.” Williams’ full dance orchestra will be in attendance with a - popular programme of dance music. ( The supper arrangements are in the capable hands of Mrs McFarlane, ] which fact carries its own recommen- ( dation. Mr J .A. Peever, who was j responsible for tihe beautiful decora- ( tions at the recent Fire Brigade ball, considered the finest display yet seen i in the Memorial Hall, has consented c to again take charge of the decora- i tions and has promised a unique dis- i play. With the aid of a novel mech- i anical contrivance, the floor will be I

specially prepared and should prove to be a dancer’s paradise. An energetic committee is determined to make the occasion memorable. INGLESIDE The monthly Ingleside of the Grey Caledonian Society was held last evening, when there was a good attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. During the evening, Piper Hay gave a short survey of the life of the Scottish poet, Robert Tannahill, making reference to a number of his best known compositions, which have been set to music. Musical and other numbers were contributed as follow: Pipe March “Barren Rocks of Aden,” Piper Hay; quintettes “The Bonnie Woods of Craigielea” and “Will ye no come back?” Mesdames Stewart and McLean, and Misses C. and A. Tennent and B. Brake; songs, “Mary of Argyle” and “An Emblem,” Miss Ivy Kitchingham; recitations “The good little boy,” and “The-ways of a maid,” Miss A. Bush; songs, “Jessie the Flower of Dunblane” and. “I’ll sing thee songs of Araby,” Mr. W. McNaughton; Sword Dance, Miss Vera Cooper. A feature of the evening was a foursome reel danced by Misses Jean Miller, Vera Cooper and Messrs Hay and Nicholson. An interesting bean competition was won by Miss Hay. Old time- and Scottish dancing was indulged in till midnight. Refreshments provided by the Ladies’ Committee were handed round and (lone full justice to. Proceedings were concluded by the singing of Auld-Lang Syne and the National Anthem.

DANCING CLASS—LONG NIGHT. On Wednesday next 3rd inst., the Brighter Greymouth Lodge will hold a long night dance in connection with their usual weekly dancing class in Druids’ Hall. Owing to previous counter attractions the committee regret their ordinary class was not held last week. The committee have decided to hold another La Reinka competition on the long night, when it is anticipated a much larger number will compete in this popular dance. Music is being supplied by Williams’s orchestra, and the floor will also be prepared specially to ensure a night’s enjoyment. Supper is being prepared by the ladies’ committee. wmiMßw MiHnniMM bii uiiaina