AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 October 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

“The Cowboy Cop” showing this afternoon and evening, opens and closes in the great open spaces, but there is a long stretch of hectic activity ranging all the way from the interior of a box-car to the home of a millionaire. From the time Tom Tyler arrives in town and is “rolled” for his wad by two taxi-crooks to his splash in the social puddle the current picture is all action, thrills and laughs.

“PYJAMAS.” •

“Pyjamas,” Olive Borden’s current production, coming to the Opera House to-night, is a comedy drama in which the daughter of a millionaire is spanked by a son of toil and learns there is something besides fast motors, jazzmania and the hit-and-miss of the society bud. PICTURE BENEFIT. A light, exhilarating story of a young married couple 4 s “Silk Stockings,” which will be shown at the Sunday night Picture Benefit in the Opera House. Opposite Laura La Plante plays John Harron with whom she is always having petty quarrels. The story is from Cyril Harcourt’s famous stage play, “A Pair of Silk Stockings.” The supporting cast embraces many players noted for their ability. “THE ONLY WAY.” Produced as a vital gesture of equality, and virtually a challenge, the amazing successful production due to be screened at the Opera House Monday and Tuesday next, featuring the famous actor-playwright, Sir John Martin Harvey, the All-British film, “The Only Way,” should prove of more than ordinary interest to patrons looking for something outstanding in' filmfare. Adapted from Dickens’ immortal masterpiece “A Tale of Two Cities,” the story is one that affords many remarkable opportunities for the exercise of clever technique.

BALL AT KOTUKU.

On Saturday evening, October 20, a ball in aid of the Sports Club will be held in Jack’s Hall. Steel’s Orchestra will supply the music, while the floor will be controlled by an efficient M.C. A most appetising supper will be provided, which will be in charge of a ladies’ committee. A most enjoyable evening may be looked forward to by lovers of modern and old time dances. EXHIBITION AND FETE The annual exhibition and fete df the Greymouth Technical College to be held on Wednesday next promises to be very attractive. The exhibition will include all branches of the activities of the institution and will comprise laboratory displays and exhibits of woodwork, metal work, mechanical and free drawing, commercial work dressmaking, cookery, handicraft and other products of the practical classes in trades, science, commercial and domestic subjects.

The pupils of the Technical High School have arranged a monster procession leaving the Railway Station at 1.30 and proceeding via Boundary Street and Tainui Street to the College. A ladies’ committee has arranged for stalls where needlework, flowers, cakes, produce, sweets and miscellaneous goods will be on sale. The tearooms conducted by the ladies of the staff and senior girls, - and the ice cream stall will provide for the wants of the inner man. Attractive side shows are being arranged for and opportunity will be given of winning boxes of chocolates in tests of skill. During the evening the Municipal Band will render a fine programme of music. The nature of the building, the brilliant lighting provided, the sheltered verandahs, will all contribute towards the certainty of a good evening’s enjoyment by patrons. Laboratory displays will be given by pupils under supervision of their instructor during the afternoon and evening at fixed times, while the engineering shop will be open for inspection during the afternoon. The exhibitions and fete will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and admission will be by silver coin collection at gate. . UNITED HOCKEY CLUB BALL. A juvenile fancy dress ball was held by the United Ladies’ Hockey Club, at the United Pavilion, last evening, when about one hundred children attended. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The music was supplied by Williams’s Orchestra. The judge for the fancy dresses were Mesdames Gallon and Hicks. After the children had been regaled with supper the dancing was continued by the adults present. The awards were as follows : First, most original, Rona Peillon, Drummer; second, Betty Sparks, Indian Ink; first best dressed giri, Mavis Bond, Buterfly; first best dressed boy, L. Sharman, Persian Prince ; special prizes, P. Thompson, Nurse, and N. Jones, Doctor. Among those present in fancy dress were :—Z. Peters, Bluebird; P. Guy, Rosebud; M. Chapman, Evening Star; R. Chapman, Fairy; A. Hicks, Ballet Girl; B. Sparks, Winter; F. Sparks, Pierrette; .E. Rolleston, Japanese Lady.; D. Mayo, Pierrette ; R. Willis, Pi|rrette; V. Peillon, Early Victorian; Z. Elliott, Pierrette; M. Cullen, Spanish Dancer; E. Robertson, Spanish Dancer; K. Johnstone, Golden-tipped Cigarettes; G. Chapman, Hawaiian .Giri j J■ Sharman, Nono; M. Lawn, Folly; L. Hughes, Pierrette; M. Keddie, Sailor; M. Moss, Dutch Girl; J. Payne, Little Boy Blue; M. Rathbun, United Jazz Dance; M. Hicks, Majong. During the evening Misses M. Cullen and E. Robertson gave an exhibition Spanish Dance, which was-much appreciated.