AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 January 1929, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE-TO-NIGHT.

“Open Range” the latest of the Paramount-Zane Grey picturisations, will be shown at the Opera House tonight. Betty Bronson, Lane Chandler and Fred Kohler are featured in a cast that includes Bernard Siegel, Guy Oliver, Al St. John, Jim Corey, George Connors, and Flash, the Wonder Horse. SUNDAY BENEFIT. The star attraction to be shown at the Sunday night picture benefit will be Hoot Gibson in his latest thriller, “The Rawhide Kid.” TOWN HALL. At the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, an extra special attraction will be shown entitled “The Blue Danube,” an epic of gay Vienna, city of life, love and laughter. The story is based on the immortal waltz of Strauss, and is a masterpiece. WORLD’S ENTERTAINERS.

Nowadays performers can present their talents in many different ways. On the stage they can be both seen and heard, in broadcasting they are heard and not seen; and in the movies they are seen and not heard. Harmston’s comedy cockatoos, appearing with the World’s Entertainers, crowded all these experiences into one day during a visit to Hollywood, America. In the morning they appeared in the movies; in the afternoon they appeared at a charity concert; and at night spoke and the musical member of tfie “company” gave a tune “over the air.” These astounding comedians from “bird land” will be seen at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29, and a special matinee Tuesday in the exceptionally strong programme presented by “The World’s Entertainers” which also include Jean MacDonald and her dolls, a delightful Marionette act, Manelli and Mack, comedy jugglers, and Evelyn May in a dancing specialty “The League of Nations.” These wonderful vaudeville acts from J. C. Williamson’s theatres will be supported by a strong programme of feature pictures, which includes the MetroGoldwyn special “Twelve Miles Out” starring) John Gilbert. The full orchestra will be in attendance, and the prices are: Circle 3/- plus tax and Stalls 2/-, Children half price. The Box Plan is now open at Moss and Co’s. Be wise and reserve your seat.

MISS K. GARVEN. On Thursday; January 31, in the Town Hall, lovers of music and students of song will have the opportunity of hearing an artist who has mastered this great art by a method that can overcome every difficulty, and enables the singer to float through the land of song with ease, fluency and grace. The method of speaking in many tones —stories, grave and gay, in different languages—is indeed a great Art. According to Herr Verbruggen (now Conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra) very few possess this art, but lie said Miss Garven carried him right away with her singing by creating the necessary atmosphere for each song. Miss Garven is the fortunate possessor of a beautifully rich, pure contralto voice, and has a wonderful range of three octaves with the rich mellow contralto tones throughout. Added to this, she has a charming personality. According to the Wellington “Post” Miss Garven is fully equipped with every qualification necessary for a real operatic star. As Miss Garven is able to give only one recital, it is to be hoped that Greymouth will still maintain its name as an exceptionally musical town.

MAWHERA DANCE

Don’t miss the Mawhera Ladies’ Hockey Club grand carnival dance to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening. Confetti, balloons and streamers will make the dance a big success. Help the League Queen! Citizens’ full orchestra will supply the music. CONCERT AT BRUNNER. A concert programme of more than average merit will be available for the entertainment of the residents of Brunner and district this evening. The concert will be presented under the auspices of the Salvation Army, and will comprise vocal and musical items, the performers including a Christchurch party led by Brigadier and Mrs Burton, and Major and Mrs Bear, A great Salvation meeting will be held at 7 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday).